BT Counselor's Corner
October, 2024
Attention Class of 2025!
FAFSA Graduation Requirement
Please follow this link to view an important message about the state's new FAFSA Graduation Requirement.
CSS Profile
The CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service Profile) is now available for the Class of 2025. About 250 colleges and universities require this form to calculate financial aid eligibility. The College Board publishes a list of schools that use the CSS Profile, which makes it easy to check whether you need it or not.
Note: that students applying for CSS Profile schools should also fill out the FAFSA as part of the application process. The FAFSA will become available on December 1, 2024
Virtual FAFSA Presentation with HESAA
11th and 12th grade families are invited to attend a virtual financial aid presentation hosted by a Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) representative who will guide families on how to complete the FAFSA. They will answer questions at the end of the presentation. Note: Due to a delay, the FAFSA will open on 12/1/24 this year.
*Zoom Link to be shared via email 1 week prior to event
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024, 07:00 PM
Upcoming Events and Reminders
PSAT/NMSQT® for 10th and 11th graders (In School on 10/9/24)
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
Bergen County Technical Schools, U.S. 46, Teterboro, NJ, USA
Bergen Tech College Fair
In school for all students of all grade levels during lunch periods. Colleges who will be in attendance:
The Cooper Union
Bentley University
Boston University
Drew University
Drexel University
LIM College
Montclair State University
NJIT
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rutgers University - Newark
Sacred Heart University
Stevens Institute of Technology
The College of New Jersey
University of Connecticut
University of Rhode Island
University of Southern California
US Military Academy, West Point
Washington University in St. Louis
Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, 09:45 AM
Bergen County Technical Schools, U.S. 46, Teterboro, NJ, USA
Community Service Fair with Bergen Volunteers
In school for all students of all grade levels during lunch periods
Thursday, Oct 17, 2024, 10:30 AM
Bergen County Technical Schools, U.S. 46, Teterboro, NJ, USA
Helpful Resources
Community Service
For more information about community service follow this link. Students should submit community service hours through the online submission form.
Students in the Class of 2025 are required to complete at least 40 hours of community service in order to graduate. Students in the Class of 2026 and beyond are required to complete at least 60 hours of community service in order to graduate.
Dual Enrollment Information
Working Papers
Fall College Fly-In Programs (For Rising 12th Grade Students)
College fly-in programs provide high school seniors from historically underrepresented populations with the opportunity to get a more in depth look at a college/ university through a FREE (housing and travel is typically covered) multi-day overnight visit. To determine student eligibility and view a list of programs, follow this link. Applications usually open during the summer months.