BHS School Counseling Newsletter
December 2024
December Events
- December 23 to January 1 - Holiday Recess - No School
- 14 - Practice ACT with Revolution Prep (*see below)
Happier Holidays, Less Stress...
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, the calendar is full of special events and cherished family traditions. But the excitement and break from routines can be overwhelming for children, especially those who have emotional and behavioral challenges. And that can make everyone in the family stressed. Click on the button below for a helpful article from the Child Mind Institute.
College and Career Corner
Admission Decisions - What is a Deferral?
Students are starting to receive admissions decisions from colleges, and you may have questions about the results. If you have been deferred, there are steps you can and need to take to be reconsidered in the regular decision pool. You can read more about these steps and what a deferral means here.
FAFSA Virtual Event! Tuesday, December 10
The Federal Student Aid Department invites families to join them on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, as they host a free one-day virtual event! This live webinar series will guide you through submitting the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and is tailored for both independent and dependent students. Register here
This event is for students, parents, and college/career professionals, and will feature the following:
•A live demonstration of the 2025–26 FAFSA form
•An overview of the financial aid process, available federal student aid programs, and funding sources
•Key facts and common myths about financial aid
•A guide on creating and accessing your StudentAid.gov account
•A demonstration on where to find certain information on StudentAid.gov
Reminder! Free Practice ACT & SAT with Revolution Prep
ACT Practice Exam
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM -1:00 PM EST
Where: Proctored online via Zoom
SAT Practice Exam
When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM EST
Where: Proctored online via Zoom
Step 1: Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/3309
Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/rich-saperstein
Step 3: Attend the mock exam and instantly receive our best-in-class score report, illustrating three high-impact areas to focus on for each section of the test.
Questions? If you have questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Rich Saperstein at (201) 241-2031 or by email at rich.saperstein@revolutionprep.com.
Easier than ever to get into college! Read on.
There is a lot of press and attention paid to the college admissions process. However, little attention is paid to the fact that it is EASIER than ever to get into college! Don’t believe it? Read more of the article from the Hechinger Report here
BHS School Counselors
Jen Gioglio (A-Di)
Bianca Nesello(Do-K)
Jaclyn Cordes (L-Q)
Kaitlyn Johnson (R-Z)
Nicole Usher - College & Career Counselor