Seniors,

3rd seminar is now underway! Be sure to bring your charged lap top from here on out as we will continue to work in Naviance and on college/job applications, scholarships, etc.

SUNY Fredonia Instant Decision Day is on Monday & Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is on Tuesday!! There is still time to sign up if you are thinking Fredonia or the Golisano Institute may be an option for you- no need to have the application completed!!

Sign up for any Instant Decision Opportunities here: https://bhs.bcsd.org/46752_3

Students- We look forward to seeing you in seminar and senior office hours!

Families- we hope to see you at Financial Aid night next week!

Best,

BHS Counseling Office

(585) 242-5000 x4526

Here's what this means for you:

-You may apply up to 5 SUNY schools for FREE!

-Registrar deadline for SUNY ONLY is October 23 (to meet November 1 deadline)

All other schools are still due October 8th.

-The free application applies to COMMON APP too.

Any questions, just ask! Stop in Senior Office Hours or see your Counselor.

In Seminar 3 we are continuing to work in Common App accounts, Naviance and exploring post-secondary options. We also discussed the parts of the application and what admissions reps are looking for in the application.

**REMINDER - BHS DOES NOT SEND TEST SCORES

• If a college wants/you decide to submit OFFICIAL SCORES- you will need to log into College Board and/or ACT and pay to have them sent to each college.

If you haven't written your college essay yet, there's still time! Sign up for the October or November BCSD Essay Writing courses here: https://brightonschools.revtrak.net/

Remember, all information and materials are on the Junior/Senior Information Page. Stop in to Senior Office Hours or see your counselor if you need more help!

This fall we will be offering Instant Decision days with 14 phenomenal institutions!

Students will have the chance to meet with an admissions representative and receive instant feedback on their application- most students will be informed of their admissions decision that day!

We will provide much more detail in Senior Seminar, but below are the general instructions. This is SUCH a great opportunity to learn more about what the college has to offer you and get some early feedback. Save the dates if you are interested!

If interested, please follow the instructions below:

1. Sign up for your 15 min admissions appointment with any of the institutions you are interested in.
2. If you haven't completed or submitted your application yet, THATS OK! Still sign up!
3. An admissions counselor will review your materials and could provide an admissions decision and estimate of your scholarship package that night! (some colleges may require a few additional days to process materials)
4. Please note- Geneseo is an ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW ONLY. This will be used as part of your application to be reviewed later. No decision will be made that this time. If interested in Geneseo, we highly recommend taking advantage of this.

Links to sign up on BHS Counseling- Junior/Senior Information Page:

https://bhs.bcsd.org/46752_3

A few recommendations:

• Show up a few minutes early- you don’t want to be late!
• Wear appropriate attire- no need to dress up, but please look presentable. This is YOUR opportunity to show them who you are other than a name on a piece of paper!
• Come prepared with questions about the school- we are happy to help you with this.

If you have any questions about these opportunities, please contact Mrs. Stern!

Reps will be visiting in-person and virtually. Colleges have already begun to snag spots at BHS, so check Naviance regularly for our schedule.

• Be sure to SIGN UP for the visit in Naviance.
• If a rep is in person, they will be in room 257 (the conference room across from the Counseling Office)
• If they are virtual, you will be able to access a link to their zoom via Naviance. You may come to the Counseling Office and we can help find you a quiet space to attend if needed.
• In person or virtual, you will need teacher permission to attend if the visit takes place during a class. Grab a pass from the counseling office.

You are welcome to sign up for as many visits as you'd like! We encourage you to sit in on the ones you know, as well as some that you've never heard of before. There are so many INCREDIBLE institutions all over the country with phenomenal opportunities. You just don't know about them yet!

We will list the next week's visits in the newsletter. Be sure to check out Naviance & the College Visits page on the BHS Counseling Website for a complete list of ALL visits this season. Check often- we get new visits scheduled every day!

SCAN OUR NEW QR CODE! Posters are around school and will lead you directly to our College Visit Website. Check often and bookmark the page!

The college search and application process is about finding the right fit. It’s a chance for students to define what matters most—whether it’s the right program, campus, or opportunities for growth. While it can feel overwhelming, it’s also a time to take control and ask the right questions.

That’s why we created the College Prep Series—to provide the tips, tools, and guidance to help students feel confident throughout the journey.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• October 15: Maximizing Your College Visit
• November 26: Application Do's & Don’ts

*All events are virtual and start at 6:30 p.m. EST

We are excited to launch the Empower Series! With a total of 5 virtual information sessions, we will provide guidance and support tailored specifically for first-generation students and their families.

Session 4: October 21 | 5 p.m. or 6 p.m.

Affordability & Financial Aid Presentation (presented in English at 5 p.m. and in Spanish at 6 p.m.)

Session 5: November 7 | 6 p.m.

Essay Workshop

Register here: Visit Nazareth University

Check out the Registrar deadlines- based on the college/job/scholarship deadlines, the dates below are when your application is DUE TO THE REGISTRARS OFFICE.

BHS Standardized Exams being offered this fall. Remember, BHS DOES NOT send any standardized test scores to colleges. You are responsible for sending any test scores directly from College Board or ACT to the institutions that need them.

SAT

November 2

ACT

October 26

*these are exam dates that will allow you to get your scores back in time to send to colleges if needed.

If you have questions specific to BHS testing procedures, please reach out to Deirdre Carter: deirdre_carter@bcsd.org. As things are changing so often, please refer to the testing sites for updated information:

ACT- www.actstudent.org

SAT- www.collegeboard.org

Email: courtney_stern@bcsd.org
Website: https://www.bcsd.org/Page/2063
Location: 1150 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 242-5000