
Counseling, College, + Career News
week of April 7th
🆕 What's new...
- Spring State Testing Week Information - this week!
- SENIORS: Next Steps Workshops for Admitted Students
- Careers in Firefighting/EMS Info Session
- College Essay Writing Workshop at HW Library
- College Bound Citizens Webinar Series
📆 This week...
🔜 Coming soon...
4/21: SENIORS: WMU Admitted Student Workshop - Sign-up to attend!
4/22: SENIORS: GVSU Admitted Student Workshop - Sign-up to attend!
4/22: SENIORS: EMU Admitted Student Workshop - Sign-up to attend!4/23: SENIORS: OU Admitted Student Workshop - Sign-up to attend!
4/23: 10th-12th: Calvin University Info Session - Sign-up to attend!
4/23: JUNIORS: BHS Virtual Paying for College Night 8:00-8:45 PM - Register here!
4/24: AP Exam Digital Readiness Check: 1st hour (last names A-K), 2nd hour (last names L-Z) in Collaborative Center
4/24: Careers in Firefighting/EMS - Sign up to attend!
4/25: AP Exam Digital Readiness Check Make-up: 1st hour in Collaborative Center
5/8: SENIORS: OCC Apply + Next Steps Workshop - Sign-up tp attend!
💁 BHS Counseling Guides 👇
BHS Financial Aid + Scholarships List 💰
BHS PreCollege + Summer Programs 🌞
💻 BHS State Spring Testing is this week!
💰 Class of 2026: BHS Paying for College Night (virtual)
April 23rd at 8:00 PM
Paying for College Info Night is for BHS juniors and their families to learn general information regarding the financial aid process from financial aid expert, Dr. Carrie Gilchrist.
Topics include the elements of financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), private resources available, and more!
AP Exam Digital Readiness Check is April 24th
BHS Collaborative Center - Bring your district device!
1st hour (last names A-K)
2nd hour (last names L-Z)
Make-up date is 1st hour April 25th in BHS Collaborative Center
🆕 SENIORS: Next Steps Workshops for Admitted Students
WMU, GVSU, EMU, OU
If you are planning to attend one of these colleges next year, please sign up to attend the Next Steps Workshop in the College + Career Center!
The admissions reps will be at BHS to answer any questions and help you with the next steps to attend in the fall!
4/21: SENIORS: WMU Admitted Student Workshop - Sign-up to attend!
4/22: SENIORS: GVSU Admitted Student Workshop - Sign-up to attend!
4/22: SENIORS: EMU Admitted Student Workshop - Sign-up to attend!
4/23: SENIORS: OU Admitted Student Workshop - Sign-up to attend!
🆕 Careers in Firefighting/EMS Info Session
April 24th, 6th hour
Talk with a professional firefighter/paramedic about the career, education, training and opportunities with the fire service/EMS.
💻 Varsity Online Tutoring + Study Resources
Free for all BHS students!
How to Access Varsity Tutors
- Sign into the Varsity Tutors platform through the student Clever portal.
- To learn how to log into Clever with your child’s Berkley Schools Google account, follow these directions.
🆕 College Essay Writing Workshop at HW Library
Joyce Ivy College Admissions Symposium (free event)
May 17th in Troy
This event is free and open to all. It will take place on Saturday, May 17th at the Troy Community Banquet Center (3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083) from 8:30am-3:00pm.
Register here to learn about navigating the selective college admissions process in 2025!
- Essay writing workshops
- Navigate the financial aid process
- Application case-study led by admissions officers, where attendees will gain insight into the decision-making process.
- Admissions experts from across the country will address current events and trends around GenAI, standardized testing, campus climate, and more!
Students will have the opportunity to connect with admissions officers from:
- Duke University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Mount Holyoke College
- University of Pennsylvania
- Stanford University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Williams College
🏫 Junior Visit Days at MSU James Madison College
JMC's 2025 Junior Visit Days will be held on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Club Spartan.
Junior Visit Days are designed specifically for high school juniors and will help you explore how JMC can support your academic goals and interests. You’ll hear from Madison faculty and staff and take a tour of the academic areas of Case Hall (this tour will not include residence rooms). Most importantly, you'll connect with current students who will share their experiences and give you insight into what life is like as a Madisonian.
Events run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Club Spartan on the third floor of Case Hall. Join us for an optional lunch in the South Pointe at Case dining hall afterwards.
Register to attend JMC's Junior Visit Days via MSU's Office of Admissions.
🤖 Engineering + Design College Fair - April 9th
Free Brain Pad Giveaway!
6:00-6:30 PM: College Fair
- Quick Overview by local universities including OCC's *new hands-on* Pre-Engineering program
- Designed to help students understand what engineering is about and an opportunity to learn by using their hands in a fun way!
6:30-7:30 PM: Career Fair
- Students will visit tables to learn about different types of engineering careers, careers in design, and careers using CAD
🏫 Prepare Your Student for College Summer Program (current 8th-10th gr)
Sign-up by April 25th
The Bridges to Success program is a 3-week summer program for rising 9th-grade, 10th and 11th-grade students.
This summer program is focused on college readiness and career planning and will take place from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. from July 14 - 31 at OCC's Auburn Hills campus.
Students can expect to:
- Participate in two courses designed to prepare them for college
- Have breakfast and lunch provided
- Explore diverse career paths
- Have the opportunity to earn up to four college credits
Once your student has completed the program, they will:
- Be gifted fully stocked back-to-school bags
- Receive a special gift tailored to support them in their educational journey
During this camp, your student will complete two classes to earn credits. These classes are:
- ASC 1070: College Success Skills
- CNS 1150: Career Planning
Interested in signing up your student? Fill out the forms below by April 25th.
Questions? Contact secondary@oaklandcc.edu
Everything you need to research + apply! 👇
College KickOff Guide
Easy-to-read overview on researching + applying to college.
BHS + College Essay Guy - A Family's Handbook to College Admissions
In-depth look at the college application process.
College Application Hub
Website from CEG with all👏the👏things.
🔨 Carpenters & Millwrights Union Hiring Combine
Quantum Physics and Research Opportunities at OU this summer!
🔨 Build MI Future Skilled Trades Summer Camp
💡 MSU Entrepreneurship Camp
June 23-26th
The MSU High School Entrepreneur Leadership Camp is a free, four-day camp for rising high school juniors and seniors. Within this immersive entrepreneurship experience, young entrepreneurs will have a platform to explore their educational and business aspirations
🩺 MSU Health Sciences Scholar Institute (HSSI) Pre‐College Program
😎 University of Toledo Pharmacy Careers, Cosmetic Science Camps
Virtual and On campus options
The following opportunities are open to high school students who are interested in science, chemistry, healthcare, medical school, cosmetic product formulation, and related subjects.
- Pharmacy and Science Career Camp
- (An On-Campus Experience for Rising Juniors and Seniors)
- Register: https://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/camp/pharmacy-camp.html
- Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Camp
- (A Virtual Experience for Rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors)
- Register: https://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/camp/coscicamp/
🤖 Joy of Coding at UM
🙋OU Philosophy Camp June 23-27th
🙋Interested in exploring careers but aren't sure where to begin?
💰 Scholarships, Grants, and Loans Webinar hosted by Berkley Public Library
🆕 College Bound Citizens Webinar Series
💰 Paying for College Info Sessions (virtual + in-person) hosted by OCC
💰Virtual Financial Aid & Scholarship Presentations
Financial Aid 101 Presentations
Students and families looking for help paying for college can attend an upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Presentation provided by MI Student Aid.
Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
- FAFSA application information
- Federal financial aid programs
- State financial aid programs
- Scholarship searching resources
Sessions are free of charge and open to the public.
Are you not able to attend one of our Financial Aid 101 webinars?
You can view a recording of the presentation.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship Presentations
High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to attend an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid.
Participants will be able to gather the following information:
- Information about the NEW Community College Guarantee
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
- Important action items for students and families
- Additional resources and program information
Sessions are free of charge and open to the public.
Are you not able to attend a webinar?
Take a look at the recording of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Session.
🚨 SENIORS: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA
STEP 1: Create your FSA ID (student, parent/guardian)
The Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID (or studentaid.gov login) is a username and password that is required to log in and access all Federal Student Aid websites, including the FAFSA. Serves as a legal signature when you submit your FAFSA. Go to studentaid.gov and click “create account” in the upper right hand corner. (do not use your BRK email)
👉 All those contributing to a FAFSA (parent/guardian) must create separate FSA IDs
🤷 Not sure who counts as a parent? Use the “Who is My Parent?” tool
STEP 2: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA
- Gather the information needed to complete the FAFSA: You’ll need information on income, assets, and demographics. 📝This handy FAFSA checklist can help you organize everything you need.
- Begin the FAFSA, invite your parent as a contributor to the FAFSA. Enter your parent/guardian email, so they can complete their portion of the FAFSA.
- List the colleges, trade schools, that you applied to or are thinking of applying to. You can always log-in later and edit your ranking of schools.
- You and your parent/contributor will need to "sign" your FAFSA with your FSA IDs.
For FAFSA and Financial Aid Info, click below!👇
💰 BHS Class of 2025 Local Scholarship Application due April 11th
💰 BHS Class of 2025 Huntington Bank Scholarship Application due April 15th
For tips, tricks, + MORE scholarships, click below!👇
New scholarships added every week!!!
📝 ACT + SAT Weekend Test Dates
Weekend Tests not available at BHS
💯 SAT + ACT Test Prep
*Free* SAT/ACT practice test monthly from 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Call the center or click here to reserve your seat at The Tutoring Center in Birmingham. Space is limited!
🆕 AquaTots in Berkley is hiring!
⛳ Bloomfield Hills Country Club is hiring Caddies!
🙋 Jr. Leadership Oakland - apply by May 31st
💰 Acorn2Oak Grant Program
🌈 Family Acceptance Project Online from UofM
BHS Counseling Dept Info
👋 Meeting with your Counselor
Schedule an appointment with:
Mrs. Sloan (last names A-D)Mrs. Weiss (E-K)
Ms. Drinkard (L-R)
Mrs. Tye (S-Z, '28 R-Z)
Mrs. Belsky (College + Career Counselor)
College + Career course in Schoology
Parents/Guardians can join the College + Career Center course using these codes:
'25 - R8HQ-9D83-XX2XQ'26 - K82D-N48J-93NTM
'27 - Q92Z-K9B2-WWGGJ
'28 - GBCR-G893-B9K6T
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Info on BHS courses/scheduling
Life after BHS!
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