1. Senior Presentation: Planning Your Educational Future
BHS Class of 2017
By:
BHS Counselors
Ms. Hullman (A-F)
Ms. Street (G-O)
Ms. Nersasian (P-Z)

2. Your School Counselors:
BHS Class of 2017
Your School Counselors:
A – F, Mrs. Susan Hullman G – O, Mrs. Lisa Street P – Z, Ms. Amanda Nersasian

3. BHS Class of 2017
Housekeeping Items
Sign in & provide address, pick up blue folder
Electronics Off & Away
Best respectful of presenter & those with questions
You are free to take notes (hint hint)
Hold questions until the end
Physicals/Immunizations for College are available at the Wellness Center

4. Attendance Policy for 2016/2017
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Attendance Policy for 2016/2017
13 allowable absences
14 absences = NO CREDIT
Being more than 15 minutes late to class = 1 full class absence
Do not rely on an attendance appeal for your absences. It is not guaranteed!

5. BHS Class of 2017
Appointment Process
Seniors are responsible for setting up their own appointments with their Counselor through Mrs. Steffin, the Counseling Secretary.
Come in before school, after school, or during your lunch with your blue folder to make your appointment .
Bring your blue folder with the completed Brag Sheet packet to your appointment.
During the appointment we will review your transcript, discuss your post-secondary plans & next steps.

6. Other Information Discipline College Representatives
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Other Information
Discipline
Keep in mind that detentions, suspensions, & convictions may be disclosed on college applications.
College Representatives
College representatives visit BHS throughout the school year.
Students are encouraged to sign up to meet with college reps through Ms. DeZura in the library.
College representatives sometimes offer on-the-spot admission decisions or will waive the application fee!!
Dates & times for colleges visiting BHS are read on the daily announcements and included in the daily announcements .

7. Senior Folder Contents
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Senior Folder Contents
Unofficial Transcript – annotated so you know what you need to graduate
Diploma Name Verification
Blue Transcript Request Form
College Application Procedures/Brag Sheet Packet
College Application Organization Chart

8. BHS Class of 2017
Transcripts
Students should be aware of what classes they need in order to graduate. So look at your transcript & compare it to the graduation requirements.
If anything is missing or doesn’t seem right, let your Counselor know at your senior appointment.
Use GPA and Rank data to complete your college applications. Use the GPA that is higher. Rank is weighted.
Senior Year Counts!

9. Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements
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Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements
English 4
Math
Science *Biology 3
Social Studies *US History
World Language 2
Physical Education 1
Health .5
Career Pathway
Electives
3.5
Total Credits Required 24
*Only 2 World Language credits are required for graduation, however 3-4 credits at the high school level is recommended for 4-year colleges.

10. Diploma Name Verification
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Diploma Name Verification
Fill this out sheet out now and return it before you leave.
Must be your full legal name (as it is on your birth certificate) written legibly.
If you are unsure, return it to Mrs. Steffin by September 30, 2016

11. BHS Class of 2017
Application Process
Share with your parents where you are applying & what your major will be.
Fill out online applications carefully and completely. Be sure to proofread, electronically sign and date them, and pay the application fee in order to fully submit.
If required, ask teachers for recommendation letters
Be mindful of deadlines – submit your application and Transcript Request Form to the Counseling office at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline. One request form per school.
Rolling Admission – apply anytime & be notified within 4-6 weeks
Early Action v. Early Decision (next slide)
Create a Parchment account and order transcripts for each school through Parchment unless you have applied via Common App or the EDU, Inc. Application.

12. Early Action v. Early Decision
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Early Action v. Early Decision
Early Action – you are just “acting early” on submitting your college application. Sooner deadline with sooner admission notification. Apply to as many schools as you want using the Early Action deadline.
Early Decision – you have “decided” this is the one school for you. Sooner deadline with sooner admission notification, and a legally binding agreement to attend if you are accepted. You will be responsible for rescinding all other applications upon receiving acceptance. You may only apply to one school Early Decision.

13. Transcript Request Form (Blue Form)
BHS Class of 2017
Transcript Request Form (Blue Form)
Fill it out carefully and completely once you have submitted your application. It is expected that you will submit each request form at least 2 weeks prior to your deadline.

14. Student Information & Brag Sheet
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Student Information & Brag Sheet
Student Information – including logins & passwords
Employment History
Extracurricular History
Brag Sheet
College Application Organizer
Student Information/Brag Sheet

15. Application Components
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Application Components
Student Items
Information & Brag Sheet
Completed Application (Proofread, Electronically Signed, & Submitted)
Upload Essay
SAT, AP & ACT Scores (collegeboard.org or actstudent.org)
Fee
Recommendation Letter(s)
Secondary School or Counselor Report
Common App/Parchment Online Invitation to Counselor
Blue Transcript Request Form
Counselor Items
Transcript
Full Year Schedule
Counselor Recommendation Letter (if required/requested)
Secondary School or Counselor Report (If provided by the student)
School Profile

16. College Admissions Testing
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College Admissions Testing
SAT (10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/21, 3/11, 5/6, or 6/3)
$45 per exam without essay, $57 per exam with essay
+$28 for late or change of date registration
Tests Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, Math & Essay (optional)
Score out of 1600 total points ( per part), Score out of 8 for essay (2-8)
ACT (10/22, 12/10, 2/11, or 6/10)
$42.50 without writing, $58.50 with writing
Tests English, Mathematics, Reading & Science; Essay (optional)
Score out of 36 (average of 1-36 per part), Score out of 12 for essay (2-12)
SAT Subject
$26.00 for the first + $20 for each additional exam
AP Exams
$93.00 per exam
Scores of 3, 4, or 5 are accepted by most colleges. Some schools give credit; others advanced standing
Fee Waivers
For those who receive free/reduced lunch and/or in AVID. Consent form must be signed by parent & submitted prior to a waiver being issued for any of the above exams.

17. Admissions Decisions An application is a Comprehensive Snapshot
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Admissions Decisions
An application is a Comprehensive Snapshot
GPA (weighted & non-weighted)
Rank (weighted)
Academic Rigor
Essay
Legacy
School/Community Activities
Recommendation Letters
Applicant Priority
Don’t just meet expectations; exceed them!

18. Applications/Scholarships
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Applications/Scholarships
Common Application – commonapp.org
Fill it out online once and it is accepted by over 650 schools, but you pay each individual application fee. Schools may have individual supplements in addition to the general application.
EDU, Inc. (HBCU Common App) – eduinconline.com
Fill it out online once and accepted by over 45 colleges. Submit it to your top 4 HBCU’s, paying one $35 application fee.
SEED Scholarship - SEED
Apply to DTCC or UD AA, file FAFSA, then submit SEED application
Cumulative 2.5 GPA and no felony convictions
NCAA Eligibility – eligibilitycenter.org
Determines eligibility as a college freshman ($75)
Academic Common Market (SREB) – sreb.org
If UD or DSU does not offer your major, you may be able to pay in-state tuition at a participating out-of-state school.
Not guaranteed but worth looking into if it applies.

19. College Application Week (CAW)
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College Application Week (CAW)
BHS will participate in CAW - November 16th, 17th, and 18th
College Application Month (CAM) is a national effort to increase the number of seniors applying to college. ALL students are encouraged to apply!
Prior to CAW, BHS will be participating in school-wide activities, such as a door decorating contest, college shirt day, etc.
Many online DE college/university applications will be FREE during the month of November.
Students are encouraged to apply to a minimum of 4 colleges or universities.
College representatives, school counselors, and community members will be on-site at BHS during CAW to assist you with your applications. Please ask for help if you need it!

20. *A SCHOLARSHIP WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO PAY!!!
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Scholarships
BHS Website under Counseling, College Information -
Bulletin Board
Counseling Office
Delaware Scholarship Compendium -
*A SCHOLARSHIP WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO PAY!!!

21. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Financial Aid consists of scholarships, grants and loans and the FAFSA must be completed to be considered for any/all of these funds
The FAFSA is available in October of your senior year and must be completed by students & guardians each year that you are in college. The deadline is April 15th.
It is best to complete the FAFSA by 2/14
The FAFSA determines the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and thus, the financial aid available to you
An ID number is required by both students & guardians to electronically sign the FAFSA and can be done NOW

22. Resources Available Parents College Representatives Counselor
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Resources Available
Parents
College Representatives
Counselor
Senior Parent Information Night 10/5/16, 6:00pm – 8:00pm with financial aid presentation as well
College Application Week 11/ /18
College Fairs
NACAC College Pennsylvania Convention Center: Sunday 10/30/2016, 11:00am - 3:00pm. Visit for information.
New Castle County College UD Bob Carpenter Center: 11/2/2016, 6:30pm - 9:00pm.

23. BHS Class of 2017
Your Next Steps
Complete and return your Diploma Name Verification Form
Schedule an appointment with your Counselor and complete Brag Sheet Packet to bring with you.
Ask teachers to write recommendation letters, if required.
A coach or employer may be OK, application may specify
Use for your college searches and SAT scores.
Talk with Parents/Guardians about your plan.
Take College Admissions Test(s) if necessary.
Visit Campuses if You Haven’t Already.
Organize Deadlines and Apply.
Learn to Study – Effectively. 
Stay Involved and Well-Rounded.
Ask for help if you need it.
Have Fun While Making Good Choices!
DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!!!

24. Questions?