BHS Guidance Department

Attention Parents and Students:

Please see attached link to view the School Counseling Monthly Newsletters which will provide you with important informaton coming up in our department.

Below please find the Power Point Presentation given by the BHS School Counseling Dept. for Grade 9 and Grade 10 Parents on November 12, 2008.  The Power Point for Grade 10 is in two parts.

This is a crazy time of year for most seniors and their parents. As college applications are coming into the school counseling office, the counselors are working to help alieviate some of the stress and anxiety felt by many of the students as they question whether they will get into the college of their choice. Attached to this page is a page on percentages of the factors that colleges attribute considerable importance to when considering an applicant for their school.

The following college/university representatives will be coming to the BHS Guidance Department:

Top Ten Ways to Enjoy the

College Admissions Process

10.  Visit, visit, visit: If possible, try to see at least some of the colleges that you are considering.

9.  Feel free to schedule an interview if you are going to visit.

8.  Share your reactions about the colleges you visit with your parents and school counselor.