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THINGS TO DO IN PREPARING
SENIOR YEAR
Keep an eye on the bulletin board outside the Guidance Office for the latest updates
1._____Review your EDP (Careercruising.com) Review your career choices, college choices and keep track of your volunteer/community service activities. Remember you can change/update this information at anytime. Messages from the Counseling Office will be sent to students through careercruising as necessary.
2. _____Look at dual enrollment to get an early start on college. (Late October for 2nd semester courses)
3. _____Talk to college reps. as they visit BHS during the Fall. (September-November)
4. _____Go to area College Nights. (September-October)
5. _____Visit colleges (Seniors have 2 days to use anytime during the year).
6. _____Retake the ACT/SAT if needed. (Oct.-Dec. are the last chances. Registration is due at least a month prior).
7._____Finalize school(s) of interest and apply. (September – March). You should familiarize yourself with each schools;
a. Admissions process/deadlines
b. Needed entrance tests (e.g. ACT/SAT)
c. Financial Aid/Scholarship opportunities/deadlines
d. Attend college nights/visit with reps. as they come to BHS
8.____Start the scholarship/grant money search (e.g. www.fastweb.com, and the college(s) of interest. Local scholarship applications will be available in March/April. (Start any time in high school)
9._____File the FAFSA financial aid form after
10._____Make your final decision.
