Senior Counseling Corner
Brighton High School Counseling Office
December 17, 2020
Seniors,
This is our last SENIOR ONLY newsletter for this school year. After the holiday break, all senior-related items will be included in the 9-12 newsletter. All previous Senior newsletters will remain on the Senior Information page of the BHS Counseling Website should you ever need to look back for information.
A few reminders:
- Be sure to complete your Senior Diploma Survey in Naviance! You don't want a blank diploma!!
- Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Stern or your counselor to continue to work on your post-secondary plans. We are now using Calendly to schedule appointments- see our links below.
We wish you all a safe and healthy holiday and happy new year! Stay in touch and we'll see you in 2021!
Best,
BHS Counseling Office
(585) 242-5000 x4526
Keep in touch with your Counselor!
- Click on your counselor's link.
- Pick a time that you are both free.
- Let us know why you are coming.
- Let us know if it will be in person or via Zoom. If Zoom, we'll send you a link soon.
- We'll see you at the time you choose!
Although official College & Career Office Hours are now closed, Mrs. Stern is still available to help with any additional post-secondary plans you my have.
Don't hesitate to reach out to any of us if you need support of any kind. We hope to see you soon!
Kevin Donohue https://calendly.com/kevin_donohue
Keri Crowley https://calendly.com/keri_crowley
Courtney Stern https://calendly.com/courtney_stern
Jennie Viggiani https://calendly.com/jennie_viggiani
Travis Figueroa https://calendly.com/travis_figueroa
Holly Juliano https://calendly.com/holly_juliano
Complete your Senior Diploma Survey in Naviance
Please log into your Naviance account and complete the "BHS Senior Diploma Survey".
This is your FULL name as you would like it to appear on your diploma and in the graduate program.
- Please consult with your parent/guardian to ensure everything is correct.
- Remember, this is an OFFICIAL document that should match other legal documents such as birth certificates, license, etc.
Note:
- For students without a middle name, you need to enter “none" so we know we aren't missing it.
- Use your full, legal names.
Have you completed the FAFSA yet?
- Review our Senior Parent Night #2 video- there is some great information in there about the financial aid process in general.
- If you have specific questions, call your college's financial aid office.
- Want help filling out the FAFSA? MCC (regardless if you are applying there or not) is available to help! They have great information on their website on how to apply and open computer lab times so you can complete the application with in-person support.
- https://www.monroecc.edu/tuition-aid/i-am/first-time-college-student/
SEMINAR & Application Reminders
- Make sure you have reviewed your transcript and are on track to graduate. If you need a copy, see your counselor.
- Officially request letters of recommendation in Naviance.
- If using Common App, complete the Education piece, sign the FERPA waiver, WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS, and connect to Naviance.
- Make sure your admission plans and deadlines are correct in Naviance (EA, ED, etc.)
- If not using Common App, the Registrars or your Counselor can add Colleges to your list for you.
- After your application is SUBMITTED, hand in the Blue Sheets to the Registrar's office by REGISTRAR DEADLINE (10 school days prior to application deadline). You can do this in person or via email.
- If submitting your Blue Sheet via email, please include the number of Blue Sheets you are including in your email in the subject line (ex- Courtney Stern 2 Blue Sheets). It's also helpful to list the colleges/Blue Sheets you are applying to in the text of the email. This is to ensure we are not missing anything.
Schedule an appointment with your counselor if you have any questions. We are here to help!
"It’s time to stop thinking about getting into college, and start thinking about going to college."
Registrar Deadlines
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.
Please note- the Registrars Office will not be ready to process application materials until October 1st.
Scholarships
Here are a few links to some great advice regarding scholarships:
Ibero-Hispanic Scholarship!
The Ibero – Hispanic Scholarship Application for 2021
The Ibero-American Action League strongly encourages and supports excellence in education and works with other organizations, businesses and individuals to provide scholarships to college bound Hispanic students in the area.
The deadline to apply is March 5, 2021.
If you have any questions, please let me know by email. Thanks!
Adjunto la solicitud de becas hispanas de la Liga de Acción Iberoamericana (IBERO) para el año 2021. Por favor, compártala con estudiantes y padres para que conozcan de esta oportunidad. La Liga de Acción Iberoamericana (IBERO) fomenta y apoya la excelencia en la educación y trabaja con otras organizaciones, empresas e individuos para proveer becas a estudiantes hispanos que están próximos a entrar a la universidad.
La fecha límite para aplicar es el 5 de marzo de 2021.
Yolanda Albino
Ibero-American Action League, Inc.
Administrative Secretary / Receptionist
817 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 256-8900 ext. 110
Brighton High School Counseling Department
Email: courtney_stern@bcsd.org
Website: https://www.bcsd.org/Page/2063
Location: 1150 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 242-5000