senior planning
CLASS OF 2022
Semester 1 is full of activities for students and parents!
* Individual meeting with school counselors to review credits and post-secondary options
* College Application Week
* College Planning Night
* Bi-weekly visits from college recruiters
* Free senior ACT
* Assistance completing your TN Promise application
* Assistance for parents completing FAFSA
As RCS Covid Protocol changes, our event planning must do the same. The safety of our students, staff, and families are of the upmost importance to us. As of 8/25/21, we are planning for virtual events, except where socially distanced events can be held in person.
* Meeting with school counselors or graduation coach to remediate credits
* College Fair
* College Signing Day
* GRADUATION
As RCS Covid Protocol changes, our event planning must do the same. The safety of our students, staff, and families are of the upmost importance to us. As of 8/25/21, we are planning for virtual events, except where socially distanced events can be held in person.
Knowledge is power!
You can also learn more about the requirements of graduating with honors, distinction, and as a valedictorian or salutatorian as well.
Rutherford County College Night!
Where: MTSU
For more information, call 615-898-5807 or visit mtsu.edu/rccn
What you need to know about the ACT
While every senior will take the ACT for free during the first semester, students can register for additional ACT tests anytime here: https://act.org/
If you have ACT registration or other questions, you can find more information here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/contact-act.html
The Blackman High School code is 431636.
Need help with financial aid?
Navigating the world of financial aid can be tricky and confusing at times. The BHS Counseling Department will host a College Planning Night and FAFSA Frenzy where students and their parents can learn more about their financial aid options.
TN Promise opens AUGUST 1ST!
Applying for a College in Tennessee???
- Use the link below to make filling out college applications easier. This PDF document provides you with links to the applications and websites for participating colleges along with step-by-step instructional videos created by colleges on how to complete their application.
- https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/gearuptn/college-toolkit/Senior%20Milestones%20Toolkit.pdf
Need a TRANSCRIPT? Complete the document below:
Let's talk about recommendation letters:
At times, students may request a more detailed reference in the form of a recommendation letter. While counselors are happy to assist, students must do the following:
1) Complete a brag sheet found here https://tinyurl.com/snu478w and
2) Return it to your counselor two weeks prior to the deadline for submission.
Other adults who may be well suited to complete recommendation letters on your behalf: coaches, AP or advanced curriculum teachers, club sponsors, community members who have first hand knowledge of your skills, or religious leaders.
Tour colleges without ever leaving home!
YOU VISIT allows you to explore over 600 colleges without leaving your home. Did we mention it's free? Simply enter your name and school email when prompted to gain access.
2021-2022 Counseling Office Personnel
- Paige Swanson, A-D
- Marcus Lyons, E-K
- Chris Cook, L-R
- Amanda Schneider, S-Z
- Kim Garrott, Graduation Coach
- Marina Sadler, Counseling Registrar
- Carole Kasbee, Counseling Clerk
Website: https://bhs.rcschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=546786&type=d&pREC_ID=1972015
Location: 3956 Blaze Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Phone: 615.904.3850
Twitter: @blazecounseling