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Counseling Corner: March
Wellness Corner
- Students, please join our Lunch & Learn on “Developing a productive work/study space” on Wednesday April 21, 2021. With the end of the school year approaching and AP Exams, having a functional space to study and work is crucial! Come learn more about setting up a space that best promotes your studying skills and work habit. Please RSVP.
- The graph below is some of the pre and post-survey data collected from two Study Skills Groups ran earlier this semester. Students in these groups learned about new ways to study, graduation and college requirements, and tips to improve their overall mental health. As you can see, knowledge on A-G vs High School graduation requirements and ways to improve their brain health increased!
College and Career Resources
IVC Orientation Workshop
On Tuesday, March 23rd from 3:00 – 4:30 pm Irvine Valley College will host a virtual workshop for Beckman High School seniors. IVC’s team will help students through the orientation process. Register Here
In order to attend this event, please register early as space is limited! Orientation is one step closer to finishing your Matriculation steps for IVC admissions for Fall 2021. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with the workshop login details.
IVC High School Student/Parent Transfer Night
Irvine Valley College (IVC) is hosting their annual High School Student/Parent Transfer Night scheduled for Wednesday, March 17th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. This event will allow students and parents to learn about transfer options, requirements, as well as the transfer process for community college students who want to transfer to the university. We will also share with participants our many transfer programs, opportunities, and support services that make our campus the #1 transfer rate in all of California. Register here.
Santiago Canyon College
Every Tuesday from 1:30-3:00 pm Santiago Canyon Community College will be available virtually to meet with Beckman students and parents to assist with applying to SCC, exploring SCC programs and services, support with general community college exploration/questions, and help completing FAFSA/Dream Act applications. Students or parents can schedule a meeting here. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Rosas erosas@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Check out the SCC March Newsletter below for more information regarding next steps.
Coastline Community College
Coastline College is offering information sessions throughout March on different career pathways. Their next Financial Aid Workshop is March 24th and open to anyone. Look at the attachments below for more information.
UC Admissions Information
Events for Admitted Freshmen:
Admitted students will have a range of options to engage with campuses this spring. Campuses are planning multiple virtual events beginning in late March and continuing throughout April. Events may include (but are not limited to) presentations on financial aid and scholarships, choosing a major, student organizations, support resources, and housing. The date ranges are provided below along with the link for more information on the events.
UC Berkeley: April 3, Cal Week: April 24 —30
UC Davis: March 30 — April 3
UC Irvine: March 26 — April 17
UCLA: April 5 —16
UC Merced: March 9 — April 24
UC Riverside: April 5 — 7
UC San Diego: April 10, with other events continuing throughout April
UC Santa Barbara: March 22 — 25 and April 26 — 30
UC Santa Cruz: March 20 — April 10
UC Admissions Next Steps:
Students can accept an admission offer by agreeing to the provisions/conditions outlined in the offer and submitting their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) with the SIR deposit to reserve their space at a campus. The SIR deposit is $250. Some important things to keep in mind about accepting a UC admission offer:
1. Students can accept only one admission offer from one UC campus.
2. The SIR deposit is applied to the student's first enrollment term tuition.
3. Students that qualified for the UC application fee waiver will have the SIR deposit deferred until financial aid is disbursed.
4. The SIR deposit is nonrefundable and non-transferable.
5. A Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) for tuition determination purposes may be required.
Visit UC Campuses Virtually:
Campuses offer a range of virtual tours for students and families to explore. Options may include a personalized experience, housing tours, guided student tours, and/or student panels. Campuses may increase offerings or add options as needed.
Links to campus virtual tours and engagements:
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UCLA
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
Senior Scene
College Admissions Decisions... Are coming!
Make sure you are checking your portals and emails. Once you hear from your schools, update Naviance and let your counselor know you got in! Have you been keeping up with Scholarship Opportunities? Check the Scholarships webpage for local opportunities and tips on how to find more scholarships and how to shine on applications.
Applied for Financial Aid, Now What?
Once your Financial Aid application has been processed, the colleges you are admitted to will send you a “Financial Aid Package” or “Financial Aid Award Letter.” This will include government grants that have been awarded to you like Cal Grant and Pell Grant, as well as school-based scholarships, loans, and work-study offers. Before making a final decision, review your award packages with your parents. If you need extra support check out this helpful link from studentaid.gov or check out the virtual BHS College & Career Center for more financial aid resources. If you need additional support, see Ms. Rosas in the College & Career Center.
Have you been keeping up with Scholarship Opportunities?
A few deadlines have been extended! Check out our BHS Scholarship List for local opportunities and tips on how to find more scholarships and how to shine on applications.
Stay calm and finish strong! We know that this time of year can bring a flurry of emotions, tasks, and deadlines. As we enter into the last quarter of high school, it’s more important than ever to keep your head up and keep moving forward. Make every day of every week count, continue to check your emails, and listen up for important announcements. Don’t be shy to reach out to your counselor for any questions you may have as you navigate financial aid, housing, etc.
Junior Junction
Course Selection Updates
- March 11 thru March 30 – Individual Student Meetings with Counselors in U.S. History classes to finalize course selections for 12th grade.
- Before your course selection meeting please read through the Course Selection Guide.
- Please be ready with two alternate electives you have in mind.
- If you plan to take more than the healthy limit of AP/Honors Courses please have both parts of the Healthy Limit Waiver submitted before your course selection meeting; information on our Counseling Website.
Summer Ideas: Check out one or two of the below options to keep you active this summer.
- Get active, try something new -- take a recreation class!
- City of Irvine Recreation Classes
- City of Tustin Recreation Classes
- City of Santa Ana Recreation Classes
- Apply for a part-time job.
- If you get hired, please email (scan or take a picture) your B1-1 form (work permit application) to Ms. Rosas at erosas@tustin.k12.ca.us and you will receive form B1-4 (official work permit) in 1-2 days.
- Research and apply for summer programs.
- Research and apply for scholarships.
- Take a community college summer course.
Sophomore Stop
As the school year comes to an end, sophomore students should begin to think about how to make the most of their time during the summer. A great activity is volunteering. These experiences can offer a brief glimpse into a potential career or they can allow a student to gain some leadership experience that colleges also value. Colleges do not value one enrichment activity over another, and they want to see that students have grown from their experiences.
Check out the links in the junior section for ideas!
After engaging in activities, students should reflect and journal:
- What they learned about themselves
- What they learned about others or the world around them
- How did they grow from their experience
Freshman Forum
- 9th graders met with their 10th grade counselors to choose their class for 10th grade. If students need to make changes to their 10th grade schedule the window for Add/Drop/Challenge requests in 5/10/21 - 5/17/21.
- Students who missed entering their 4-year plan into Aeries will meet with a support staff member in the spring to complete the 4-year planner.
- In February, freshman counselor, Erin Charles, presented a lesson in the 9th grade Avid classroom to review A-G and grad requirements and to help guide 10th grade course selection. See data below.
Objective:
Students can demonstrate their understanding of high school graduation and A-G requirements and complete the 10th grade course selection sheet accordingly.
American School Counselor Association Standards for Students:
Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options including college.
-Students will be able to:
1. Identify the high school graduation requirements vs. the A-G requirements
2. Reflect on current success and a plan for the future
3. Understand grade requirements for A-G and how to remediate if needed
4. Choose their 10th grade classes to meet high school graduation and A-G requirements
Upcoming Dates
Student Events:
- 4/21: Lunch & Learn Developing a Productive Work/Study Space