College & Career Readiness News
Fall 2016
ACT, SAT, PSAT, & TSI
Seniors are encouraged to check with their college of choice to see if they need to take the TSI. The TSI may also be needed for students wishing to take dual credit courses.
Seniors are strongly encouraged to take the ACT and SAT in the fall of their senior year for a second time. If a senior has not taken the ACT and/or SAT previously, please register for an upcoming administration.
Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the ACT and SAT for the first time in the fall or spring of their junior year.
PSAT
October 19, 2016
The PSAT is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016. BHS offers the PSAT 8/9 to 9th graders at no charge, and the PSAT/NMSQT to 10th and 11th graders at no charge.
KHAN ACADEMY PSAT/SAT TEST PREP
Khan Academy is a test prep resource for PSAT and SAT.
Sign up on Khan Academy at www.khanacademy.org and start personalizing a test prep program today!
BISD COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
The BISD College & Career Fair is Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at BHS.
BHS GO Center
The GO Center is located outside the vending area near the cafeteria. Its purpose is to provide and enhance opportunities for students to attend a college or university. Our GO Center is staffed by UT-Arlington mentors. The mentors are trained to guide students through the process that leads to college enrollment. All students 9th-12th grades are invited to visit the GO Center.
GO Center Services
SAT/ACT Registration
College Research and Applications
Scholarship Search and Applications
Financial Aid Assistance (FAFSA)
GO Center Hours (subject to change)
Monday- 8:30-2:30
Tuesday- 8:30-2:30
Wednesday- 8:30-2:30
College Readiness Benefits of Free/Reduced Lunch
Did you know there are additional benefits to completing the free and reduced lunch form besides receiving free and reduced lunch?
The additional benefits include reduced rates for BISD summer school, 2 SAT fee waivers, 2 ACT fee waivers, 4 college application fee waivers, and 1 NCAA fee waiver for prospective collegiate athletes.
Click HERE to apply today.
SENIOR INFORMATION
The 2017-2018 FAFSA is changing. Click HERE for changes.
- We will have a "senior wall" and display acceptance letters for everyone to see.
- We will have a Senior Awards Night.
- We will have our 3rd Annual "ELK"cellence Celebration in the spring.
CAREER CRUISING
Career Cruising is a career exploration and planning tool used to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from school, from home, or wherever students have access to the Internet. Features of the program include:
- Assessment - world-renowned assessment tools to help students identify their career interests, skills, abilities, and learning styles
- Career Profiles - thorough and up-to-date information about hundreds of different occupations, including direct links between careers and related college programs
- Multimedia Interviews - interviews with real people in each occupation, which add depth and realism to career profiles
- College and Financial Aid Information - comprehensive college and financial aid information, with a number of useful search tools to help students find the right college and the right scholarships (all scholarships are posted and viewed through Career Cruising)
- Employment Guide - advice for all stages of the job search process, including developing a job search plan, networking, writing resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews, and adjusting to a new job
- My Plan - an online portfolio where students can develop and reflect on their academic, personal, and career exploration activities, and make plans for the future
- Resume Builder - integrated with the My Plan tool to help students create, format, and print professional-looking resumes quickly and easily
Students may visit www.careercruising.com to log in today. Student accounts are already created. Their username is their BISD username with BISD- in front and their password is their BISD password.
UPCOMING EVENTS
9/20 Abilene Christian University Recruiter
10/4 Texas State University Recruiter
10/18 Texas Tech University Recruiter
10/25 Oklahoma State University Recruiter
11/3 BISD College & Career Fair
11/8 Texas Woman's University Recruiter
12/10 ASVAB
11/15 Tarleton State University Recruiter
12/6 UT-Arlington Recruiter
11/2 ACT/SAT Registration
Please click HERE for the College & Career Calendar as dates and events are added often.
College Readiness Coordinator
Email: bchristianshafer@bisdmail.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/bisdmail.net/advanced-academics-and-college-career-center/welcome
Location: 100 Elk Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-0060
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Burleson-Elks-CCC-1387647508140531/
Twitter: @bhselkscandcc