BT Counselor's Corner
Fall, 2022 Edition
Welcome back BT Students!
Please refer to our school's website for more detailed information.
Where can I find my School Counselor?
2022-2023 School Counselor Assignments
Sharon Genicoff
ext. 7613
email: shagen@bergen.org
- Digital Media
- Law & Justice
- Culinology® (Grade 12)
- Commercial Art (Grade 11 & 12)
- Fashion Design (Grade 11 & 12)
Monet Kendall
ext. 7705
email: monken@bergen.org
- Aerospace Engineering
- Automotive Engineering & Design
- Culinology® grade 10
- Fashion Design (Grade 9 & 10)
Carlos Pena
ext. 7607
email: carpen@bergen.org
- Computer Science
- Culinology® (Grade 9 & 11)
- Commercial Art (Grade 9 & 10)
- Strategic Asset Management
*Ms. Mak is out on leave*
How can I make changes to my schedule?
If a student would like to request a change in their schedule, they must download and complete a Change Of Schedule Request Form and submit it to their School Counselor.
All requests must be completed by Thursday, September 15, 2022. Students wishing to drop a course after this deadline will receive a “W” on their transcript and be placed in a study hall.
Dual Enrollment Information
Mark Your Calendars!
PSAT/NMSQT® for 10th and 11th graders
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022, 08:15 AM
Bergen County Technical Schools, U.S. 46, Teterboro, NJ, USA
VIRTUAL COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS (Grades 11 & 12)
FAFSA Presentation with HESAA
11th and 12th grade families are invited to attend a virtual financial aid presentation hosted by a Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) representative who will guide families on how to complete the FAFSA. They will answer questions at the end of the presentation.
*Zoom Link to be shared via email 1 week prior to event
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022, 07:00 PM
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College Admissions Panel
*Zoom link to be shared via email 1 week prior to event
Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022, 07:00 PM
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Everything You Need to Know About College Financial Aid
Financial aid experts will address the following:
- Overview and timeline of the financial aid process
- FAFSA & CSS/PROFILE tips and timelines
- Will you qualify for financial aid?
- How do I maximize aid eligibility?
- How do colleges award aid?
- What to do if you don't qualify for financial aid?
- How to present assets on financial aid applications – Home, 529’s, retirement, etc.
- Which colleges are the most generous?
- How to leverage colleges against one another
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022, 07:00 PM
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National Honor Society 2022-2023 Application Due (Rising 11th and 12th graders)
Friday, Sep 30, 2022, 08:00 AM
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Test Prep: Learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT®, ACT, and SAT
*Zoom link to be shared via email 1 week prior to event
Thursday, Oct 6, 2022, 07:00 PM
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New Jersey Start Strong Assessment
- English Language Arts - 9th and 10th graders
- Mathematics - 9th graders enrolled in Alg I H or MA I H, 10th graders enrolled in Geometry H, 11th graders enrolled in Alg II H
- Science - 9th and 12th graders
- Each test is administered in approximately 45-60 minutes
A detailed schedule will be shared with students and posted on the school website prior to testing.
Monday, Oct 10, 2022, 12:00 AM
Bergen County Technical Schools, U.S. 46, Teterboro, NJ, USA
Helpful Resources
Community Service
For more information about community service follow this link. Students can continue to submit community service hours during the summer through the online submission form.
Working Papers
Fall College Fly-In Programs (For Rising 12th Grade Students)
College fly-in programs provide high school seniors from historically underrepresented populations with the opportunity to get a more in depth look at a college/ university through a FREE (housing and travel is typically covered) multi-day overnight visit. To determine student eligibility and view a list of programs, follow this link. Applications usually open during the summer months.