School Counseling

All Students: Progress reports are now available on your Realtime Portal. Take the opportunity to view your grades and seek extra help if needed before the end of the marking period!

Mid- Year Grades: mid-year cumulative weighted and unweighted GPA's have been uploaded into Naviance. You can access this information by logging onto Naviance, selecting the "About Me" tab, clicking the "My Account" link, and scrolling to the "Academic" section at the bottom of the page.

For 11th grade: We know it's early, but Common App just announced the essay prompts will remain the same for the fourth consecutive year! We are glad that we had the opportunity to meet with you all in regards to post high school plans! Please visit us with any questions you still might have. April 1st the junior class will be attending the Northern New Jersey College Fair at the Meadowlands Expo Center. You can only attend if you have your Emergency Contact Form completed in the nurse's office.

For 12^th grade: This week during your gym class, we explored scholarships and the difference between loans and grants. Continue to explore the list of scholarship websites that we discussed. If your colleges require mid year grades, now is the time to self-report them or complete and submit a request form with Ms. DiBenedetto in guidance.

C2 Education in Denville: C2 Education is extending its free practice tests through March and April for students of BHS. They are offering BHS students who have already taken an official SAT or ACT a complimentary test analysis and college counseling session.

Students will have the opportunity to take practice tests for the SAT, SAT 2 Subject tests, ACT, or PSAT exam:

• Saturday March 7, 14, 21, and 28 Session 1: 9am-1pm or Session 2: 1pm-5pm.
• Saturday April 4, 11, 18, and 25 Session 1: 9am-1pm or Session 2: 1pm-5pm.

Registration: Please call C2 Education Denville 973-983-1481. Email directly: denville@c2educate.com (Seats are limited!)

College Going Seniors: Here's how to break down your financial aid award letter

Have more Financial Aid Questions? Contact LendEDU They have launched a Financial Aid Hotline to help students and parents navigate the financial aid process and figure out how they can make the cost of college more affordable.

Boston University Summer Journalism Institute: Open to all aspiring photographers and journalists in high school. Students will learn core journalism skills plus multimedia techniques through a mix of instruction, activities, and practical application. Any questions regarding the program, please email busji@bu.edu or 617-353-5391. Click here to apply!

Rowan's 4th Annual College Prep Transition Conference: this day-long event features various workshops offered to high school students with disabilities and their parents. The goal is to provide knowledge and understanding of the transition process from High School into College.

Topics include:

• How is College different from High School?
• How to prepare for the transition to College
• Career Readiness and Planning
• Attending a 2-year vs. 4-year college
• Living on campus vs. commuting
• First-hand experiences from current students and alumni
• Parent-to-parent workshop

Interested parents can register via https://shop.rowan.edu/store/events/listings/5195.

FDU Information Sessions: The Regional Center for Learning Disabilities hosts one-hour sessions offering helpful information about its programs and application process. Below are the next available sessions:

• Special Session: Metacognitive Strategies, Thursday, March 19 at 7 PM, Florham Campus, Hennessy Hall, Hartman Lounge
• Information Session, Wednesday, March 25 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, March 26 at 10 AM, Florham Campus

The New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling 2020 Regional College Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 11, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Kean University. Registration for students is open now at strivefair.com. Individuals who register in advance will receive a unique barcode to be scanned by college representatives at the fair. Following the fair, each student will receive a full report containing information on the schools whose tables they visited. Enclosed is a handout to be shared with your students.

Saturday Youth Enrichment Programs: William Paterson University is offering Saturday enrichment programs for high school students now through April 2020. The courses include:

• SAT boot camps
• College essay writing
• Career and college major exploration, and more.

Visit https://wpconnect.wpunj.edu/cpe/catalog/youth/youth.cfm?q=Saturday%20University for a list of courses and dates!

Planning for next year? College Admissions officials prefer to see tough classes

Share-time programs: Applications are due March 27th.

Seniors: Scholarships are being updated in Naviance on a regular basis. Please login to view local, state and national level scholarships opportunities.

Method Test Prep is offering ACT Prep Power Classes. These classes can help you review and practice strategies that can help you achieve a top score. Pick individual subjects you need to focus on, or prep for all four ACT sections! Classes are LIVE from 8 pm-10 pm. For more information, please check out ACT Power Classes

SAT and ACT test preparation resources, please refer to the School Counseling website at http://boontonschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=2950

Actuarial Science Summer Camp Opportunity: If you have an interest in math and finance, check out this awesome summer camp! https://www.lvc.edu/life-at-lvc/summer-community-programming/actuarial-science-camp/

Upcoming College Open Houses: https://www.njsca.org/college-open-houses

• Stockton University: Sunday, March 29th
• Rowan University: Sunday, March 8th
• Centenary University: Saturday, March 7th

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to recognize individuals who are committed to giving back to others in our area. Those selected are formally recognized for their outstanding community service at the Y Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation to be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 pm at the Mansion at Mountain Lakes. DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS IS April 1, 2020. Please click the link to apply CITIZENS OF THE YEAR