Newly created and rolled out during the Spring of 2023 is the BHSA College Office online website!  Visit this website to learn more about:

• How to map out your college prep timeline by grade;

• Upcoming College Events (as they are made aware or passed on to the counselors);

• Applications, Standardized Testing Info, and more!

The BHSA College Office website is updated regularly so make sure to bookmark it and use this source for discussions with your child and family!

Below are links for parents and students to consider in creating your own personal benchmarks each year so that you are not caught off guard. These are not all-inclusive lists, however, these references should serve as a guide for parents to monitor where your child is and their progress, within the college readiness journey, and to help you to have more constructive conversations with school administrations during parents conferences or on-going check-ins.

• College Planning Checklist 9th and 10th grade:

  • BigFuture College Planning 9th and 10th

• College Planning Checklist for 11th grade:

  • BigFuture College Planning 11th 

• College Planning Guide for 12th grade:

  • How to start planning in 12th grade

  • Family Action Plan for 12th grade

  • College Planning Checklist for 12th grade

To learn more about the College Board and their services, please visit their website by clicking here:

(You will need a login to get more specific information for your child, but there is a lot of information to read about without logging in.)

About College Board:

College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT, the Advanced Placement Program, and BigFuture. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.

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College Essay Advisors (CEA) presented a great workshop on how to approach this important section of the college application process.  

Please click on the links below to view their presentation:

• CEA Brainstorming Handout

• CEA Common Application Essay Presentation

If you have any questions, please feel free to visit their website or reach out to them.

• website: www.CollegeEssayAdvisors.com

• email: info@collegeessayadvisors.com

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