September 2025

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS NEWSLETTER

• Indigo Assessment

• PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10 and SAT Score Information

• Out of State College Fair - Monarch HS - October 8th at 5PM

• In State College Fair - Broomfield HS - October 15th at 5pm

• Capstone for state performance measures

• Senior College Application Information

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INDIGO

This quarter all BU students will be completing the INDIGO assessment or revisiting their results from last year.  The INDIGO is a strengths-based assessment that helps students learn about their internal motivators, how they show up in the world and what their top skills are.

I will be asking each student to share their results with you through Advisory in week 6/7

Want to learn more? Check out their website Indigo Education Company or read through the Family Guide

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PSAT 8/9, 10 and SAT SCORE INFORMATION

All 10th, 11th and 12th grade students learned about PSAT/SAT score information in Advisory during week 3

Here’s what you need to know:

• All scores are housed in the student’s College Board Account. Students were asked to create an account if they didn’t already have one.

• Here is information about PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10 and SAT

• Check out this video to learn about how Khan Academy provides targeted PSAT/SAT practice through CollegeBoard’s Bluebook

SENIORS - If you are interested in taking the SAT again this fall - you will register independently through CollegeBoard.  www.collegeboard.org

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Upcoming COLLEGE FAIRS

The Out Of State College Fair will be at Monarch High School on Wednesday, October 8th at 5:00PM

• For more information about the out of state college fair: Greater College Fairs of Colorado

There is an In-State College Fair at Broomfield High School on Wednesday, October 15th at 5:00PM

Register for the both the out of state and in state college fairs here: https://www.strivefair.com/ 

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CAPSTONE

JUNIORS and SENIORS 

If you see Capstone English and/or Capstone Math on your schedule for this year (either this Fall or this Spring), please read THIS document for important information about Capstone and the process for ensuring you meet the graduation requirements related to demonstrating competence in English & Math.

All capstone assignments are connected to the activities you are already doing in Advisory. There is an added layer which includes direct application to you and your life.

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APPLYING TO 4 YEAR COLLEGES

Seniors were given information about the college application process in Advisory during week 3

Here are some important resources that your students should have on hand:

• College Application Timeline

• Starting your College Application

• Match your Common Application account in Naviance

• Colorado Free Application Days will be October 7-9

Please reach out with any questions. You can schedule a senior meeting with your student during September - Senior Meeting Calendar Link

Have a fabulous day!

Kelly Carlson
School Counselor
303-561-6479
kelly.carlson@bvsd.org