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CLASS OF 2014. SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE. COUNSELORS ASSIGNED ALPHABETICALLY LAST NAME A-E: Mrs. Caitlin Hawkins chawkins@boyertownasd.org F-K: Mrs. Beth Shive bshive@boyertownasd.org L-Rh: Ms. Sandra Gallagher sgallagher@boyertownasd.org
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SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE COUNSELORS ASSIGNED ALPHABETICALLY LAST NAME • A-E: Mrs. Caitlin Hawkins chawkins@boyertownasd.org • F-K: Mrs. Beth Shive bshive@boyertownasd.org • L-Rh: Ms. Sandra Gallagher sgallagher@boyertownasd.org • Ri-Z: Mrs. Christy Greener cgreener@boyertownasd.org CLERICAL STAFF • Counseling Secretary: Mrs. Wilma Schaeffer • Career Assistant: Mrs. Susie Groff
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION PROCESS: • There is always a portion of your application that must be completed by your school counselor • Sometimes just transcripts, sometimes includes a school profile or counselor recommendation • We process the school portion of the Common Application online • We do not process any other applications online • Make sure your counselor has at least 10 school days to complete her portion before the application is due (this includes all scholarships) • Make sure you provide stamped, addressed envelopes for your school counselor and the teachers sending your recommendation letters • Make sure that your SAT or ACT results have been sent to the colleges you are applying to (does not apply to Community Colleges and most trade and art schools – ask your counselor for clarification) • If your application requires a counselor recommendation, please be sure to update your resume and have your parents fill out the “Parent Brag Sheet” • Make sure you sign and date all applications • MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF ALL DEADLINES – SCHOOLS WILL NOT PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION IF IT IS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED!
TIPS FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS • PROOFREAD everything before hitting send • Print a copy for your records before hitting send • Look for e-mail confirmation within 48 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation email, make sure that the application was received. • Do not wait until the last minute to submit your application • Know the college’s policy for supplying supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation • Be aware of deadlines
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION • Scholarships will be posted monthly in homeroom and on the school website • You will receive a sheet monthly with scholarship information • Additional scholarships can be found on websites such as: • www.fastweb.com • www.schoolsoup.com • Individual college websites • Questions on Financial Aid and grants should go through individual college Financial Aid Offices
BASIC SCHOOL INFORMATION • Boyertown Area Senior High120 North Monroe StreetBoyertown, PA 19512 • Phone number: 610-473-3690 • Fax number: 610-473-3709 • CEEB or School Code: 390390
WHAT DOES A STAMPED, ADDRESSED ENVELOPE LOOK LIKE? Boyertown Area Senior High 120 North Monroe Street Boyertown, PA 19512
FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • High School Began in 9th Grade! • 24 Credits • 4 years of math, social studies, English, phys. ed. • 3 years of science • 2 computer courses (credit value does not matter) • 2 years of wellness (grades 10 and 12) • electives • Career Portfolio (non BCTC students) • Senior Project (BCTC students) • It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to make sure that all requirements are completed before graduation
SENIOR PROJECT (BCTC STUDENTS) • Culminating project in content (“shop”) area • Completion of several learning guides • Presentation prior to spring/Easter break of senior year • Work directly with your instructor to ensure timely completion of this project
CAREER PORTFOLIO (NON BCTC STUDENTS) • Grade 9 • Career Matchmaker • Resume • Grade 10 • Career Matchmaker • College Visitation and Reflective Essay • Decision Making and Career Research • Grade 11 • Job Shadow • Grade 12 • October 1st – Portfolio Completion Night (sign-up only, information will be sent home via Week in Review and available on the website) • November 25th and 26th (time slots will be assigned)
IMPORTANT WEBSITES • www.boyertownasd.org • www.collegeboard.org • www.actstudent.org • www.careercruising.com • www.fafsa.ed.gov
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? • Don’t worry! You can make an appointment with your counselor. • Fill out the slip provided thoroughly (including circling your counselor’s name and listing any Open Campus/LGI Study Hall periods) • Please make sure that you come to the counseling office when your appointment is scheduled, or request for your appointment to be rescheduled!