On November 14th there will be a free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test held by Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between the SAT or ACT. The practice test will be held at Melrose YMCA, 497 Main St., Melrose, MA. Please visit kaptest.com/whichtest or call 1-800-KAP-TEST to sign up today.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
College Fair Co-Sponsored by BHS Guidance
On Tuesday October 28th from 6:30 -8:30 p.m., a college fair will be held at the Shriner's Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. The Burlington High School Guidance Department co-sponsors the event with many other Middlesex League High Schools. Usually over two-hundred colleges will attend. A college fair can be a very overwhelming experience for parents and students. The National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) has developed a very helpful list of questions that you can bring to the fair. We also recommend bringing a pre-determined list of colleges. Make it a priority to visit the schools on your list, then time permitting check out some others. Please remember you are not obligated to stay the whole time, many students spend about an hour at the event. Below is the most up to date list of colleges attending:
| Confirmed Colleges as of October 15 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy |
| American International College |
| Anna Maria College |
| Assumption College |
| Bay Path College |
| Bay State College |
| Becker College |
| Benjamin Franklin Institute |
| Bentley College |
| Binghamton University |
| Boston University |
| Brandeis University |
| Bridgewater State University |
| Bryant University |
| Castleton State College |
| Champlain College |
| Clarkson University |
| Colby-Sawyer College |
| College of Mount St. Vincent |
| College of New Jersey |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms |
| College of Saint Joseph |
| College of St. Rose |
| College of the Holy Cross |
| Columbia College-Chicago |
| Curry College |
| Daniel Webster College |
| Dean College |
| Eastern Connecticut State University |
| Eastern Nazarene College |
| Elms College |
| Emerson College |
| Emmanuel College |
| Endicott College |
| Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising |
| Fisher College |
| Fitchburg State University |
| Florida Institute of Technology |
| Framingham State University |
| Franklin Pierce University |
| Gordon College |
| Hamilton College |
| Hampshire College |
| Harvard College |
| High Point University |
| Hofstra University |
| Husson University |
| Iona College |
| Ithaca College |
| ITT Technical Institute |
| Johnson and Wales University |
| Johnson State College |
| Keene State College |
| Laboure College |
| Lawrence Memorial/RC Nursing & Med. Radiography |
| Lesley University |
| Long Island University |
| Lyndon State College |
| Manhattanville College |
| Marian Court College |
| Marietta College |
| Marist College |
| Massachusetts Air National Guard |
| Massachusetts Army National Guard |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy |
| Merrimack College |
| Middlesex Community College |
| Millenium Trianing Institute |
| Mount Holyoke College |
| Mount Ida College |
| National Aviation Academy |
| New England College |
| New England Hair Academy |
| New England School of Photography |
| Newbury College |
| Nichols College |
| North Shore Community College |
| Northeastern University |
| Northern Essex Community College |
| Northwestern University |
| Paul Smith's College |
| Pennsylvania State University |
| Personal Financial Management Plus |
| Pine Manor College |
| Plymouth State University |
| Providence College |
| Purdue University |
| Quinnipiac University |
| Reading Cooperative Bank |
| Reading Scholarship Foundation |
| Regis College |
| Rivier College |
| Roanoke College |
| Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Roger Williams University |
| Rutger's University |
| Sacred Heart University |
| Saint Anselm College |
| Saint John's University |
| Saint Joseph's College - Maine |
| Saint Lawrence University |
| Saint Leo University |
| Saint Michael's College |
| Salem State University |
| Salve Regina University |
| Savannah College of Art & Design |
| School of Fashion Design |
| Siena College |
| Simmons College |
| Smith College |
| Southern New Hampshire University |
| Southern Vermont College |
| Springfield College |
| Stonehill College |
| Stonybrook University |
| Suffolk University |
| SUNY - Cobleskill |
| SUNY-Genesco |
| Texas Tech University |
| Thomas College |
| Trinity College-CT. |
| United States Air Force |
| United States Army Recruiting Station |
| United States Marine Recruiting Office |
| United States Navy Recruiting Office |
| Unity College |
| University of Alabama |
| University at Albany |
| University of Connecticut |
| University of Delaware |
| University of Maine-Farmington |
| University of Maine-Orono |
| University of Massachusetts - Boston |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell |
| University of New England |
| University of New Hampshire |
| University of Rhode Island |
| University of Rochester |
| University of Saint Joseph's |
| University of Scranton |
| University of South Carolina |
| University of Southern Maine |
| University of Tampa |
| University of Vermont |
| Utica College |
| Vermont Technical College |
| Walsh University |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology |
| Western New England University |
| Westfield State College |
| Wheaton College |
| Wheelock College |
| Wittenburg University |
| Worcester State University |
Friday, October 17, 2014
College Topics for Senior Parents
The Guidance Department will host a breakfast called “College Topics for Senior Parents”. The purpose of this breakfast is so the counseling staff can give a
very brief overview of important tasks associated with the college selection and
application process. This event is geared for parents that missed the Senior College Planning Night on 10/9/14. Please join us for this informative event on October 22nd at 8:30 AM in the BHS Guidance
College and Career Center
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The Roadmap To College Admission - With Special Guest: Dr. Mark Montgomery
Date: Thursday October 23rd
Time: 6:30PM– 8:00PM
Location: Burlington (MA) High School
Auditorium
The
college admission process is stressful. It
all seems more competitive, more stressful, more expensive, and more
unpredictable than ever before.
How will I pick
the right college for me?
What is the
secret to admission to highly selective colleges?
What if my SAT or
ACT scores are lower than I want them to be?
What if I got a C
in chemistry…am I doomed?
My GPA suffered
freshman year (I was temporarily possessed by
aliens);
can I still get into a good college?
Which activities
should I pursue to stand out from the crowd?
Why do smart
people attend community college?
Will I ever be
able to afford to go to college, even if I can get in?
With only 24
hours in a day, how can I be a high school superstar?
To
answer these questions and to arrive at your chosen destination, you need a
map. This presentation will be your
personal GPS for choosing the right college—and getting in.
Join us for an entertaining, informative, and stress-reducing presentation by a national expert in higher education. This presentation is aimed at students in 8th through 11th grade. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.
Mark Montgomery, Ph.D., is an
independent college consultant serving a national and international clientele
from offices in Denver, Colorado, Westfield, New Jersey, and Hong Kong,
China. As a former college
administrator, admissions officer, professor of international relations, and
high school teacher of French, Dr. Montgomery brings a wealth of educational
experience and perspective to the process of college selection and
admission. He speaks to audiences around
the world about how to choose the right colleges—and get in.
College Planning Night on BCAT
For senior parents that missed College Planning Night hosted by the BHS Guidance Department please tune it to BCAT. College Planning Night will beginning Monday October 20th to Friday October 24th at 6:30 PM, then on Saturday and Sunday 12PM and 6PM.
If you would prefer to view this event at another time feel free to watch the streaming video recording at http://www.bcattv.org/programming/video-on-demand/.
If you would prefer to view this event at another time feel free to watch the streaming video recording at http://www.bcattv.org/programming/video-on-demand/.
Support Students During Tomorrow’s Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation Telethon
It’s time once again to help Burlington students looking to further their education by attending a college or university.
The 20th Annual Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation’s (BCSF) Dollars for Scholars Telethon will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It will run live on Burlington Cable Access Television’s Education Channel (Comcast – 22, Verizon – 40, RCN – 13).
The telethon, hosted by BCSF President Jack Ferren, will featuring three segments – one on education, one with businesses and a third with town officials. The groups come in and give donations and speak about their work.
“It’s Burlington on TV,” Ferren explained.
Viewers looking to support scholarships for Burlington students will also be given a chance to call in and make a donation. Also, from Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Thursday, Oct. 16, student volunteers will be calling residents to solicit donations to the cause.
BCSF, a non profit 501c3e, was founded in 1988 with the mission of helping Burlington residents defray college expenses, Ferren said. Since it began the organization has awarded $8 million in scholarships.
In 2013, The BCSF awarded 38 scholarships to high school graduates for a total of $80,000. The Adopt a Class program sponsored by Northern Bank & Trust awarded 28 scholars for a total of $22,500. Also last year, BCSF awarded six scholarships to Burlington Adults who have returned or began school, totaling $12,000.
Additionally under the BCSF umbrella the Burlington High School awarded $205,000.
“The grand total for 2013 in total scholarship awards collectively with the Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation and BHS program are; 397 individual scholarships totaling $315,000,” the organization’s annual report states.
Also in 2013 the organization became part of the Dollars for Scholars National Association, Ferren said.
“We took the foundation from local to global,” he said. “Graduates are now eligible for scholarships all over the world.”
Along with making a donation during the week of the telethon, Burlington residents can also support the foundation when they pay their town real estate tax, excise tax or water bill.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Senior College Planning Night
Senior College Planning Night was well attended with roughly 125 parents. Many aspects of the college planning and application process were covered. For parents that missed the event, BCAT will stream the event within the next few weeks. Informational packets were distributed to all that attended. If you would like to pick up a packet please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office.
Also for parents that missed the event last night we will hold our annual "College Topics for Parents of Seniors" breakfast on October 22nd at 8:30 AM in the BHS Guidance College and Career Center. This informative event will cover the various topics relating to the college selection and application process for parents of Burlington High School seniors.
In terms of financial aid, two very important forms were mentioned last night. The FAFSA and the CSS profile. We encourage parents to investigate both applications ASAP. Please remember that the BHS Guidance Department will host a Financial Aid Night on Thursday January 8, 2015 and BHS will be a location this year for FAFSA Day on January 25th.
One "new" process this year for seniors and parents to remember is using the Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation Web-site. All seniors should create a profile ASAP.
Also for parents that missed the event last night we will hold our annual "College Topics for Parents of Seniors" breakfast on October 22nd at 8:30 AM in the BHS Guidance College and Career Center. This informative event will cover the various topics relating to the college selection and application process for parents of Burlington High School seniors.
In terms of financial aid, two very important forms were mentioned last night. The FAFSA and the CSS profile. We encourage parents to investigate both applications ASAP. Please remember that the BHS Guidance Department will host a Financial Aid Night on Thursday January 8, 2015 and BHS will be a location this year for FAFSA Day on January 25th.
One "new" process this year for seniors and parents to remember is using the Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation Web-site. All seniors should create a profile ASAP.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
PSAT at BHS on 10/15/14
Sophomores and registered juniors taking the PSAT are reminded to bring three sharpened number 2 pencils and a calculator on Wednesday October 15th. Burlington High School
As a reminder sophomores do NOT need to register for the PSAT, they will automatically take the test. However, Juniors MUST register. The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 8th.
On Friday room assignments for juniors will be posted near the caf. and main lobby. Sophomore assignments will be announced in homeroom.
As a reminder sophomores do NOT need to register for the PSAT, they will automatically take the test. However, Juniors MUST register. The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 8th.
On Friday room assignments for juniors will be posted near the caf. and main lobby. Sophomore assignments will be announced in homeroom.
Friday, October 3, 2014
College Planning Night will be held on 10/9 at 6:30
Senior Parents and Seniors are reminded that College Planning Night will be held on Thursday October 9th, 2014 at 6:30 in the Burlington High School Auditorium. The evening will cover a variety of topics in regard to the college selection and application process. The entire guidance staff will be at this event and we look forward to seeing you.
If you cannot make the event, it will be televised on BCAT. The showtimes will be posted soon.
If you cannot make the event, it will be televised on BCAT. The showtimes will be posted soon.