PLEASE LOOK AT THE GUIDANCE CALENDAR TO SEE WHAT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES ARE COMING TO OUR SCHOOL. THE ADMISSION REPRESENTATIVE WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTION YOUR CHILD HAS REGARDING THE ADMISSION PROCESS AND MORE.
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HARD COPIES OF ALL THE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE. STOP BY GUIDANCE AND GET THE APPLICATIONS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR. PLEASE BE AWARE OF DEADLINES.
There are many scholarship opportunities available to High School Juniors and Seniors for which the Guidance Department receives information. We have information on the scholarships listed below, some with direct links to the scholarship information, others that require a paper application which are available in the Guidance Office.
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR, THE GUIDANCE OFFICE WILL POST THEM.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CHAPTER PASR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP is offering a $1000.00 scholarship to a Northampton County Public High School Senior, by The Northampton County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, in its effort to promote the education profession and awareness of its importance. This scholarship is for a Senior whose desire is to pursue a career in the field of education. This field encompasses any position found within the school setting (ie teacher, guidance counselor, administrator, school nurse, school psychologist, and support staff). Completed applications must be received by April 15th, 2019. Copies of this scholarship are in the Guidance office scholarship box.
LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION-Lehigh Valley community Foundation is currently accepting applications for the following scholarships to be awarded to graduates of the Class of 2019. *The Stephanie Olexa and Seth Weber scholarship for Criminal Justice will be awarded to a high school senior student going to be majoring in criminal justice or law enforcement at an accredited institution for post secondary education. *The Stephanie Olexa and Seth Weber scholarship for the Life Sciences will be awarded to a high school senior student going to be majoring in life sciences at an accredited institution for post secondary education. Multiple one-year scholarships will be awarded in 2019 totaling $4,000.00. To apply go to www.grantinterface.com The deadline to apply is April 21, 2019. Awards will be announced in June.
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - Office of Extended Studies -Terp Young Scholars - July 7-26, 2019 - College Courses, College Credits, College Park- In Terp Young Scholars, students experience rigorous college courses, earn three college credits, and appreciate the rich diversity of campus life at UMD. Please stop by Guidance for a flyer.
DESALES U NIVERSITY - CRIMEFITE: FORENSICS INVESTIGATOR TRAINING EXPERIENCE - July 24-26, 2019 The ACCESS Program (Lifelong Learning) at DeSales University and in partnership with the Officer David M. Petzold Memorial Foundation will hold its tenth annual CrimeFITE: Forensics Investigator Training Experience session the summer of 2019. Stop by Guidance for more information and an application.
You may also e-mail diorios@bangorsd.org to request a High School Transcript.
Once the transcript is received, it will take anywhere from 24 - 48 hours to be sent out.
These instructions are for past graduates not seniors.
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED WHEN RECEIVED BY GUIDANCE.
You can also go onto the College/University website you are interested in to see when their Open House will be.
College "Early Decision" vs "Early Action"
If a college offers an "Early Action" plan, that means that is a nonbinding option that would enable a student to get a decision early. "Early Decision" is a binding option that a student would only use for a school that is definitely their #1 school. Early Action and Early Decision deadlines are usually in November. For example, The University of Michigan Early Action deadline is November 1st. If a student is applying for Early Decision, they should make an appointment with their school counselor to go over the required paperwork.
To complete the FAFSA for 2019-2020, you will use your 2017 income tax return.
Students can apply to PSU Through either the common app for through the PSU application. PSU switched to "Self Report Academics" this year. This means, if a student uses the PSU application, the student will report on the application their gpa, rank and all their classes and grades for 9-11. Students can choose either application to apply to PSU. We recommend submitting your PSU application as early as possible.
BHS OFFERING THE SAT SCHOOL DAY!
We will offer the SAT during the school day on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The cost is $23.00. The exam will start promptly at 7:30am and conclude by noon. It is strongly suggested that students take advantage of free SAT prep on Khan Academy. The Khan Academy app is preloaded on their BASD IPad. Families that qualify for Federal Free and or Reduced Lunches will not need to send money in with registration. Registration forms are available in Guidance. Registration and balance is due by January 31, 2019.
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The SAT is the nation's most widely used college admission test. More then two million students take the SAT every year in over 170 countries. It's what most colleges use to get to know you better, helping them understand how you think, solve problems and communicate.
Most students take the SAT during their junior year of high school. Many students choose to take the SAT in the fall of their senior year after becoming familiar with the test-day experience.
To sign up for the SAT you must do so online at collegeboard.com. Stop by the Guidance Office for a brochure.
SAT Subject Tests are college admissions tests that allow you to differentiate yourself on your college application and showcase your achievements in specific subject area like math, science, literature, foreign languages or history.
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Please stop by Guidance to obtain a College Visitation Form.
Admission Representative from each of the colleges/universities listed will talk to students about the admission process, financial aid, scholarships, and general information about their institutions.
ALL COLLEGE VISITS TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL WILL BE DURING LUNCHES - 11:08 - 12:50PM - THE REPS WILL BE OUTSIDE THE SENIOR SIDE OF THE CAFETERIA.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you take steps toward finding a career that is right for you. You can benefit from the program whether you plan to pursue further education after high school or enter the workforce right away.
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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE ARE COMPANIES THAT WILL ATTEMPT TO SOLICIT YOU AS A CLIENT FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND ADMISSION SERVICES. BE WARY OF ANY COMPANY THAT CHARGES A FEE OR CONTRACTS FOR A FEE TO ASSIST YOU IN FINANCIAL AID OR COLLEGE COUNSELING. THESE COMPANIES TYPICALLY ONLY HELP YOU WITH RESOURCES THAT YOU CAN ACCESS ON YOUR OWN AT NO COST.
WE URGE YOU TO HAVE DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO ANY CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH ANY AGENCY. WE OFFER SERVICES TO HELP YOU SEARCH FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ALSO COMPLETE THE FAFSA AND CSS FINANCIAL AID PROFILE.
2012 paper FAFSAs will not be available in the guidance office. Students will be able to obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID(1-800-433-3243) or by visiting www.edpubs.org.
Students may request up to three copies of the paper application and should receive their FAFSAs in three to seven business days.
The deadline to submit the FAFSA varies from school to school, so check with your student’s colleges for these deadlines.
Please contact the college's financial aid office with any questions you may have.
Deadline for state grants is May 1st. File your FAFSA after October 1st and before the May 1st deadline to be considered for state grants!!!
BHS Guidance Office will once again host the East Stroudsburg University Immediate Decision Day for our seniors. Time and date has not been set for 2017-2018 school year.
Seniors may sign up for this event in the High School Guidance Office.
Interested seniors will be given an appointment time from Guidance.
The PSAT/NMSQT will be held at Bangor High School on October 10, 2018 in the morning.
All Bangor Area High School tenth grade students will be taking the PSAT free of charge. If a BAHS tenth grader does not want to take the PSAT testing, please go to Guidance for an Opt Out Form. If an Opt Out Form is not received, you will be expected to take the test.
Any eleventh grade student wishing to take the PSAT may sign up in Guidance. As an eleventh grader, your scores will be considered for the Merit Scholarship Program.
As the Local Scholarships come into Guidance, the applications will be available to print from this site. Seniors may also get a hardcopy of the applications in the Guidance Office.
Seniors, please note the deadline on every scholarship. Scholarship applications will NOT be accepted after the deadline has passed.