Senior Parent College Planning Presentation

Dear Families of Seniors,

Guidance counselors created a five-part video series of our Senior Parent Post-Secondary/College Planning Presentation. The presentation is broken down by subject for you to review at your convenience.  Click on each link to watch our videos.  Click here for the basic slideshow of the presentation (not a video):  Presentation Slideshow 

Enjoy!

Part 1: Introductions/Welcome:  Watch Video 1

• The BHS Guidance Department:

• Michelle Burke, mburke@beverlyschools.org
• Jessica Bushee, jbushee@beverlyschools.org
• Danielle DiCarlo, ddicarlo@beverlyschools.org
• Tina Grasso, tgrasso@beverlyschools.org
• Melinda Loosian, mloosian@beverlyschools.org
• Julie Ferrara, Director of College and Career Readiness, jferrara@beverlyschools.org

Part 2: Senior Timeline: Watch Video 2

• Specific Timeline Updates for 2021-2022:

• Guidance Small Group Sessions, week of September 13-17.  
• Registration for the October 28 SATs to be held during the school day at BHS begins on September 14 and ENDS on September 22.  Students can register in the Guidance Office with Lori Quill, Registrar, $56, cash or check.
• Saturday, September 18 - Virtual College Essay Seminar, with followup 1:1 sessions
• September 29 - Mini College Fair at BHS during Advisory Block
• Salem State Field Trip/Tour/Info Session - October/November Date TBD
• NSCC Field Trip/Tour/Info Session - October/November Date TBD
• Salem State On-The-Spot Admissions Event (Week of December 6 - TBD)
• NSCC On-The-Spot Admissions Event (Early December - TBD)

Part 3 BHS Application Process:  Watch Video 3

Part 4 Naviance:  Watch Video 4

Part 5 Financial Aid/Scholarships: Watch Video 5

• September 23 - Virtual Financial Aid Information Session for Families, Hosted by The Educational Opportunity Center through NSCC
• November 17- 3-6 p.m. - Virtual FAFSA Assistance provided by the Educational Opportunity Center through NSCC (details forthcoming)
• MEFA Financial Aid Webinar Events for Families:  MEFA had such success with their virtual College Financing webinar series for families last fall that they’re doing it again! From Sept 21st until Nov 18th they’’ll host weekly webinars to educate students and families on the entire college financial aid process. Topics will include financial aid applications and eligibility, types of financial aid, and how colleges determine the details of financial aid offers. Webinars will occur during both daytime and evening hours, featuring subject matter experts from MEFA and colleges and universities across Massachusetts. Families can view webinar dates and times and register at mefa.org/events. Spanish and Chinese options are available, and webinars will be recorded and available online for families who are unable to attend a live event. We encourage you to promote these webinars over email and social media to get the word out.