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Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Location: Counseling Office
Phone: 720-561-5860 Email: carol.diebel@bvsd.org
- Financial Aid Planning Night: January 24th, 6:30 pm in the FHS Auditorium. Speaker, Rob Drybread from CU Boulder will present information applicable to all colleges’ financial aid processes
- Help with FAFSA forms: February 12th is COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY; an opportunity for students and parents to get free help in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be eligible for federal aid from grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and student loans. For locations and times see: http://www.collegegoalcolorado.org
- Renowned Speaker, PETER VAN BUSKIRK, will give an interactive presentation on the College Admissions Process: Monday, February 6th, 6:30 pm, at Broomfield High School. All BVSD students and families are welcome to hear this nationally popular presentation, THE ADMISSIONS Game. For more information: http://www.theadmissiongame.com
· Practice SAT is being given on Tuesday, February 21, 8:30-12:30 am, at Fairview. Includes score report and individual review by sponsoring test prep company. Bring calculator. Cost: $20 to benefit the FHS Speech & Debate Team Register at: Revolution Prep website or call: (877) 738-7737
· CSU Engineering Day: February 11th. Students and families are invited to explore engineering majors and careers on the Fort Collins CSU campus. To register: http://www.engr.colostate.edu/students/future-students/undergraduate/exploration-day.html
· Gap Year Fairs: February 16th, Peak to Peak Charter School, 800 Merlin, Lafayette, CO, 6:00-8:30pm. February 18th, Denver Academy, 1:00-4:00pm. http://www.usagapyearfairs.org/events-schedule/denver-gap-year-fair
· SUMMER JOBS with Boulder County Youth Corps: Students ages 14-17 are hired to work 30 hours/week, June 18-August 8 for outdoor community service projects. Application due: March 30. http://www.BoulderCounty.org/YouthCorps
- Senior Class of 2012: There is still plenty of time to investigate college choices. Many colleges have application deadlines in February, March, and later. As you research college campuses and other options for your years after high school, come to the Post Grad Center for help with all aspects of your search and application process. Requests and forms for letters of recommendation from counselors and teachers are due one month before application deadline. Also, visit our website: http://www.bvsd.org/schools/FairviewHS/CounselingDepartment/PostGradCenter/
- Scholarships: Search the database and links on our website and find articles on strategies for paying for college. http://bvsd.org/schools/FairviewHS/CounselingDepartment/PostGradCenter/GeneralInformation/Pages/Scholarships.aspx Examples: See below.
- All Students: Come to the Post Grad Center in the Counseling Office for information on college planning, test prep, volunteer and travel opportunities, career information, interest and personality surveys. Open 8:00-3:30 daily.
- Parents: You are always welcome to come to the Post Grad Center. If you would like to set an appointment please call 720-561-5860 or email carol.diebel@bvsd.org
- SAT and SAT Subject Tests: Mar. 10. Register by Feb. 10. http://www.sat.collegeboard.com Next test: May 5. Register by April 6.
- ACT April 14. Register by Mar. 9. http://www.actstudent.org
- SAT and ACT Prep Classes at BVSD Lifelong Learning http://www.bvsd.org/LLL/Pages/home.aspx (Other courses listed on Post Grad Website under “Test Strategies” or “Tips and Documents”)
- COLLEGE REP VISITS at Fairview in the Post Grad Center. Juniors and Seniors may ONLY attend with pre-arranged permission from teachers. Sophomores and Freshmen may only attend during free class periods. See the calendar on the Post Grad Website. http://bvsd.org/schools/FairviewHS/CounselingDepartment/PostGradCenter/Documents/PGPC_PublishedCal.htm
- College Week Live Free Online College Fairs. Featuring various colleges and programs with chats, web casts, virtual tours, and expert advice from college reps. For more information: http://www.collegeweeklive.com
- PSAT Results are available in the Post Grad Center of the Counseling Office
- SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EVERYONE (not just seniors)! VISIT THE POST GRAD WEBSITE for lists of essay contests, academic merit awards, full rides for special programs, recognition for community service, and many others. See examples of current Scholarships/Contests below:
College Rep Visits 1/31/2012 to 2/10/2012
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Date |
Time |
Period |
School |
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Mon., Feb 6 |
9:55 AM |
3 |
Putney Student Travel & National Geographic |
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Mon., Feb 6 |
6:30 PM |
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Admission Game featuring Peter van Buskirk, Broomfield High School Auditorium |
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Tue., Feb 7 |
9:55 AM |
3 |
Univ. of Colorado at Colorado Springs |
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Tue., Feb 7 |
12:40 PM |
6 |
Colorado Mesa Univ. |
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Meet in the Post-Grad Center in Counseling unless another location is given. |
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EVERYONE (not just seniors)!
VISIT THE POST GRAD WEBSITE for lists of essay contests, academic merit awards, full rides for special programs, recognition for community service, and many others.
Example Scholarships with approaching deadlines:
Project PAVE Transformations Scholarship – senior or GED who has experienced relationship violence, $4,000, deadline February 1.
Vegetarian Scholarship Award – seniors who promote vegetarianism, essay, $5,000, deadline February 20.
American Chemical Society (ACS) – underrepresented minority students who want to enter the field of chemistry or chemistry-related fields, based on academic merit, leadership skills, and financial need, $5,000, deadline March 1.
Hispanic College Fund – various scholarships from $500 to $10,000, deadline March 1.
See the Future Fund Scholarships – for the blind or visually impaired, $12,000, deadline March 1.
National Italian American Foundation Scholarship – student of Italian American descent OR plans to study Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies, or related field in college, $12,000, deadline March 4.
Boulder Community Hospital Auxiliary Human Health Care Scholarship – Boulder Valley School District Senior planning to attend a Colorado college to pursue an education in human health care, $3,000, deadline March 9.
Some have no specific deadlines:
Christian College Scholarship Drawing – Use this college information site to be entered into a drawing for a college scholarship, $2,500, no deadline.
Colorado Contractors Association CWCF Scholarship Program – Juniors and seniors interested in a career in heavy-highway-municipal-utility construction, $2,500, no deadline.
SIT Study Abroad Scholarships – For semester or summer programs, need based, $5,000, no deadline.
FOR LISTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS WITH February or March DEADLINES:
http://bvsd.org/schools/FairviewHS/CounselingDepartment/PostGradCenter/Documents/Schps/Scholarships_Feb.htm
http://bvsd.org/schools/FairviewHS/CounselingDepartment/PostGradCenter/Documents/Schps/Scholarships_Mar.htm
More Helpful Information for College Applications
Fairview’s CEEB code: 060118.
There are approximately 460 seniors in the class of 2012.
Official test scores for the SAT and ACT need to be sent directly to colleges. Order these scores online from www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com.
For information on writing college essays, see the article on this website: Writing the College Essay.
Visiting colleges over the holidays? Read the articles on our website to make the most of your visit: Non-Random Thoughts about Visiting Colleges and How to Prepare for the College Interview.
Some colleges will want a transcript showing your grades from the fall semester. These can be ordered from the Counseling Office in January.
When requesting financial aid from colleges, students and parents need to fill out the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Information is available on www.fafsa.gov and Fairview will be hosting an information session in the auditorium in January. Watch for upcoming details. Some colleges also require the CSS Profile available at www.collegeboard.com. See the articles available on this website or in the Post Grad Center as well: Strategies for Paying for College.
CREDITS for GRADUATION: It is also time to check that you are taking the classes required to complete your BVSD graduation requirements. If you see that you are missing any courses, see your counselor immediately.
START THINKING ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS! Did you know that we maintain a database of scholarships that can be used at a college of your choice? Click the scholarship link on the sidebar. Did you know that for college-specific scholarships you should go to the website of the specific college? We file notices for these college-specific scholarships in the regional college folders in the post-grad center.