College Planning
Welcome to the College Planning page. Here you will find useful resources for your college planning needs.If you have any questions, please e-mail Ms. Myers, BMHS College Advisor
JUNIORS AND PARENTS OF JUNIORS – IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE
Due to a scheduling conflict, the date for College Night has been moved to Wednesday, December 9, from 6-8pm. Please make the change on your calendars. Thank you for your flexibility, Ms. Myers, College Advisor
If you missed the College Planning Night for Seniors, click here to view the presenation (pdf file).
Important Links
The College Invest Scholarship List is an incredibly comprehensive list of available scholarships. From state-specific and merit-based awards to the unusual (like Duct Tape prom dresses) and everything in-between, there is a scholarship for you!
High School Seniors should treat scholarship research and application as a part-time job - there is money to be found - and this is a great place to start.
www.actstudent.org – registration for the ACT, college research, test preparation.
www.collegeboard.com – registration for the SAT, college research, teat preparation.
www.connection.naviance.com/bmhsco – college research, each BMHS junior and senior has access.
www.denverlib.org – access to Denver libraries data base, ACT/SAT prep.
www.review.com – college search site, test preparation.
www.usnews.com – this site links to US News “best colleges” database.
www.fafsa.ed.gov – almost every college will require the submission of this free form to consider you for financial aid.
www.fastweb.com – the student registers and is assigned a mailbox on the site where information on new scholarship opportunities are posted.
www.commonapp.org – this is a common application that is accepted by over 300 college and universities.
Congratulations
Zoey Murzyn has received the honored distinction of being named a Commended Student in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program. Zoey placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2010 competition by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. “As demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program, the young men and women named Commended Students represent some of the most academically talented students in our country,” commented a spokesperson for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Bishop Machebeuf HS is proud to recognize Ms. Murzyn in her accomplishments and we congratulate her on this achievement.
Summer Opportunities
Are you looking for something to do this summer that is fun and engaging? There are summer camps, classes and workshops being held at different colleges and universities in Colorado and around the US. Check out the different opportunities listed below!
Foundation for Economic Education
Freedom 101 Summer Program
Denver, CO
June 15-19, 2009
A weeklong introduction to the freedom philosophy for high-school students, ages 14-18, in the United States. Topics include the American founding, free-market economics, the growth of government, the myth of the “robber barons,” and environmentalism.
www.fee.org/seminars/high-school/freedom-101/
Georgetown University
Summer Programs
Washington D.C.
Various programs and dates
http://www12.georgetown.edu/scs/sphs/home.cfm
Various Summer Programs
Colorado, Penn State, Vermont, Paris
For a unique summer opportunity which combines stimulating academics with unforgettable sports, recreational, social and/or cultural activities; you’ve found the right site. We are extremely proud that most high school students prefer to attend a Summer Study program at one of our prestigious campuses. Read on to find out why!
www.bestsummerever.com
SOCAPA (School of Cinema and Performing Arts) Summer Programs
Los Angeles, New York, Vermont
www.socapa.org
