Senior Year Preparation
The following slideshow was created for rising Seniors to better understand what is ahead of them for Senior year and to plan accordingly.
| Senior Year Preparation |
College Application Process
The following slideshow was created for Seniors to become familiar with the College Application Process
| The College Application Process |
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The following slideshows were created for Seniors to become familiar with Scholarships & Financial Aid.
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) |
| Scholarships & Bright Futures |
College Application Deadlines
- Colleges with priority deadlines usually have a later, final deadline, but it is best to apply by the priority deadline.
- Even though a college may have a deadline, the college may start reviewing applications and offering acceptances well before the published deadline.
- Colleges may have separate application deadlines to be considered for financial aid opportunities.
- Several Senior students have already been accepted to college(s); please provide a copy of the official documentation/email to your school counselor if you are accepted so we may track and celebrate your acceptances!
The Office of Student Services is here to support students, and is happy to assist with the college application and transition preparation process. Please remember to check the BDCHS Student Services Portal regularly for important information pertaining to college application processes and graduation requirements.
CommonApp / SendEDU / Coalition
If you are completing applications via CommonApp, SendEDU and/or Coalition, please ensure you use the correct email address for any school personnel you mention. Make sure you then check in with that school staff member to ensure he/she received communication from that organization.
Please refer to the Transcript Request page for more information on how to request for transcripts to be submitted to CommonApp, SendEDU or Coalition.
Please refer to the Transcript Request page for more information on how to request for transcripts to be submitted to CommonApp, SendEDU or Coalition.
Test Optional Colleges - To Send Scores or Not?
Here is Hofstra University's advice:
Now, sometimes submitting ACT or SAT scores is a good thing! We've just made it optional. Here are some examples that will hopefully help you advise students whether or not they should send us their scores:
"My test scores are above average, but I didn't do as well on the SAT/ACT as I personally would have liked." This student should submit their test scores.
"Standardized testing has always been a weakness of mine. My grades and curriculum are rigorous and competitive, but my SAT/ACT scores are below the school's mid-range." This student should not submit their test scores.
"I don't want to pay or can't afford to send my test scores." Scores can be sent using a ton of free options. This student should submit their test scores.
"Sending my test scores is an obstacle and will take way too long." This student should submit their test scores.
"My best scores are way below Hofstra's published average and mid-range scores." (SAT scores is 1140 to 1330, with an average ACT equivalent of 24 to 31.) This student should not submit their test scores.
Now, sometimes submitting ACT or SAT scores is a good thing! We've just made it optional. Here are some examples that will hopefully help you advise students whether or not they should send us their scores:
"My test scores are above average, but I didn't do as well on the SAT/ACT as I personally would have liked." This student should submit their test scores.
"Standardized testing has always been a weakness of mine. My grades and curriculum are rigorous and competitive, but my SAT/ACT scores are below the school's mid-range." This student should not submit their test scores.
"I don't want to pay or can't afford to send my test scores." Scores can be sent using a ton of free options. This student should submit their test scores.
"Sending my test scores is an obstacle and will take way too long." This student should submit their test scores.
"My best scores are way below Hofstra's published average and mid-range scores." (SAT scores is 1140 to 1330, with an average ACT equivalent of 24 to 31.) This student should not submit their test scores.
