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The Bronx High School of Science

The Bronx High School of Science . Guidance Department & College Office . Student Opportunities & College Opportunities . Why get Involved? . College

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The Bronx High School of Science

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  1. The Bronx High School of Science Guidance Department & College Office

  2. Student Opportunities & College Opportunities

  3. Why get Involved? • College • Interested in learning about activities you do outside of school that support your interests. For example, if you are interested in becoming a doctor, consider interning or volunteering at a local hospital. Or, if you are interested in Architecture, enroll at a college which offers Architecture classes. • Explore interests! • Real-world experience can give your child a preview of careers in which s/he is interested. • Encourage your child to get involved in meaningful activities that demonstrate interest, commitment, and personal growth. It is advantageous to engage in activities that reflect your personal interests. • Quality is better than quantity.

  4. Types of Opportunities • Volunteer work • Career & College information • Internships • Recruitment & professional exposure

  5. Discover your Passions & Interests by using the following websites: • www.nycareerzone.org : Interest and personality based assessment to find out what college majors/careers are most suited for you; in depth info about colleges • www.mymajors.com: Interest and achievements based assessment tool • https://myroad.collegeboard.com: From College Board -personality assessment, suggests careers, majors. You use your PSAT account code • www.bls.gov/oco: Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook which describes hundreds of careers, education needed and salary

  6. How do we get information? • Emails are forwarded to counselors from staff members at various organizations. • Phone calls from organizations. • Be aware of for-profit programs. • ie. – Congressional Youth Leadership Council. Anything ‘.com’

  7. Where to Find Student & College Opportunities??? • Opportunities are emailed out to students and parents via Naviance as they become available. • The opportunities are also filed in the Document Library of Naviance. There is a Student Opportunity Folder & a College Opportunity Folder. • Bulletin Boards.

  8. Questions? Thank you.

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