Off to College 101

Nick Howell from the University of Houston will discuss the application process, tips and hints regarding the application, essays, scholarship information, deadlines (and priority deadlines), and much more to help maximize our student's application process.

Class of 2018 - Application Bootcamp

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Do you know how to become an Aggie?

Click image for a larger flyer - or go to www.aggiebound.com more info.
Register for Freshmen session here.
Register for Application Workshops here.

Exploring Educational Excellence

Brown University, University of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, and Rice University will be in San Antonio Monday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm. 

Registration is required.  Click here for additional information.

Exploring Educational Excellence

Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade
9821 Colonnade Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78230

Registration for Advanced Placement Exams

Registration for Advanced Placement exams will continue until March 1, 2017. There will be no late registrations for regular testing. Exams are $98 each, or $30 each for students who qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program. 

Additional info may be found here.

Find the AP exam schedule here.

Register online for AP exams here.

Waitlisted?

"The waitlist exists because even the most selective colleges worry about "making their numbers." The incoming class has to be a certain size, filled with the best possible mix of students. If a small college has a target of 500 freshmen, there had better be 500 students showing up in the fall. And it needs to be 500, not 530 or 470. Too few and the budget takes a hit; too many and students end up living in Quonset huts or hallways (or even being paid to wait a year before matriculating). The applicants' purgatory is the colleges' safety valve." - Willard Dix

The Waitlist: Colleges' Safety Valve, Students' Purgatory

What to do if you are wait listed - Be proactive if you hope to come off of the waitlist!

Headed to college? Don't let missed deadlines hold you back!

Collegesimply.com is a wonderful resource that provides clear, easy-to-understand admission chances, ranking and tools to help simplify the college search process.

You can search for colleges by state, by required SAT/ACT scores, by required GPA, AND by application deadlines.

Seniors who have yet to apply may find this page especially interesting.

Would you like to earn college credit while in high school?

You MUST submit your ApplyTexas application by midnight on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Click here for the Dual Credit application packet.

Click here for ApplyTexas.

Juniors: Attend Camp College at SMU!

Camp College is a college-going program for rising seniors to spend 2 nights on a college campus and learn about the college application process.  This program is open to any Texas high school rising senior (class of 2018) who is considered to be college bound.  

This year's Camp College will be held at the Southern Methodist University from June 5-7, 2016. 

The cost of the program is free to students. Camp College will provide buses for students coming from the Houston, San Antonio, and Austin regions.  Students from outside of the regions must plan on supplying their own transportation to and from SMU.

Space is limited, so submit your application as soon as possible. Application deadline is April 1, 2017.

DUAL CREDIT APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY

Please refer to the Dual Credit Handbook found in the Counseling office and here for further details and requirements.

Application link updated 1/26/17 @ 12:20 PM

Thinking about an out-of-state college?

Choosing where to attend for college is like finding a home for four years. These colleges offer overnight, weekend programs so prospective students can get up close and personal to the students and faculty that make up the college. Almost all of the opportunities listed here are expense-paid, while travel assistance can be requested for all others. We highly recommend that you visit your dream school (if it is listed here), as well as at least one safety so you know that you’ll be happy wherever you end up!

These are usually free or have a scholarship for travel if needed if it is not evident on the application (student needs to call and inquire).  Some of these are based on being a student of color/female depending on programming, and some take it into consideration, but don't require. 

Most of the dates are for 2016, but it'll give you an idea of what's available.

Click here & here for additional information.

Want to get college credit while still in high school?

Attend one of our information nights to learn more!
Register here.

Parents and Students are welcome to join us at BISD's Annual College Fair on Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 pm at Boerne High School. Click here to get registered!
Click here for the handout.

Confirmed attendees as of October 26, 2016:
Abilene Christian University
Art Institute of San Antonio
Austin College 
Baylor University
Blinn College
Boerne Alumnae Panhellenic
Colorado State University- Pueblo
Concordia University

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel/Restaurant Management

Cottey College for Women
East Texas Baptist University
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Hardin-Simmons University
Houston Baptist University 
Howard Payne University
Kaplan University
Lamar University
Louisiana State University
Lubbock Christian University
McMurry University
New Mexico Military Institute
New York Film Academy
Northwest Vista College
Our Lady of the Lake University
Paul Mitchell the School San Antonio
Purdue University 
Revolution Prep (Private Tutoring)
Rice University 
Sam Houston State University
San Antonio College
San Antonio College Court Reporting Program
Santa Fe University of Art and Design
Schreiner University
Southern Methodist University
Southwestern University
St. Edward's University
St. Mary's University
St. Philip's College
Stephen F. Austin State University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University Commerce 
Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets
Texas A&M University International
Texas A&M University Kingsville
Texas A&M University San Antonio
Texas Army National Guard
Texas Christian University
Texas Lutheran University
Texas State Technical College 
Texas State University 
Texas Tech University
The Princeton Review
Trinity University
Troy University
U.S. Army
United States Military Academy at West Point 
United States Naval Academy
Universidad de la Americas Puebla
University of Houston
University of Houston at Clear Lake
University of Houston Victoria
University of Kansas
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
University of North Texas 
University of Notre Dame
University of South Alabama
University of Tennessee at Knoxville 
University of Texas
University of Texas Arlington
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Texas Permian Basin
University of Texas San Antonio
University of Texas-Tyler
University of the Incarnate Word
Wayland Baptist University

West Texas A&M University

Need FAFSA Help?

FAFSA Application

BISD Financial Aid Workshop Handouts

If you weren't able to attend BISD's Financial Aid workshop, here are the handouts. 

How to apply for a scholarship

College Students and Parents: What You Need to Know About the 2017-18 FAFSA  (español)

Federal Student Aid at a Glance (español)

Financial Aid and Undocumented Students (español)

Feel free to come by the Counseling Office if you have any questions!

Juniors: Amazing Scholarship Opportunity

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student's tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study and leadership training. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any Accredited American University. Juniors of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Learn more here.

Kickoff LSU

Louisiana State University hosts several day-long open houses for high school seniors and juniors, as well as their parents or guardians.

Click here for more information on 2016-2017 dates.

Texas State University Bobcat Days

It's a great day to be a Bobcat! Come see for yourself. 

Join us for the large-scale excitement of Texas State's premier open house event. You'll be able to explore our beautiful campus, as well as receive information about academics, financial aid, housing, and more. There will be opportunities to mingle with faculty, staff and student representatives from across campus for an inside look on what being a Bobcat is all about. 

Click for more information on the 2016 & 2017 Bobcat Days.

Texas Tech Preview - October 9-10, 2016

Two days. One great experience.

Preview the full Red Raider experience during Texas Tech Preview! You'll feel the spirit and excitement that permeates campus. Learn about our rigorous academic programs that can prepare you for nearly any career. Most importantly, make new friends and get your questions answered. Click here for more info on the October 9-10 event.

Off to College 101

In case you missed the Off to College 101 presentation last night, click for the slideshow:


If you have any questions, or need some clarification, see a counselor at the Counselors' Corner in the cafeteria during either lunch, or come by the office to fill out a message form.  We'd love to hear from you!