The Bronx High School of Science Guidance Department & College Office

Student Opportunities & College Opportunities

Why get Involved? O College O 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. O Explore interests! O Real-world experience can give your child a preview of careers in which s/he is interested. O 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. O Quality is better than quantity.

Types of Opportunities O Volunteer work O Career & College information O Internships O Recruitment & professional exposure

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

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

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

Questions? Thank you.