Biotechnology High School Counseling Blog

Dr. Rogers will be providing an overview and orientation to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, and we'll review other important information for next year, including high school graduation requirements, National Honor Society (NHS) criteria & college/career planning.  We are looking forward to supporting your future success as an IB student! Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns! Slides Presentation - Click Here  Video Recording - Click Here

We will provide an overview and orientation to the college planning and application process, as well as review other important information for next year, including Extended Essay (EE), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and Senior Mentorship.  We are looking forward to working with you all on a successful college planning journey. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns!       Full-Screen Presentation View Full-Screen Video View

For more than 100 years, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in conjunction with high schools around the world, has awarded the Rensselaer Medal to promising secondary school students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. The Medal was first presented in 1916 with two purposes: to recognize the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and to motivate students toward careers in science, engineering, and technology.  This merit scholarship, with a value of $30,000 per year, is guaranteed for four years (five years for the B.Arch. program or the Co-Terminal Program) for each medalist who is accepted and enrolls at Rensselaer. As a participating medal high school, BTHS is allowed to select one member of the junior class to be honored with the Rensselaer Medal Award.  Note: if you apply to RPI's Accelerated (Seven Year) Physician-Scientist Program, you would be awarded with the RPI Medal for the first four years (scholarship is for undergraduate onl

Counselors will be stopping by February's PSFA Meeting to provide an update on recent happenings and preview of upcoming events. View our presentation below:  

Application Reminders & Tips: Applying through Early Decision is a binding commitment  It is recommended to apply to 8 - 12 schools, based on selectivity:  Reach Line = 35% (if a school accepts less than 35% of applicants, categorize it as a reach) Colleges that don’t accept Common App: Rutgers, Georgetown, MIT, UC  Transcript / School Document Requests must be submitted at least 10 school days before the application is due  Rutgers & UC schools don't require transcripts or recs (just add these to Naviance)  Apply well before the college’s deadline (2 weeks suggested)  Aim to finish your Common App Personal Statement by October 1st  Connect with colleges to demonstrate interest - visits, interviews, reps at Biotech, etc.  Clean up your digital footprint / social media profiles  Sending Test Scores: The only way to send official SAT/ACT scores is directly through the College Board or ACT websites; students must send their scores to every college to which they apply  How to

The Governor’s STEM Scholars Program is accepting applications for the 2021-22 academic year. The program, a public-private partnership for students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), is open to New Jersey students from grade 10 to the Ph.D. level. If accepted, student scholars receive a comprehensive introduction to the state’s STEM industry through a series of conferences, field trips, internship opportunities, and a research project. The program seeks to attract a diverse group of 75 high school and post-secondary students who are passionate about STEM and who are representative of all of New Jersey. The Governor’s STEM Scholars Program is an initiative of the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, the Governor’s Office, the New Jersey Department of Education, and the Secretary of Higher Education. Applying for STEM Scholars: The application is due on June 11.  Ask your school counselor by 6/4/21 for an electronic copy of your transcrip

Dr. Rogers will be providing an overview and orientation to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, and we'll review other important information for next year, including high school graduation requirements, National Honor Society (NHS) criteria & college/career planning.  We are looking forward to supporting your future success as an IB student! Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns! Full-Screen Presentation View Full-Screen Video View