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May 4th, 2018 at 9:00am - College Visit to Angelo State University
May 5th, 2018 at 8:00am - SAT Test Date
May 25th, 2018 at 9:00am - College Visit to Texas A&M University
June 2nd, 2018 - SAT Test Date
June 4th, 2018 - Graduation

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The ACT, is also a test based on skills that you have learned while in school and is used by colleges for entrance (Home). The test is comprised of reading, writing, math, and other subject areas, and is taken on high school campuses and testing centers nationwide. Listed below are the next test dates, and in order to register you must go to act.org. Also, there are ACT prep materials in the counseling center for check-out.

2017-2018 Remaining Test Dates

June 9th, 2018
July 14th, 2018

2018-2019 SAT Test Dates
September 8th, 2018

October 27th, 2018

December 8th, 2018

February 9th, 2019

April 13th, 2019

June 8th, 2019

July 13th, 2019

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For some students, the military is a great career to explore. It is important to speak with a recruiter about the possibility of joining a member of our armed services, while simultaneously gaining a degree. It is also important that you take the ASVAB, the test designed to measure your abilities and help predict academic and occupational success while in service. Below is a list of all armed branch services that you can go into, and the counseling team can put you n contact with the nearest campus recruiter.
Army- https://www.goarmy.com/
Navy- https://www.navy.com/
Marine Corps- https://www.marines.com/
Air Force-https://www.airforce.com/
National Guard- https://www.nationalguard.com/
Coast Guard- https://www.gocoastguard.com/

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College visits may be conducted beginning your freshman year. While visiting colleges, remember to ask questions and receive as much information as possible. Look below for examples of questions to ask while on a college tour (O'Shaughnessy).

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Good Questions to Ask on a College Visit.docx

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Please refer to the timeline, as it is imperative for you to taking your tests, and finalizing your plans for after high school. IF YOU NEED HELP, please contact myself or a member of the counseling team as soon as possible.

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All STEM Occupations. (n.d.). Retrieved April 25, 2018, from https://www.onetonline.org/find/stem/?t=0

Home. (n.d.). Retrieved April 25, 2018, from https://www.act.org/

O'Shaughnessy, L. (n.d.). 36 Questions to Ask on a College Visit. Retrieved April 20, 2018, from https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-college-solution/2010/10/19/36-questions-to-ask-on-a-college-visit

Quick Search. (n.d.). Retrieved April 25, 2018, from https://www.onetonline.org/find/result?s=liberal arts&a=1

Quick Search. (n.d.). Retrieved April 25, 2018, from https://www.onetonline.org/find/result?s=business&a=1

SAT. (2018, April 26). Retrieved April 25, 2018, from https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?navId=www-sat

T. (2011, November 30). Retrieved April 25, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5ufp07bmuw

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Hello students! My name is Lakeisha Bivens, and I am the lead counselor at BHS. I assist students in academic advising, vocational training, and college and career readiness. Yes, that means YOU. High school is the place to begin taking your dreams in your hands, and setting yourself up for success, which is where I come in. I am here at your disposal as a resource, a mentor, and any other need that you may have in getting you to succeed. YOU matter to me. You can be anything you want to be.  I believe in you! Please take a look around the website and use the resources that are available.

Resources in the career center include career inventories that assist in career choice such as John Holland's codes based on RIASEC.
RIASEC stands for  Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional that are base on personal interests and aptitude.

If you have any questions please contact me to schedule.

Phone: 254-754-9422 ext. 2007
Email: lbivens@angelo.edu.

GO KNIGHTS!

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Parents, you are the single most valuable part of your student's success, so it is up to you to stay informed as well about the steps that are needed as we help your student succeed throughout high school. Along with everyday support and help with academics and activities, the counseling team are on your side and ready to help with anything you need. Always refer to this page for your updates, and feel free to explore the website for additional resources on college and career readiness. Upcoming parent events throughout the school year will also be posted here.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PARENTS

May 3rd, 2018 at 6:00pm in the PAC -Parent Involvement Meeting

May 16th, 2018 at 6:00pm in Room 121-
Financial Aid Seminar for Parents
*** Parents of Sophomores and Juniors are strongly encouraged to attend***

Additional Links for Parents
https://www.careerkey.org/choose-a-career/help-your-child.html#.WuS-L9PwZBx

Thank you for all that you do in your child's life!

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Parent Involvement Makes a Difference to School Kids

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The Scholastic Assessment Test, commonly referred to as the SAT, is a test based on skills that you have learned while in school and is used by colleges for entrance (SAT). The test is comprised of reading, writing, and other subject areas. The test is taken on high school campuses and testing centers nationwide. Listed below are the next test dates, and in order to register you must go to collegeboard.org. Also, in the library are SAT prep books that you can rent out to prepare yourself.

2017-2018 Remaining Test Dates

May 5th, 2018

June 2nd, 2018

2018-2019 SAT Test Dates

August 25th,2018

October 6th,2018

November 3rd,2018

May 4th, 2019

June 1st, 2019

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Remember to explore every option for your career potential. You can go into a STEM field, business, liberal arts, and a plethora of other fields that make you successful. Please see the links below for careers in the aforementioned areas.
https://www.onetonline.org/find/stem/?t=0
https://www.onetonline.org/find/result?s=liberal%20arts&a=1
https://www.onetonline.org/find/result?s=business&a=1