Transcript Request
The transcript is sent by BHS directly to the college. A $2.00 fee is required for all requests. To request a transcript, follow the below process:
- Obtain a copy of the BHS TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM either from the guidance office or front office or by clicking on the link highlighted in red.
- Complete the form and return to the Career Center (Ms. Collins) along with the $2 transcript fee and any necessary forms at least 2 weeks prior to the application deadline.
- You will need to confirm on your own that the transcript has been mailed.
-NOTE: If the student has withdrawn or is graduated from BHS click on the following link:
BHS TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM FOR GRADUATED STUDENTS.
Application Options (information provided by About.com)
Early Decision: Early decision is an accelerated college application process in which students typically must complete their applications early (usually in October/November.) In most cases, students will then receive a decision from the college before the new year.
Early decision has a few obvious benefits:
Frequently the acceptance rate is higher for early decision than it is for regular admissions. Students who aren't accepted early may still be considered with the regular applicant pool.
Students who are accepted early are done stressing about getting into college months before most applicants.
However, early decision is not as attractive as early action for several reasons:
Early decision is binding. If admitted, a student must attend the school.
A student may apply to only one college early (although additional applications for regular admissions are
allowed).
If accepted, a student must withdraw all other college applications.
A student accepted early must decide to attend before receiving a financial aid package (note that inadequate
financial aid is the one allowable reason for breaking an early decision contract).
Because of the restrictions placed on applicants applying through early decision, a student should not apply early unless he or she is 100% sure that the college is the best choice.
Early Action: Early action is an accelerated college application process in which students typically must complete their applications early (usually in October/November.) In most cases, students will then receive a decision from the college before the new year. In general, early action is a much more attractive option than early decision. Some reasons to consider early action include:
Regular Decision: With regular admission, student have a large window of time during which they can apply to a college or univeristy. The application process typically open up in the early fall, and it may end any time between early in the new year or it may continue right through the summer. With this application, there is a firm deadline.
Early decision has a few obvious benefits:
Frequently the acceptance rate is higher for early decision than it is for regular admissions. Students who aren't accepted early may still be considered with the regular applicant pool.
Students who are accepted early are done stressing about getting into college months before most applicants.
However, early decision is not as attractive as early action for several reasons:
Early decision is binding. If admitted, a student must attend the school.
A student may apply to only one college early (although additional applications for regular admissions are
allowed).
If accepted, a student must withdraw all other college applications.
A student accepted early must decide to attend before receiving a financial aid package (note that inadequate
financial aid is the one allowable reason for breaking an early decision contract).
Because of the restrictions placed on applicants applying through early decision, a student should not apply early unless he or she is 100% sure that the college is the best choice.
Early Action: Early action is an accelerated college application process in which students typically must complete their applications early (usually in October/November.) In most cases, students will then receive a decision from the college before the new year. In general, early action is a much more attractive option than early decision. Some reasons to consider early action include:
- At many colleges, the acceptance rates are higher for early action than for regular admission.
- Students who are not accepted early may still be considered for admission with the regular admission pool.
- Early action is not binding -- students are free to apply to other colleges.
- Students can apply early to other colleges.
- Although students receive early notification of an acceptance, they do not need to make a decision until the usual May 1 deadline. This allows time to figure out financial aid.
- If accepted early at a college, the spring of a student's senior year will be far less stressful.
- Even if accepted early, a student can choose to go to a different college with no penalty.
Regular Decision: With regular admission, student have a large window of time during which they can apply to a college or univeristy. The application process typically open up in the early fall, and it may end any time between early in the new year or it may continue right through the summer. With this application, there is a firm deadline.
Application Process
The BHS Guidance Office sends packets to colleges with the required information. It is important that students keep in mind the application deadline date. BHS requires students to make transcript requests at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline date. It is not required for the student to complete the applications before turning in Transcript Request Forms.
College Application
It is recommended that students complete the application online.
College Applications can be obtained and completed online. There are several resources available for this purpose:
- www.GAFutures.com
- specific college website usually listed under admissions
- the Common Application (see below)
If you need assistance, contact your counselor. Each college application has different requirements/components. Please make sure all components are sent.
The Common Application: (information provided by About.com) The application is used for undergraduate admissions by roughly 350 colleges and universities. Only schools that evaluate applications holistically are allowed to use the common application; that is, the admissions staff must take into consideration things like letters of recommendation and the application essay. If a college bases admission solely on GPA and test scores, they can not be members of the Common Application. Nearly all top colleges and top universities use the Common Application. The Common Application covers several areas: personal data, educational data, standardized test information, family information, academic honors, extracurricular activities, work experience, a short answer essay, a personal essay, and criminal history. Financial aid information needs to be handled on the FAFSA. In most cases, the Common Application is submitted electronically, and the Common Application website does a great job organizing your documents and keeping track of the different application components. Many schools will ask for a supplemental essay to complement the personal essay options provided on the Common Application. These supplements are often submitted through the Common Application website.
If you desire to use the common application, be sure to submit an e-mail to the guidance counselor to request completion of the secondary school report. In addition the BHS Request Transcript Form must be completed and submitted to the BHS Counseling Office.
Application Fee
Submitted with the application online using a credit card.
If the student is completing a paper application, a check or money order must be mailed with the application.
A fee waiver may be available - see your counselor for more information.
Test Scores
These are released directly to the college by student request to the testing organization.
When you register for the SAT and ACT, you can send the scores to four schools for free; after that you have to pay to have your scores sent. To avoid paying more than once, it is recommended that you send your scores after you have completed all testing. The fastest way to do this is either online or by phone.
College Application
It is recommended that students complete the application online.
College Applications can be obtained and completed online. There are several resources available for this purpose:
- www.GAFutures.com
- specific college website usually listed under admissions
- the Common Application (see below)
If you need assistance, contact your counselor. Each college application has different requirements/components. Please make sure all components are sent.
The Common Application: (information provided by About.com) The application is used for undergraduate admissions by roughly 350 colleges and universities. Only schools that evaluate applications holistically are allowed to use the common application; that is, the admissions staff must take into consideration things like letters of recommendation and the application essay. If a college bases admission solely on GPA and test scores, they can not be members of the Common Application. Nearly all top colleges and top universities use the Common Application. The Common Application covers several areas: personal data, educational data, standardized test information, family information, academic honors, extracurricular activities, work experience, a short answer essay, a personal essay, and criminal history. Financial aid information needs to be handled on the FAFSA. In most cases, the Common Application is submitted electronically, and the Common Application website does a great job organizing your documents and keeping track of the different application components. Many schools will ask for a supplemental essay to complement the personal essay options provided on the Common Application. These supplements are often submitted through the Common Application website.
If you desire to use the common application, be sure to submit an e-mail to the guidance counselor to request completion of the secondary school report. In addition the BHS Request Transcript Form must be completed and submitted to the BHS Counseling Office.
Application Fee
Submitted with the application online using a credit card.
If the student is completing a paper application, a check or money order must be mailed with the application.
A fee waiver may be available - see your counselor for more information.
Test Scores
These are released directly to the college by student request to the testing organization.
When you register for the SAT and ACT, you can send the scores to four schools for free; after that you have to pay to have your scores sent. To avoid paying more than once, it is recommended that you send your scores after you have completed all testing. The fastest way to do this is either online or by phone.
BHS Recommendation or Counselor Form or Secondary School Report Form
If needed, the student should submit the counselor’s name online (preferred) or the student should print the required form, sign it, and include it with the transcript request form.
Teacher Recommendations
This is sent by the teacher directly to the college. If a form is required, complete the form and give it to the teacher at least 2 weeks prior to the application deadline. Students should waive the right to see the recommendations—a standard expectation from colleges. It is recommended that students write a thank you note to your teachers.
Important Tip
Photocopy all forms and applications you prepare and send. Colleges receive thousands of materials and items are sometimes lost. Remember that colleges have a processing time and it can take up to 2-4 weeks for the application status to be updated.
If needed, the student should submit the counselor’s name online (preferred) or the student should print the required form, sign it, and include it with the transcript request form.
Teacher Recommendations
This is sent by the teacher directly to the college. If a form is required, complete the form and give it to the teacher at least 2 weeks prior to the application deadline. Students should waive the right to see the recommendations—a standard expectation from colleges. It is recommended that students write a thank you note to your teachers.
Important Tip
Photocopy all forms and applications you prepare and send. Colleges receive thousands of materials and items are sometimes lost. Remember that colleges have a processing time and it can take up to 2-4 weeks for the application status to be updated.