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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 OpportunitiesO Volunteer
workO Career &
College information
O InternshipsO Recruitment &
professional exposure
Discover your Passions & Interests by using the following websites:
O www.nycareerzone.org : Interest and personality based assessment to find out what college majors/careers are most suited for you; in depth info about colleges
O www.mymajors.com: Interest and achievements based assessment tool
O https://myroad.collegeboard.com: From College Board -personality assessment, suggests careers, majors. You use your PSAT account code
O www.bls.gov/oco: Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook which describes hundreds of careers, education needed and salary
How do we get information?
O Emails 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 emailed 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.
