Attention Students Interested in Biotechnology!
Attend a one-week, hands-on laboratory experience
for high school students entering grades
10 through 12, and rising college freshmen at Boston University:
Biotechnology
SummerLab 2012
at Boston University
Session 1: July 9-13
Session 2: July 16-20*
Session 3: July 23-27
Session 4: July 30- August 3
Session 5: August 6-10
Session 6: August 13-17
* New curriculum this year for Session 2!
∙ Design and execute lab experiments
∙ Learn critical research techniques
∙ Explore concepts related to DNA science
∙ Solve problems in biotechnology
Live on campus for a modest additional fee.
http://www.bumc.bu.edu/citylab/summerlab/
Call for details 617-638-5665
“SummerLab helped me to understand where I wanted to go in life,
and it opened my eyes to how amazing science can be.”
—Jordan, SummerLab participant
Think You Can’t Go To College? Think Again!!!
Introducing YOU CAN GO, from the CollegeBoard: Visit the below site to hear inspiring stories from students who thought they would not be able to attend college for various reasons and how they overcame the obstacles:
PSAT OCTOBER 15, 2011
Sophomores and Juniors interested in taking the PSAT may sign up in room 3256 during homeroom through Monday, Oct. 3rd.
The PSATs will be administered on Saturday, October 15, at BMHS.
ATTEND FREE KAPLAN COLLEGE EVENTS
What: Full length practice test event, SAT/ACT combo test.
Where: BMHS
When: Saturday, April 30, 9am-1pm.
What: Workshop SAT v. ACT, learn the differences and which may be best for you!
Where: BMHS
When: Thursday, May 5th, 6 pm-7pm
SIGN UP ONLINE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Kaptest.com/college
0r call
1-800-KAP-TEST
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Billerica Scholarship Foundation (Dollars for Scholars):
There are limited hard copy applications available in the guidance office, or visit www.billericascholarship.org to download the application.
Other Local Billerica Scholarships: If you are a BMHS student you can access the scholarships in your Naviance account. Please visit http://connection.naviance.com/billerica and enter your username and password. Please follow these additional steps:
1. Select/Click the “Colleges” top tab
2. Scroll down the page to “Scholarships & Money,” click on “Scholarship List”
3. Click the name of the scholarship (s) of interest
4. Download the scholarship application
5. Submit the application as directed
If you forgot your password, or are a member of the community but not a BMHS student, please follow the below steps for scholarship access:
1. Go to: http://connection.naviance.com/billerica
2. Use the “Guest Access” section located on the right of your screen.
3. Click on, “I’m a Guest.”
4. Enter Guest Password: Student
5. Select/Click the “Colleges” top tab
6. Scroll down the page to “Scholarships & Money,” click on “Scholarship List”
7. Click the name of the scholarship (s) of interest
8. Download the scholarship application
9. Submit the application as directed
KAPLAN SAT PREP @ BMHS & OTHER TEST PREP RESOURCES
For $499 BMHS students can take the Kaplan Test Prep program @ BMHS. Tuition can be paid in 3 installments. To enroll/for more information call 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit Kaptest.com/college. The below class schedule is designed to prep students for the June SAT.
Class Code: SABS11364
Class Schedule:
-Sat 04/02 9am-1:30 pm
-Tue 04/05 6pm-9pm
-Tue 04/12 6pm-9pm
-Sat 04/30 9am-1pm
-Tue 05/03 6pm-9pm
-Tue 05/10 6pm-9pm
-Sat 05/14 9am-1pm
-Tue 05/17 6pm-9pm
-Sat 05/21 9am-1pm
-Tue 05/24 6pm-9pm
*For other test prep programs in the area and to compare schedules and prices please visit:
$ SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NIGHT $
Attention Seniors & Parents/Guardians of Seniors:
Scholarship Information Night will be held, Tuesday, March 1, at 7 pm in the BMHS lecture hall. You will learn how to access Dollars for Scholars and other local Billerica scholarships through Naviance.
* Please be reminded to compete your FAFSA early! In order to obtain many scholarships you will need to provide your EFC (Expected Family Contribution).