Junior Corner

Required Forms

Admission Profiles: What GPA Do I Need to Get In?

Based on students admitted to the institutions' degree programs.

Talk to Your Family! Communication Is Key!

Be sure to speak to your family ahead of time and express what your desires and aspirations are.

How Do I Schedule My Appointment With CCSO?

  1. Find a date a time that works for you. A date that will allow you to complete the forms and required income documentation submitted.

  2. Schedule meeting with YOUR PRIMARY COUNSELOR.

  3. Make sure to set a reminder for the meeting.

  4. Be on time.

What Do I Need for My Meeting?

  1. Make an appointment.

  2. Complete Junior Interest Form, BCSM College Contract and Family Income Form.

  3. Upload your completed forms (from step 2) to your CCSO folder.

  4. Upload to your CCSO folder the HOUSEHOLD 2020 Tax Information

    • Federal Tax Form 1040

    • NYS Tax Form IT-201

    • Make sure to black out the Social Security Numbers

  5. Research colleges and/or careers, programs, military; anything that you wish to do after high school.

  6. Be on time for your meeting. If you need to reschedule please do so at least 24 hours prior to your meeting time.

  7. Be prepared to lead the meeting. This is about you!

Schedule Your Meeting With Your Primary Counselor

Overgrad Account (Please Update Frequently)

What is Overgrad?

Overgrad is a college and career planning website, to research colleges and careers and set goals for your future.

Features:

  • Create a list of careers you are interested in possibly pursuing

  • Understand different pathways and ways to pursue those careers

  • Create a list of colleges you are interested in attending

  • Understand the requirements for gaining admissions to those schools

  • Set goals for this school year to increase your admissions chances to your top schools

Log into OVERGRAD:

You must use your bxcsm google account:

  1. Visit overgrad.com.

  2. Click "Log-in" in the top right hand corner.

  3. Click "Sign-in with Google."

  4. Enter your google email and password for your google account and click "Sign-In."

  5. Allow Overgrad to view your info and verify your google account by clicking "Allow."

Google Single Sign On is now active for the account.

Opportunity Programs: What Are They & Do I Qualify?

Higher Education Opportunity Programs were established by the State of New York to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances. They provide students with support services, academic support and financial aid.

At CUNY the programs are called SEEK or CD.

At SUNY the program is called EOP.

At private colleges the program is called HEOP.

Note that not all NYS colleges participate in the program.

The ways to apply or be selected are different depending on the college/university so it is important that you speak with your primary counselor if you believe you qualify. Your counselor can help only if you provide the 2020 household income documents (IRS tax returns or social services budget letter).

To be eligible you must be:

  • A New York State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment

  • Require special admissions consideration

  • Qualified as economically disadvantaged according to New York State income guidelines.

EOP Economic Eligibility Guidelines**

Academic Year 2020-21

Total Annual Income

Household Size (including head of household)

$23,606

1

$31,894

2

$40,182

3

$48,470

4

$56,758

5

$65,046

6

$73,334

7

$81,622

8

*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $8,288 for each additional person.

INCOME GUIDELINES DO NOT APPLY IF:

  • The student's family is the recipient of Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; or through a county Department of Social Services; or Family Day Care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance;

  • The student is in foster care as established by the court;

  • The student is a ward of the state or county.

**https://www.suny.edu/attend/academics/eop/

Note: Check with your primary counselor to verify that you qualify. For some of the participating colleges additional application materials and financial aid forms may be required, in order to “verify” that your qualifications are fully documented.

Visit the Campus: How to Visit Without Leaving Your Home

At the moment with COVID-19 it is almost impossible to physically visit the campus but don't be discouraged you can do a tour online!

Visit the sites below to see if the campus you want to see has a virtual tour.