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Counseling Center

About the Counseling Center

The BH-BL High School Counseling Center provides a comprehensive school counseling program and a holistic approach to working with high school students. As vital members of the educational team, school counselors help students in areas of academic achievement, career exploration and social emotional development. The counselors provide individual academic planning and goal setting; post secondary exploration including higher education, military or entrance to the workforce; and collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community members to promote student success.

Counselors are student advocates, resources of information, and a supportive presences in the school environment. The goal of the school counseling team is to contribute to the academic, social, and career development of students as they transition from teenagers to well-rounded, productive adults. Read more about the role of the high school counselor.

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Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshop

Sponsored by New York Higher Education Service Corp (HESC)
Wednesday, October 20, 3pm – 7pm
Registration is required at startheregetthere.ny.gov/events

Financial aid professionals will be available to provide private, one-on-one assistance in completing the FAFSA and NYS Tuition Assistance Program – TAP – applications. The event is free and open to any senior planning to attend college in the fall of 2022.

Financial Aid Night, Oct. 14

Alicia Furlong, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Siena College
View recorded presentation

New!   Fall 2021 Newsletter

2021-2022 High School Counseling Center Events

All events at the high school will be listed here and updated as necessary.

  • Saturday, Dec. 4 – SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 6 – Alumni College Preview Seminar, 9:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 20 – 8th grade Parents Night, 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 10 – College Info Night, 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 12 – SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.
  • Saturday, June 4 – SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.

College Transcript Request Information

For many years, BH-BL High School has offered its students a wide variety of College in High School (CHS) and University in High School (CHS) courses that allow students to earn college credit for specific courses while still attending high school. Here’s more information about college transcript requests.

Need a copy of your high school transcript?

If you are a BH-BL alumni and need a copy of your high school transcript for college admission, employment, etc., you are REQUIRED to sign a release form in order for BH-BL to release your records. If sending for college admission purposes, transcripts will be sent directly to the college admissions office. If you require a transcript be sent for financial aid purposes, you MUST indicate so on the form. Please fill out the following form and return it to the high school:
High School Transcript Request form

Current high school students should see their counselor for transcripts.