Rising Senior Night 2019

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Handouts:

• IB at BTHS: What Parents Need to Know
• BTHS Senior Internship: Important Information for Parents of Seniors
• Summary of College Planning Info

Suggested Reading:

• Does It Matter Where You Go to College?

For most students, the salary boost from going to a super-selective school is “generally indistinguishable from zero” after adjusting for student characteristics, such as test scores. In other words, if Mike and Drew have the same SAT scores and apply to the same colleges, but Mike gets into Harvard and Drew doesn’t, they can still expect to earn the same income throughout their careers. Despite Harvard’s international fame and energetic alumni outreach, somebody like Mike would not experience an observable “Harvard effect.”

• The New “X” Factor for Getting into Top Colleges

Students who are solely chasing the 4.0 or 1600 and don’t show evidence of character, integrity, impact, and leadership will be passed over in favor of others. Think local or think global, but get involved and make a difference. You—and the world—will be better for it.

• The Dirty Secret of Elite College Admissions

The secret of elite college admissions — the secret that became obvious to me during my time as an alumni interviewer — is that far more students deserve to attend these colleges than are ever admitted, and there is virtually no discernible difference between those who make it and the many more who just miss out.

 

For more info/resources - College Knowledge LiveBinder

NJIT Honors College Instant Decision Day 11.7.18

A representative from NJIT's Albert Dorman Honor's College will be conducting an On-Site Admissions Day at Biotech on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. This means they will review your credentials with you, and tell you if you are accepted into NJIT's Honor College.

When students are accepted to the Honors College, they receive a wealth of benefits, including a merit scholarship package covering one half to full tuition. As honors scholars, they will have opportunities to study overseas, work with faculty on research and industry-based projects, develop leadership skills, and have priority for on-campus housing. To learn more about the Dorman Honors College, please visit their web site at honors.njit.edu

Notes

• You must complete the NJIT Application through the Common App, including answering all questions pertaining to Dorman Honors College, prior to attending the interview.
• If you meet the requirements for onsite admissions, NJIT will waive your application fee! Email Mr. Brown for the code
• Applicants to accelerated programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry or law have to meet different requirements and cannot be interviewed on site.

 NJIT On-Site Admissions Day Sign Up Form - deadline to submit is Monday 11/5.

Class of 2019 Scholarship Nominations

Biotechnology High School is proud to nominate students in the class of 2018 for the following undergraduate scholarship opportunities:

• Davidson College - Belk Scholarship
• University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars
• Villanova University - Presidential Scholarship
• Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Scholars

The Guidance Department will select nominees on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated interest.

Applications are due by Monday, October 29 at 7:30 am. Note: students may apply for more than 1 scholarship. Submit a separate application for each scholarship that you would like to be considered for.

BTHS Scholarship Nomination Application Link

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NJIT Honors College Instant Decision Day on 12/6/17

A representative from NJIT's Albert Dorman Honor's College will be conducting an On-Site Admissions Day at Biotech on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. This means they will review your credentials with you, and tell you if you are accepted into NJIT's Honor College.

When students are accepted to the Honors College, they receive a wealth of benefits, including a merit scholarship package covering one half to full tuition. As honors scholars, they will have opportunities to study overseas, work with faculty on research and industry-based projects, develop leadership skills, and have priority for on-campus housing. To learn more about the Dorman Honors College, please visit their web site at honors.njit.edu

Notes

• You must complete the NJIT Application through the Common App, including answering all questions pertaining to Dorman Honors College, prior to attending the interview.
• If you meet the requirements for onsite admissions, NJIT will waive your application fee! Email Mr. Brown for the code
• Applicants to accelerated programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry or law have to meet different requirements and cannot be interviewed on site.

NJIT On-Site Admissions Day Sign Up Form - deadline to submit is Sunday 12/3.