The college application process begins Freshman year; although earnest research and efforts become a priority during Junior year. By the time a student is a Senior at Bishop Snyder High School, they are expected to be responsible for their college application process or other post secondary options.
Research shows that ultimately, the students who are best prepared for the high school to college transition are those who understand their academic, social and spiritual abilities and needs best. At Bishop Snyder High School guidance we’re committed to providing an environment that fosters such.
Guidance sponsors College Night in September for Junior and Senior students and their parents. In November, a Financial Aid Night is offered for Seniors and their parents. Additionally, college admissions representatives visit Bishop Snyder High School to meet with upperclassmen. Announcements are made and posters are placed throughout campus to advise students of college representative visits. Students are required to pre-register in guidance in order to be excused from class. During Christmas, Spring or summer vacations upperclassmen are encouraged to coordinate campus tours at colleges and universities. If a college or university tour is scheduled on a school day(s), a student will be excused from class – up to three times during Junior and Senior year. The main office must be notified in advance in order to properly document the absence.
Transcripts, Recommendations & Scholarships
Students who wish to have official transcripts sent to colleges and universities must complete a Transcript Request Form and pay a transcript fee ($3.00/transcript). It is the student’s responsibility to be cognizant of admission deadlines and allow 1-2 weeks for transcript requests to be processed guidance staff. Bishop Snyder High School cannot guarantee timely processing of admission documentation by a college or university.
Click here to download the Transcript Request Form.
If a college application requires a faculty/administration recommendation a student must complete a Recommendation Request Form available at Guidance Services - also available for download below. Bishop Snyder High School administration and faculty appreciate a minimum fourteen day courtesy request in order to fulfill recommendation requests.
Click here to download the Recommendation Request Form.
Information about scholarships; including, Florida Bright Futures is available in Guidance Services. Scholarship monies are plentiful; however, students must be willing to dedicate a considerable amount of time to apply for such. Students are strongly advised to discuss financial needs with prospective colleges and universities and to attend College and Financial Aid Nights at Bishop Snyder High School.
Our College Planning Handbook is available for download. Please contact guidance if we can be of further service regarding the college application process or other post graduation options.
Graduates of Bishop Snyder High School have been accepted into all of the state university system schools as well as many prestigious private and public institutions outside of the State of Florida.
Click here for a list of schools to which our students have been accepted. |
