Here at BB&N, we aim to minimize the uncertainty that can surround the college selection process—for both students and their parents. Our approach is described in detail in our College Counseling Handbook. See the choices below – you can download a PDF of the entire handbook, or selected chapters. The information in the handbook is organized in a manner that will take you through all components of the “college admission journey.”
Full 2010-11 College Counseling Handbook
Chapter-by-Chapter Downloads
1) Reflections on College Admission
The BB&N college process, student and parent responsibilities, and the college counseling office responsibilties
2) Especially for Parents
Your role in college selection
3) Beginning the Search
Steps to follow, meetings and questionnaires, researching colleges, a well rounded list
4) Testing for College Admission
Test descriptions, registering for tests, reporting test scores, and test preparation
5) College Visits
Campus tours, the interviews, and information sessions
6) College Admission Criteria
What colleges look for
7) Creating your College Application
The written application, the essay, options and deadlines, early decisions, online applications
8) Paying for College
About financial aid, applying for aid, completing forms, understanding awards
9) The Student-Athlete's Application
10) The Musician's Application
11) The Artist's Application
12) College Counseling Office Directory
13) College/University Visit Clusters
Starting points to aid in your search
14) College Visit Journal
15) Accepted Applications, 2007-2009
16) ACT - SAT Concordance Tables