Counseling

Bloomfield Hills High School Counseling Team

COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE

The BHHS College Planning Guide is intended for students to begin planning for college. The task of applying for college may seem overwhelming; however, we hope that using this tool will provide  parents, guardians, and students some insight and a clearer understanding of the college applications process.

VIEW THE COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE

NCAA ELIGIBILITY

Prospective student-athletes MUST have their ACT or SAT scores reported to the NCAA Eligibility Centers directly from the testing agencies. It is best to include the reporting codes anytime you register for a State or National test.

NCAA REPORT CODE - 9999

NCCA Student-Athlete Eligibility

• NCAA Eligibility Center
   
• COVID-19 Response FAQs
  
  - If you plan to participate in NCAA Division I or II collegiate athletics please register.
  - If you plan to participate in Division I and Division II athletics, contact the college or university for eligibility requirements.
   
• Guide for College Bound Student Athlete 
   
• NCAA Search Tool for Approved High School Credits
  Enter the BHHS - NCAA high school code: 850251 to see the current list of our approved courses.
   
• Education Resources
   
• Initial Eligibility Brochure

Virtual College Boot Camp

Class of 2021: The BHHS Counseling team conducted a Virtual College Application Boot Camp on Wednesday, August 5. If you missed Boot Camp, no problem! The entire presentation is now available in three parts:

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3

​​​​​​​The topics covered include:

• Starting a College Application (The Common Application & individual University/College Applications)

• Writing College Application Essays

• Recommendation Letters (teachers, counselors and student/parent questionnaires)

• Naviance Updates & Protocols

• Recommended and Suggested Timelines

• Standardized College Entrance Testing (test optional, ACT and/or SAT, Subject tests, etc.)