Bridge to College Timeline
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The following is the calendar of events for Year 1 (Junior Year) for members of the Bridge to College Class of 2021.
Year 1 (Junior Year) – Bridge to College
Thursday, January 30, 2020
6:00-7:00 pm
Opening Meeting & Dinner (Cafeteria)
- Mentors & Mentees meet for the first time
- Mentees fill out pre-B2C Survey
- Welcome to the program
- Explain timeline, student contract, student schedules
- Discussion of major program events
Thursday, February 27, 2020
1:24pm-3:00pm
B2C Meeting (Mentors/Mentees)
Thursday, March 19, 2020
2:15-3:00
B2C Meeting (Mentors/Mentees) in BCHS Room B115
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
2:15-3:00
B2C Meeting (Mentors/Mentees) in BCHS Room B115
Friday, April 24, 2020
7:30am-3:00pm
- College visits: College of St. Rose & UAlbany
April 2020 (Date TBD)
- Junior Family Night (for all juniors)
- BCHS College Fair (Cafeteria)
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
4:00 pm-5:30pm
FREE SAT prep class #1 with Mr. Chris Brown in BCHS Room B115
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
4:00 pm-5:30pm
FREE SAT prep class #2 with Mr. Chris Brown (B115)
Thursday, May 14, 2020
2:15 pm-3:00 pm
B2C Meeting (Mentors/Mentees) in BCHS Room B115
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
4:00 pm-5:30pm
FREE SAT prep class #3 with Mr. Chris Brown in BCHS Room B115
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
4:00 pm-5:30pm
FREE SAT prep class #4 with Mr. Chris Brown in BCHS Room B115
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
4:00 pm-5:30pm
FREE SAT prep class #5 with Mr. Chris Brown in BCHS Room B115
Saturday, June 6, 2020
8:00am-12:30pm
SAT Exam
Thursday, June 11, 2020
2:15 pm-3:00 pm
B2C Meeting (Mentors/Mentees) in BCHS Room B115
Summer Timeline
- Intro to Common App
- College Essay Brainstorming
- Create an FSA ID
Print or download a copy of the Junior Year B2C calendar [PDF].
Year 2 (Senior Year) – Bridge to College
Please note: The following is a sample calendar of events for Year 2 of Bridge to College. This represents the activities of Bridge to College mentees and mentors for those currently enrolled in the program, and in their senior year. The senior year schedule for the Bridge to College Class of 2021 will be determined at a later date.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
12:00-1:00
Senior Planning Meeting
Saturday, September 14, 2019
8:00-12:00
ACT exam
September 16-19, 2019
Application Bootcamp (in English classes)
Thursday, September 12, 2019
2:15 pm-3:00 pm
Mentor Meeting (Conference Room B)
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
2:15 pm-3:00 pm
Welcome Back Meeting (Mentors/Mentees) (B115)
Thursday, September 19, 2019
6:30 pm -8:00 pm
HVCC College Fair (HVCC)
- 180+ colleges/universities will be represented
Thursday, October 3, 2019
2:15 pm-3:00 pm
Open Workshop to Complete Applications (D114)
Friday, October 4, 2019
Instant Decision Day – Russell Sage College in the counseling center
Saturday, October 5, 2019
8:00 am-12:00 pm
SAT exam
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
7:30 am-5:00 pm
College Visits to SUNY New Paltz and Marist
Thursday, October 17, 2019
2:15 pm -3:00 pm
B2C Meeting (Mentors/Mentees) (D114)
Thursday, October 17, 2019
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Financial Aid Night for Parents/Guardians of Seniors (BC Middle School Auditorium)
6:00-6:30pm
- B2C parents/guardians meet with financial aid reps (BC Middle School Auditorium)
6:30 pm-8:00 pm
- BCHS College Fair (BC Middle School Lower Gym)
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Instant Admit Day – Hudson Valley Community College in the counseling center
Thursday, November 7, 2019
2:15 pm -3:00 pm
Open Workshop to Complete Applications (D114)
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Instant Decision Day – SUNY Brockport in the counseling center
Thursday, November 14, 2019
2:15 pm -3:00 pm
B2C Meeting (Mentors/Mentees) (B115)
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Instant Decision Day – College of Saint Rose in the counseling center
Thursday, December 12, 2019
2:15 pm -3:00 pm
B2C Meeting (Mentors/Mentees) (G100)
Thursday, January 2, 2020
7:00p-8:30p
Life After BC (BOU Event) (G100)
January – March 2020
Individual Mentor and Mentee Communication:
- Make sure college, financial aid, and scholarship applications are completed by individual deadlines.
April 2020 (date TBD)
6:30p-8:00p
Understanding My Financial Aid Package (BCHS)
Dinner and presentation
May 2020 (date TBD)
2:15 pm -3:00 pm
“Transition to College Life” presentation
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
6:30p-8:00p
Bridge 2 College End of Year Celebration! (Cafeteria)
Print or download a copy of the Senior Year B2C calendar [PDF].
