Valerie J. Reidy, Principal
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College Resources
The College Process

The college admission process is designed to lead to acceptance at a college or university that meets a student's abilities, needs and interests and provides an educational experience that is beneficial to both the student and institution.

The college process at Bronx Science begins in the students' freshmen year when they can take their first SAT II subject exam. These exams remain in the student's College Board file as other exam scores (SAT I, more SAT II, Advanced Placement) are added. The student's guidance counselor will help guide him/her through the college process.

Every student is provided with an account to our Naviance College Software program. This valuable software tool enables our students to compare admission data from previous graduates of Bronx Science and see how they stand with any particular college. Students are able to perform "one-click" access to any college website. Special links to FAFSA forms, scholarship information, and helpful third-party websites are also available on the Naviance homepage. Using Naviance our students are able to track their progress through the entire college process. Students and parents are able to access our Bronx Science Naviance webpage with access codes provided by the school.

GETTING INTO THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE.
WHAT DO YOU DO? and WHEN DO YOU DO IT?
A COLLEGE CHECK LIST

Grade 9 Join teams, clubs, and/or volunteer to do community service.
  • Choose your courses for the next year wisely - choose challenging courses in which you can do well.
  • Take the SAT II in subjects you are completing this year (biology).
  • Work during the summer or take interesting summer school courses.
  • Begin to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT which is administered in your sophomore year. *see Grade 10
Grade 10 Continue in clubs teams and other extracurricular activities.
  • Apply for a leadership position in your favorite activity or club.
  • Take PSAT/NMSQT in October- Prepare and study for the exam! Bronx Science administers the test to all sophomores during a regular school day. The school signs up all the students automatically and there is no fee. Please check our website for the date of administration.
  • Look into summer research opportunities.
  • Choose your courses for the next year wisely - choose challenging courses in which you can do well.
  • Attend regional and national college fairs.
  • Take the SAT II exams in subjects you are completing (science, history, math 1c).
  • Work during the summer or take interesting summer school courses.
Grade 11 Continue in your co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
  • Apply for a leadership position in your favorite activity.
  • Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October- Prepare and study for the exam! Bronx Science administers the test to all juniors during a regular school day. The school signs up all the students automatically and there is no fee. Please check our website for the date of administration.
  • Practice for the SAT by using the SAT on-line course.  Your guidance counselor will give you information on how to access this.
  • Visit our College Office, Guidance Suite 035, and begin making a list of colleges.
  • Visit college websites and/or write for catalogues and information. Call for visits and overnights.
  • Begin researching scholarships and financial aid.
  • Ask teachers for Mini-References (Raves) and Recommendations in April.
  • Participate in research opportunities and other special programs.
  • Review your high school record for incorrect grades.
  • Choose challenging courses for your senior year.
  • Check that your Mini-References (Raves) have been handed in to your counselor.
  • Take the ACT, SAT I and SAT II exams in the spring.
  • Continue to assess colleges- visit during school holidays and summer

Links to most Colleges and Universities

Check out some of the websites on the College Process: Ways to Register for SAT I or II, ACT, and Information on Financial Aid:
Alumni Transcripts Requests: *Please note* Processing of transcripts over the summer will be delayed due to reduced summer staff. It is advisable that you send in your transcript request and payment once school resumes in the beginning of September.

Click here for High School Transcript Requests and mail completed form to:

RECORDS SECRETARY - Transcript Office
THE BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
75 West 205 Street
Bronx, NY 10468

  1. Transcripts cost three dollars ($3.00) each payable by money order made out to The Bronx High School of Science.

  2. Indicate your name, the date that you left Bronx Science, OSIS number (9 digits), social security number and date of birth (to ensure we send the correct transcript).


  3. Indicate the name, office, and address of the recipient of the transcript. You need to include a stamped, addressed envelope prepared for mailing.


  4. Transcripts will be mailed out as soon as possible. Most transcript requests will be mailed within three days of receipt, however, during peak load times, we may not be able to immediately process transcript requests.


  5. Walk-in requests cannot be honored. We will attempt to mail all "rush" requests as quickly as possible but we cannot "same day" process any requests nor can we process requests without payment.
75 West 205 Street, Bronx, NY 10468
Telephone: (718) 817-7700 Fax: (718) 733-7951

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