COLLEGE COUNSELING SERVICES
At Bishop Shanahan High School, we know that applying to colleges and universities is an exciting time in our 12th grade students' lives. As our students engage in their college search, they will be inspired to develop an attitude of determination, persistence and self-discipline. The application process requires all of this and we are here to help.
BSHS College Counselors work closely with our students and their families as they prepare for this next important step in their lives. It is never too early to begin evaluating the wide range of college choices. Our goal each year is to help students to find their best college or university fit, and we have a 100% college acceptance rate each year.
BSHS College Counselors work closely with our students and their families as they prepare for this next important step in their lives. It is never too early to begin evaluating the wide range of college choices. Our goal each year is to help students to find their best college or university fit, and we have a 100% college acceptance rate each year.
College Placement
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The BSHS Class of 2017 received $23.5 million in 333 scholarships, 53 presidential scholarships, 13 full tuition scholarships, and had 100% college acceptance. |
The Class of 2017 was accepted into the following colleges and universities:
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Albright College
Alvernia University American University Arcadia University Arizona State University Becker College Belmont University Bloomsburg University Boston College Boston University Bucknell University Cabrini College California State University Fullerton Case Western University Cedar Crest College Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colorado School of Mines DeSales University Dickinson College Drew University Drexel University Duquesne University Northeastern University Old Dominion University PA College of Art & Design Pennsylvania State University Portland State University Roanoke College Robert Morris University Roger Williams University Rose-Hulman Inst. of Technology Rowan University Sacred Heart University Rutgers, The State Univ. of NJ St. Joseph’s College of Maine Saint Joseph's University Salve Regina University San Diego State University Sarah Lawrence College Seton Hall University Shenandoah University Shippensburg University Slippery Rock University St. Bonaventure University St. John's University Steven's Institute of Technology |
East Stroudburg University
Eastern University Edinboro University Elizabethtown College Elon University Honors Fellowship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Emory University Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida State University Fordham University Franciscan University George Mason University Gettysburg College Gwynedd Mercy University Harcum College Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Hofstra University Immaculata University Indiana University of Pennsylvania James Madison University Stevenson University SUNY Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University The Catholic University of America The Citadel The College of New Jersey The College of Wooster The University of Alabama The University of Iowa The University of Maine The University of Scranton The University of Tampa The University of Tennessee Kvlle Towson University United States Air Force Academy University of Connecticut University of Dallas University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Kentucky University of Maryland University of Maryland BC |
Johns Hopkins University
Juniata College Kutztown University La Salle University Lehigh University Lock Haven University Loyola University Maryland Lynchburg University Marist College Marymount University McDaniel College Mercy College Merrimack College Miami University of Ohio Middle Tennessee State University Millersville University Monmouth University Montana State University Moore College of Art & Design Moravian College Mount St. Mary's University New York University Niagara University University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of San Diego University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of the Arts University of the Sciences University of Virginia University of West Florida University of Wyoming Ursinus College Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech Wells College West Chester University West Virginia University Widener University Wilkes University Worcester Polytech York College |
College Counseling Process
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With the support of the BSHS College Advisor, our Guidance Counselors will meet with your student regularly throughout their high school career and our college advisor will meet individually with them and their parents frequently during their junior and senior year, after the College Process Assembly.
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College Fair
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Bishop Shanahan High School hosts an annual College Fair in October each year. Over 120 universities and colleges from 18 states, as well as the District of Columbia, have admissions representatives on hand to speak with prospective students regarding admission, majors, financial aid, and student life.
This College Fair provides parents and students with the opportunity to visit colleges and universities from all across the country in one evening, while making lasting connections with college officials too. In turn, the colleges have the opportunity to meet and greet many prospective students at one venue. |
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College Athletics Recruitment
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By junior year, if our students are interested in participating in varsity intercollegiate sports, our coaches and Athletic Department help them to begin determining which college/university athletic programs appeal to them.
Each year, college-bound students interested in participating in intercollegiate athletic programs are also invited to a recruitment event held at BSHS. Division I, II, and III colleges and universities and schools from the Colonial Athletic Association attend this event. |
Instant Decision Day
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Students who normally submit applications in November or December can wait up to four or five months to hear a reply from the college or university of their choice. At BSHS, we help interested students to shorten their college/university admission process by hosting an Instant Decision Day. On this day, seniors or rising seniors apply, interview and receive an admissions decision (including, in some cases, financial or merit aid) all in a single day - a great alternative to the long wait. If accepted, students then have until National Decision Day, May 1, of their senior year, to accept or refuse the admissions offer.
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Small Group Sessions
BSHS College Counselors organize an annual small group session with colleges and universities who are interested in meeting with students who measure in the top 10% of their class. Sessions are informational and by invitation.
College Admissions Visit BSHS
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Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students are welcome to connect with college and university admissions officers during their lunch period throughout the school year. The admissions officers are hosted at their own individual table in the Cafeteria, bringing a wealth of information about their respective school. They are available to share information about their school, answer students' questions, and provide brochures to interested students.
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Financial Aid Workshop
Each school year, BSHS hosts a representative of the PHEAA who hosts a workshop for interested parents about how to fill out FAFSA Application. Sign-up and event information is emailed to parents well in advance by the BSHS College Counselor.
Writing Resource Officer
Bishop Shanahan High School partners with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to bring a Writing Resource Officer to the school to provide students with assistance in writing their college essay. Students schedule appointments directly with the Writing Resource Officer, and usually meet during their lunch periods. 12th grade students especially find the Writing Resource Officer helpful during September and October, the peak college admission season. The Writing Resource Officer also speaks with junior students, presenting in their English classes about the college essay and how the Officer may be a resource for them.
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Bishop Shanahan High School
220 Woodbine Road Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610-518-1300 Fax: 610-343-6220 
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