COLLEGE COUNSELING SERVICES
Welcome to the College Counseling Services information page! We look forward to working with you and your student who is preparing for college! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Marie Weyback, BSHS College Advisor, at extension 6242 or mweyback@shanahan.org.
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.
Academic Year Opportunities at BSHS
OCTOBER
30th - SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY INTERVIEWS (ALL DAY-NEED TO REGISTER)
NOVEMBER
5th - University of Connecticut - Lunch visit
7th - Cabrini University - Lunch visit
9th - IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY INSTANT DECISION DAY AT BISHOP SHANAHAN
14th - University of Alabama - 1:00 PM - Commons
30th - SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY INTERVIEWS (ALL DAY-NEED TO REGISTER)
NOVEMBER
5th - University of Connecticut - Lunch visit
7th - Cabrini University - Lunch visit
9th - IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY INSTANT DECISION DAY AT BISHOP SHANAHAN
14th - University of Alabama - 1:00 PM - Commons
Summer 2019 Opportunities for the Class of 2020
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME:
2019 Summer Scholars
Program Date: June 22 - July 6, 2019
For rising high school juniors and seniors. Application deadline: February 19, 2019
Program Date: June 22 - July 6, 2019
- Spend two weeks living and learning on the Notre Dame campus
- Focus on one of 22 program tracks, including our newest courses Modern Art: From French Impressionism to American Pop or From Malcolm X to the Beatles: Youth Activism & Repression in the 60s
- Live in the residence halls, eat at the dining hall, and study under Notre Dame faculty
For rising high school juniors and seniors. Application deadline: February 19, 2019
2019 Leadership Seminars
Program Date: July 13 - July 24, 2019
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
Program Date: July 13 - July 24, 2019
- 10 day, all-expenses-paid program
- Three new seminars offered: The Environment: Science, Policy, and Ethics; Global Issues: Violence & Peace in the Modern Age; and The State of Race in 21st Century America
- Experience life at Notre Dame, living on campus and studying under esteemed Notre Dame faculty in this highly competitive program
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
2019 Study Abroad: Rome
Program Date: June 1 - June 15, 2019
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
Program Date: June 1 - June 15, 2019
- Two weeks of study immersed in the history and culture of the Eternal City, with a focus on the architectural landscape and its stories - Learn more
- Scholars representing a range of fields are on hand to guide students in their exploration of this fascinating city
- The Notre Dame Global Gateway in Rome serves as the home for lectures and discussions, while the city itself serves as the program's true classroom
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
2019 Study Abroad: Ireland
Program Date: July 13 - July 27, 2019
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
Program Date: July 13 - July 27, 2019
- 12 days exploring bustling Dublin and serene Connemara, Ireland - Learn more
- Guided by Notre Dame faculty and local scholars, students embark on an exploration of Irish culture, history, and landscape
- Seminars held at the Keough-Naughton Notre Dame Center in Dublin and the historic castle of Kylemore Abbey in Connemara
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
AT DUKE UNIVERSITY:
Summer College – A four-week, credit-bearing program for students currently in 10th– 12th grade in which they take undergraduate-level courses.
Summer Academy – A three-week program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade in which they take a certificate course.
Accelerated STEM Academy – A one-week, STEM-based program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade that consists of a variety of hands-on labs, tours of Duke’s research facilities, faculty lectures, and workshops.
Summer Academy – A three-week program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade in which they take a certificate course.
Accelerated STEM Academy – A one-week, STEM-based program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade that consists of a variety of hands-on labs, tours of Duke’s research facilities, faculty lectures, and workshops.
AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
- Summer Immersion: New York City (3-Week)
- Summer Immersion: New York City (1-Week)
- Summer Immersion: Barcelona
- College Edge: Gap Year
- College Edge: Academic Year & Summer
- Columbia Scholastic Press Association
AT BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
- Five-Week Summer Performance Program
- Twelve-Week Full Credit Summer Program
- Guitar Sessions
- Vocal Summit
- Stage Performance Workship
- Songwriting Workshop
AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Temple Summer Academy - Summer Owls Leadership Experience (SOLE)
- Visual Studies Academy
- Business Design Challenge
AT DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Summer Academic Programs at Drexel University are summer camps open to highly motivated students who wish to explore what a university-level program is all about.
- Arts and sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Hospitality and Food Management
- Media Arts & Design
- Medicine
- Nursing and Health Professions
AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, DC
- Community of Scholars Program at AU's School of International Service
- Discover the World of Communication at AU's School of Communication
College Placement
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The BSHS Class of 2018 received over $36.4 million in scholarships, 97 presidential scholarships, 23 full tuition scholarships, and had 100% college acceptance. |
The Class of 2018 was accepted into the following colleges and universities:
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Albright College
Alvernia University American University Arcadia University Arizona State University Auburn University Baylor University Belmont University Bloomsburg University Boston College Boston University Bowling Green State University Brooklyn College Bucknell University Cabrini University Cal Poly San Luis Obispo California State University, Fullerton California University of Pennsylvania Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Cecil College Chatham University Chestnut Hill College Clarion University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts College of Charleston Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Delaware County Community College Delaware Valley University DeSales University Dickinson College Drexel University Duquesne University Earlham College East Carolina University East Strousburg University Eastern University Eastern University Elizabethtown College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Fashion Institute of Technology Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville Franklin & Marshall College Franklin Pierce University Gannon University George Mason University George Washington University Georgia Southern University Georgian Court University Gettysburg College Gwynedd Mercy University High Point University |
Hofstra University
Holy Family University Immaculata University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ithaca College James Madison University Jefferson University Johnson & Wales University Juniata College Kansas State University Kent State University Kenyon College King's College Kutztown University La Salle university Lang College Lehigh University Lehman College LIM College Lock Haven University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Lycoming College Lynchburg College Manhattan College Marist College Marymount Manhattan College Marywood University Mercyhurst University Messiah College Miami University Millersville University Misericordia University Monmouth University Montana State University Montclair State University Mount St. Mary's University Muhlenberg College Neumann University Neumann University New York Institute of Technology North Carolina State University Northeastern University Norwich University Ohio University Pace University Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania State University Point Park University Pratt Institute Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac Univerity Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roanoke College Robert Morris University Rochester Institute of Technology Rowan University Rutgers University Saint Bonaventure University Saint Francis University Saint John's University Saint Joseph's University Saint Mary's College Saint Vincent College Salisbury University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art & Design |
Seton Hall University
Shenandoah University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University Slippery Rock University Southern Utah University St. Anselm College St. Bonaventure University St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Stonehill College SUNY Buffalo Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The College of New Jersey The Culinary Institute of America The George Washington University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Illinois at Chicago The University of Scranton The University of Tampa The University of Vermont Towson University Union College University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Florida University of Georgia University of Maine University of Mary Washington University of Maryland University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Missouri University of New England University of New Hampshire University of North Carolina University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern Maine University of Tennessee - Knoxville University of the Sciences University of Wisconsin-Madison Ursinus College Villanova University Virginia Tech Wagner College Washington & Jefferson College Washington College West Chester University West Virginia University Widener University Wilmimgton University Xavier University Yale University |
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. Save the date for Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM! 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.
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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.
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.
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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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