College & Career Center
Resources Library
Overview & Mission
Our College & Career Center has information about post-BAA college and career opportunities. We help students and families manage the college admission and financial aid process. Students work closely with our College and Career Coordinator, Retention Specialist, and College Advising Corps members on their applications beginning in their junior year.
Our mission is to empower high school students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while equipping them with the skills and resources necessary to navigate the transition to life beyond graduation. Through personalized support, comprehensive guidance, and collaboration with students, families, educators, and community partners, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can explore their passions, set goals, and develop a clear plan for their future endeavors. Our commitment is to provide students with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about post-secondary education, career pathways, and personal development, ensuring they are prepared to succeed in their chosen paths and contribute positively to society.
Activities
The College & Career Center staff weave college and career preparation throughout the BAA curriculum:
Ninth Grade
9th Grade Academic SMART Goal
Complete Career Cluster Finder
Attend BAA’s College & Career Fair
Transcript & GPA Review
Create a resume
Tenth Grade
College visit
Take the PSAT (Sign up only)
Attend BAA’s College & Career Fair
Transcript & GPA Review
Create a resume
Eleventh Grade
Attend BAA’s College & Career Fair
Go on at least one college visit
Transcript & GPA Review
Take the PSAT in the Fall (Sign up only)
Take the SAT in the Spring (Sign up only)
Attend Junior Family College & Career Night
Attend college financial aid workshop with families
Complete a draft of the college essay in LALA
Research colleges and begin building a college list
Request letters of recommendation
Begin meetings with the school counselor regarding the post-secondary plan
Twelfth Grade
Attend Senior Family College & Career Night
Transcript & GPA Review
Schedule appointments with your school counselor to finalize the college list and application schedule
Complete the student brag sheet
Confirm teachers recommendations
Attend BAA’s College & Career Fair
Go on at least one college visit
Attend college financial aid workshop with families
Complete college essay
Apply for outside scholarships
Complete senior exit survey before graduation
For any questions please email [email protected]
What is a School Counselor?
School counselors are professionals who help students to succeed academically, support social-emotional learning, and navigate their post-secondary plans. School counselors help students create goals, mindsets, and behaviors. At BAA each student is assigned a school counselor by their art major. The school counseling team consists of three counselors, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Fazio, and Ms. Horne. Our team partners with College Advising Corps and Boston Private Industry Council (PIC).
College Advising Corps: This is a full-time staff who supports juniors and seniors with their post-secondary planning, FAFSA application, college essays, and scholarships.
Boston Private Industry Council: This individual is in the school building two times a week to support career development, resumes, interview preparation, and jobs.
For all general questions please email [email protected]
