Bishop Blanchet High School

Welcome to the Counseling Center

Starting in your freshman year, you will have access to a range of college counseling services designed to help you gain admission to the best college for you. As you progress through BBHS, you will work closely with your counselor as he or she advises you on the college search and application process. From special evening sessions on financial aid and admissions to hosting onsite visitation from college admission directors and representatives (more than 120 each year!), we are committed to your success well beyond your time in high school.

BBHS students are assigned to counselors in alphabetical groups. Each counselor stays with those students and their families for their four years at Bishop Blanchet High School. In addition to providing outstanding college application preparation, our counselors are also committed to helping our students thrive socially and emotionally.

SAT AND ACT REGISTRATION & TEST PREP

If you are helping your junior register and prepare for the SAT or ACT, please review these resources with them.

MAIA LEARNING
BBHS partners with Maia Learning, a college and career readiness platform that engages students in planning for their future. It allows students to develop profiles, explore careers that fit those profiles, and build academic, college, and career plans. It will also help students manage college applications and build resumes and portfolios. You can watch this brief video with more information about what your student can do with this platform.
Seniors, watch this video to learn how to connect your account with the Common App.

WEIGHTED GPA

Beginning in the 2022-2023 year, BBHS introduced a weighted cumulative GPA. Colleges use cumulative GPAs as one of many factors in the admissions process, as well as in awarding merit scholarships. By providing a WGPA, colleges will have more information and context to assess a BBHS student’s application. Further information can be found here, including the policy description and FAQ.

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION NIGHT PRESENTATIONS
Senior Parent Presentation 9/14/22
Senior Parent Recording 9/14/22

Junior Parent Presentation 9/21/22
Junior Parent Recording 9/21/22

Sophomore Parent Presentation 10/18/22
Sophomore Parent Recording 10/18/22

Freshman Parent Presentation 10/4/22
Freshman Parent Recording 10/4/22

Course Planning Night Presentation 2/7/23
Course Planning Night Recording 2/7/23

College Kickoff Night for Juniors and their Parents/Guardians 2/28/23
Introductory Presentation
College Planning 101
College for Students with Learning Differences

SUMMER PROGRAMS
Students who are looking for summer programs may view some options here.

College Admissions Visits

College Admissions Representatives are invited to schedule virtual or in-person visits during the school day in the fall. BBHS uses Maia Learning to schedule all visits. The schedule is published each summer.
If you need help learning how to schedule a visit, please watch this brief video provided by Maia Learning.
If admissions reps have any questions, please contact Janice Moehring (jmoehring@bishopblanchet.org).

Transcript Requests

Current seniors should see their counselor to request a transcript.

Alumni may request transcripts from Rhonda Osborne in the Academic Office by e-mailing rosborne@bishopblanchet.org. Please include your name while attending Bishop Blanchet, the year you graduated and where you want the transcript sent.

Counseling Staff

List of 9 members.

Erin Camden

School Counselor (F-La)

206-527-7721
Katy Covert

Academic Counselor

206-527-7724
Meghan MacIntyre

School Counselor (A-E)

206-527-7724
Janice Moehring

Assistant to Counseling and Student Activities

206-527-7739
Brian Mullen

Academic Counselor

206-527-7709
Kaitlyn Overman

Social Emotional Counselor

206-527-7709
Heather Rabe

School Counselor (Ro-Z)

206-527-7722
Stephen Russell

School Counselor (Le - Ri), Department Chair

206-527-7723
Janah Valenzuela Cardin

Director of International Student Services

206-527-7718