CECE BLASI

Guidance Counselor

Welcome to Bingham Academy Guidance Counseling. As the guidance counselor, I assist secondary students with their schedules, course selection, university/post-secondary preparation, and more. I am honored to walk alongside students as they achieve their academic goals! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if I can help in any way.

 
 

For any transcript requests, please email guidance@binghamacademy.net

 

GUIDANCE CALENDAR

BINGHAM TESTING DATES

SAT - August 23, 2025

SAT - October 4, 2025

PSAT- October 8, 2025

SAT - December 6, 2025

SAT - March 14, 2026

SAT - May 2, 2026

SENIOR DUE DATES

High School Portfolio and Counselor Recommendation Questionnaire – Due 3 weeks prior to needing the Counselor Recommendation letter

TIMELINES & PLANNING

College planning Timeline Gr 9
10th Grade Timeline
College Planning Timeline GR 11 - 12
 
College Planning Timeline Gr 8-12
 

 
 

TESTING

SAT

Bingham is an SAT testing center.  Registration for the SAT must be done online at https://www.collegeboard.org/

The 2025-2026 dates on which Bingham will host an SAT are: August 23, 2025, October 4, 2025, November 8, 2025, December 6, 2025, March 14, 2026, and May 2, 2026. ICS in Old Airport also hosts the SAT multiple times each year.

SAT STUDENT QUICK GUIDE
Register for SAT at Bingham

ACT

Bingham is not an ACT testing center though you may be able to take it at ICS in Old Airport. Registration for ACT must be done online at www.actstudent.org

SAT vs ACT

TOEFL

Universities may require the TOEFL (Test of English Fluency) exam for international students who do not have a US or Canadian passport. Information about the TOEFL can be found at www.ets.org/toefl Check with your universities to see what is required. Some may accept a letter from BA regarding English proficiency. If this is the case a letter from the guidance counselor must be requested by the student.

PSAT

The guidance office internally administers the PSAT each year and is required for all students in Grades 10 and 11. Registration is done internally; no external registration is required. These tests are taken during the school day and a fee of approximately $20 is assessed to the student’s school account.

 
 

 
 

SCHOOL DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

ONLINE COURSES

Students wishing to take an online course during Grade 11 and/or 12 must gain approval from administration. They must also research and pay for the course themselves.

Online Course Parent Form

SUBJECT SELECTION

Subject Selection evening is held in March or April each year. All students in Grades 8, 10, and 11 should attend to be informed on how to select courses and which courses will be available.

Grade 9 Subject Selection
Grade 11/12 subject selection

BA COLLEGE PLANNING FORMS

Beyond Bingham College Planning
High School Portfolio
Counselor Recommendation Questionnaire
MY COLLEGE LIST
Student Worksheet for Teacher Recommendation
Grade 11 College Planning Counselor Meeting
college prep booklet
UCAS Reference Letter Info
 

 

COLLEGE RESEARCH AND PLANNING

 

LOOKING FOR A COLLEGE

College Myths and Realities
Top Factors in College Admissions
Residency Requirements
Glossary of Common Terms
What Are Colleges Looking For?
5 Things You Need to Know about College Admissions
Building a College List
University Research Links
 

CHOOSING COLLEGES AND APPLYING

Choosing a University
8 steps to studying in the US
The Common Application
Tips for Writing an Effective College Essay
College Interviews: The Basics
Community College is an Option
Application Processes around the World
Early Decision and Early Action
Common App Ready Tips and Best Practices
2019-2020 Common App Essay Prompts
College Application Errors
Gap Year
 

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

USA Financial Aid Fact Sheet
Comparing Financial Aid Awards
International Student Scholarship Searches
Most Generous Colleges
Senior Year Financial Aid Planning Timeline
Searching for Scholarships
Institutional Financial Aid for International Students
 

 

CAREER EXPLORATION

 
Career Resources
Careers Linked to Myers Briggs
Jobs and Careers Categories
WEF Future of Jobs 2018
 

LINKING MAJORS WITH CAREERS

 
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