Counseling Announcements

This year's Out-of-State College Fair is at Monarch High School on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Students can meet with admissions representatives at their booths to discuss entrance requirements, campus life, application deadlines, majors, student-faculty ratio, and more! More information…

• This fair is free and open to the public.
• Visit CollegeFairsDenver.org to register, then show your barcode to college reps who will scan it to send you more information about their school. Registration is not required.

Colorado Free Application Days

The Colorado Department of Higher Education is teaming up with colleges and universities across Colorado to waive college application fees for Colorado students October 20–22, 2026. That means if you submit your application any time during those days, you can apply for free!

You Only Need to Submit Your Application

As long as you submit your online application and your personal statement (if required) on October 20–22, other documents (transcript, counselor letter of rec, teacher letters of rec) can be submitted anytime afterward by the application deadline (e.g., November 1 or November 15).

Link to instructions for specific schools in Colorado: Instructions for Colorado Free Application Days 2026.

Please note: The fee waiver codes for Colorado Free Application Days (e.g., FreeAppDayCO) sometimes will appear in your Common App payment/waiver drop-down menu only between October 20–22.

For more information, go to https://cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays

Helpful Links for Seniors

• Senior College Application Presentation
• Class of 2027 Senior College Information Document
• College Application Process
• Researching Colleges: College Rep Visit Calendar & College Fairs
• BHS Senior Website

Fall Senior Checklist for College Applications

Refer to the Class of 2027 Senior College Information Document, which includes instructions for every step of your college application process.

Oct. 1: Counselor LOR request due. If you need a letter of recommendation (LOR) from a counselor, please turn in your “Senior Reflection” to your counselor by October 1. Do your research first! Counselors provide letters of recommendation only when a college requires one, so double-check each school’s policy before filling out the Senior Reflection. For a Teacher LOR, you must contact your teacher(s) one month before first your deadline. How to Request Letters of Recommendation

Oct. 1 & 15: Initial transcript requests are due in Naviance for college applications with a Nov. 1 or Nov. 15 deadline. How to Make Transcript Requests in Naviance

Oct. 1: The 2027–28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will open to the public on October 1, 2025. Any student who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete this form. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. More information…

Nov. 3: Diploma Name Form due. On Thursday, August 27, all senior students received the Diploma Name Google Form, which all seniors must complete by November 2, 2026. Email theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org if you need the link to this form. You must be logged in to your BVSD email account to access the form.

Dec. 1: Payment due for transcript requests. Go to RevTrak to pay.

—BHS Counseling

¡Estudiantes de 12º grado! Días de solicitudes gratuitas de Colorado: 20-22 de octubre, 2026

Colorado Free Application Days: del 20-22 de octubre

De nuevo, el Departamento de Educación Superior de Colorado se une a instituciones de educación superior de todo el estado para eximir a los estudiantes de Colorado del pago de las cuotas para presentar solicitudes de ingreso, del 20-22 de octubre de 2026.

Solo necesitas enviar tu solicitud

Les recomendamos que tengan preparados sus materiales para presentar las solicitudes antes de los Colorado Free Application Days para aprovechar esta oportunidad. Siempre y cuando presenten su solicitud en línea y su declaración personal (si es requisito) entre el 20 y el 22 de octubre, los documentos restantes podrán presentarse en cualquier fecha posterior.

Enlace a instrucciones para escuelas específicas en Colorado: Haga clic aquí

Tenga en cuenta: El código de exención de tarifa para los Días de solicitud gratuita de Colorado (por ejemplo, FreeAppDayCO) aparecerá en el menú desplegable de pago/exención de "Common App" solo entre el 20 y el 22 de octubre.

Para obtener más información, visiten https://cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays

Hello, seniors! To recap a few items that were covered in today's Senior Assembly, here are some important steps for completing your diploma name form and requesting transcripts for college/university applications. You can view today’s presentation on the Counseling Events Website. You can also refer to the Class of 2027 Senior Cheat Sheet for additional information.

1. Complete your Diploma Name Form (required!) by November 2, 2026. You must be signed in to your BVSD student email to access this form.
2. Once you know what school(s) you are applying to, enter your transcript request in Naviance. For instructions on how to do this, go to the College Application Process page on our website: Look under Recommendations and Transcripts > Initial Transcript Request. Also, if applicable, follow the instructions for matching your Common App, requesting Letters of Rec, etc.
3. Pay for your transcript requests in RevTrak. See the payment instructions at the end of this email or go to the College Application Process page on our website: Look under Recommendations and Transcripts > Paying for Transcript Requests.
4. Make sure your parent/guardian has completed the Release of Records google form. All senior parents/guardians were sent a link to this form on August 27. If you need to request that a link to the form be resent to your parent/guardian, email theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org. A completed Release of Records by your parent/guardian is required; counselors cannot send transcripts without it. For information, go to the College Application Process page on our website: Look under Get Organized > Documentation.

Lastly, remember that college rep visits start on September 9. Link to the College Rep Visits Calendar! To register in advance for these meetings, go to your Naviance account. On the top of the page, click "Colleges> Research Colleges>College Visits." Then select "Register Now" to sign up for that meeting. Registering in advance helps our reps know how many people to expect, but you can also drop in for a college visit without registering in Naviance. If you are going to miss a class period to attend a BHS college visit, you must pick up a college visit absence form in the counseling office. Most visits are scheduled for Common Lunch and Advisory times so students will not miss class. 

—Boulder High Counseling

Paying for Transcript Requests

For all Naviance transcript requests, a fee of $2 per transcript request must be paid online by credit card. For example, if you are requesting transcripts to be sent to 5 colleges/universities, then your total payment would be $10. Payment must be by credit card for the appropriate amount. To pay online by credit card on RevTrak:

1. Copy the following URL to go directly to transcript payments in RevTrak: https://bvsd.revtrak.net/high-schools/boh/boh-additional-boulder-high-opportunities/#/v/boh-transcripts

2. Follow the online instructions to complete your transaction. Email Theresa van Zante at theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org if you have any questions. (You do not need to email your receipt.)

*Transcript fees are waived for students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch. Contact theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org to request a waiver.