College Visits, Events & Fairs

Juniors! Seniors!

BHS Counselor College Application Help Session Nov. 5

The counselors are hosting another college application help session on Wed, Nov. 5 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Counseling Center. Seniors can bring their laptop to get help with their college applications

Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program

Students in SPS are now eligible for the new Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program. Students who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and meet college admissions course requirements (also known as CADRs) will be accepted to the following universities: Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University, Western Washington University. Learn more on the district website or reach out to your Ballard HS Counselor.

University of Washington Common App Webinars

Do you have questions about the UW first-year application on the Common App? Join UW reps online for a live webinar to get your questions answered. All webinars are Oct. & Nov. from 4–5 p.m. Learn more.

Seniors! Applying to WSU?

Seniors: Are you applying to WSU? Do you have at least a 3.8 GPA? If so, let your BHS counselor know to be considered for the WSU Regents Scholarship worth $4000/year for four years for a total of $16,000! WSU is looking for students with outstanding academic potential who have demonstrated leadership through contribution to community, family and/or school activities. If you are nominated as a Regents Scholar, you will then compete for the Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years, approximately $42,000. Contact your BHS Counselor by Mon, Oct. 27 to be considered for this scholarship.

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College Rep Visits at BHS

Students! Sign Up On Naviance

From Naviance select “What’s New” to view College Visit List or use the College Tab on the navigation bar. Email Counseling Secretary; Say Tuitele at sttuitele@seattleschools.org if you have questions. Sign Up/Check Out a College in the Counseling Center!

In-Person College Visits at BHS

College Rep Visits last the length of the Class Period that they start in the Counseling Center unless otherwise noted and are posted as they become available.

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College-Exploring Events

• National Portfolio Day: November 2 at Seattle University
• Seattle Black College Expo: November 15 

Watch for other NACAC College Fairs too!

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Experience Washington State University Virtually!

Experience WSU through The College Tour! 

Viewing the 30 minute episode in the classroom gives students who may not have the opportunity or means to visit campus, a chance to see life at WSU from the perspective of ten of our students.

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Why College Visits Are Important

• Get a firsthand view, Get answers to your questions, Get valuable information, and Get ready to decide.

Research and information from Gear Up, Wa. State shows that students who attend at least 1 college visit are 1½ times more likely to enroll in college after high school graduation, & even 3 times more likely if a parent attends the college visit with the student. Visiting a campus can help you get a first-hand look at a school or program to see if it is a good fit. You can see what the atmosphere is like. Find out what support programs are offered and talk to faculty, financial aid and admissions office, and other students. If visiting in person is not an option, you can take virtual tours to learn about different post-high school pathways. Check out our Gear Up Resources page for more information.

As of October 24, 2025