Grades 10-12
College Admissions Counselors Visits begin September 11th throughout November 2025.
We would like to inform and encourage you to sign up for college admissions representative visits available in Naviance. College admissions counselors visit Westwood Regional High School throughout September, October and November to meet and speak with our students.
These visits offer valuable opportunities for students in grades 10–12 to explore potential colleges in a familiar setting. They allow students to learn directly from admissions representatives about academic programs, campus life, and the application process. Attending helps students ask personalized questions, make connections with admissions staff, and begin to envision their post-secondary path—whether they’re just starting to explore or narrowing down their list of schools.
When you attend a college admissions visit at WRHS, we ask that you:
Communicate early with your teacher that you have a visit scheduled for a particular date/time and would like to be excused. Ideally, you should not be missing an assessment to attend a visit.
If you miss a class for a visit, please know that your attendance will be taken during the visit. Failure to take place in the college visit while missing class will result in a “cut” from that class.
Be respectful and ask appropriate questions during the college visit.
The prompts are available, students can begin reflecting on their experiences and thinking about the stories they want to share.
Please check your Genesis account for an invitation to WWRSD School Counseling Essay Workshop with College Admissions to help you with the upcoming essay.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Graduating senior (Class of 2026)
• Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Currently residing in and attending high school in Bergen County
• Intends to pursue a degree in Education, Psychology, or Counseling
• School counselor must be a current, active member of BCSCA
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
1. Official high school transcript — must be emailed directly from the counselor to Ms. Shereese Beckford at hbeckford@dumontnj.org
2. BCSCA Counselor Recommendation — must be emailed directly from the counselor to Ms. Shereese Beckford at hbeckford@dumontnj.org
3. Completed Google Form Application (Copy the link below to your students.)
All application materials must be submitted by: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
No exceptions will be made.
High School Digital Media students are diving into the world of podcast production—learning how to create, direct, and film their own shows! From writing scripts and practicing teleprompter delivery to managing sound engineering, students are building real-world media skills. They’re also gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard software like Riverside, preparing them for careers in today’s digital content landscape.
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Please join FDU for an insider's guide to making a successful transition to college for students with an IEP or 504 Plan. High School Students and Families Welcome to Attend. See the flyer for details to register.
The Junior Commission focuses on leadership development, philanthropy, and meaningful community engagement. Students selected to serve on the Commission collaborate with peers from across Bergen County, engage in service initiatives, and strengthen their leadership and communication skills while representing their schools.
To apply, please review the linked packet and scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UK8QNz8kJ3HnMy3Q5cdKl4rK_o2Sb_K9/view?usp=sharing
Upcoming: Parent Workshop on Healthier College Admissions, March 23rd
Please join us on Monday, March 23rd at 7 PM in the Glen Rock Middle/ High School Auditorium for this informational and engaging presentation delivered by Stanford University’s Challenge Success Program.
This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from students and their parents and guardians. Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support student well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.
Class of 2026: William Magee Borgersen Memorial Fund Scholarship
The William Magee Borgersen Memorial Fund was created to award a graduating Westwood High School student with a $5,000 scholarship to pursue a technical or trade school, culinary or art institute, certificate or vocational program, or an experiential learning program. Our family values the personal growth a traditional college can provide, but we recognize it is not for everyone and hope to see non-traditional educational paths normalized and celebrated options for high school students.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eks8v7vFvjZRRIBg9lz4nJ42uu8FfjmE/view?usp=sharing
Class of 2026 Scholarship: The Bergen County Curriculum Consortium (BC3) Scholarship
Three general scholarships in the sum of $1000.00 per scholarship as follows:
- 1 to a student who will attend a 2 or 4 year college
- 1 to a student who will attend a vocational or technical school
- 1 to a student who will attend a college, vocational, or technical school as well as completed the FAFSA and demonstrates financial need
One (1) "The Dr. Barry Bachenheimer Service with a Smile" scholarship in the sum of $1000.00
- 1 to a student who will attend a 2 or 4 year college, demonstrates servant leadership, with special consideration given to those with first responder experience
Application Criteria
*Attend a Public High School in Bergen County in a district represented in BC3.
*High School Senior eligible to graduate in June 2026
*Be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college, a vocational or technical school (evidenced by letter of commitment to receive the scholarship funds)
Application Process
1. Complete this application form, and upload an essay and letter of commitment by Friday, May 1, 2026.
2. Share the BC3 Recommendation link below with a reference and have the BC3 Recommendation letter submitted by Friday, May 1, 2026.
APPLICATION LINK
RECOMMENDATION LINK
We hope you’ll join us at the Bergen County Directors of Guidance College Fair on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:00 PM–8:30 pm at Ramapo College, Bradley Center (505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430)
More than 200 colleges, universities, and trade schools will be in attendance, making this a great opportunity to explore post-secondary options and connect directly with representatives.
Important: Please register in advance at www.StriveFair.com.
During the fair, college representatives will scan your personal barcode to share information with you. The day after the event, you will receive a report listing the institutions you connected with.
