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Benzie Central stands ready to assist our students with counseling and mental health support during these trying times as well. If one of our students needs assistance, please click on the link below and fill out the google form. One of our counseling staff will be in touch with you within 24 hours to provide support.
Welcome to the official Benzie Central Schools Counseling Center. We hope that parents, students, faculty, and community members will be able to find information and resources useful to them regarding many issues related to high school students, their education and their careers.
Explore careers using the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Guide to learn more about the careers you are considering. Information includes job outlook, salary, education and much more.
Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget publishes monthly statistics about the labor market in Michigan.
The College Board give some excellent career exploration and career research tools. Check out this site to learn more about yourself and what career might be best for you!
Take various personal assessments to learn more about your ideal career and post high school training options. See Mrs. Burrus or Ms. Powell for your log-in information.
Map your future – Create your custom roadmap by exploring careers, schools and programs in Michigan to find the path that is right for you.
When thinking about a college education planning is the key. These sites can help guide you in making the important decision of what college is the right college for you. Benzie Central Students can take a total of three college visit days during their Junior and Senior Years. These must be pre-arranged by getting a form from Ms. Corey in the main office and completing it prior to the scheduled trip date.
How do you choose the right college for you? The College Board has created the BigFuture College Search to guide you in selecting a good match.
What major is the right one for you? After taking the short assessment, suggestions for majors, careers and colleges will be presented.
Is college really worth it? The Pew Research Center has gathered some statistics to help you make an informed decision on whether college is a good investment.
Make sure your credits will transfer from a community college to a four year college or university using information published by MACRAO.
Below you will find links to websites to help you prepare for the SAT and ACT. These sites include practice test and many suggestions for getting ready for test day.
Take a practice SAT on paper to simulate the test day experience. After you’ve finished, score your test using your phone and the free mobile app, Daily Practice for the New SAT, or print the resources that come with each test to score them by hand.
The ACT® is the leading US college admissions test, measuring what you learn in high school to determine your academic readiness for college.
