High School Counseling Department
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. Benzie Central stands ready to assist our students with counseling and mental health support.
HS Resources
Career Exploration
Pathfinder
Map your future – Create your custom roadmap by exploring careers, schools and programs in Michigan to find the path that is right for you.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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 Labor Market
Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget publishes monthly statistics about the labor market in Michigan.
Big Future
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!
Xello
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.
College & Scholarships
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.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
BigFuture College Search
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.
MyMajors
What major is the right one for you? After taking the short assessment, suggestions for majors, careers and colleges will be presented.
Benefits of a College Education
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.
Michigan Transfer Agreement
Make sure your credits will transfer from a community college to a four year college or university using information published by MACRAO.
Assessments
Getting Ready for the Future
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.
SAT Prep - Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is an excellent resource for preparing for the SAT. Take practice tests and review concepts that will help you improve your test taking skills
SAT Prep - College Board
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.
ACT Testing
The ACT® is the leading US college admissions test, measuring what you learn in high school to determine your academic readiness for college.
Grief
Grief and Personal Supports
Grief resources for students and their families.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, contact the 988 Lifeline NOW at:
- Call or Text – 988
- Or chat – Lifeline Chat : Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
At MDHHS, we are a public health prevention program that does not offer crisis intervention or mental health services. If you need help now, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.
Contact Us
If one of our students needs assistance, please contact us and one of our counseling staff will be in touch with you within 24 hours to provide support.
