BHP Among 27 Schools Chosen for National Award

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Belton-Honea Path High School has been chosen by American College Application Campaign (ACAC) as a 2023 School of Excellence winner as part of the 2023 College Application Month to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families pursuing a college degree or other higher education credential.

BHP was one of 27 schools nationwide to receive the award and the only school in South Carolina recognized.

“We are incredibly excited to recognize the 2023-24 School of Excellence winners, and the communities of educators, volunteers, and students who have helped drive this nationwide campaign forward, with the most applications ever submitted as part of the campaign,” ACT CEO Janet Godwin said. “These communities have shown a path forward as we work to ensure that all students, including first-generation college-goers and high school seniors from low-income backgrounds, consider college. It begins with demystifying the complex process of applying. By meeting students where they are — in school, during the school day — the winning schools are removing many of the common obstacles students face in applying to college.”

The application process can be confusing and daunting. ACAC events help high school seniors, including those who are the first in their families to attend college or are from low-income families, submit at least one college application in school, during the school day. Winning schools help students understand the steps of the application process and host events that empower students to complete an application.

Nationally, the campaign has served nearly 4.7 million students who have submitted nearly 8.7 million applications since 2005. BHP submitted 223 college applications during the last application season..