Academics
Postsecondary Success
BELA supports students, families, alumni, and partners as students build strong-fit, well-informed, affordable postsecondary pathways after high school.
Our Mission
Every student will graduate BELA with a strong-fit, well-informed, affordable postsecondary plan that aligns with her vision for the future.
Through postsecondary readiness coursework and exposure throughout every year at BELA, students build a clearer understanding of themselves, the world around them, and what they want out of their postsecondary lives.
What Postsecondary Means
Postsecondary refers to what comes after high school. BELA prepares students for college and also supports pathways including the military, trade programs, certificate programs, beauty school, and other credential-bearing options.
Credentials and degrees should connect to students’ interests and passions, and the Postsecondary Success Team is here to support those dreams into reality.
Grade-Level Resources
9th Grade
Freshman year begins the postsecondary journey through reflection on strengths, interests, goals, and future-ready habits.
10th Grade
Sophomore year deepens exploration and connects interests to possible pathways.
11th Grade
Junior year focuses on research, planning, readiness coursework, and preparation for senior-year applications.
12th Grade Documents + Links
Senior year includes application planning, deadlines, financial aid, essays, visits, and final decisions.
Alumni Resources
BELA alumni have matriculated to more than 52 institutions across the United States. These resources support career, financial aid, and persistence planning.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections
- Student Debt Relief information
- Discover Yourself: Self Assessment and Career Tests
- Researching Careers: Salary, Education, and Training
- Resume Template and Bullet Point Resources
- Job Search Engine Resource with Pros and Cons
- Virtual Internships and Job Search
- Interview Tips
- FAFSA
Contact the Postsecondary Success Team
Ms Cassie Magesis
Dean of Postsecondary Success
cassie20@belahs.org
929.699.4887
Ms Kim Passion Peters
Postsecondary Success Counselor
kimberlyp20@belahs.org
Ms Stephany Rodriguez
Alumni Success Coordinator
stephany21@belahs.org
929.437.7405
Ms Shannon Riley
Chief of Staff
shannon@belahs.org
For Colleges + Postsecondary Programs
We would love for you to visit campus and speak with our students, either in person or virtually.
- Visit sign-up link: pending confirmation
- If the listed times do not work, email cassie20@belahs.org to determine alternate timing.
For Summer + Extracurricular Programs
We would love for you to connect with our students and families.
- Email kimberlyp20@belahs.org to set up a visit.
- BELA runs a yearly Summer Opportunities Fair. Participation form link is pending confirmation.