[BHS Etree] COLLEGE-CAREER BULLETIN - Week of April 25, 2011

Mon Apr 25 20:03:09 PDT 2011

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aprice at berkeley.k12.ca.us    

COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of April 25, 2011

 *New or updated information

SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: Astute - intelligent; perceptive

SENIORS

1. Parents of Seniors.  Don't forget to take a moment to fill out the
survey on the Senior Handbook.  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRF88KP 

*2. MAY 1 DEADLINE - May 1 is the deadline to send in your Statement of
Intent to Register (SIR) to most colleges and universities.  For most
schools, if you do not send in your SIR and your deposit (if required) by
May 1, you will not be able to attend that school in the fall.  You may
only send in a SIR to one school.  It is unethical to tell more than one
school that you plan to attend their college in the fall.  If you have any
questions at all, please stop by to see me or Ms. Price at lunch or after
school.  

*3. WAITLISTED?  Still interested in the school?  Check out this very
helpful article on how to let schools know that you really want to go to
their school:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/05/AR20090405
01805.html .  Once you've drafted your letter, Ms. Price or I would be
happy to review it before you send it.

4. CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR CAL GRANT - If you have already filed your
FAFSA and turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form, you can
check on the status of your Cal Grant by creating an account at
https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp  You cannot set up an account
until your FAFSA has been processed. 

5. CSU Applicants: Students will receive acknowledgment of their CSU
application by email fairly quickly.  Each campus will then ask students
to create an account in a second email.  This has to be done for each
campus separately.  It is important that students check these accounts
regularly for updates on their admission status.  Some CSU's will also ask
students to forward an official transcript right away. It is important
that students follow all the instructions.  CSU applicants must send
official test scores from College Board or ACT.  See directions on sending
your scores at the beginning of this section. 

 If you are applying to any Cal State campuses, you are required to take
the ELM and the EPT tests (assessment tests in math and English).  You are
exempt from the EPT (English assessment) test if your SAT Critical Reading
score is 500 or above, if your ACT English score is 22 or above or you
have a score of 3, 4 or 5 on either the AP Language and Composition or AP
Literature and Composition test.  You are exempt from the ELM (math
assessment) test if your SAT math reasoning test score or SAT subject test
math score is 550 or above or your ACT math score is 23 or above or your
AP test score in AP Calculus or AP Statistics is 3 or above.  You can take
these tests at any Cal State campus.  The website at CSU East Bay is

http://testing.csueastbay.edu/eptelm/eptelmwho.php and the SF State
website to sign up for testing is http://www.sfsu.edu/~testing/eptelm.html
You can also find practice materials and other helpful information at

http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/ept.asp  and
http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/elm.asp 

6. UC WAITLISTS: UC will again implement a waitlist process for fall 2011
admissions. All campuses except Los Angeles and Merced will use waitlists
for their freshman pools. Students might receive waitlist offers from more
than one campus. Students may accept as many offers as they wish. Waitlist
offers will be made by the end of March for freshman applicants. Once
offered a spot on a waitlist, they must opt in. Instructions for doing so
will be included with the waitlist notification. Even if they accept a
waitlist offer (or several), students should submit a Statement of Intent
to Register (SIR) by the stated deadline to a UC campus or other
institution to which they have been accepted. If they later accept an
offer of admission from a campus where they have been wait-listed, they
will forfeit their deposit at the first campus. Wait-listed freshman
applicants will be notified of their status no later than June 1.
Preliminary financial aid awards will be sent at the time students are
notified of waitlist offers. Additionally, SIRs of wait-listed students
will be considered on time for purposes of housing and orientation,
provided they are submitted by the deadline stated in the offer of
admission.

Eligible applicants who don't receive an admission offer from any campus
to which they applied will be in the referral pool, even if they are on
the waitlist at another campus. Campuses will still consider appeals.
Applicants who feel they have grounds for an appeal should submit one, but
they should keep in mind that the purpose of the appeals process is to
deal with errors and compelling new information and hardship. Students
cannot appeal for a spot on the waitlist. In the fall 2010 admissions
cycle, the first time waitlists were used broadly, a total of 11,703
waitlist offers were extended to freshman applicants across all campuses
except UCLA and UC Merced. Two campuses - UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara -
were the only two campuses to admit significant numbers of students off
their waitlists.  These campuses yielded more than 40 percent of students
admitted off the waitlist.

7. BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE TRANSFER NIGHT - Learn all about the transfer
process from Community College to a four-year university.  Wednesday, May
4, 4pm-7pm at Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley.

JUNIORS

1. Junior college advising appointments available!  Sign up for junior
advising appointment in the college center, D221.

2. IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: The Financial Aid Information Night for parents
of juniors has been changed from April 14 to Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30pm
in the BHS Library.  We appreciate your understanding.

3. Free SAT Prep Class:  People's Test Prep (PTPS) will conduct a free
SAT/ACT prep class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 -5:30pm beginning
Feb. 7 in room D220 for Berkeley High School juniors only. 

4. Nordstrom's Scholarship - open to juniors who have a minimum cumulative
unweighted GPA of 2.7;  have made a substantial contribution to the
community; are involved in school activities; planning on applying for
financial aid  to attend college and will be eligible to attend a
four-year college or university in the U.S.  Deadline:  May 16.  Award:
$10,000 scholarship paid over four years at $2,500 per year.  Applications
available at  http://www.act.org/nordstrom/ 

*5. ATHLETES - Juniors who want to play Division I or Division II sports
in college need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at
www.eligibilitycenter.org. They also need to instruct College Board or ACT
to send their SAT or ACT scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center.  Finally,
they will need to turn in a Transcript Request Form to our registrar,
Barbara Mellion (D173).  Mark "FINAL JUNIOR TRANSCRIPT" across the top of
the form and paperclip the request to a stamped business size envelope
addressed to the NCAA Eligibility Center.  You must use Berkeley High
School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the return address on the
envelope or the Eligibility Center will not accept them.  If you have any
questions about how to complete any of these tasks, see your College
Advisor/ Athletic Coach.  

6. Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship - This scholarship is for
student-athletes from participating counties (including Alameda) who are
current juniors in high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The selection
committee will choose ten scholarship award recipients from each
participating region who will be awarded $2000 scholarships. Applications
are available online at
http://www.positivecoach.org/scholarship/application.aspx  or in the
College Center (D221).  Application Deadline: May 1, 2011.

7. DARTMOUTH BOUND VISITATION PROGRAM: This program is for
first-generation college-bound students, or those facing financial
barriers to their pursuit of a college degree, or students from
populations that have historically been under-represented in higher
education. Students are selected on the basis of their academic
achievement, personal character, and potential for college success.  The
Dartmouth Bound programs are designed to provide opportunities for
students to visit the campus, gain exposure to academic life and
opportunities in an Ivy League setting, and learn about the admissions and
financial aid process. For more information and to apply go to:
www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/bound  The application deadline for the
summer program is Thursday, May 19.  Applications to the fall session,
which has a special focus on the Native American community at Dartmouth,
are due by August 15, but application materials can be submitted starting
May 19.

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS

*1. EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS - Student/Parent Information Sessions on
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford.  Tuesday, May 17, 7:30 pm,
Berkeley High School.  RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org . 

*2. Emory University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and
the University of Virginia invite students and parents to join them on
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 7p.m., for an admission and financial aid session
at the Marriot San Mateo/San Francisco Airport Hotel, Convene Meeting
Room, 1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, California 94402.

Please rsvp at: www.admissions.unc.edu/evening

FOR ALL STUDENTS

1. Test Preparation Resource: The Berkeley Public Library has Learn a Test
database, which provides free access to SAT practice tests and AP practice
exams.  Students can take the tests and get them scored online.  The
resource can be accessed by going to:
http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resourc
es.php#education 

2. Education Summit - April 30, 2011 from 8:30 am to 12:40 pm, Cal State
East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA. This event is for African
American and Latino Youth. Students and families will be able to attend
workshops on how to prepare for college and career success.  There will
also be a college and resource fair including representatives from
Northern CSU campuses. Light breakfast will be provided and lunch
available to purchase.

3. Free SAT/ACT Preparation Service: Berkeley High students now have
access to a free online test preparation service. Students can access this
service by logging in to www.berkeleyhigh.us <http://www.berkeleyhigh.us/>
and then click "More" from the top navigation and select "Grockit".  They
will then be directed through a few registration steps and into the site.
Logins to www.berkeleyhigh.us <http://www.berkeleyhigh.us/>  are as
follows:

     username: full name (first + last)

     password: Berkeley + student id

SCHOLARSHIPS

For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS website or moodle
or come to the College Center and pick up a hard copy!

1. Robert T. Nahas Scholarship Award - Open to graduating senior from an
Alameda County high school with a record of community service/involvement
for at least two years, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has competed in a
competitive sports program for at least two years, who plans to attend a
four year accredited college, and is a native born US citizen.  Four

scholarships (two male and two female) of $2,750 per year to a maximum of
$11,000 within a five year period will be awarded.  Deadline:  April 30.

2. Jon & Ann Reynolds Scholarship Award - Open to graduating senior from
an Alameda County high school with a record of community
service/involvement for at least two years, with a minimum GPA of 2.6 who
plans to attend a four year accredited college, has financial need and is
a native born US citizen. Scholarships are worth up to $1000.00 per
student.  Applications are

available at www.fsrequests.com/splawnscholarship  Deadline:  April 30.

3. George P. Scotlan Scholarship Award - Open to seniors in Alameda County
who have been involved in community service for at least two years, have a
minimum GPA of 3.0, have financial need and are U.S. citizens.  Three
awardees will be selected who will receive $2,750 per year to a maximum of
$11,000 within a five-year period.  Applications in D221. Application Due
Date: April 30.

4. By Any Dreams Necessary Scholarship - Open to seniors who attend a high
school in Berkeley, Oakland, or West Contra Costa, are passionate about
and inclined toward the arts,  seek to attend a four-year college, or an
art focused institution of higher education upon graduating from high
school and have a minimum 2.8 weighted GPA.  Four high school seniors will
be awarded $500 scholarships. Application Deadline: May 6.  To apply go
to:  http://www.anydreams.org/2011-college-scholarship-application/ 

5. Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship: Open to seniors who are accepted
to an accredited two-or four-year college or university, or trade school,
in the Untied States with intent to enroll as a full-time freshman by the
Fall 2011 and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.  The applicant's parent or
legal guardian must be currently employed full-time by - or if retired or
deceased, must have been employed full-time by - a government entity. This
includes, but is not limited to peace officers, firefighters, educators,
postal worker, military personnel and federal, state and local government
workers. One $1500, one $1000 and three $500 scholarship will be awarded
in Northern California. Application are available in the College Career
Center.  Deadline: May 13, 2011.

6. The Weingarten College Tuition Scholarship: Open to seniors who are
planning on attending a four-year college in the fall and unable to afford
educational costs.  Preference will be given to Jewish applicants who will
be attending undergraduate programs at California public universities,
have a permanent residence in the Bay Area and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Applications available in the College Career Center.  Application
Deadline: May 2, 2011.

7. Vietnam Veterans Group of San Quentin Scholarship: Open to seniors who
have a parent/legal guardian who is currently serving in or has been
honorably discharged from the Armed Forces. For more information and an
applitcation go to http://vvgsq.tripod.com/  Applications are also
available in the College Career Center.  Application deadline: May 14,
2011.

8. Will to Win Scholarship: Open to seniors with asthma who excel in the
performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics or science,
will attend college in the Fall 2011, has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
and has received at least one award related to their entry category. For
more information or to apply go to www.willtowinscholarship.com
<http://www.willtowinscholarship.com/>   Application Deadline: April 30,
2011.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  The Berkeley Public Library has acquired
a new database of scholarships.  Anyone who has a Berkeley Public Library
card can go to
http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.p
hp  Tuition Funding Sources is listed in the Grants & Scholarships
section. The database is also available from the online catalogs inside
the public library locations, regardless of whether users have cards.

For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS website, moodle or
come to the College Center and pick up a hard copy!

SUMMER PROGRAMS

A complete list of summer opportunities can be picked up in the College
Center D221.

1. Student Conservation Association National Conservation Crew: Summer
opportunity for students currently in high school, ages 15 to 19, and
looking for tuition-free opportunities to serve planet earth. Successful
applicants will contribute to sustaining the earth's bountiful resources
for two-five weeks during the summer. With a group of 6-8 students and two
experienced leaders students will sleep under the stars and connect to the
land in ways they never thought possible. For more information go to
http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews 

2. Oxbridge Academic Programs: Experience the learning environment in
Cambridge, Oxford, Paris, Barcelona and Montpellier, France. They offer 65
different courses to choose from. For information, please visit
www.oxbridgeprograms.com.

*3. UCLA World Music Summer Institute - This week-long intensive music
study program (June 26-July 2) is available in one of four areas: Chinese,
Mexican, Korean and African-American.  The program is open to
students/musicians ages high school through adult.  Supervised housing is
available for high school students.  For more information, go to
http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/WorldMusic/overview.htm. 

A complete list of summer opportunities can be picked up in the College
Center D221

PARENTS

Want to work on the College Application Handbook?  Any parent, guardian or
friend who is interested in working on the college application handbook
series, please contact druyffelaere at gmail.com. Working on the handbook
series is a great way to keep up on the ever changing world of college
applications, and to participate in working on this series which will be
in its 12th year.

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