[BHS Etree] COLLEGE-CAREER BULLETIN - Week of June 13, 2011

Sun Jun 12 13:47:23 PDT 2011

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Angela Price,
aprice at berkeley.k12.ca.us 

COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of June 13, 2011

*New or updated information

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: CHIMERICAL ~ fanciful, imaginary, visionary, impossible

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. BERKELEY CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE INFORMATIONAL MEETING - Tuesday, June 24,
at 2:30pm to 3:30pm in the College Career Center for all seniors planning on
attending a community college in the fall.   BCC has put together a new
program that offers AAs or certification in three different areas, all of
which have UC/CSU transferable courses. This is a First Year Experience
designed to help students get a good start in college in courses linked
together for optimal scheduling and work flow. Jump-start your college
career and get onto the fast-track to a job or transfer by joining one of
these programs.   

3. You can access your AP scores starting July 1 and send them to colleges
using the AP Automated Grade Reporting Service. Students can call (888)
<tel:%28888%29%20308-0013>  308-0013 (toll free in the United States and
Canada) or (609) 771-7366, 24 <tel:%28609%29%20771-7366%2C%2024>  hours a
day. You will need their AP numbers to use the service, so please hold on to
your AP Student Packs. ( Keep in mind you not have to send an AP score if
you did not achieve a score of 3 or above).

*4. SENIORITIS? If you are getting below a C in any of your classes and are
planning to attend a four year college in the fall, you MUST contact the
college to discuss this.  All colleges will receive a copy of your final
transcript.  By contacting the college and discussing your options with
them, you may be able to prevent your admission from being rescinded.
Please see your College Advisor if you would like to discuss your grades or
what to say to the college.

5. FINAL TRANSCRIPT

If you haven't turned in your Transcript Request Form to Ms. Mellion in D173
so that we can send an official transcript to the school they will be
attending in the fall, DO SO IMMEDIATELY!  All colleges require that
students send them a final transcript confirming their senior year grades.
MANY SCHOOLS WILL RESCIND YOUR ADMISSION IF THEY DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR FINAL
TRANSCRIPT.   WHAT WE NEED:  a) Write "FINAL TRANSCRIPT" in capital letters
across the top of the form of the Transcript Request Form and fill it out.
If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the request form; b)
Paperclip it to a stamped  business size envelope addressed to the college,
with Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the return
address.  c)  If you applied to a school which uses the Common Application,
print out the Final Report form and attach it to the outside of the
envelope.  Some schools have their own final report form, which you can use
instead.  No Final Report form is needed for Cal State or UC campuses.  

6. Are you a senior interested in a career in technology or business? Check
out Year Up at www.yearup.org <http://www.yearup.org/> .   This free,
full-time training program offers a weekly stipend and 14 credits from City
College of San Francisco. It combines six months of on-the-job training at
local corporations with six months of classroom training.  Applications and
more information are also available in the College/Career Center.  

JUNIORS

*1. JUNIOR CLASSROOM COLLEGE  PRESENTATIONS: Ms. Sandberg and I will
conclude Junior classroom visits on June13.  Juniors please stop by the
college center to pick up copies of  any information that was included in
the Junior information packets. See Ms. Yaramala in the College Center by
Friday, June 17, if you need copies.

2. 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 <http://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. 

3. 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 was 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.

4. Colleges That Change Lives College Presentations: Sunday, July 31, 2011 @
3:00 p.m., Santa Clara Convention Center, Mission City Ballroom, 5001 Great
American Convention Center, Santa Clara, Ca 95054 and Monday, August 1, 2011
@ 7:00 p.m.  Marin Center, Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael,
Ca 94903. (Preregistration is not required) Attending these presentations is
a great way to learn more about the colleges below and the college process
in general. Ms. Sandberg and I encourage students and families to attend one
of the above presentations if you are interested in learning more about
these colleges. For more information please go to www.CTCL.org
<http://www.ctcl.org/>  and clink on CTCL events.

5. Join Brown, MIT, and Yale for an information session on July 9, 2011, 3
pm, Lowell High School Auditorium, 1101 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco, Ca
04132. You must RSVP at https://apps.admissions.yale.edu/register/  The
Deans of Admission from Brown, MIT, and Yale will discuss academic programs,
campus life, selective college admissions and financial aid. 

*6. Register online now for fall SAT/ACT tests! 

SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS . Register at www.collegeboard.com
<http://www.collegeboard.com/>  

The Fall 2011 test dates are Oct. 1 (register by Sept. 9, or by Sept. 21
with a late fee), Nov. 5 (register by Oct. 7, or by Oct. 21 with a late
fee), and Dec. 3 (register by Nov. 8, or by Nov. 20 with a late fee). Also,
note that not all subject tests are offered on all dates.

ACT TEST . Register at www.act.org <http://www.act.org/>  

The Fall 2011 test dates are Sept. 10 (register by Aug. 12, or by Aug. 26
with a late fee), Oct. 22 (register by Sept. 16, or by Sept. 30 with a late
fee), and Dec. 10 (register by Nov. 4, or by Nov. 18 with a late fee). 

7. HELPFUL WEBSITE - If you want to take a campus tour but can't get to the
campus, check out http://youniversitytv.com/. 

*8. Juniors, here is what you should be doing this summer:

a. Write your Senior Profile.  It is due September 12, 2011. If you have
lost your copy pick up another one in the College Career Center or download
it from the Berkeley High School website. Please do not forget to have your
parent/guardian write a recommendation for you.  The recommendation
guidelines are on the back of the senior profile questions. Both are due
September 12, 2011 in the College Center, D221.

b. Practice for the SAT or ACT tests if needed. 

c. Berkeley High has a career and college exploration and test preparation
software program, called Career Locker, for its students. To build an
account go to http://careerlocker.com <http://careerlocker.com/>  and follow
these steps: Login: First time users, click Register and go to Step 3.  If
you have registered previously type in your username, password, and click
Login. Type in the following Registration Code (bhc-cs252). Registration,
Part 1: Username: first name followed by your last name (all lowercase, no
spaces.) Password: Berkeley.  After all 5 fields are filled in, click
Submit.  Registration, Part 2: includes information about you and your small
learning community. Select one from each category and click Submit. Verify
Registration. Please read this page carefully before you click Agree. 

d. Start writing you personal statement (college application essay).  Start
with the UC essay.  You can find the topics in your junior packet or online.
Starting in the fall, we will have essay readers in the College Center who
will read your essays and give you feedback.  Early in the fall there
usually isn't any waiting time to receive this help

e. Research colleges and come up with a list that you can share and fine
tune with us in the fall.

f. The 2011-2012 Common Application is available online August 1. Please
review the application and the colleges that are on the common application.

g. Have a Great Summer we will see you in September!

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_resources
.php#education 

2. 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

3. The 2011 Siemens Competition (for grades 9-12) is now open for
registration. Project receipt deadline is Oct. 3, 2011. The Siemens
Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology
to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or
team research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves
students' under- standing of the value of scientific study and informs their
consideration of future careers in these disciplines. You can compete as an
individual or as a member of a team. Individual projects promote independent
research. Team projects foster collaborative research efforts, as well as
individual contributions to the cooperative endeavor. Scholarships for
winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000. Full info is at
http://www.collegeboard.com/siemens/

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

1. VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Applicants must be currently enrolled as a
High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior; and, must be a United
States citizen or eligible non-citizen.  Multiple winners will be awarded
$1,000 to $ 5,000. To apply go to www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org and use
"Invitation Code"  M1938 to apply.  Application deadline January 5, 2012.

2. SIGMA PHI EPSILON  BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP: SigEp chapters will award
over $225,000 at 160 campuses across the country through the Balanced Man
Scholarship program. It is open to men who exemplify the qualities of a
Sound Mind and Sound Body.  Applications are available in the College Career
Center.  Application deadline is June 21, 2011

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.php
Tuition Funding sources are 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.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

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

1. 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 <http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/> . 

2. 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 

3. Volunteer Center of the East Bay:  Visit
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/vccc/volunteer/ for opportunities to help
your community in a wide variety of fields and interests.

4. Don't know what to do in the summer?  Go to http://enrichmentalley.com/
to find and  research different summer programs.

5. Outward Bound West - This program offers many options for short and long
term programs.  Cost varies with the program, but they offer many
scholarships.  Information at www.obwest.org <http://www.obwest.org/> .
Rolling admission.   

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.

 "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within
you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to
change the world." - Harriet Tubman

This will be the final College Bulletin until September, 2011. Have great
summer! 

Ms. Sandberg and Ms. Price

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