[BHS Etree] COLLEGE|CAREER - Bulletin for the Week of Feb. 10-17, 2012

Fri Feb 10 07:17:54 PST 2012

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BHS College and Career Center Bulletin

Friday, February 10, 2012

College Advisor  Angela Price: Phone:  510-644-6804 or
Angelaprice at berkeley.net 

College Advisor  Skyler Barton: Phone:  510-644-4576 or
Skylerbarton at berkeley.net

College and Career Center Hours:  8:00  a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BHS CEEB Code:  050290

*New or Updated Information

*SAT Word of the Week:  *Erudite:  Scholarly; very knowledgeable through
study.

ATTENTION SENIORS

*Community College Workshops: In collaboration with BCC, the College and
Career Center is hosting workshops for seniors interested in applying for
community college for the Fall of 2012.  The workshops will be held on
February 15th and 16th. At this workshop, you will be able to submit an
online application, receive important financial aid information, and prepare
to enroll in an early assessment date (specifically for BHS seniors).   Come
sign up in the College and Career Center to reserve your spot!   

FINANCIAL AID:   If you applied to any private colleges or universities, be
sure to check each college's financial aid website for the specific
requirements and due dates!  Remember that colleges have different due dates
for financial aid materials.  If you would like assistance, come see Ms.
Price or Mr. Barton in the College and Career Center after school or during
lunch.

We hope that the classroom presentations and afternoon/evening workshops
have been helpful for all seniors completing the financial aid process.  We
will continue to provide financial aid assistance to students after school
in the College and Career Center.

If you have not yet started this process, you should begin filling out the
Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov
<http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> .  Also, remember that some colleges require the
CSS/PROFILE.  For information on the PROFILE, you can visit
www.CollegeBoard.com <http://www.collegeboard.com/> .  

*         If you have not yet done so, submit a Cal Grant GPA Release Form
to D217.  You can obtain a form from the College and Career Center (D221).
The final deadline is February 10, 2012.

*	It is important to check the financial aid deadlines of each college
you're applying to.  These deadlines may vary, and can be as early as
December.  The deadline to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid for all
California community colleges, UC and Cal States campuses is March 2.

UC APPLICANTS:   Right after you submit your application, you should receive
an e-mail confirmation that it has been successfully filed.  Four to five
weeks after applying, you should receive another acknowledgment from the UC
Undergraduate Application Processing Service confirming receipt of your
application.  If you don't receive a notice, please contact the processing
service at ucinfo at ucapplication.net or call (800) 523-2048.  You should also
research the University's scholarship opportunities, including those
associated with individual campuses.  While many scholarships are automatic
and awarded on the basis of information that you provided in the application
for admission, some scholarships require supplemental applications or other
documentation.   For more information, please visit the UC Scholarships web
page at
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/scholarships/
index.html

CSU APPLICANTS:  You should receive acknowledgment of your CSU application
by e-mail fairly quickly.  Each campus will then ask you to create an
account in a second e-mail.  This has to be done for each campus separately.
It is important to check these accounts frequently for updates on your
admission status.  Some CSU's will ask students to forward an official
transcript right away.  It is important that you follow all of the
instructions.   CSU applicants must also send official test scores from
College Board or ACT.  

If accepted to any Cal State University, CSU requires you to take the
English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry-Level Mathematics Test (ELM)
before you enroll.  You are exempt from the EPT (English assessment) if your
SAT Critical Reading score is a 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 the 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 in Mathematics score is 550 or above, if your ACT Mathematics
Test score is 23 or above or you have a score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP
Statistics, AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam.  

The Following CSU's are Still Accepting Applications:   Bakersfield, East
Bay and Channel Islands. 

COMMON APPLICATION: 

*         The Common Application deadlines are based on Eastern Time, so
remember that the West Coast deadlines will be at 9:00 p.m., not midnight.  

SENDING SAT AND/OR ACT TEST SCORES:  If you are finished with your testing
and haven't told College Board or ACT to send your test scores to each UC
and CAL State campus, do so now. To send your SAT scores to CAL State use
the code 3594 (CSU Mentor) and you will only have to pay once.  If you have
listed a CSU campus as an ACT score report recipient, you can use the ACT
Scores Manager at www.csumentor.edu to release your score to additional
campuses.  If you said "yes" to having your information shared with all UC
campuses at the time you submitted the first UC application you will only
need to send your SAT and ACT scores to one UC campus, otherwise you have to
send them to each individually.  Before you can use the ACT Scores Manager,
you must first have arranged for your scores to be sent to a CSU campus. SAT
scores need to be sent from www.collegeboard.com and ACT scores are sent
from www.act.org   Although you report your scores on your applications,
colleges require official scores from the testing agency.

*         Double-check to confirm that you've sent your ACT and SAT to all
of the colleges you applied to. 

*         Follow-up to ensure that your applications have been completed,
and frequently check your email account(s) to remain updated with any
requests from colleges.  

JUNIORS

*JUNIORS - In March, your College Advisors will begin meeting with juniors
in classes and one-on-one in the College and Career Center.  We will also be
hosting an evening meeting for parents and guardians of juniors on Thursday,
March 8, 2012 in the BHS Library.

*ATTENTION BHS JUNIORS - FREE ACT Prep Courses offered at Berkeley High
School, sponsored by the People's Test Preparation Service (PTPS):  

PTPS will also be offering a free ACT prep course at Berkeley High School.
This course is designated for BHS juniors, and sessions begin on Monday,
Feb. 13, in room D219.  The course will meet every Monday and Wednesday,
from 3:35 to 5:30pm, for a total of 10 weeks.  Students can sign up for this
class in the College and Career Center with Ms. Price or Mr. Barton -
limited space is available.  

SENIORS/JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES

THE CITY OF OAKLAND WELCOMES THE BLACK COLLEGE EXPO:

*         Saturday, February 18th, 2012 - 9am to 5pm - Oakland Marriott
Convention Center 

*         Meet with colleges and find out about internship opportunities and
scholarships.

*         For more information, visit www.thecollegeexpo.org
<http://www.thecollegeexpo.org/>  

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

                        Test Dates:    January 28     March 10

Registration   Regular:         December 30  February 10

Deadlines       Late:               January 13      February 24

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

                        Test Dates:    February 11   April 14

Registration   Regular:         January 13     March 9

Deadlines       Late:               January 20     March 23

Sophomores:  If you took the PSAT in October and have not received your
score reports yet, please see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton as soon as possible.  

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

SMASH - Summer Math & Science Honors Academy:  A FREE 5-week science,
technology, engineering & math (STEM) summer enrichment program at UC
Berkeley and Stanford!  For high-achieving, low-income students.  Currently
only accepting applications from 9th grade students.  For more information,
please visit www.lpfi.org <http://www.lpfi.org/>   Registration deadline is
February 23, 2012.  

The Academic Talent Development Group (Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors):
ATDP offers challenging and enriching summer courses for students who are
passionate about and dedicated to learning.  This program is held on the UC
Berkeley campus.  For more information, you may visit www.atdp.berkeley.edu 

*GirlVentures Summer Outdoor Adventure Programs:  Ever want to sleep under
the stars?  Rock climb outside?  Kayak on the ocean?  Shout from the top of
the highest peak around?  GirlVentures offers Summer Outdoor Adventure
Program for girls in high school.  For more information and to apply online,
visit www.girlventures.org <http://www.girlventures.org/>  The first round
deadline is March 16, 2012.  

AFS, the Intercultural Exchange Organization, is accepting applications
right now for summer, semester and a full year study abroad trips for high
school and Gap Year students as well as for local families interested in
hosting a foreign student. Full scholarships are available for selected
countries. See www.afs.org <http://www.afs.org/>  for further information.

The Arthritis Summer Science Internship Program:  This program places
outstanding high school students in the world renowned Rheumatology and
Immunology Laboratories at Stanford University and the University of
California, San Francisco.  This internship program is designed to encourage
students to pursue a career in scientific study and research with an
ultimate goal of inspiring them to focus their research potential on
arthritis and related autoimmune diseases.  For more information, you can
visit www.arthritis.org <http://www.arthritis.org/>  

USC Summer Programs (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors):  Offers students a
preview of "freshman year" through its college immersion program.  Students
explore Los Angeles as a laboratory for recreational and cultural learning
beyond the traditional classroom.  Programs are designed to combine college
level coursework, academic field trips, and structured recreational
activities.  You may visit www.summer.usc.edu  for more information and
instructions on how to apply.  

Colorado College Summer Session High School Program for Rising Seniors
(current Juniors):  Earn college credit and find out if Colorado College and
the Block Plan are right for you.  In addition to coursework, students will
have a chance to participate in the Summer Outdoor Adventure Program.   You
may visit www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege for more information.

Stanford Medical Youth Science Summer Program (Sophomores & Juniors):
Five-week summer residential program at Stanford open to economically
disadvantaged and under-represented sophomore and junior high school
students who are interested in science, health and medicine careers and are
going to be the first in their family to attend college.  Applications
available in the College and Career Center (D221) and at
http://smysp.stanford.edu <http://smysp.stanford.edu/>  .  All applicants
must submit an online application AND a paper application. Applications must
be postmarked by: February 15, 2012.

Oxbridge Academic Programs:  Experience the learning environment in Oxford
and Cambridge in England, Barcelona in Spain, Paris and Montpellier in
France, and New York City in the U.S.  They offer over 160 different courses
to choose from.  For more information, you can visit
http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/ 

SCHOLARSHIPS

For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS College and Career
Center website or come to the College and Career Center and pick up a hard
copy!  Remember to frequently check in at the College and Career Center for
updated information on scholarships.  There will be some scholarships
specifically for BHS students!

*The Morris C. and Juliet James Achievement Fund:   This fund is the major
fund-raising project of the Berkeley Retired Teachers Association, awarding
money to high-achieving graduating Berkeley High seniors.  To be eligible,
you must have attended Berkeley schools for the majority of your public
school education.  Come to the College and Career Center to receive an
application.  Applications are due by noon on February 27th.  

Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship (for Seniors):   The Berkeley Community
Fund provides 4-year scholarships and mentoring support for academically
talented and resilient Berkeley High School students.  Students can receive
more information and applications for this scholarship in the College and
Career Center (see Mr. Barton or Ms. Price). 

UC Berkeley Incentive Awards Program (for Juniors):  The Incentive Awards
Program provides up to $32,000 in scholarship funds over eight semesters, as
well as student support services to low-income, first-generation college
students who have demonstrated leadership potential, high academics, and a
commitment to serve others.  For more information, come to an informational
meeting on February 10, 2012, at 11:40 a.m. in the College and Career Center
(D221).  

Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Scholarship Grant Program:
This scholarship program is open to financially disadvantaged students who
wish to further pursue their post secondary education, of an academic or
vocational nature.   The Don and Roy Charitable Foundation West offers a
scholarship grant of up to $1,000 to eligible students who demonstrate
significant dedication to their school, family and community.  Students who
live independently or whose parent(s) /guardian(s) struggle financially are
encouraged to apply.  To apply, visit
https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship
Applications are due April 15th.

Community NETwork (for Seniors):   The Community NETwork awards scholarships
to African American high school seniors.  The eligibility requirements
include; academic good standing (GPA minimum 2.5), African American senior,
intention to enroll in a four-year or two-year college or university.
Applications are available in the College and Career Center, and the
deadline for submitting applications is March 3, 2012.

CASCWA Scholarship:  California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare
and Attendance, awards $500 scholarships to deserving, graduating high
school seniors who have overcome unique obstacles and difficulties.
Applications are available in the College and Career Center, and the
deadline for submitting applications is April 6, 2012.

Kiwanis Club of Berkeley Scholarship:  The Berkeley Kiwanis Foundation
offers scholarships to graduating seniors.  Applications and recommendation
forms are available in the College and Career Center, and the deadline for
submission of the scholarship application and all related materials is March
23, 2012.

California Teachers Association Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Fund:  Criteria for eligibility for this scholarship include (one of the
following):  an "active" member of CTA, a dependent child of an "active",
retired, or deceased member of CTA, an "active" member of Student CTA.
This scholarship also requires membership of one of an ethnic minority group
(as defined on the application). Applications are available in the College
and Career Center, and the deadline for submission of the application and
all related materials is February 24, 2012.

2012 Ivy and Pearls Foundation Scholarship:  Scholarship applications are
now available for the 2012 Ivy and Pearls Foundation Scholarship, sponsored
by the Rho Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Scholarships will be awarded based on need and academic achievement.
Eligible recipients must be a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, be
African/African American, be a high school senior, have a cumulative GPA of
2.5 or above, be enrolled as a full-time student in a two or four-year
college in Fall 2012 and show recent community involvement.  Applications
due April 16, 2012.  Please visit
http://bcafairorg.ipage.com/webpage/scholarships.html for more information.

Mount Saint Mary's College Music Scholarship:  The Music Department at Mount
Saint Mary's College has announced the following Music Scholarship Audition
dates:  January 21, February 11, February 25 and March 18.  Audition
requirements include an application form with a short description of your
musical background and performance of two (2) compositions representing
different periods of music.  The on line application and further information
about the Mount St. Mary's Music Department may be obtained by visiting this
website:

http://www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-programs/music/music-scholarsh
ip-auditions.asp 

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship:  One of the programs of the Italian
Catholic Federation is to offer college scholarships to further the
education of students who achieve a total cumulative GPA (3.5 years) of at
least 3.2 and meet one of the following:  (1) Are Roman Catholic and of
Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona,
California, Illinois and Nevada, only where branches of the Federation are
established.  Or, (2) Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent
or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Roman
Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the "Italian
Catholic Federation."  Applications can be picked up at the College and
Career Center (D221).  Application deadline is March 15, 2012.

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