[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Bulletin for April 27, 2012

Thu Apr 26 20:27:06 PDT 2012

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BHS College and Career Center Bulletin

Friday, April 27, 2012

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

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

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

BHS CEEB Code:  050290

*New or Updated Information

*SAT Word of the Week: Neophyte - A beginner or novice at something. 

ATTENTION SENIORS

DON'T MISS THE MAY 1ST DEADLINE!:

You will need to file a Statement of Intent to Register to the college you select to attend by May 1st. Consider important factors and prepare to make this decision. If you would like assistance with this process, please come see us in the College and Career Center during drop-in hours.

Once you have made your final decision, be sure to let ALL of your colleges know what your decision is.

Wait-Listed?: If you have been wait-listed to a college/university that you are still considering, you will still need to say "yes" to a college/university that you have been accepted to, by the May 1st deadline. 

*If you are still seeking additional options for four-year colleges, consider looking into schools with rolling admission that still have available space.  If you would like assistance with this process, come to the College and Career Center during drop-in hours.

Community College Applicants: If you plan on attending a community college in the Fall, please make sure to sign up for your assessment test at your earliest opportunity. If you would like assistance with the application process or with signing up for an assessment test, please come to the College and Career Center during lunch or after school. 

   *Berkeley City College New Student Orientation: 
Congratulations to the Berkeley High School seniors who attended the first ever Berkeley City College "Mega-Day" orientation on the morning of Thursday, April 26, 2012.  This successful event served as an effective introduction to the college experience and transition to college life.

    *Gap Year? Global Citizen Year is a premier global bridge year program designed to unleash the potential of the next generation of young Americans as authentic leaders and effective agents of change.  The final application deadline for this program is May 15, 2012.  For more information, visit http://globalcitizenyear.org <http://globalcitizenyear.org/> 

ATTENTION JUNIORS

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

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

    *ACT Preparation Course:   We have decided to extend our ACT preparation course through the month of May, to offer assistance to students who wish to prepare for the June ACT test. The course will take place every Wednesday, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in room D-220.  Students can sign up for this course in the College/Career Center.  Classes begin on April 25th.

SAT SUBJECT TESTS: While SAT Subject Tests are not required, some campuses recommend that students vying for slots in competitive majors take the tests to demonstrate subject proficiency. Remember, these are recommendations, not mandates.

UC Berkeley: College of Chemistry and College of Engineering:  Along with looking for evidence of high academic performance in math and science, the presence of SAT Subject Tests, particularly in science and Math Level 2, is considered a plus.
UC Irvine:  SAT Subject Test scores serve as a value-added component in the application evaluation.
UC Los Angeles:  Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science:  Math Level 2 and science are recommended and considered as value-added achievements during the application evaluation.
UC Riverside:  College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Bourns College of Engineering:  Math Level 2 and Chemistry or Physics are strongly recommended.
UC San Diego:  Jacobs School of Engineering and Division of Biological Sciences:  SAT Subject Tests in Math Level 2 and science are recommended and considered as value added achievements during the application evaluation.  
UC Santa Barbara:  College of Engineering:  Math Level 2.
College of Creative Studies:  Literature for literature majors.  Math Level 2 for math majors.  Math Level 2 and Physics for physics majors.  Biology for biology majors. Chemistry for biochemistry and chemistry majors.  Math Level 2 for computer science majors.   College of Letters and Science:  Although they won't be required, test scores will be considered as value-added achievements during the application evaluation.
UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced and UC Davis :  SAT Subject Tests are not recommended in any area. 

*New SAT and ACT registration procedures - photos required during registration next fall)!:

To produce an honest and fair test-taking environment for all students and prevent test-taker impersonation, starting this fall the College Board (for SAT tests) and the ACT testing agency (for the ACT) will require enhanced security measures for all students taking the college entrance tests. Students will be required to submit a current, recognizable head-and-shoulders photo that will be printed on the new photo admission ticket.  For more information, please visit www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org. 

FINANCIAL AID UPDATE - ASSEMBLY BILL 131: AB 131 will become effective on January 1, 2013.  It will allow students who meet AB540 criteria (both documented and undocumented students) to apply for and receive:

-Institutional grants such as the UC Grant, State University Grant, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and EOP program and services fee waivers.
-Board of Governors fee waivers at the California Community Colleges.
-Financial aid, including Cal Grants and Chafee Foster Youth Grants.
Please refer to the following links for more information:
www.ucop.edu/sas/sfs/docs/ca-dream-act-uc.pdf
www.ucop.edu/sas/sfs/docs/ca-dream-act-table.pdf

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

VISIONS SERVICE ADVENTURES:  VISIONS summer community service programs for teens blends ambitious volunteer projects, cultural immersion and fun.  Domestic or international community service adventures are available.  For more information, please visit http://www.visionsserviceadventures.com/  

Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program: Open to academically talented girls entering grades 9, 10, 11 or 12. Enrollment in the program is limited, and the admissions process is based on academic performance, a written essay and a teacher recommendation. Application deadline is May 1. For more information, please visit www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/apply.php

 Project Identity Summer Institute – Morehouse College: This program gives rising academically gifted freshman, sophomore and junior African American and other minority male high school students an exciting glimpse into academic college life. This three (3) week residential program replicates the college experience with an intense curriculum and enrichment activities. The program is located at Morehouse College. Applications are available in the College/Career Center, and all materials are due June 29, 2012.

Stanford Summer Session: This High School Summer College program invites intelligent, motivated high school students to apply for admission. Candidates are selected based on academic strength, leadership in school, and engagement in the community. For more information, visit www.summer.stanford.edu <http://www.summer.stanford.edu/>  

Junior State of America (JSA): This summer school program offers college‐level classes which develop critical thinking, debate and team‐building skills. Three and four week programs are offered at Stanford, Princeton, and Georgetown Universities, as well as an international experience in Beijing, China. Dates and subject matter vary by location.  Application deadlines vary by location. For more information, please visit http://jsa.org/summer/apply 

The University of British Columbia's Summer Scholars Program: This is a 14-day course of study in which you will study with UBC professors, learn about environmental science and sustainability, and live on campus while exploring one of Canada's scenic regions. The program is from July 15 - July 28, 2012.  The program is open to all international students between 16 and 18 years of age, entering one of their final two years of high school.  To learn more information, visit www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca <http://www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca/>  

Maryland Institute College of Art Summer Pre-College: MICA is offering the opportunity to experience rewarding opportunities for young artists and designers this summer. Live, learn, and socialize on campus with other creative-minded students from all over the world.  For more information, please visit http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study 

AFS, the Intercultural Exchange Organization: This program 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/ for further information.

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 http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml 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.

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/ 

ADDITIONAL COLLEGE EVENTS:

*CAL STATE EAST BAY, JOURNEY TO SUCCESS – An Educational Summit: For first generation Asian American and Pacific Islander students and families. Saturday, May 19, at Cal State East Bay. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.  Register online at www.csueastbay.edu/journeytosuccess

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Remember to frequently check in at the College and Career Center for updated information on scholarships.  

   *Nordstrom Scholarship for Juniors:  Nordstrom is excited to award $10,000 scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students and help them achieve their dreams of going to college.  The Nordstrom Scholarship recognizes students across the country for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement.  For more information, visit http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship

By Any Dreams Necessary: This scholarship is awarded to students who are passionate about and inclined toward the arts, and who seek to attend a four-year college/university, or an art focused institution of higher education upon graduating from high school. Download the application at www.ANYDREAMS.ORG <http://www.anydreams.org/>   Applications are due by May 7, 2012.

Elena Castaneda Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was created to honor Berkeley educator and social justice advocate Elena Castaneda. Elena was particularly committed to assisting young people who spoke English as their second language in obtaining a quality education. This scholarship is given annually to a Berkeley High School student whose first language was Spanish and who has worked to learn English and complete the course work necessary to be admitted to a four-year college or university. This scholarship is also intended for those attending two-year colleges. Applications are available in the College/Career Center, and applications are due no later than May 7, 2012.

Ann & Jon Reynolds Scholarship Awards (Seniors):  These scholarships will be awarded to the successful applicants at $3,000 per year.  Two awardees will be selected.  The eligibility criteria includes a record of community service involvement, a minimum GPA of 3.0, native born U.S. citizen, and submission of a Student Aid Report Summary from Federal Student Aid Program.  Applications are available in the College and Career Center.  Application deadline is April 30, 2012.

UC Applicants:  You should 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 

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