[BHS Etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Bulletin for Friday, Mary 4, 2012

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BHS College and Career Center Bulletin

Friday, May 4, 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: Impervious - impenetrable; incapable of being passed
through.

ATTENTION SENIORS

 SAVE THE DATE:  SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY - MAY 30th, 7pm

*Parents and Guardians of members of the Class of 2012:  You will soon be
receiving an invitation to our Senior Awards Ceremony, which will be held on
May 30, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berkeley Community Theater.  This is a
wonderful opportunity for students who have won any type of award or
scholarship to be honored.  Awards come in many shapes and sizes.  They
include athletic awards, academic awards - from those for good grades to
those for most improved - arts awards, good citizens awards, club awards,
achievement awards, scholarships and many more.  In order for your student
to be honored, her or she must complete a form which will be included with
the invitation, and deliver it in person to the College and Career Center by
4:00 p.m. on May 10, 2012.

**Remember to KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!  Your college admission is usually
contingent upon keeping your grades up.  As we enter the final stretch of
your high school career, let's focus on finishing strong.  You are almost
there!

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.

 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

*Registration Deadlines for June SAT and ACT:

Regular registration for the June 9th ACT is May 4th!

Regular registration for the June 2nd SAT is May 8th!

Please note that registering for either of these tests after the regular
registration period will result in late fees.  Please check the late
registration schedule on the testing websites listed below.

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
<http://www.collegeboard.org/>  or www.act.org <http://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:

*SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL:  The Edible Schoolyard at King
Middle School is looking to hire two Interns to assist with the summer
program for King Students, taking place August 13th - 17th.  To find out
more about the position and apply, please click here
<http://edibleschoolyard.org/careers/summer-program-high-school-intern> .
http://edibleschoolyard.org/careers/summer-program-high-school-intern

Vision  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/

 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.

*Anthony Lee Franklin Memorial Scholarship:  This scholarship, sponsored by
the BHS Athletic Fund, Hematology-Oncology Department at Children's Hospital
Oakland, and The Lee Franklin Memorial Fund is dedicated to Lee's fighting
spirit and to his lasting memory as a scholar athlete.  Two scholarships of
$1,000  each (one male; one female) will be awarded to a graduating Berkeley
High School senior who has committed to attending a two- or four-year
college.  Eligibility includes:  Having lettered in at least one, and
preferably two, sports at BHS, have an overall minimum unweighted GPA of
3.25, and demonstrate financial need.  Applications are available in the
College and Career Center.  Application deadline is May 18, 2012.

*CIEN AMIGOS - IME Becas Scholarship Fund - AB540 Students are Encouraged to
Apply:  The Cien Amigos-IME Becas Scholarship Fund will award up to 100
one-time grants, in the amount of $300 each, for students enrolled in a
California  high school for the fall of 2012, and up to 50 scholarships to
students enrolling in a college or university for the fall of 2012.
Applications are available in the College and Career Center.  Application
deadline is May 15th, 2012.

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.

 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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