[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: College and Career Center Bulletin for Week of Dec. 17

Mon Dec 17 07:39:31 PST 2012

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Skyler Barton
skylerbarton at berkeley.net 

BHS College and Career Center Bulletin

Monday, December 17, 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

*Indicates updated information.

*SAT Word of the Week:  Diligent - Characterized by steady, earnest, and
energetic effort.

S/he has always been a diligent student and it paid off.

SENIORS

*IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT IN YOUR TEST SCORES FROM COLLEGEBOARD.ORG OR ACT.ORG
TO THE COLLEGES YOU HAVE APPLIED TO, DO SO ASAP.

*FINANCIAL AID:  The FAFSA and the CA Dream Act application periods are open
from January 1, 2013 - March 2, 2013.  In order to receive the best
financial aid package that you are eligible for, you are highly encouraged
to submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application as early as possible.

SAVE THE DATE: We will have our Financial Aid "Cash For College" workshop on
January 23rd, at Berkeley High School.  At this workshop, seniors and
parents/guardians will receive hands-on support with completing financial
aid applications.  Please stay tuned for more information about this event.

If you are planning on applying for financial aid, you and your parents
should sign up for a PIN# at www.fafsa.ed.gov <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> ..
You can plan on submitting your FAFSA as soon after Jan. 1 as possible.

A Few CSU's Still accepting Undergraduate Applications for Fall 2013:

A handful of CSU's will continue to accept applications on a space available
basis, including CSU East Bay, CSU Bakersfield, CSU Dominguez Hills, and Cal
Maritime.  For a complete list, please visit
http://www.csumentor.edu/Filing_Status/Default.asp.

BHS Volunteer Essay Readers: Our generous volunteer essay readers have been
working tirelessly to support our seniors with their college essays.  We
thank all of you for your time and energy!

Please note that our essay readers will be available on Monday mornings and
during the lunch period every day in the College and Career Center.  They
will no longer have scheduled visits after school.

Applying to CSU's:  Following completion of your applications, be sure to
check the deadlines for EACH campus.  For instance, CSU test date deadlines
vary by each college, and campuses will have different deadlines for sending
in transcripts, taking EPT and ELM assessment tests, etc.  "Impacted" majors
and CSU campuses that are "impacted" are often more selective and may
require higher GPA's and test scores for their selection criteria.  The 7
CSU campuses that are NOT "impacted" are CSU East Bay, Bakersfield, Channel
Islands, Dominguez Hills, Monterey Bay, Maritime, and Stanislaus.  We
recommend considering applying to at least one "non-impacted" CSU campus.

Sending Test Scores to UC's:   Remember, when sending test scores to UC's,
you only need to send them to ONE UC, and all other campuses

will then have access to your scores.

Sending Test Scores to CSU's:  SAT - List the CSUMentor institution code, so
that CSUMentor can store your scores for any CSU campus to

retrieve.  The CSUMentor institution code for the SAT is 3594.

ACT - If you have listed a CSU campus as an ACT score report recipient, you
can use the ACT Scores Manager to release your score to additional campuses.
Before you can use the ACT Scores Manager, you must first have arranged for
your scores to be sent to a CSU campus.  If you have not yet arranged for
your ACT scores to be sent to a CSU campus, you can learn how to request
this at www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html.

CSU East Bay:  CSUEB offers a variety of academic programs, including highly
regarded business administration options and pre-professional

programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy,
veterinary science, allied health sciences, law and theology.  To learn more
about this non-impacted university, please visit
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/ 

SENIOR GRADES COUNT!  Whether you are applying to a private
college/university, CSU, UC, or out of state public school, senior year
grades count!  While you may be admitted to a college in the winter or early
in the spring, this is traditionally a preliminary admittance pending
receipt of your official senior year grades at the end of the year.

New SAT and ACT registration procedures - photos required during
registration! To produce an honest and fair test-taking environment for all
students and prevent test-taker impersonation, starting this fall the
CollegeBoard (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 <http://www.act.org/> .

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

SAT (Register at www.collegeboard.org <http://www.collegeboard.org/> )

EOP:  What is Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)? The Educational
Opportunity Program (EOP) is designed to improve access and retention

of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students.  An EOP
student has the potential and demonstrated motivation to perform
satisfactorily at a CSU, but has not been able to realize this potential
because of economic or educational background. The program provides
admission and academic assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students. In
many cases, the program offers financial assistance to eligible students.
Campuses tailor their programs to accommodate the needs of their student
population (CSUMentor.edu)

Who May Apply?

Only historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate
students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in
college are admitted to EOP. They must demonstrate academic potential and
motivation, be California residents or otherwise eligible, and meet the
income criteria stated. (CSUMentor.edu)

For additional information about EOP, please visit:
http://www.csumentor.edu/finaid/steps/eop.asp 

If you have applied to EOP: You may check the status of your recommendation
requests/letters submitted through the CSUMentor application manager. When
you receive a confirmation email of a recommendation letter that has been
submitted on your behalf, be sure to save that email and any other
communication you receive during the application process.

LOCAL OPEN HOUSE AND CAMPUS VISIT OPPORTUNITIES

CSU EAST BAY EDUCATION SUMMIT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO YOUTH, FEB.
23:

Educational and college-related workshops for students and parents.

8:30 am - 1:00 pm.

Register at http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/education-summit/ 

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 21, 2013 - BHS College Fair and Case Studies Event -
For BHS JUNIORS and Parents/Guardians.

JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES

SCORES FOR NOV. 17TH MOCK ACT OR SAT:  For students who took the Nov. 17th
Mock ACT or SAT, your scores can be retrieved in the College and Career
Center any day during lunch or after school on Monday or Wednesday.  Please
note that the Nov. 17th Mock ACT or SAT was in no way affiliated with the
October PSAT.

CAREER LOCKER:  Do you want to explore career opportunities and possible
majors for college?  Career Locker is a web-based program purchased for
Berkeley High School students for career and college exploration.  Students
can use Career Locker from any location that can access the internet.  This
program includes assessment tests, occupation and education search tools,
and practice questions for test preparation.  For information on how to set
up your Career Locker account, please see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton in the
College and Career Center.

Sophomore College Panel Event:  On December 19, 2012, all BHS sophomores
will attend a panel discussion with BHS alumni who are currently enrolled in
college.  Students will attend this event with one of their classes, and
will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear about the college
experiences of fellow Yellow Jackets.  This event is hosted and facilitated
by BHS Counselors and the College and Career Center.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

*UC Berkeley Summer Pre-Collegiate Program: The Pre-Collegiate program
offers you the chance to join the community of more than 250 high school
students who spend their time enjoying a summer at Berkeley.  Take advantage
of Berkeley courses, co-curricular activities, and workshops planned just
for you. Spend time on campus taking advantage of all it has to offer, while
simultaneously earning college credit.  For more information, please visit
http://summer.berkeley.edu/student-types/high-school-students 

*USC Summer Programs extends this tradition of excellence to outstanding
high school students through 4 and 2 week summer course options, offering
students a preview of "freshman year" through a variety of college subjects.
Applications are now available at summer.usc.edu 

*Cornell University Summer College offers programs in Architecture; Art and
Design; Business; College Success; Engineering; Environmental

Studies; History and Politics; Hotel Management; Humanities; Law and
Government; Medicine; Psychology; Research and Science; and Veterinary

Medicine and Animal Science.  For more information, visit
www.summercollege.cornell.edu <http://www.summercollege.cornell.edu/>  

SCHOLARSHIPS

*Students Rising Above - For Current Juniors, C/O 2014: Students Rising
Above is looking for high school juniors who have demonstrated strength of
character in the face of challenging odds, and dream of a college education.
Selected students come from low-income households and are rising above
tremendous difficulties and succeeding in school and in life despite their
circumstances at home.  These difficulties include poverty, neglect,
violence, addiction and homelessness.  Applicants are required to have a 3.0
GPA, and applications are due on April 4, 2013.  For more information,
please visit
https://scholarselect.com/scholarships/4775-copy-students-rising-above-progr
am 

*University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Geisinger Scholarship:  For
students considering attending the University of Michigan, College of
Engineering.  For applications or additional information, please visit
http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/newstudents/index.html 

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative:  The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their
service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community.  The criteria in
which scholarship recipients will be selected include:  Service to the LGBTQ
community, Leadership, Hardship or special circumstances, Academic
achievement. Applications, including transcripts and letters of
recommendation, must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2013.  Applications are
available at 

https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4662-2013-equality-scholarships

KP 2013 Scholarship Program:  The KP Asian Association Scholarships
recognize students who have brought demonstrable, tangible benefit to

an Asian community and  have the potential to be future leaders.  Submit
application by Feb. 15, 2013 at

https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4670-kaiser-permanenteasian-assoc
iation-scholarship-program-2013 

AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP:  The AXA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of
AXA Equitable, directing the company's philanthropic and volunteer activites
and working to improve the quality of life in communities across the
country.  This program distributes over $1.3 million per year in
scholarships.  Common qualities in scholarship winners include ambition and
drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and

community, and ability to succeed in college.  For more information, please
visit www.axa-achievement.com <http://www.axa-achievement.com/> .
Applications for 2013 are available now.

E4FC - Educators for Fair Consideration - www.e4fc.org
<http://www.e4fc.org/> :   Visit this site for a listing of local, regional,
and national scholarships available for Bay Area immigrant students.

RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM:  To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens
or permanent residents, Black or African American and current

high school seniors at the time of application.  Applicants should
demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in
community service activities and demonstrate financial need.  Applications
are available in the College and Career Center.  Applications are due
January 9th in order to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program.
For further information, please visit www.ronbrown.org
<http://www.ronbrown.org/>  

THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM:  The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS)
Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates

Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American,
American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and
Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate
college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing Gates
Millennium Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one
of the following discipline areas:  computer science, education,
engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.  For
more information, please visit http://www.gmsp.org/ Applications must be
submitted online by January 16, 2013.

CALIFORNIA STATE PTA:  The California State PTA offers graduating high
school senior scholarships in the amount of $500 to acknowledge the

achievements of high school seniors for outstanding volunteer service in
their school and community.  Last year, the California State PTA

awarded 123 scholarships.  Applications are available in the College and
Career Center, and you can also visit www.capta.org <http://www.capta.org/>
.  Applications

are due Feb. 1, 2013.

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