[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: College Bulletin for Jan. 18, 2013
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BHS College and Career Center Bulletin
Friday, January 18, 2013
College Advisor: Angela Price
Phone: <tel:510-644-6804> 510-644-6804
<mailto:AngelaPrice at berkeley.net> AngelaPrice at berkeley.net
College Advisor: Skyler Barton
Phone: <tel:510-644-4576> 510-644-4576
<mailto:SkylerBarton at berkeley.net> 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: Savory - pleasing to the taste of smell; appetizing
The aroma of the savory hamburger whetted Albert's appetite.
SENIORS
SAVE THE DATE - FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP - JAN. 23, 2013: We will have our
Financial Aid "Cash for College" workshop on January 23rd, from 6:30 to
8:30pm in the Berkeley High School Library. At this workshop, seniors and
parents/guardians will receive hands-on support with completing financial
aid applications.
Steps to be prepared for the Cash for College Workshop:
1. Be prepared with student and parent social security numbers or taxpayer
identification numbers.
2. Bring your family's most recent federal tax forms, such as 1040, W-2,
bank statements, etc. You will not have to reveal this information to
anyone, but you will need it to complete the forms. If
your family's 2012 federal tax returns are not ready yet, bring 2011 tax
returns for estimating.
3. Submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to our Registrar's Office
(D-173) as soon as possible. You can obtain a form from D-173. The Berkeley
High School deadline to turn in this form is February 8, 2013.
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.
If you are planning on applying for financial aid, you and your parents
should sign up for a PIN# at <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> www.fafsa.ed.gov..
Applications are now available for the 2013-2014 school year.
IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT IN YOUR TEST SCORES FROM <http://collegeboard.org/>
COLLEGEBOARD.ORG OR <http://act.org/> ACT.ORG TO THE COLLEGES YOU HAVE
APPLIED TO, DO SO ASAP.
Sending Mid-Year Grade Reports: For schools on the Common App, your
counselor who you have identified to provide a Secondary School Report will
also upload your mid-year report (transcript) online. For non-Common App
schools that require mid-year reports, you must submit a transcript request
form with a stamped and addressed envelope to our Registrar's Office, D-173.
Please check all of your accounts and school websites for requirements and
deadlines. We recommend that you check all of your accounts and school
portals at least once per week
for updates.
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>
http://www.csumentor.edu/Filing_Status/Default.asp.
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.
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 <http://www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html>
www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html.
CSU PLACEMENT TESTS: CSU requires you to take the English Placement
Test (EPT) and the Entry-Level Mathematics Test (ELM) before you
enroll. Your scores are not used for admission purposes, but they do
determine which math and English courses you should take to begin your
career at CSU. Most students will have to take the exam, but there
are some circumstances under which you may be exempt.
Seniors: If you are planning on attending a CSU, we encourage you to
take care of this requirement (Placement Tests) early in the spring.
By completing this process early, you will not have to worry about
missing any deadlines for this requirement. Free online preparation
for these exams is available at <https://www.ets.org/csu/about/>
https://www.ets.org/csu/about/
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/> http://www20.csueastbay.edu/ (Currently
accepting applications!)
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
<http://www.collegeboard.org/> www.collegeboard.org or
<http://www.act.org/> www.act.org.
ACT (Register at <http://www.act.org/> www.ACT.org)
SAT (Register at <http://www.collegeboard.org/> 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>
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
SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 21, 2013 - BHS 2ND ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR AND CASE STUDIES
EVENT - FOR BHS JUNIORS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS.
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/>
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/education-summit/
*PLANNING FOR COLLEGE DAY AT HOLY NAMES UNIVERSITY:
Saturday, January 26, 2013 - Valley Center for the Performing Arts at
Holy Names University
3500 Mountain Blvd. Oakland, CA 94619
This event and all workshops will be offered entirely in Spanish!
Workshops offered on the following topics:
. Planning for College: What students and parents need to do to
prepare for college
. College 101: Learn about your college options and what it's like in
a university classroom
. Financial Aid: Learn about the financial aid process and the grants
and scholarships that are available to help you pay for school
. California Dream Act: Find out about the California Dream Act
Application and the financial aid that is available for AB540 students
*CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER OAKLAND, SPORTS MEDICINE
CENTER FOR YOUNG ATHLETES - will be hosting our second annual
Conference and workshop for High School Student Athletic Trainers.
Athletic Training Conference for High School Students
Friday, March 1st 2013, 5:30-8:30PM
Saturday, March 2nd 2013, 8:00AM-5:00PM
This is a great opportunity for any sports medicine minded student to
experience what it is like to attend an actual conference and workshop
in their field of interest. There will be guest speakers on many hot
topics, as well as presentations by practitioners of several
professions related to sports medicine. The students will get a chance
to learn hands-on skills and useful Sports Medicine information that
will really get them excited about our profession!
2 Day Conference includes:
Careers in Sports Medicine
Ankle Injuries and Taping Techniques
Knee injuries and RICE Therapy
Stretching and Flexibility
Low Back Injuries and CORE Training
Shoulder Injuries and Throwing Mechanics
Video gait and Running Evaluation
Management of Sports Concussions
Wrist, Hand and Finger taping techniques
Cost: $99 per student, EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT $89 BEFORE Feb 4th.
Register online at <http://www.chofoundation.org/sportsconference>
www.chofoundation.org/sportsconference
JUNIORS
*FREE SAT AND ACT PREP CLASSES (JUNIORS ONLY FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER):
ACT Prep Class - Begins on Monday, Feb. 11 in D220. The class will
meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:40 - 5:30 pm. Students must
register in advance in the College/Career Center (D221). Students can
register before school, during lunch or after school. Limited space is
available.
SAT Prep Class - Begins on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in D220. The class will
meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40 - 5:30 pm. Students must
register in advance in the College/Career Center (D221). Students can
register before school, during lunch or after school. Limited space
is available.
Students who are interested in free SAT and ACT test preparation
classes but cannot attend the times listed above may see one of our
College Advisors (Ms. Price or Mr. Barton) for information on Saturday
classes offered at the UC Berkeley campus.
JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES
*Standardized Testing
SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests: Register at <http://www.collegeboard.org/>
www.collegeboard.org
Test Date Regular Reg. Deadline Late Reg. Deadline
Jan. 26 Dec. 28 Jan. 11
Mar. 9 Feb. 8 Feb. 22
May 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 19
June 1 May 2 May 17
ACT Test: Register at <http://www.act.org/> www.act.org
Test Date Regular Reg. Deadline Late Reg. Deadline
Feb. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 18
Apr. 13 Mar. 8 Mar 22
June 8 May 3 May 17
*PSAT score reports have arrived and are prepared for distribution.
Beginning Thursday, 1/10/13, students can retrieve their score reports
from the College/Career Center (D-221) during the lunch period or
after school from 3:30-4:00pm. Students must bring their school ID or
another form of identification, and students may only pick up their
personal score report. Please adhere to the allocated times for
distribution, as our College Counselors are currently facilitating
meetings and presentations to assist seniors with their college and
financial aid applications.
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.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
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 <http://atdp.berkeley.edu/> atdp.berkeley.edu
AFS - Intercultural Exchange Organization: The vast majority of AFS
participants take part in the school-based exchange programs, which
give students from all over the world the chance to fully immerse
themselves in a new culture. Participants live with host families and
attend a local school as a full-time student during the course of an
academic year, semester or trimester. For more information, visit
<http://www.afs.org/> www.afs.org
The Arthritis Summer Science Internship Program: This program places
(12) 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 potential on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. For
more information, you can visit <http://www.arthritis.org/>
www.arthritis.org. Applications are
due Feb. 22, 2013.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Summer Program (Sophomores and
Juniors): Five-week summer residential program at Stanford, open to
economically disadvantaged and under-represented sophomores and
juniors in high school, who are interested in science, health and
medicine careers and are going to be the first in their family to
attend college. Applications are available online at
<http://smysp.stanford.edu/> http://smysp.stanford.edu. All applicants
must submit an online
application AND a paper application by February 15, 2013.
FACES Summer Medical Academy for High School Students: The FACES
Coalition Summer Medical Academy is a tuition-based, intensive summer
experience designed to expose high school students to the fields of
medicine, nursing and allied health professions. Offered in
partnership with Samuel Merritt University (SMU) in Oakland, CA., the
program dates are July 8 - July 19, 2013. For additional information
about the program and to access an application, you may visit the
Coalition website at <http://facesforthefuture.org/> facesforthefuture.org.
Applications are due
April 5, 2013.
Washington University in St. Louis - Architecture Discovery Program
Portfolio Plus Program: This pre-college program gives students the
opportunity to develop skills and produce work in a real studio.
Students will pursue specific interests such as Architecture,
Ceramics, Communication Design, Painting, Printmaking/Book Arts, or
Textile Design. Open to students 16 or older who have completed their
sophomore year of high school. Application Deadline: May 15, 2013.
For more information and an application, visit
<http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer/pre-college>
samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer/pre-college
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>
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
<http://summer.usc.edu/> 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
<http://www.summercollege.cornell.edu/> www.summercollege.cornell.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS
*BERKELEY COMMUNITY FUND SCHOLARSHIP MEETING: The Community Fund
provides 4-year scholarships and mentoring support for academically
talented and resilient Berkeley High School students. Please visit
the College and Career Center (D-221) to sign up for an informational
meeting for seniors interested in applying for this scholarship. The
meeting date is Feb. 6, during the lunch period.
KIWANIS CLUB OF BERKELEY 2013 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The Scholarship
Committee, based on the strength of the application, will consider
applicants who demonstrate academic ability, leadership and moral
integrity, a commitment to serve their school and community, and the
greatest incentive to continue development of their life goals.
Kiwanis, as a service organization, is especially interested in
community service. Applications are available in the College/Career
Center (D-221), and all submissions are due on or before Friday, March
1, 2013.
AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships: The AMS/Industry Minority
Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been
traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic,
Native American, and Black/African American students. Eligibility
includes being a minority student entering their freshman year of
college in the fall of 2013. Students must plan to pursue careers in
the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydraulic sciences.
Applications are available at
<http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/industryminorityscholars
hip.html>
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/industryminorityscholarsh
ip.html
and are due by Feb. 8, 2013.
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-prog
ram>
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>
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>
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-asso
ciation-scholarship-program-2013>
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 activities 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 <http://www.axa-achievement.com/> www.axa-achievement.com.
Applications for 2013 are
available now.
E4FC - Educators for Fair Consideration - <http://www.e4fc.org/>
www.e4fc.org: Visit this
site for a listing of local, regional, and national scholarships
available for Bay Area immigrant students.
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 <http://www.capta.org/>
www.capta.org Applications
are due Feb. 1, 2013.
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