[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Bulletin for Week of Feb. 4

Mon Feb 4 11:36:08 PST 2013

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BHS College and Career Center Bulletin
Monday, February 4, 2013

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:  Intractable – stubborn; not easily managed
The intractable dog refused to budge from his spot.

*Please note that the BHS College and Career Center will be closed on Feb. 5 & 6 (Tues. & Wed.), due to the CAHSEE.

SENIORS

We hope those who attended the Cash for College financial aid workshop on Jan. 23rd found it helpful!  Thank you for contributing to a successful event.

Ms. Price and Mr. Barton will continue to provide financial aid application assistance to BHS seniors, after school from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, throughout the month of February.

Steps to be prepared for the Financial Aid Workshops:

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 www.fafsa.ed.gov. Applications are now available for the 2013-2014 school year. 

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.

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.

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/ 

We recommend adhering to the earliest deadline for any CSU that you’ve applied to.  Remember, CSU deadlines are campus specific, and CSU’s do not all share the same deadlines. 

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. 

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/  (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 last fall the CollegeBoard (for SAT tests) and the ACT testing agency (for the ACT) required 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. 
 ACT (Register at www.ACT.org)      SAT (Register at www.collegeboard.org) 

 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.

COLLEGE VISIT:  Alameda Beauty College – Friday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m. in the College/Career Center. 

SAVE THE DATE:  Thursday, Feb. 21st - Berkeley High School College and Career Center Hosts….Local Community College Fair!  This event will be open to all BHS SENIORS.  Stay tuned for registration procedures and additional details coming soon…

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 21, 2013 – BHS 2ND ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR AND CASESTUDIES EVENT (FREE!) – 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/ 

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.  No one will be turned away for inability to pay. Register online at 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.

*SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 12, 2013 - PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF BHS JUNIORS:
We will be hosting an evening presentation for parents and guardians of juniors on Tuesday, March 12th, at 6:30pm in the BHS Library. College Advisors Angela Price and Skyler Barton will discuss items related to preparing for the college application process.

Quest Bridge College Prep Scholarship for Juniors:  This program provides opportunities designed to help outstanding low-income high school juniors prepare to apply to top colleges.  Submission of one College Prep Scholarship application makes a student eligible for several awards, including; full scholarships to college summer programs, college admissions conference invitations and all-expense-paid college visits.  For more information, visit www.questbridge.org   Applications will be available in mid-February.

JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES
 Standardized Testing
SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests: Register at www.collegeboard.org 
 Test Date       Regular Reg. Deadline   Late Reg. Deadline
 Mar. 9            Feb. 8                        Feb. 22
May 4             Apr. 5                        Apr. 19
June 1            May 2                       May 17

ACT Test: Register at 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:  The College and Career Center will be distributing the remaining PSAT score reports to English teachers during the week of Jan. 28.  If you do not receive your results from your English teacher by Friday, Feb. 1st, please check with Ms. Price or Mr. Barton in the College and Career Center during lunch or after school.  Please note that these score reports have been available for pick up in the CCC since Jan. 10, 2013.

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 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Commission High School Summer Internship Program is now open for applicants.  The pay rate is $10.55 per hour.  Each internship will last up to a maximum of 250 hours.  Students may work full-time or part-time, for up to 10 weeks, between June 19 and August 30, 2013.  For program requirements and information, please visit http://www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school/ Deadline is Feb. 28, 2013. 

*Berkeley Echo Lake Camp – is accepting applications for the 2013 summer season!  This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable experience working at a youth-based camp near Lake Tahoe.  Students 16 and older are welcome to apply, all minors under 18 will need a school-issued work permit for hiring eligibility.  Download applications at http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Recreation/Echo_Lake_Camp_Job_Announcements.aspx

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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 

 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  
SCHOLARSHIPS

*Rotary Club of Berkeley:  Scholarship applications are now available in the College/Career Center. The Berkeley Rotary Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial and personal support for deserving students attending high school in the city of Berkeley.  Considerations for scholarships include financial need, the application package and personal statements and recommendations.  The program is looking for well-rounded students who demonstrate they are prepared for college through activities included in high school, community service activities, work experience and academic achievement.  Applications are due March 15, 2013.

*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.  You may come to the College and Career Center to receive an application.  Applications are due by March 12, 2013. 

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.

*2013 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival:  Eligibility includes being a graduating senior of Japanese American descent with a GPA minimum of 2.5.  Applicants should be actively involved in the community.  Applications are available in the College/Career Center, and the deadline to apply is March 19, 2013.

*Italian American Federation of the East Bay:  Requirements include being a senior of Italian ancestry and graduating from a high school in the East Bay.  Applicants will be evaluated by the following factors: Their scholastic record, activity and other evidence of leadership and character, recommendations from faculty, and a personal statement.  Applications are available in the College/Career Center, and the deadline is April 30. 

*The Hispanic Community Affairs Council and Albert C. & Bertha P. Markstein Foundation:  Requirements include being of Hispanic heritage and a resident of Alameda County, and applicants will be evaluated on financial need, scholastic record, essay, and interview.  Applications are available in the College/Career Center and the deadline is Feb. 22, 2013.

*Splawn Scholarship: Requirements include demonstration of financial need, minimum 2.6 GPA, and demonstration of paid or unpaid employment, community service and/or extracurricular activities.  Students who have extraordinary circumstances in their lives as well as students who may not have the chance to attend college without financial assistance are encouraged to apply.  www.fsrequests.com/splawnscholarship. Deadline is Monday, April 15.

*Young Women in Public Affairs Awards:  Recognizing young women for their demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to public service.  Requirements include women who are ages 16-19, demonstration of active commitment to volunteerism, experience in local or student government, knowledge of Zonta International and its programs, advocating in Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of women worldwide. Deadline is March 15, 2013, and applications are available at www.zonta.org 

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, 2013.

*NCGA Foundation:  Youth on Course is a program of the NCGA Foundation.  Through the YOC, deserving youth have the opportunity to develop life skills and values through golf.  Youth who have never had exposure to the game have access to clinics, on-course play, internship opportunities and scholarships.  Applicants must meet the requirements of a minimum 3.0 GPA, and acceptance to a four-year college/university. For instructions, please visit http://negafoundation.org/grants/scholarships/  Deadline to apply is April 1, 2013.

Community NETwork (for Seniors):  The Community NETwork awards scholarships to 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 1, 2013.

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/industryminorityscholarship.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-program 

 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 

 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-association-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 www.axa-achievement.com.  Applications for 2013 are available now.

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