[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Bulletin for Week of Feb. 11
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BHS College and Career Center Bulletin
Monday, February 11, 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: *Latent* – present and capable of emerging or
developing but not now visible.
She has a *latent* talent for acting that she has not had an opportunity to
express yet.
*SAVE THE DATE: March 1st, 2013 – City of Berkeley College and Career
Day!
SENIORS
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<http://collegeboard.org/>OR
ACT.ORG <http://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
collegeentrance 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 <http://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 – Thursday, 2/14, 1:30 pm in the
CCC.*
*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…
LOCAL OPEN HOUSE AND CAMPUS VISIT OPPORTUNITIES
*SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 21, 2013 – BHS 2ND ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR AND CASE
STUDIES 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
Collegeand 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 UCBerkeley campus. For more information, you may visit
atdp.berkeley.edu
AFS - Intercultural Exchange Organization: The vast majority of
AFSparticipants 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
collegesubjects. 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
*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
collegeeducation. 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 *We will be
hosting a special presentation for interested juniors, on Wednesday, Feb. 20
th, during lunch in the College/Career Center!
*QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship – For current Juniors, C/O 2014:
Designed for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic
ability despite facing economic challenges. Most College Prep Scholars come
from households earning less than $60,000 annually and have experienced
long-term economic hardship. *A note about citizenship requirements*: U.S.
citizens, Permanent Residents, and international students attending high
school in the United States are eligible to apply for the College Prep
Scholarship. For more information, please visit http://www.questbridge
.org/about-questbridge/our-programs
*Wa Sung Community Service Club Merit Award Scholarship program:
Numerous$1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Qualifications include
being a
graduating senior of Asian descent, and awardees will be based upon
individual scholastic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular
activities, work experience, community service and financial need.
Applications are available at www.wasung.org, and must be postmarked on or
before April 2, 2013.
*Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Oakland Grand Lodge…is sponsoring an
essay contest to provide a forum for expression by the youth who will be
the future leaders of the United States. Eligibility: Open to any student
enrolled in senior year of high school. Applications are available in the
College/Career Center, and the deadline is Feb. 26, 2013.
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. Application information packets
are available in the College and Career Center.
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.
MarksteinFoundation: 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
ZontaInternational’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
awardeeswill 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.
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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