[BHS Etree] College and Career Center Bulletin - Week of Nov. 25th
BHS etree
bhs at lists.lmi.net
Mon Nov 25 16:03:37 PST 2013
PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Skyler Barton
skylerbarton at berkeley.net <mailto:skylerbarton at berkeley.net>
*College****and Career Center Hours: ****Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm*
*College****Advisor: ****Angela Price **angelaprice at berkeley.net*
<mailto:angelaprice at berkeley.net>
*College** Advisor (subbing for A. Price): Rory Bled
**rorybled at berkeley.net* <mailto:rorybled at berkeley.net>
*College****Advisor: ****Skyler Barton **skylerbarton at berkeley.net*
<mailto:skylerbarton at berkeley.net>
*New or updated information.
*SAT Word of the Week*:/ Tangible -- concrete; able to be touched/
**
*SENIORS*
1. *CSU Application Workshops:* College Advisors are conducting CSU
application workshops after school on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
from 3:40 - 5:00 pm in the Library Computer Lab. Students do not need
to sign up ahead of time. Application workshops will continue
throughout the month of November.
_*We only have two school days left until the CSU and UC November 30^th
deadline!_College Advisors will host an additional application workshop
on _Monday, Nov. 25^th , from 3:40-5:00 p.m._
2. *Sending Test Scores: *
_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
<http://www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html>.
If you are registered for the December ACT or SAT, you can arrange for
your scores to be sent to the schools you are applying to prior to
taking the test. You can avoid delays by following this process.
Private Colleges: You must send the test scores to each individual campus.
3. *Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)*: What is Educational
Opportunity Program (EOP)? The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is
designed to improve access for 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.
For additional information about EOP, please visit:
http://www.csumentor.edu/finaid/steps/eop.asp
How to apply to EOP: In your CSU application, answer "yes" to the
question asking if you would like to be considered for the EOP. After
submitting a CSU application, you will receive a confirmation page. On
the confirmation page, click on the EOP link.
If you are planning on applying to EOP and would like to receive
assistance with your application, please visit your College Advisor (Ms.
Price or Mr. Barton) for support.
4. *SET UP YOUR **COLLEGE** ACCOUNTS AND PORTALS:*After applying to
colleges/universities, check your e-mail accounts frequently. You will
likely receive contact from the colleges you have applied to,
traditionally providing instructions and information to set up your
account with the particular school you have applied to. These accounts,
often referred to as portals, will be your main line of communication
with each particular college/university. We recommend checking for
updates frequently!
5. *Common App* -- The new CA4 Version: The new version of the Common
App has experienced some glitches throughout the first month or so. Some
issues have been fixed and other glitches are currently being addressed.
Here are some basic tips and recommendations:
a.Save your work constantly!
b.Don't wait until the last minute to submit your application.
c.Compose your essay in Word and save it. Do not type your essay
directly into the application. Copy your essay from Word into Notepad.
Then, copy it form Notepad and paste it into your application. This
seems to be the best method thus far. This is a lot of steps, but the
formatting and word count has been off on many applications where
students copied directly from Word.
d.Use the Print Preview before submitting the application. Review every
section and be sure to answer EVERY question. Be sure to proofread your
essay.
e. Invite your recommenders early in the process. *After inviting your
recommender, confirm their receipt of the Common App Recommender
invitation.
6. *College****Essay Readers*are now available Monday through Thursday
from 8:00-9:00 AM, during the lunch period, and after 6th period (3:40
PM). Essay Readers will also be available on Friday mornings at 8:00
AM and during the lunch period (not after school).
7. *Advising Appointments for Seniors*: Sign-up sheets are available in
theCollege& Career Center.Seniors may also drop in any day at lunch or
after 6th period withoutan appointment to have shorter questions
answered. Please note that college advisors will be conducting
application workshops in the Library Computer Lab after school on
Tuesday and Thursday.
*College****Advisor****assignments*: *Ms. Price***-- BIHS and AC
students with last names L-Z.
*Mr. Barton* -- AHA, AMPS, CAS, GRN and AC students with last names A-K.
8. Seniors who are applying to *colleges** that are not on the Common
Application*: please review this message for document submission
guidelines*
a. If the college does not use the Common Application:
- Download the required form (Secondary School Report) from the
collegewebsite.
- Complete a "Transcript Request Form" (available from the BHS
Registrar's Office in D173) and sign it. If you are under 18, the
parent or guardian must sign.
- Paper-clip the Transcript Request Form and the college's form to a
large manila envelope addressed to the college, with the Berkeley High
Schooladdress as the return address. Put on $1.38 in postage (that is
the large envelope 3 oz. rate).
- Turn in all the large manila envelopes to the College and Career
Center ASAP for those applying Early Decision/Early Action (the original
deadline to turn these in was Oct. 1) and by November 1 for those
applying regular admission. Attach the College Application Checklist
(available at the College and Career Center or in your senior folder) to
the front of the envelopes.
b. Completing forms for *schools that only require an official
transcript and not a Counselor Recommendation*:
Submit the following forms to the Registrar in room D173:
- A signed transcript request form for each college. If you are under
18, your parent or guardian must sign it.
- Clip each transcript request from to a stamped business-size envelope
addressed to the college with Berkeley High School as the return
address. Clip all forms and envelopes together.
Remember, CSU's and UC's do not require letters of recommendation for
admission purposes. CSU's usually request transcripts, but they do so
individually and they do not all have the same deadlines. UC's will
traditionally request official transcripts in the spring, from students
who are accepted to their university. It is important to check your
email accounts frequently.
For colleges using the Common App, the counselor submitting the letter
of recommendation (also known as the Secondary School Report) will also
electronically upload and submit the mid-year report and final transcript.
9.* GET EDUcated!* EDU, Inc. -- COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION: Apply
to 32 member institutions for a one-time fee of $35. For information and
to view the online application, please visit --www.eduinconline.com
<http://www.eduinconline.com/>
*COLLEGE****VISITS*
Manycollegerepresentatives visit Berkeley
High'sCollegeand CareerCenter every year. Seniors may attend up to 10 of
these meetings,with the permission of the teacher whose class you are
missing. Signup in advance in theCollegeand Career Center and pick up
apermission slip for obtaining teacher permission.
The November calendar is available
athttp://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college
<http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/>-career-center/,
andthis calendar will be updated regularly. Presentations are added on
adaily basis, so we recommend viewing this calendar once per week.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Lunch PeriodUnited States Military Academy West Point
*SAT and ACT registration procedures* - Photos required during registration!
ACT (Register atwww.ACT.org <http://www.act.org/>) - Check website for
complete listing of test dates.
ACT Test Dates:
December 14. See web page for late deadlines.
SAT (Register atwww.collegeboard.org <http://www.collegeboard.org/>) -
Check website for complete listing of test dates.
SAT Test Dates:
Dec. 7. See web page for late deadlines.
****
*JUNIORS*
**
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, May 4, 2014
Where: Berkeley High School
What: BHS 3rd Annual COLLEGE FAIR and 2nd Annual CASE STUDIES Event
Who: Exclusive to BHS Juniors and Parents/Guardians
COLLEGE FAIR - Enjoy an opportunity to meet and chat with
collegeadmissions officers and representatives from over 60
colleges/universities. More details coming soon (including time of day).
CASE STUDIES - The Case Studies Workshop will group students and parents
with college admissions officers to discuss what colleges look for when
admitting students. Learn how college admissions representatives analyze
mock applications and make their decisions. RSVP guidelines coming soon.
**
*JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES*
SAT/ACT PRACTICE COMBO TEST: Saturday, December 7th, 9:00-1:30 p.m.
Berkeley High College and Career Center is partnering with Princeton
Review to host this practice combo test opportunity for BHS juniors and
sophomores.
Practice Test -- The ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test will contain questions
from all subjects tested on the ACT and SAT.
Registration for juniors will begin on Nov. 13th, and registration for
sophomores will begin on Nov. 18th. Students may submit a check payable
to the BHS College/Career Center, before school, during lunch, or after
school (3:30-4:00pm), in the College and Career Center. Regular price is
$20 and fee reductions are available for students who qualify for Free
Lunch.
Thursday, December 12th (6:00pm - 7:00pm):
Results and Strategies Seminar -- Students who take the practice test
will receive a detailed analysis of their performance, helping them
determine which test is right for them. Location -- BHS College/Career
Center (D-221)
**
*SOPHOMORES*
BHS Alumni College Panel, Thursday, December 19, Periods 1 -- 6: Each
year the College and Career Center and BHS Counselors organize college
panel discussions for BHS sophomores. BHS graduates representing all of
our communities are looking forward to attending this college panel.
Every 10th grade English class at BHS will attend this experience over
the course of the day. Teachers prepare their students in advance with
questions about college life, college admissions, college preparation,
etc. This is a very informative and motivating event for our BHS sophomores.
*COLLEGE** INFORMATION & INTERVIEW SESSIONS*
1. California College of the Arts hosts *National Portfolio Day!*January
18, 2014 -- 1111 Eighth Street, San Francisco. Tours and presentations
10AM-12PM, Portfolio reviews 12PM-4PM. For more information, visit
portfolioday.net or cca.edu/portfoliodayThis event is free and open to
the public, and is aimed to be an excellent opportunity for students
pursuing a future in the visual and related arts.
2.*Black College Expo for 11^th and 12^th graders* -- Saturday, January
25, 2014.9AM-5PM.Meet one-on-one with college recruiters, get
application fees waived, get accepted to colleges on the spot, and
participate in seminars and workshops. Students are encouraged to bring
several copies of transcripts and test scores (if available).For more
information, please visit thecollegeexpo.org
*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. We will be
hosting an informational meeting in the College and Career Center
(D-221) for seniors interested in applying for this scholarship. The
_meeting date_ is*December 10^th during the lunch period.*
****Elena****Castaneda****Memorial Scholarship:*This scholarship was
created to honor Berkeley educator and social justice
advocateElenaCastaneda.Elenawas 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. Seniors interested in hearing more
about applying for this scholarship should attend the *_informational
session_ in the College and Career Center on December 9^th during the
lunch period*.
*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.
For more information, please visit http://www.gmsp.org/ Applications
must be submitted online by January 15, 2014.
*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/>
*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. www.capta.org <http://www.capta.org/>.
Applications are due Feb. 3, 2014.
*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.
*AnimationCareerReview.com* is offering the 3rd annual "Aspiring
Animation Professional" Scholarship Program, offering high school
seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be
awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career
path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Please visit
http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program to
find eligibility information along with the online application.
*Saint Mary's **College** of California Performing Arts Scholarship
*and*Brother Dominic Barry Mathematics Scholarship*: Each of these
awards equals $13,000 per year for four years of full-time study at
Saint Mary's, and they can be combined with other merit scholarships.
To be considered, students must apply for admission by the Early Action
deadline of November 15th, submit additional scholarship materials to
the admissions office by December 6th, and interview during the
scholarship program Saturday, January 25th. For more information,
visithttp://www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate/scholarships
*The Princeton Prize in Race Relations*: This scholarship recognizes
students who are helping improve race relations in their schools or
communities. Winners are awarded up to $1,000 and invited
to PrincetonUniversity for an expense-paid weekend symposium on race.
For information, please visit www.princeton.edu/pprize
<http://www.princeton.edu/pprize>
*AXA Achievement Community Scholarship* -- Awards $2,000 scholarships
for up to 375 winners nationwide. Application deadline is February 1,
2014 -- Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. For more
information, please visit www.axa-achievement.com
<http://www.axa-achievement.com/>
*Mount St. Mary's **College** in Los Angeles* -- Music Scholarship
Auditions in Voice, Piano, Guitar, Organ, and Orchestral Instruments:
To complete an online application, visit
www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-grograms/musuic.aspu
<http://www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-grograms/musuic.aspu>
*KPAA Kaiser Permanente Asian Association*-- KP Asian Association
scholarships recognize students who have brought demonstrable, tangible
benefit to an Asian community and have the potential to be future
leaders. Students may have demonstrated this potential through
activities in school, inthe community, or in the face of unusual
circumstances. Deadline for submitting application is Feb. 16, 2014 at
https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/12476-kaiser-permanente-asian-association-scholarship-program-2014
*Skidmore College Filene Music Scholarship Competition:*The Filene
Scholarship provides a special opportunity for musically gifted students
with high academic aspirations.Information can be found at
www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship
<http://www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship>
*SUMMER 2014 OPPORTUNITIES*
*Colorado College Summer Session Pre-College Program: *Earn
college credit and find out if Colorado College and the Block Plan are
right for you. For more information and application materials, visit
the website atwww.coloradocollege.edu/precollege
<http://www.coloradocollege.edu/precollege>
**
*Oxford Royale Academy*: Summer course offerings for July and August
2014. Please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk
<http://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/>
*University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs: *The office of
Pre-College Programs offers students the opportunity to experience the
life of Notre Dame college students. To view the list of opportunities
offered for the 2014 Summer Scholars Program, 2014 Leadership Seminars,
and the 2014 Study Abroad (Rome, Italy), please visit precollege.nd.edu
<http://precollege.nd.edu/>
*Washington University in St. Louis Sam Fox School of Design &
Visual Arts Summer Pre-College Programs: *Are you passionate about art
or architecture? Have you considered a career as an architect, artist,
or designer? These Pre-College Programs - Architecture Discovery Program
and Portfolio Plus Program -- give high school students the opportunity
to develop skills that are fundamental to these fields while producing
work in a real studio under the guidance of WUSTL faculty.
Samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege <http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege>
*High School Summer Scholars Program* -- Washington University in St.
Louis: Explore Careers and majors in medicine, writing, engineering,
leadership, and more. For more information and application materials,
visit:summerexperiences.wustl.edu <http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/>
*The 2014 Summer Academy at St. John's College* -- The Summer
Academy at St. John's College offers rising high school juniors and
seniors the experience of a lifetime -- self-discovery, friendship, and
intellectual growth. One week sessions are held at east and west
campuses inAnnapolis, Maryland and Santa Fe, New Mexico. For more
information, please visit: www.stjohnscollege.edu
<http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/>
*ADVENTURES OF THE MIND* -- Astronomical Opportunities for 200 Talented
Teens: Blasting off from Occidental College, June 15, 2014. Meet with
talented faculty, take exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of NASA's Jet
Propulsion Lab and The Autry, tour the campuses of Los Angeles' stellar
universities, and explore your future during sessions on leadership,
creativity, goal-setting, entrepreneurship, money matters, and
college/career paths. For applications, please visit
www.adventuresofthemind.org <http://www.adventuresofthemind.org/>
__________________________________
Marguerite Fa-Kaji and Catherine Ference are the parent-volunteer
facilitators of the etree; please direct any questions to them at
bhs-owner at lmi.net <mailto:bhs-owner at lmi.net>. To post a message, send
to: bhs at lmi.net <mailto:bhs at lmi.net>; BHS etree archives:
http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/ <http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/>
To _unsubscribe_ from the etree, send an email to bhs-request at lmi.net
<mailto:bhs-request at lmi.net> with one word only in the subject line:
'unsubscribe'; To _subscribe_ to the etree, send an email to
bhs-request at lmi.net <mailto:bhs-request at lmi.net> with one word only in
the subject line: 'subscribe.' http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/
<http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/attachments/20131125/fc6a6954/attachment.html>
More information about the BHS
mailing list