[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Bulletin for Week of Mar. 17
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*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: ****Skyler Barton **skylerbarton at berkeley.net*
<mailto:skylerbarton at berkeley.net>
*New or updated information.
**SAT Word of the Week*:/ Nostalgia -- longing for former times. /
*FINANCIAL AID:* Seniors who have not yet completed the FAFSA or Dream
Application can see College Advisors as soon as possible for support
with this process.Although the priority filing deadline was March 2^nd ,
we will continue to support seniors with this process.
*SAVE THE DATE:* Sunday, May 4, 2014
Where: *Berkeley High School*
What: *BHS 2014 **COLLEGE****FAIR** and 2nd CASE STUDIES WORKSHOP*
Who: Exclusive to BHS Juniors and Parents/Guardians
*Schedule:*
12:30 pm Registered Workshop students (with school IDs) and
parent/guardian are assigned Workshop groups
12:45 pm Workshop starts
2:00 pm Workshop ends
2:15 pm College Fair begins
4:00 pm College Fair ends
/COLLEGE////FAIR////(no rsvp required)/ - Enjoy an opportunity to meet
and chat with college admissions officers and representatives from over
40 colleges/universities.
/CASE STUDIES WORKSHOP /*_(RSVP Deadline: _**3/21/14_)_* - 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 applications and
make their decisions. Students and parents/guardians may RSVP at
http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/fairworkshop/ Students also received RSVP
forms in their junior folders and in the mail.
*_SENIORS_*
**
* *Laney** College is hosting a Career and Technical Education Open
House*on Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 3pm - Participating
departments include machine and wood technology, carpentry,
architecture/engineering, graphic arts,
photography, bio-manufacturing, cosmetology, environmental control
technology, electricity, culinary arts, welding, green jobs and media
communications. There will be open shops, demos, raffles and lunch.
**
**UC Irvine Open House*: Come to Celebrate UCI onSaturday April 12,
2014. Most events begin at10:00 a.m.! This spring event features an
outdoor Festival, Open House and Car Show. Wayzgoose, UCI's oldest
tradition, is a student run festival in Aldrich Park - filled with live
entertainment, food, games, and rides for UCI and the community. For
more information, visit :www.celebrate.uci.edu
<http://www.celebrate.uci.edu/>
*1.Seniors applying to Community Colleges:*Most community college
applications are now open for the fall 2014 semester.Please come to the
CCC for support with applications and registering for assessment tests!
*2.Transcripts / Mid-Year Reports:*As we enter our spring semester, many
colleges will be requesting official transcripts, also referred to as
"mid-year reports".Please view the instructions below, and note that all
CSUs have different deadlines.It is important for seniors to check their
college accounts and portals regularly.
Completing forms for *schools that are NOT on the Common App:*
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 form 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 and college accounts frequently.
*Sending Mid-Year Grade Reports for schools on the Common App:*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.
*3.**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!
*4.**CSU PLACEMENT TESTS:* CSU requires you to take the English
PlacementTest (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/__
__
You may take the EPT, ELM or both at a campus near you or where you plan
to enroll.
*REGISTRATION*: Register for the Tests on the web at www.ets.org/csu
<http://www.ets.org/csu>
*5.* *Advising Appointments for Seniors*: Seniors may drop in any day
before school, at lunch, or after 6th period withoutan appointment to
have questions answered. Seniors applying to community college(s) can
see your college advisor to schedule an appointment.
*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.
*6.*Seniors who are applying to *colleges** that are not on the Common
Application*: please review this message for document submissionguidelines*
a. If the college does not use the Common Application:
- Download the required form (Secondary School Report) from the college
website.
- 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
School address 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.
*7. GET EDUcated!* EDU, Inc. -- COMMON BLACK COLLEGEAPPLICATION: 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/>
*8.**SENIOR GRADES COUNT!* Whether you are applying to a private
college/university, CSU, UC, or out of state public school, senioryear
grades count! While you may be admitted to a college in the winter or
early in the spring, this is traditionally a preliminary or
"conditional" admittance pending receipt of your official senior year
grades.
*JUNIORS*
**Class Presentations:* College Advisors facilitated class presentations
to all juniors throughout the first week of March. All juniors received
a folder with important information detailing the college planning process.
*Individual Appointments with College Adviors*: Juniors can now sign up
for an individual appointment with Mr. Barton (AHA, AMPS, CAS, GRN, AC
-- last names A-K) and Ms. Price (BIHS and AC -- last names L-Z).Sign-up
forms are located near the front desk in the College Career Center.
**
*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_: Registration Deadline Late Registration Period
April 12March 8-21
June 14May 9May 10-23
SAT (Register atwww.collegeboard.org <http://www.collegeboard.org/>) -
Check website for complete listing of test dates.
_SAT Test Dates:__Registration Deadline_
May 3April 4
June 7May 9
***Free SAT Prep @ Berkeley Public Library*
Wednesdays April 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 4:00pm-5:30pm in the 3^rd floor
Electronic Classroom at the downtown Library. Space for 20 students.
Register now athttp://edupath.org/berkeley/.
In this series of four classes, Edupath and the Berkeley Public Library
are partnering to bring you SAT prep taught by veteran instructors and
tailored to your individual goals. Priority registration for juniors.
For more information call 510 981-6135 <tel:510%20981-6135>.
**
*FREE SAT PREP COURSES:**_This course is now full_.Students may still
register for Saturday or Sunday courses with PTPS (see website
below).The College/Career Center and People's Test Preparation Services
are teaming up to offer Free SAT prep courses. Classes will be offered
for Juniors, on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:40 to 5:30
pm.Space is limited, and applications are currently available in the
College/Career Center.All interested students must complete an
application and submit it to Mr. Barton or Ms. Price.Application
deadline is Feb. 6^th . Classes begin on February 10^th .
People's Test Prep Services (PTPS) is offering FREE SAT prep courses at
UC Berkeley on Saturdays and Sundays. For more informationand to
register for a course, please visit http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ptps/
<http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/%7Eptps/>
**
*JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES*
**Berkeley City College PERSIST to College Program: *Applications for
the BCC PERSIST program are now available, and representatives from the
PERSIST program will be presenting the details for interested students
this *Thursday, March 13^th ,* during lunch in the College Career
Center.Berkeley City College will be in the BHS College and Career
Center to present a new opportunity for Independent Study and Berkeley
High incoming junior and senior students to attend BCC part time next
year. Students who commit to the Persist to College program, will take
up to two classes per semester and earn both college and high school
credit. This year's 10th and 11th graders who are interested in
learning more about this program should come to the College/Career
Center and speak with Mr. Barton.**
**
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**
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motivated, focused and on task. Your teacher will provide one-on-one
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effective lessons. And, there is a 150 point guarantee!!**
**
*JUNIORS*
**
Questbridge College Prep Scholarship: //QuestBridge's College Prep
Scholarship is designed to distinguish qualified high school juniors as
potential candidates for admission to top colleges, and provides
resources to help them get there.The QuestBridge College Prep
Scholarship is 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. For more
information, visit www.questbridge.org
<http://www.questbridge.org>Applications are due March 26, 2014.
*STUDENTS RISING ABOVE*-- For *Current Juniors,* C/O 2015:
StudentsRising 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, 2014. For more information, please
visit
https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/10718-students-rising-above-program-class-of-2015
*//*
*SOPHOMORES: *
**
*PRACTICE ACT: *We are extremely fortunate to offer a FREE practice
ACTto _ALL sophomores_ this year! Tenth graders will come to school
early onApril 23^rd and test through the morning.The test is scheduled
to take place in the Jacket Gym and Donahue Gym, with a start time of
8:00am.
Since 2012, more students have taken the ACT than the SAT, and we are
administering this practice ACT in an effort to increase overall
awareness of this test as a viable option.It is also our hope that
taking a full practice ACT (excluding the writing portion) will benefit
students in their preparation for college entrance exams.While there are
differences in the exams (SAT versus ACT) colleges and universities do
not prefer one over the other. **
*ALL GRADE LEVELS*
**
*CAREER LOCKER*: Do you want to explore career opportunities
andpossible majors forcollege? Career Locker is a web-based program
purchased for Berkeley High School students for career andcollege
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 theCollegeand Career Center.**
SCHOLARSHIPS
BERKELEY COMMUNITY FUND SCHOLARSHIP-The Community Fund provides
4-year scholarships and mentoring support for academically talented
and resilient Berkeley High School students. Seniors interested in
applying can visit http://scholarship.berkfund.org/users/sign_up
*Joleen Ruffin, Executive Director of the Berkeley Community Fund, will
be available to answer questions to scholarship applicants on Tuesday,
March 25, and Wednesday, March 26, from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Berkeley
High School Library Computer Lab.
*BERKELEY ROTARY CLUB & REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIP:*The Berkeley Rotary Club
offers 4-year scholarships to deserving students who otherwise might not
be able to attend college. The program is based on need, as well as
scholastic ability, community involvement and potential.The application
must be received by Berkeley Rotary by April 15, 2014.Hard copies of the
application are available in the College and Career Center.
**
*Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated*-- is offering college scholarships to high school seniors
in Alameda County. The scholarship is open to all students; however,
African American students are the primary focus.Consideration will be
given to GPA, leadership ability, and potential for success, financial
need, and demonstrated commitment to community/school
service.Applications are due to the Scholarship Committee by April 1,
2014. Applications are available in the College and Career Center.
*Elena****Castaneda** Memorial Scholarship: *This scholarship was
created to honor Berkeley educator and social justice advocate
ElenaCastaneda. Elena was 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 applying may
pick up an application from the College and Career Center.
*Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Sigma Iota Chapter, Oakland -
Scholarship:*This scholarship offers financial support to
African-American seniors who plan to continue their education at a
four-year university.Applications are available in the College Career
Center, and the deadline is April 1, 2014.
*STUDENTS RISING ABOVE*-- For *Current Juniors,* C/O 2015:
StudentsRising 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, 2014. For more information, please
visit
https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/10718-students-rising-above-program-class-of-2015**
**
*Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship for the Arts:*this scholarship is
based entirely on talent; grades and financial need are not factors.The
three categories include: voice, acting or dance. One winner for each
category will be presented with a check for $10,000 towards higher
education.Entry forms and guidelines on the "scholarship" are available
at beachblanketbabylon.com/scholarship
**
*The Italian Catholic Federation *is a National Roman Catholic Fraternal
Organization composed of persons of Italian ancestry (including their
non-Italian spouses) who are of the Roman Catholic Faith.One of the many
programs of the Federation is to offer college scholarships to further
the education of students who achieve a total cumulative GPA of at least
3.2 and meet all of the requirements listed in the scholarship
application. For more information, please visit www.icf.org
<http://www.icf.org>
**
*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.
*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>
*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*
*Epic Summer Camp -- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo -- College of
Engineering:*Are you interested in building a rocket, growing blood
vessels, creating an Android phone app, or developing a solar car?At
EPIC, students explore the world of engineering in hands-on labs that
introduce you to the many different fields of engineering. Visit
EPIC.CALPOLY.EDU for complete details. Applications are available
Feb.1-April 15.
*FACES Summer Medical Academy (FSMA)*- The FSMA is designed to offer
young people exposure to the field of medicine. Our tuition-based
summer program, based at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA,
utilizes a variety of learning strategies, including clinical simulation
activities, problem-based learning, clinical skills workshops and field
trips. Our program is considered one of the best in what we do, and
each year, students love the program often evaluating it as one of the
best programs they have ever participated with.
Please visit our website to view a video and additional information
about our
program:http://facesforthefuture.org/programs/summer-medical-academy.html**
**
*California College of The Arts PRE-COLLEGE:*The pre-college program is
held on CCA's four-acre Oakland Campus. Eligible students have just
completed grade 10, 11 or 12.Student can earn 3 units of college credit.
For information and an application, visit cca.edu/precollege
**
*USC Summer Programs:*Offers students a preview of "freshman year"
through its college experience, offering 4 and 2 week courses in a
variety of subjects.For more information please visit summer.usc.edu**
**
*The University of British Columbia Summer Scholars Program: *Eligible
students must be entering one of their final two years of high school
(16-18 years of age) and in good academic standing. Applications close
May 15, 2014, and limited space is available. For more information,
please visit summerscholars.ubc.ca
**
*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 in Annapolis, 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
visitwww.adventuresofthemind.org <http://www.adventuresofthemind.org/>
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