[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Bulletin for Week of April 7

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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*:/ Paragon -- a model or pattern of excellence. /

*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.

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SOPHOMORES:_**

1. PRACTICE ACT -- APRIL 23, 2014: *We are extremely fortunate to offer 
a FREE practice ACTto _ALL BHS 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. **

*2. *SAVE THE DATE/_:_/*/__//_APRIL_//_ 12^TH , 2014_/--*CAL DAY!!*

Choose from hundreds of events -- for more information, please visit 
http://calday.berkeley.edu/find.php


*_SENIORS_*

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*1. ** *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, biomanufacturing, cosmetology, environmental control 
technology, electricity, culinary arts, welding, green jobs and media 
communications. There will be open shops, demos, raffles and lunch.

* 2.* ***2014 University of California University-wide Analytical 
Writing Placement Examination (AWPE):*The UC will administer the AWPE on 
Saturday, May 10 to students who have been admitted to the University 
for fall 2014 and who, byApril1, 2014, have not satisfied the Entry 
Level Writing Requirement by other means.

In early April, students will receive a letter directing them to the 
test center at which they must take the test.

Comprehensive information about the Entry Level Writing Requirement and 
the Analytical Writing Placement Examination is available online 
atwww.ucop.edu/elwr <http://www.ucop.edu/elwr>.

In mid-June, students can log in to their campus's admission website to 
check whether or not they have passed the exam.Results of the exam will 
not affect a student's admission to the university.

**May 1^st , 2014*: Deadline for admitted freshmen to submit their 
Statement of Intent to Register.

* 3.* **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/>

*4. 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!

*5. **CHECK 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!

*6*. *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/__

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You may take the EPT, ELM or both at a campus near you or where you plan 
to enroll.

*7. REGISTRATION*: Register for the Tests on the web at www.ets.org/csu 
<http://www.ets.org/csu>

*8. **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.

*9. 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/>

*10**.**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*


*1. 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.


*2. 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

*3. **Free SAT Prep @ Berkeley Public Library***

Wednesdays  April 16, 23 and 30.  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>.

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*JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES
*

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**

*ALL GRADE LEVELS*

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*1. 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*

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**1. 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.

*2. 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 11, 2014.Hard 
copies of the application are available in the College and Career Center.**

**

*3. 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

**

*4. 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>

**

*5. 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.

*6. 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.

*7. 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 Princeton 
University for an expense-paid weekend symposium on race.  For 
information, please visit www.princeton.edu/pprize 
<http://www.princeton.edu/pprize>

*8. 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>

*9. 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*

*1. 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.

*2. 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**

**

*3. 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

**

*4. 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**

**

*5. 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


*6. Colorado College Summer Session Pre-College Program: 
*Earncollege 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>

**

*7. Oxford  Royale Academy*: Summer course offerings for July and August 
2014.  Please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk 
<http://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/>

*8. 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/>

*9. 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>

*10. 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/>

*11. 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/>

*12. 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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