[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Bulletin for Week of Nov. 17

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PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact College and Career Center at 
skylerbarton at berkeley.net

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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>

*Career Advisor:**Kate Trimlett Rennie**Katetrimlett at berkeley.net 
<mailto:Katetrimlett at berkeley.net> *

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*SAT Word of the Week*:/ Euphony/ -- Pleasant, harmonious sound.

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*_UPCOMING COLLEGE EVENTS_*

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*1) **Event:Berkeley City College Panel Discussion*

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*For Parents and Guardians of BHS Seniors AND Juniors (students are 
welcome)*

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*Date:Wednesday, Nov. 19^TH , 6:30 PM - Location:BHS Library*

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***Join us at this event to hear representatives from various 
departments offer insightful information about great opportunities at 
Berkeley City College (BCC).BCC is well known for offering strong 
academic programs and yielding excellent transfer rates to the CSU and 
UC systems.Topics of discussion will include; concurrent enrollment 
opportunities, transfer options, various academic pathways, special 
programs at BCC, and the application and assessment testing process.

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*2) **Event:Union Construction Career Fair *Seniors Only**

Learn about training and job opportunities with local trade unions for 
tomorrow's jobs.

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*Date: Monday 11.24.14 - Time: 4th- 6th Period*

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*Location:*Little Theater & Jacket Gym

_Trades Attending:_

1.Asbestos Workers

2.Bricklayers

3.Carpenters

4.I.B.E.W. 595

5.Iron Workers

6.Laborers

7.Operating Engineers

8.Painters & Allied Trades

9.Plasterers

10.Cement Masons

11.Roofers

12.Sheet Metal 104

13.Sprinkler Fitters

14.Cypress Mandela WIST Training Center

15.Laney College

16.Merritt College

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*3) **Event :Community College Fair (BHS Seniors only)*

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*Date: Thursday, Dec. 11^th , 5^th and 6^th periods (students attend one 
period only)*

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*Location: College/Career Center*

*Students may sign up in advance in the College/Career Center.

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*/_COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT_/*/_:RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Jersey_/

Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest institution in the United 
States and the birthplace of intercollegiate football.With over 45,000 
undergraduate students, over 100 majors and degree programs, over 400 
clubs and activities, and 113 study abroad programs, Rutgers University 
has a ton to offer.Recently joining the powerhouse athletic conference 
(the Big Ten), Rutgers has jumped on the radar of some of our students, 
but in addition to athletics, Rutgers also boasts impressive academic 
and career opportunities.Rutgers offers outstanding research 
opportunities (open to undergrads roughly 60% of students engaging in 
research.Average class sizes are small, with a student-to-faculty ratio 
of 14:1.The first-year retention rate is 92%.Rutgers is ranked as having 
the most student diversity among universities in the U.S (U.S. News & 
World Report). 83% of students receive some form of financial aid.

_Popular Programs Include (but not limited to):_

Rutgers Business School

School of Engineering

School of Nursing

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Mason Gross School of the Arts

School of Health Related Professions

New Jersey Medical School

School of Public Health

School of Pharmacy

*Many more

Rutgers University has 3 campuses; New Brunswick, Newark and 
Camden.Within each campus, Rutgers offers a variety of schools/programs, 
allowing students to get the small-school experience at a large 
university.While there is a rich campus life filed with school spirit, 
students are just a short train ride away from locations such as New 
York City and Philadelphia.This is also a premier location for students 
seeking internship and job opportunities.

*/Douglass Residential College/ is a close-knit community of 1,800 women 
at Rutgers University. Douglass accepts students through a 
self-selection process (applicants can choose this option).

For more information, please come see your college advisor, or, visit 
www.rutgers.edu <http://www.rutgers.edu/>

**Application deadline is December 1^st , 2014*.

*SENIORS*

1. *CSU/UC Application Workshops:* CollegeAdvisors are conducting CSU 
application workshops after school on Tuesday afternoons from 3:40 -- 
4:45 pm in the Library Computer Lab, and Thursday mornings from 8:30 -- 
9:30 AM in the College Career Center. Students do not need to sign up 
ahead of time. Application workshops will continue throughout the month 
of November.

*We only have a handful of school days left until the CSU and UC 
November 30^th deadline! College Advisors are available to assist with 
application questions during drop-in hours.

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 incolleges 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 yourCollegeAdvisor (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 college 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***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).

6. Seniors who are applying to*Colleges **t**hat 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 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 
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

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.

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*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.

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/>

*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 13. Reg Deadline Nov. 7. Late fee deadline Nov. 21.

SAT (Register atwww.collegeboard.org <http://www.collegeboard.org/>) - 
Check website for complete listing of test dates.

SAT Test Dates:

Dec. 6. Registration deadline Nov. 6. Late fee deadline Nov. 24.

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* JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES*

**SAT/ACT PRACTICE COMBO TEST:  Saturday, January 10, 2015 *

Berkeley High's 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. Following the test, 
Princeton Review will offer a score back review session on the evening 
of January 20^th .

**Please stay tuned for registration information.

*COLLEGE** INFORMATION & INTERVIEW SESSIONS*

1. San Francisco Art Institute hosts *National Portfolio Day!*January 
17, 2015 -- 800 Chestnut Street | San Francisco, CA 94133.

2.*Black College Expo for 11^th and 12^th graders* -- Saturday, January 
24, 2015.9AM-5PM.Oakland Marriott Convention Center. 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*

*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 14, 2015.

*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.  For 
further information, please visit www.ronbrown.org 
<http://www.ronbrown.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.


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