[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: CCC Bulletin, Oct. 28 (Fri)

Sun Oct 30 21:23:23 PDT 2016

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Ms. Melanie Aguas,
melanieaguas at berkeley.net or other CCC staff, listed at the bottom of this
message

*ANNOUNCEMENTS*

*Attention Seniors*:  If you have not already done so, please schedule an
appointment with your College Advisors to check in about your post-high
school graduation plans.   The links were sent to your student emails from
Ms. Mary Jacobs on Friday, September 30th 2016.  If you cannot find the
links, please email your College Advisor.

*Attention Seniors:*  If you are applying to colleges that require letters
of recommendation (either on the Common Application or the school’s
website), you *must* nominate your teachers and counselor ASAP.  If you are
applying Early Action or Early Decision to colleges, you *must* have your
recommenders nominated by now, or risk not having letters of recommendation.

*COLLEGE VISITS IN THE CCC (FOR SENIORS ONLY)*

Please ask your teacher to be excused from class and sign the College
Advisor Pass.  Your absence will be excused by the Attendance Office when
you drop in the CCC for the visit and sign in.  Students are responsible
for missed assignments.

*Please note: *To be added when dates are confirmed: Merritt College,
Diablo Valley College, and College of Alameda. Stay tuned to emails.

*Monday, October 31, 2016:*

Period 1: Rutgers University

*Tuesday, November 1, 2016:*

Period 1: Colby College

Period 2: Contra Costa College

Period 3: University of Delaware

Period 4: Saint Mary’s College of California

*Wednesday, November 2, 2016:*

Period 1: Spelman College

*Thursday, November 3, 2016:*

Period 1: Mills College

Period 3: Syracuse University

Period 4: Johnson & Wales

*Lunch: for all grades 9-12: Abbey Road Travel Programs*

*Wednesday, November 16, 2016:*

Period 3: Drew University

*Thursday, November 17, 2016:*

Period 1: West Point (USMA)

*TESTING SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2016*

*SAT and SAT Subject Test Dates* (these may change, always check at
www.collegeboard.org):

Test Date: 11/5/16 (registration has already closed)

Test Date: 12/3/16 – regular registration by 11/3/16, late registration by
11/15/16 (additional $27)

*ACT Test Dates* (these may change, always check at www.act.org)

Test Date: 12/10/16 – regular registration by 11/4/16, late registration by
11/18/16 (additional $22)

●     Fee waivers are available in the College Center for students from
low-income families.  To receive a waiver a student must be on the free and
reduced lunch program. See Mary Jacobs in D221 for form.

●     Students qualifying for extended time must apply for the
accommodations through College Board and their BHS guidance counselor.

*The SAT Subject Tests (Subject Tests, also known as SAT II’s, are only
offered by College Board.)*

The UC system no longer requires that students take SAT Subject Tests.
However,
some competitive UC programs like Engineering are likely to recommend that
applicants take SAT Subject Tests. Make sure to check each individual
campus website.

Some private colleges require that students take two, in some cases three,
Subject tests, which are designed to measure a student’s achievement in a
specific subject. The tests should be chosen from different subject areas.
Some private colleges will not require the subject tests if a student has
taken the ACT instead of SAT Reasoning test. Check each individual college
website.

*Test-Free Colleges*

Colleges recognize that standardized test results are not always a very
good indicator of a student’s success in college and later life. There are
colleges and universities nationwide that have made standardized tests
optional.  A list of these colleges can be found at:

www.fairtest.org/univ/optional.htm

*UPCOMING DEADLINES*

*Deadline to Submit The Petition to Graduate Early*

*October 31, 2016*

Seniors, are you thinking of graduating early?  Please see BHS Registrar,
Ms. Mellion, in the Registrar's Office in D-173 (across from the front desk
in the main office) ASAP.  The deadline to submit your petition is October
31, 2016.

*Internship Application Deadline*

*TechHive Teen Internship, November 1, 2016, midnight*

10-week TeenIinternship program at The Lawrence Hall of Science.  It
teaches students about programming, electronics, prototyping and art
through the creation of museum exhibits and educational events.  For more
information, contact Matt Chilbert at 510-643-7764 or at
mchilbert at berkeley.edu.  To apply, visit
http://www.techhivestudio.org/apply/

*Scholarship Application Deadline*

*Making Waves CAP (College and Alumni Program) Scholarship, December 2016*

Eligibility requirements include: Class of 2017, 4-year college bound, low
income.  For more information and to apply, visit:
http://making-waves.org/programs/education/college/capbayarea

*California State University Northridge* EOP Application Deadline*

*December 16, 2016*

The Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) at California State University,
Northridge designs, administers, and supports programs that deliver access
and retention services to CSUN students. EOP provides services to
historically low-income, educationally disadvantaged, first-generation
college students; a population that not only reflects the diversity of
CSUN’s feeder communities but also the diversity of the University itself.
For more information, visit http://www.csun.edu/csun-eop/csun-eop-admissions
and http://www.csun.edu/csun-eop

**Many CSUs and UCs offer EOP programs.  Please check the websites of each
individual school.*

*Scholarship Application Deadline*

*APIASF Scholarship, January 11, 2017*

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the
nation’s largest non-profit provider of college scholarships for Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarships.html

*UPCOMING EVENTS*

*College Application Workshops*

*November 8, 2016*

*November 15, 2016*

*November 22, 2016*

*November 29, 2016*

*3:00 – 5:00pm*

Berkeley High School Library Computer Lab

Work on your essays and college applications for the Common App, CSUs, and
UCs.  Your college advisors will assist you in the process.

*UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture Information Sessions*

*Saturday, October 29, 2016, 11:00am*

Hilton Garden Inn, Emeryville, CA

Learn about applying to the performing and visual arts majors at UCLA –
what our majors offer, the supplemental application process, portfolio and
audition requirements, housing, student life, and financial
aid/scholarships.  For more information, visit http://eepurl.com/ciNBIz
<http://ucla.askadmissions.net/admin/Communications/ClickThru.aspx?qs=ar5t0CzuODNezZrA6W0t2AfGMNYR%2bvzHAtHeLhh%2bSIjxlHjMcFMet2gtAZz9qmjP>
.  To RSVP, please email your attendance count to admissions at arts.ucla.edu.

*First Steps Summit (EAOP – Early Academic Outreach Program)*

*Saturday, October 29, 2016, 8:30am – 12:30pm*

UC Berkeley Campus – Berkeley, CA

Open to 9th and 10th graders and their families.  Learn about A-G
eligibility, college systems, how to be competitive, financing your
university, and more.  For more information, contact Jennifer Alcaraz at
510-365-4167 or visit http://eaop.berkeley.edu/

*Financial Aid Information Night*

*Thursday, November 17, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm*

Berkeley High School Library

For parents of Seniors only.

*Black Engineers Science Student Association at UC Berkeley hosts A Stand
for Education*

*Saturday, November 12, 2016, 8:00am – 3:30pm*

Soda Hall, UC Berkeley – Berkeley, CA

The one day program seeks to expose black students (K-12) to higher
education and science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) related
majors and careers through workshops and experiments. A tour of UC Berkeley
and a college student panel of STEM majors will also be available for
11th-12th grade students, along with a scavenger hunt. Here is the link to
RSVP
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-stand-for-education-2016-tickets-28449878352>.
*Students must have a waiver form signed by their parent/guardian and
brought to the event. *If you would like an email or paper copy of the
waiver form, see Ms. Aguas in the CCC or email melanieaguas at berkeley.net.
They will also have forms at the event. Parking will be available around
campus and possibly Upper Hearst Parking Structure(refer to map). Email Ms.
Aguas if you would like a map.  For more information, email
ucberkeleybessa at gmail.com or visit ucbessa.berkeley.edu.

*University of the Pacific Preview Day*

*Saturday, November 12, 2016, 9:00am – 3:30pm*

University of the Pacific – Stockton, CA

Attend one day and learn how Pacific makes admission decisions, learn more
about scholarships and financial aid opportunities, and connect with
students and faculty.  For more information or to register for either day,
call 209-946-221 or visit http://go.Pacific.edu/PreviewDay
<http://go.pacific.edu/PreviewDay>

*Hamilton Saturdays *

*Ongoing through November 12, 2016*

Hamilton College – Clinton, NY

Comprehensive campus visits include the opportunity to chat with faculty
members, an information session with an admission dean, a student-led tour,
and a personal interview.  See schedule online at www.hamilton.edu/saturdays
Call 800-843-2655to schedule your interview for a Hamilton Saturday.

*PROGRAMS*

*Pomona College Department of Music Wants Student-Musicians*

Pomona College is proud to offer what they believe is the best of both
worlds – a conservatory-caliber music education incorporated within one of
the finest liberal arts colleges in the nation. Few places can offer
students the chance to learn from world-class musicians while enjoying the
freedom of intellectual exploration as part of a student body ripe with
academic curiosity, passion and openness.

Learn about our performance opportunities (ensembles and private lessons),
and our other courses in music theory, music history, composition and
ethnomusicology on their website:

*https://www.pomona.edu/academics/departments/music*
<https://www.pomona.edu/academics/departments/music>

Students who are planning to visit the College and who want to attend a
rehearsal and/or speak with a faculty member about the program should
contact a faculty member through this page:

*https://www.pomona.edu/academics/departments/music/prospective-students*
<https://www.pomona.edu/academics/departments/music/prospective-students>

*Carpe Diem Education*

Three-month and yearlong Gap Year programs focused on community, cultural
immersion, service learning, and adventure.  Students may also have the
opportunity to earn college credit and access financial aid during their
program through Carpe Diem Education’s partnership with Portland State
University. For more information: Call 877-285-1808, visit
https://www.carpediemeducation.org/ or email info at carpediemeducation.org

*Rustic Pathways Travel/Gap Year Programs*

Rustic Pathways Gap Year programs each last for one semester and are
designed to provide different opportunities for travel, cultural immersion,
service and non-cognitive skills development. Among the many possibilities,
students can immerse themselves in Latin American culture, learn marine
conservation in the South Pacific, or intern with a Rustic Pathways partner
organization.  For more information, visit http://gap.rusticpathways.com/

*CCC STAFF*

*College Advisor - AC (A-Sm), AHA, CAS, ELN *Melanie Aguas (
melanieaguas at berkeley.net) 510-644-4576

*College Advisor - AC (So-Z), AMPS, BIHS, ISP *Angela Price (
angelaprice at berkeley.net) 510-644-6804

*Career Advisor *James Dopman (jamesdopman at berkeley.net)

*College Advisor - 9th and 10th graders *Brianna Brooks (
briannabrooks at berkeley.net)

*College and Career Center Assistant *Mary Jacobs (maryjacobs at berkeley.net)
510-644-4583

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