[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: CCC Bulletin, Nov. 10 (Thurs.)

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PLEASE do not reply to this message, contact Ms. Melanie Aguas, 
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*College Advisor - AC (A-Sm), AHA, CAS, ELN *Melanie Aguas 
(melanieaguas at berkeley.net <mailto:melanieaguas at berkeley.net>) 510-644-4576
*College Advisor - AC (So-Z), AMPS, BIHS, ISP *Angela Price 
(angelaprice at berkeley.net <mailto:angelaprice at berkeley.net>) 510-644-6804
*Career Advisor *James Dopman (jamesdopman at berkeley.net 
<mailto:jamesdopman at berkeley.net>)
*College Advisor - 9^th and 10^th graders *Brianna Brooks 
(briannabrooks at berkeley.net <mailto:briannabrooks at berkeley.net>)
*College and Career Center Assistant *Mary Jacobs 
(maryjacobs at berkeley.net <mailto:maryjacobs at berkeley.net>) 510-644-4583

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*_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 30^th 2016. If you cannot find 
the links, please email your College Advisor.

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.

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*_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.

*Wednesday, November 16, 2016:
*Period 3: Drew University

*Thursday, November 17, 2016:
*Period 1: West Point (USMA)

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_**TESTING SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2016*

*SAT and SAT Subject Test Dates (these may change, always check at 
www.collegeboard.com <http://www.collegeboard.com>*

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Test Date: 12/3/16.  Late Registration Deadline (Additional $27 + cost): 
11/15/16*

*ACT Test Dates (these may change, always check at www.act.org 
<http://www.act.org/>)*

*Test Date: 12/10/16. Late Registration Deadline (Additional $22 +cost): 
11/18/16*

● 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 
<http://www.fairtest.org/univ/optional.htm>

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*_UPCOMING DEADLINES_*

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Scholarship Application Deadline
/Elks National Foundation  Most Valuable Student Scholarship, November 
30, 2016
/*Eligibility requirements: Class of 2017, U.S. citizen, pursuing a 
4-year-degree in a U.S. college or university.  Applicants will be 
judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Male and female 
students compete separately.  The top finalists will participate in an 
all-expenses-paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago from April 6-9, 2017.  
For more information and to apply, visit: 
http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

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*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*/
/*Making Waves will give a presentation during lunch in the CCC on 
Wednesday, November 16,

2017*

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*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./_
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*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

*Scholarship Application Deadline (Juniors Only)
/Hamilton Award  Scholarship, January 13, 2017
/*The Hamilton Award recognizes young people for their academic, 
personal, service, and entrepreneurial accomplishments, and 35-40 
students are selected annually to participate in the Alexander Hamilton 
Scholars (AHS) leadership program. Their winners are high-achieving, 
service-focused high school juniors with grit, perseverance, and 
demonstrated need. All applicants should be college-bound, and committed 
to participating in our rigorous leadership program, designed to provide 
a comprehensive network of support and practical guidance to Alexander 
Hamilton Scholars as they transition from high school to college and 
beyond.  For more information, visit 
http://hamiltonscholars.org/1/the-program/program-overview/ or contact 
program at hamiltonscholars.org <mailto:program at hamiltonscholars.org>. To 
apply, visit https://hamiltonscholars.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx

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UPCOMING EVENTS_*

*College Application Workshops on Tuesdays/
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.

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* 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 toRSVP 
<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 <mailto: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 <mailto:ucberkeleybessa at gmail.com> or visit 
ucbessa.berkeley.edu <http://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>

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*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 <http://www.hamilton.edu/saturdays> Call 
800-843-2655to schedule your interview for a Hamilton Saturday.

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*Concurrent Enrollment Information Session
/Tuesday, November 15^th , 2016, Lunch
/*BHS College and Career Center
Wondering about how to get ahead of the game by taking college classes 
while in High School? Come to the CCC Tuesday November 15 at lunch to 
hear more about concurrent enrollment. Pizza will be provided!  All 
grades are welcome.

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/**Emma Bowen Foundation – Media/Tech Internship Event/
Monday, November 14, 2016, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
/*The Emma Bowen Foundation 
<http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/> focuses on providing paid, 
multi-year internships at our partner companies for students of color 
who are interested in the media and tech industries. This evening event 
will bring together talented young people of color in high school and 
college, young media and tech professionals, and established leaders in 
the field to talk about careers in tech and media, race and identity in 
the workplace, and more. You'll also have an opportunity to network with 
some of the top current and up-and-coming talent in the Bay Area.  For 
more information and to register, visit: 
http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/oaklandevent_2016

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*Making Waves CAP (College and Alumni Program) Scholarship Information 
Session
/Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Lunch
/*A Making Waves representative will present a great scholarship 
opportunity! The scholarship benefits include 1:1 college coaching, a 
Personal Financial Services Coordinator, professional and peer 
networking opportunities, and up to $5000 of support annually (for a 
maximum of 5 years). 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

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*Financial Aid Information Night
/Thursday, November 17, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm/*

Berkeley High School Library
For parents of Seniors only.

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*Zaytuna College Admissions Open House
/Sunday, November 20, 2016, 11:00am – 1:00pm/
*2401 Le Conte Ave – Berkeley, CA
Learn more about the student experience at the first Muslim liberal arts 
college in the United States.  For more information and to register, 
visit http://info.zaytuna.edu/open-house

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*Splash at Berkeley
/Saturday, November 19, 2016, 9:00am – 5:00pm
/*UC Berkeley
Splash is an educational outreach program in which university students 
teach classes to 9th through 12th graders. Splash at Berkeley is 
completely student organized and run. The details of the classes being 
taught, including duration, topic, size, and difficulty/prerequisites, 
are all determined by the teachers themselves. Topics range from 
Introduction to Particle Physics, to The Study of Kafka, from 
Introduction to Japanese to Survival Skills 101. See the course catalog 
for details. Splash seeks students who are internally driven to learn. 
We want to give them a unique opportunity to explore a passion and/or 
learn something outside of the ordinary curriculum. Students are given 
the freedom to choose their own classes and pick their own schedule. For 
more information, and to register, visit https://berkeley.learningu.org/]

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*_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/*
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/*

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*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 <mailto:info at carpediemeducation.org>

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*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/

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