[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: CCC Bulletin, Dec. 5 (Mon)

Tue Dec 6 16:38:19 PST 2016

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Melanie Aguas,
melanieaguas at berkeley.net

*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* notify and nominate your teachers and counselor ASAP.
If you do not notify your Recommenders the week before Winter Break, you
risk not having your recommendations completed.

*Scholarship** Directory: * *http://eastbayconsortium.org/scholarship
<http://eastbayconsortium.org/scholarship>*

* TESTING SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2016*

* (Registration for all testing for Fall 2016 is now closed)*

*SENDING TEST SCORES * *SAT* (Always select to send all scores)
Applying to CSUs: You can list CSUMentor as an SAT score recipient. The SAT
institution code for CSUMentor is 3594. CSUMentor will then store
your scores for ALL CSU campuses to utilize. If you have not
yet sent your scores to either a CSU campus or CSUMentor, you can request
this at www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html.

*Applying to UCs*: Choose:  Any (1) UC Campus and it will be shared with
all the others

*Applying to Private/Independent School(s)*: Choose:  The individual school
that you will be applying to.

* Note*: The first 4 official score reports are free with your registration
fee.

*ACT*

* Applying to CSUs*:  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.

Choose:  Any (1) CSU Campus
Then use ACT Scores Manager:  Release Eligible ACT Scores to other schools
through CSU Mentor after your score is received.

*Applying to UCs*:  Report ACT and/or SAT scores on your admissions
application, then request that an official copy of the scores be sent to us
from the testing agency.  You can have your official score report sent to
one UC campus, and all campuses you apply to will receive it.

*Applying to Private/Independent School(s):*
Choose: The individual school that you will be applying to.

*Note*:  The first 4 official score reports are free with your registration
fee.  Only scores from one test date will be sent.

*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*

*Scholarship Application Deadline Making Waves CAP (College and Alumni
Program) Scholarship, December 12, 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 Friday,
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.*

*Program Application Deadline *

* California Academy of Sciences Spring Opportunity: TechTeens (9th -12th
Grade) Application due January 3, 2017*
See “Programs” section for more information

*Program Application Deadline *

* California Academy of Sciences Spring Opportunity: Teen Advocates for
Science Communication (8th -12th Grade) Application due January 3, 2017 *See
“Programs” section for more information

* 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. To apply, visit https://hamiltonscholars.
communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx

*Scholarship Application Deadline Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship - March 3,
2017 *Tzu Chi Scholars is a scholarship program funded by Buddhist Tzu Chi
Foundation (www.tzuchi.org) to recognize and provide financial assistance
to outstanding college-bound high school graduates.  Tzu Chi Scholars are
selected on the basis of their financial need, academic achievement and
community involvement. Each Scholar will receive a one-time award of
$1,000. A small number of Scholars may be further recognized for a
four-year total scholarship award of up to $4,000. To apply, you must:  1.
Be a U.S. high school graduating senior (foreign students on student visa
not included), 2. Demonstrate financial need for college tuition, 3. Have a
minimum 3.0 GPA, 4. Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college full time for
2017-2018. Applications are not available on the website. They are attached
in this email, or you can drop by the CCC to get one.

* Scholarship Application Deadline Diller Family Foundation – Tikkum Olam
Awards, January 4, 2017 *Scholarship opportunity for students who identify
as Jewish and have made contributions to community service.  Faculty can
nominate students, or students can apply on their own. To apply and for
more information, visit http://www.dillerteenawards.org/

* Scholarship Application Deadline Santa Clara University Department of
Theatre and Dance Annual Merit Scholarship Auditions *
*– January 7, 2017 *See “Events” section for more information

*Scholarship Application Deadline University of Toronto Engineering
International Scholar Award – February 1, 2017 *Applicants must have an
exceptional academic record, and demonstrated leadership through
involvement in the school or broader community. They must be enrolled in a
secondary school outside of Canada.  The award will cover full tuition and
is renewable for up to 4 years, if the student maintains an average of
75%.  For more information, visit

http://discover.engineering.utoronto.ca/money/scholarships/

*Scholarship Application Deadline*

*South Carolina Credit Union Scholarship – February 28, 2017 *South
Carolina Federal Credit Union will be awarding a total of $7,500 in
scholarship money to three deserving students. 1st Place:  $4,000.  2nd Place:
$2,500.  3rd Place: $1,000.  Applications will be accepted from January 2,
2017 through February 28, 2017.  Applicants must be:  1) members of South
Carolina Federal in good standing OR U.S. residents who are eligible to
apply for membership at South Carolina Federal at time of scholarship
application, 2) students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good standing
with current school, 3) students planning to attend a full-time accredited
two-year degree program; an accredited two-year program leading to a
four-year undergraduate degree or an accredited four-year institution
(undergraduate program), 4) Previous winners are eligible, but a new
application and essay must be submitted. For more details, and to apply,
please visit scfederal.org/scholarship
<https://www.scfederal.org/scholarship>

*Scholarship Application Deadline The National Scholarship – For DREAMers,
March 8, 2017 *TheDream.US <http://thedream.us/>, the largest college
access and success organization for DREAMers, is offering scholarships of
up to $25,000to Bay Area high school and community college graduates looking
to attend one of our Bay Area Partner Colleges:  Sonoma State, CSU East
Bay, San Francisco State, San Jose State, UCSanta Cruz and UC
Merced. DREAMers who meet DACA eligibility criteria or have applied for TPS
status may apply.  To apply and for more information, visit
TheDream.US at applyISTS.com or call 1-(855) 670-ISTS (4787) and ask for the
TheDream.US National Scholarship Program.

* UPCOMING EVENTS*

*Online Admissions Open House – Zaytuna College Wednesday, December 7,
2016, 5:30-7:30pm *Zaytuna College, the first Muslin liberal arts college
in the United States, located in Berkeley, CA,  is hosting an Online
Admissions Open House.  To RSVP, visit: https://www.zaytuna.edu/*. *If you
have questions, please feel free to reach out to Zaytuna college by calling
us at 510.900.3134, through email at Admissions at zaytuna.edu or via online
chat
<http://info.zaytuna.edu/e1t/c/*VpF9H-3nkKrPW3b2zqx5PPpmQ0/*W3wTY9D80gCQtW916qgX4YjGTX0/5/f18dQhb0Sjvh8YXNdxW96w0bJ2qwv2LVqBWR331PLwBMf5xRdXD6prW7cmS1s8pCQ6vW36NJX362vLzvW69NH5-50FcL3W7dcVbt4sgw3LW1nrCGB51LTg5W5DHNj25bvTmMVKVKct31HdrGW8T3GGy6FcC5qW7x6ltd548GrJW5lKvt_5420y5MJVPYMVVW1HW32p-C34cMfVrW3Kqlz72KFZxKN3Z79Z1MNBCZVMMQxX80gSRfW97rB1b8yxRXhW22PyL82F09jLVZL-1964j-QFW95wJ1s38ZJtGVbq1Nb2CMdnXW2D6P8R2zzMWQW79Hyy31p9qC6W4wlfZj3PHlJgW3Kt1qH5sc2PbW6LJDX35G2bjYW2vJKXZ6S8ktSV_XTgK63J8vqW66x81-7wTZy2Vx_tJK3ygvH8N8c3mpmJ5h7gW7p8WLB7t4TQqW8p25t619rc8kW7pYcCX5Hr1kRW70hG8R2-zn63W81pkZj8JyV8jW7HdPbB6SFxtcN2pgj481-zwGf4T1-5Q02>
.

* Information Meeting:  Scholarship from Berkeley Community Fund (BCF)
Thursday, December 8, 2016, Lunch **Berkeley High School CCC*
Check out details at: http://berkfund.org/scholarships

Eligibility Requirements:

*Graduating in 2017

*4 year college

* Minimum GPA of 2.5 for High Hopes Scholarship; 3.5 for Class of '51
Scholarship

*Santa Clara University Department of Theatre and Dance Annual Merit
Scholarship Auditions *
*Saturday, January 14 , 2017 *
*Mayer Theatre, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA *The Department of
Theatre and Dance has scholarships specific to Theatre and Dance majors,
which are grants that offset tuition costs. Auditions and interviews for
these scholarships will be held in Mayer Theatre on January 14, 2017.
Applications are due to the Theatre and Dance Dept. by January 7, 2017.
NOTE: Auditions are not required to declare a Theatre and Dance major. This
is a great opportunity for prospective students to not only audition for
departmental scholarship funds but also see SCU’s excellent facilities and
meet professional faculty. The scholarship application and instruction
forms are available online at the following link:
https://www.scu.edu/theatre/prospective-students/

*Education Summit – For First-Generation, African-American, Asian-American,
Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander Students and Their Families *
*Saturday, February 4, 2017, 9:00am – 1:00pm *
*University Gymnasium, Cal State East Bay, Hayward, CA *This event is for
students and families to be engaged and motivated about higher education,
and to empower families with information and resources to help achieve
educational success.   There will be inspirational speakers, higher
education related workshops for middle school, high school, and community
college students and their families, a college and resource fair, and an
official Cash for College workshop.  If you have questions, contact the
Summit Hotline at 510-885-3516 <%28510%29%20885-3516>, or email
educationsummit at csueastbay.edu  For more information and to register
online, visit www.csueastbay.edu/educationsummit.

*PROGRAMS*

*California Academy of Sciences Spring Opportunity: TechTeens (9th -12th
Grade)*
* Application due January 3, 2017*
Youth in the TechTeens program work with Academy experts to explore
technology used in scientific fieldwork and research. TechTeens learn how
to code using Python programming language and build their own sensors using
Raspberry Pi single-board computers. No prior coding experience required.
*F*or more information or to apply,  visit www.calacademy.org/techteens.

*California Academy of Sciences Spring Opportunity: Teen Advocates for
Science Communication (8th -12th Grade)*
* Application due January 3, 2017*
Youth volunteers in the Teen Advocates for Science Communication (TASC
Force) program carry out the Academy’s mission to explore, explain, and
sustain life by designing and presenting original public programs. Youth
work with Academy professionals to engage museum visitors in experiences
that communicate science in fun and exciting ways, such as
collections-based fashion shows, interactive theater, and more.  For more
information or to apply, visit www.calacademy.org/tasc.

*USC Summer Programs*
*Program Dates: June 18 – July 15, 2017*
USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high
school students through unique 4 and 2 week summer courses. Accepted
students to the USC Summer Programs will balance academic and campus life
as they prepare for college in the nation’s entertainment center – Los
Angeles, California.  USC Summer Programs’ courses are taught by USC
faculty and experienced professionals of the USC academic community. Summer
Programs’ faculty create an engaging academic experience by combining
lectures, hands-on workshops and labs, guest speakers, and academic field
trips to locations throughout Los Angeles. Each course is designed to be
more interactive, engaging, and challenging than accelerated high school
classes or the broad introductory courses offered by other summer
pre-collegiate programs.  For more information, visit
http://summerprograms.usc.edu/ or call 213-740-5679 <%28213%29%20740-5679>

*University of Miami Summer Scholars Program (For Sophomores and Juniors) 3
Week Session:  July 1 – July 21, 2017 *The Summer Scholars Program at the
University of Miami offers academically-motivated high school students the
ability to sample college life, explore one of 16 exciting programs taught
by UM’s distinguished faculty, earn 6 college credits, and take classes and
form friendships with peers from around the world.  The program seeks
students who are active in their communities, leaders in their schools, and
examples of integrity.  Individuals should be mature, self-motivated, and
prepared to study an academic discipline in a rigorous scholarly
program.  Applicants
must be current high school sophomore or juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0
*Application Deadlines*:
*Early Action*:  December  1
*Priority Application Deadline*:  March 1
*Scholarship Application Deadline*:  March 1
*Final Application Deadline*:  April 25
To apply, visit the website.  For more information:
Phone: 305-284-4000 <%28305%29%20284-4000>   |   Email: ssp at miami.edu   |
Website: www.miami.edu/ssp

*University of Toronto Engineering – Residential Summer Program:  Deep
Summer Prep (Grades 9-12)*

*July 3 – July 28, 2017 *High school students can take innovative courses
covering today’s most cutting edge topics in Engineering, Technology,
Applied Science, and Business. For more information and to apply, visit
http://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/pre-university-
programs/deep-summer-academy/

*University of Toronto Engineering – Residential Summer Program:  AP Summer
Prep (For Juniors) *A rigorous program for US high school students that
will set them on an academic path towards admission to the world’s most
selective schools of Engineering.  For more information and to apply,
visit: http://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/pre-university-
programs/ap-prep-program/

*Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs (For current Sophomores and
Juniors) July 1 – August 11, 2017 *Carnegie Mellon’s summer Pre-College
programs will show you what life at Carnegie Mellon is all about - from the
classroom to what's happening on weekends. You'll meet people from all over
the world, be inspired by our world-renowned faculty, take part in the
excitement of campus and have the opportunity to explore the city of
Pittsburgh.  Their programs include: Advanced Placement/Early Admission
(AP/EA), Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music, National High School Game
Academy. The Pre-College application deadline is April 25th for U.S.
citizens and/or permanent residents and April 1 for international
students.  For more information, visit http://admission.enrollment.
cmu.edu/pages/pre-college/

* 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 <%28877%29%20285-1808>, 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/

*College Advisors*

*- AC (A-Sm), AHA, CAS, ELN: *Melanie Aguas (melanieaguas at berkeley.net)
510-644-4576 <%28510%29%20644-4576>
*- AC (So-Z), AMPS, BIHS, ISP: *Angela Price (angelaprice at berkeley.net)
510-644-6804 <%28510%29%20644-6804>
*- 9th and 10th graders: *Brianna Brooks (briannabrooks at berkeley.net)
*Career Advisor: *James Dopman (jamesdopman at berkeley.net)

*College and Career Center Assistant: *Mary Jacobs (maryjacobs at berkeley.net)
510-644-4583 <%28510%29%20644-4583>

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