[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: CCC Calendar Nov. 6-10, 2017

Sat Nov 4 08:40:16 PDT 2017

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Seniors- Please see a college advisor to review your college applications before the deadline of 11/30/17 for UCs and CSUs.

Advising Appointments for Seniors: (Other students/grades are encouraged to see academic counselors.)

For Students in AHA, BIHS, CAS, ELN with Ms. Sandberg:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F44ADA623AAF94-sandberg

For Students in AC, AMPS, and ISP with Ms. Aguas:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F44ADA623AAF94-advising12

Application labs/workshops: Get help from college advisors to complete the college applications.

Monday morning 8:30 AM- 9:50 AM in the CCC, D-221

Wednesday and Thursday after school in the BHS Library Computer Lab

Essay Readers: Mondays @ 9AM, lunch, & after school; Tuesdays-Thursdays @ lunch & after school

http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-essay-reading/

Financial Aid Support for you and your parents/guardians: Cash for College/FAFSA Workshop on November 9, 2017 @ 6:30 PM

Cash for College/FAFSA Workshop: Complete the FAFSA Application with hands- on help on November 9, 2017 at Berkeley High Library at 6:30 PM-8:30 PM.

Bring the following information to complete the FAFSA forms:

1.  Student and Parent Social Security #’s (and Alien Registration #’s if you are not a U.S. Citizen).

- If you don’t have either, you may be eligible for the CA DREAM Act App and scholarships

2. Bring your family’s most recent 2016 Federal tax forms like 1040, W-2, bank statements, etc. You will not have to reveal this information to anyone, but you will need it to complete the forms.

- If your family does not file taxes and/or receives public assistance please bring those statements.

- To locate a FREE Tax Preparation Center in your neighborhood visit www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org

(EarnIt!KeepIt!SaveIt! is a program of the United Way of the Bay Area. Information updated January 2018)

3. BUSD has submitted your Cal Grant GPA to the California Student Aid Commission. To check the status of your Cal Grant, create an account at webgrants4students.org

4. Check college/university websites for special financial aid deadlines and forms (i.e. College Board’s CSS Profile).

Scholarship News:

November- December deadlines:

Elks Most Valuable Student due 11/27/17: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Ron Brown Scholar Program due early 11/1/17 or final deadline 1/9/18: https://www.ronbrown.org/

CAP: Making Waves due 12/12/17:https://making-waves.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CAP_BayArea_Flyer_2017.pdf

Apply for CAP- Making Waves: https://making-waves.academicworks.com/users/sign_up

 Scholarship Informational Meetings at lunch: Please bring your lunch to the CCC right after 3rd period for a prompt start to the meeting.

November 8 and repeated on November 16: Berkeley Community Fund High Hopes Scholarship.  Meet the staff of Berkeley Community Fund to find about BCF Scholarships due 3/22/18.

November 9: Cal Alumni Association Scholarships. Meet Vanessa from UC Berkeley.

November 14: CAP: Making Waves Due 12/12/17.  Meet Peter MacEwan from CAP- Making Waves program.

Try these scholarship websites:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gY3jeHg3G4ONMB9UJHwrHMo4t8dH_b4O6x80Skcj5xw/edit#gid=0     May need updates for 2018.

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

http://www.eastbayconsortium.org/scholarship

https://www.fastweb.com/

https://www.cappex.com/

https://www.uncf.org

CCC Meetings or Events:

11/7/17:

Lunch & 4th Period: Exploring New Horizons: Camp Counselors Wanted: Juniors & Seniors Only

11/8/17:

Period 1: University of New England

Period 2: University of Arizona

Lunch:     Berkeley Community Fund High Hopes Scholarship Meeting for Seniors

11/9/17:

Lunch:     Cal Alumni Association Scholarship Meeting for Seniors

6:30 PM:  Cash for College/FAFSA Workshop for Seniors & Families

Reminder: School is closed on Friday, November 10, 2017 in observance of Veteran's Day.

Useful CCC Links:

College &Career Center Resources: http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-career-guide/

College & Career Calendar: http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-and-career-center-calendar/

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