[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: JUNIORS: Important Updates and Announcements

Wed Feb 14 13:20:01 PST 2018

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

Dear Juniors,

This email contains the proper links for making appointments with your
College Advisor.  We hope you found our class presentations informative,
and we look forward to meeting with you one-on-one!  Below are several more
important announcements and updates.

*MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR COLLEGE ADVISOR:*
Make 30-minute appointments with your college advisor to discuss your
post-high school plans.  Your parents and guardians are invited to join you
at the appointment.  Please speak with your teacher beforehand to explain
the absence and make up any missed classwork.

*Juniors' Advising Appointment with Ms. Aguas (AC, AMPS, ISP)*

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44ada623aaf94-juniors6

*Juniors' Advising Appointment with Ms. Sandberg (AHA, BIHS, ELN, CAS)*

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44ada623aaf94-juniors7

*CHECKLIST OF TASKS TO GET READY FOR COLLEGE**: *

1. Stay on track with your classes and Grade Point Average (GPA).

2. Study for the ACT and SAT and register for tests by June 2018 if you are
planning on 4 yr. schools.

3. Research colleges and careers on-line.  Use *Career Locke*r at:
http://careerlocker.com Registration Code: bhc-c252

4. Plan to come to the *BHS College Fair* on April 29, 2018.  Stay tuned
for more information about the fair.

5. Stay involved with extracurricular activities.

6. Think about teachers who would write a letter of recommendation.

7. Talk to your family about your college list and financial resources.

8. Apply for a summer job or internship.

9. Visit colleges.

10. Athletes who want to play sport in college- Register at NCAA:
https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

*STANDARDIZED COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS (SAT AND ACT)*

*IS THE ACT OR SAT REQUIRED TO APPLY TO COLLEGE?*
**CSUs (California State University)*:  Yes, Essay portion not required
**UC (University of California)*:  Yes, Essay portion is required

**Out-of-state public colleges and universities*:  Check each school's
website for application requirements

**Private colleges and universitie*s:  Some schools require them, check
each school you are interested in applying to
*Some schools are *test-free* or *test-optional*.  For more information,
visit http://www.fairtest.org/

*WHICH TEST SHOULD YOU TAKE?*
The colleges that require standardized tests for admission will accept
scores from *either *the ACT or SAT. The following website lists the
differences between the tests and offers free tests.  Familiarize yourself
with both tests to determine which is a better fit for you.  There is no
"better test." https://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-act

*SAT TEST DATES:* Register at:  *https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat>*

March 10, 2018: Late registration by Feb. 28 with late fee

May 5, 2018: Register by April 6 (Subject tests also available)

June 2, 2018: Register by May 3 (Subject tests also available)

*ACT TEST DATES:*   Register at:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration-information.html

April 14, 2018: Register by March 9

June 9, 2018:  Register by May 4

July 14, 2018: Register by June 15

*FEE WAIVERS:*

If you are eligible for free or reduced lunch, you are eligible for a test
fee waiver and do not pay anything for registration.  Please see Ms. Jacobs
in the CCC Monday-Friday between 8 AM - 1:45 PM for the special waiver
code.  If you never applied for the free lunch program, please ask
a parent or guardian to apply on line: www.ezmealapp.com.  Families must
enroll every school year.

*PREPARATION:*

· Preparing for the ACT (PDF):
*http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
<http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf>*

· http://blog.prepscholar.com/khan-academy-act-prep

· https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice

·  There are practice tests at the SAT site and the Khan Academy offers
free on-line practice.  https://www.khanacademy.org/#test-prep

· Come to the CCC for free test preparation booklets!

*SAT SUBJECT TESTS:*
SAT Subject Tests are college admission tests on specific subjects.  They
are not part of the standard application for CSUs and UCs. However, some
specific programs and majors, like Engineering, may require them.  Some
private schools require them, so be sure to research colleges you are
interested in, to see if you should take them.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests

*COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS, CLASS OF 2019*
Thursday, March 8, 2018

6:30pm - 8:30pm

BHS Library

All parents and guardians of students in the Class of 2019 are invited to
College Information Night!  Learn more about the college application
process, helping your student plan for life after high school, and more!

*SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR JUNIORS*

*Students Rising Above Select Program: Due March 4, 2018*

Selection criteria:

- MUST CURRENTLY BE A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL

- Overcome obstacles that are not of their own making

- Low-income or living on government assistance -- $10K - $12K per person
(or lower) as stated on IRS documents

- High school senior in 2018-2019 school year (graduating Spring 2019)

- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA status or Dream Act eligible

- Committed to earning a college degree from a four-year institution

- Highly recommended by a teacher, counselor or mentor

- G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher

- Must live within the nine-county Bay Area

- Comply with Students Rising Above program requirements

Please check out student profiles at https://studentsrisingabove.org

You can find a link to the application at:
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/41113-Students-Rising-Above

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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