[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: All Grades: College Fair, Apr. 29 (Sun)

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*News about the 2018 BHS Case Studies and College Fair:*



The 2018 BHS Case Studies and College Fair will take place at BHS on
Sunday, April 29th.  The event is funded by the generous support of
the Berkeley High School Development Group and its donors.



*For Juniors Only, Class of 2019:*



The *Case Studies Workshop or Mock College Admissions Workshop* will be
held in the C Building classrooms from 10:00 am-11:30 am. It will give
students a firsthand understanding of how college admissions officers
determine whom they admit.



College admissions counselors will go over several sample college
applications to a fictional college.  They will provide an overview of what
college admissions officers look for, how they determine entry, and how to
present yourself in your own college applications. This free event requires
*pre-registration* by April 13th and is open to BHS juniors accompanied by
one adult (space is limited).



Registration is now open for Juniors' Case Studies workshop in this google
form <http://goo.gl/CEMcDE>

The Case Studies materials may be found at: https://tinyurl.com/y9bntblf or
you may pick up printed copies in the CCC.


*For All Grades: *



The *College Fair* will be held in the Jacket Gym from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.
College representatives from about 50 colleges, universities, and community
colleges will be available to answer your questions and provide
informational material.



*BHS Student ID Required!*



*Schedule:*

9:00- 10:00 *For Class of 2019 Juniors Only-* Doors Open/Check-In (Milvia &
Kittredge Entrance)



10:00-11:30 *For Class of 2019 Juniors Only*- Case Studies/Mock College
Admissions Workshop



11:30–1:00 Lunch - On your own



1:00-3:00 *For All Grades*- College Fair in the Jacket Gym



If you have any questions, please contact College Advisor, Melanie Aguas,
by email or call the CCC office at (510) 644-4583.



*How To Prepare for a College Fair:*



*Before the Fair:*

· Ask yourself “Why do I want to go to college?”

· Consider what you are looking for in a school.

· Make a list of schools that are a “must” to connect with.

· Learn about the colleges you are interested in by checking their websites.

· Talk to at least one college representative from a school you have never
heard of.

· Prepare a list of interesting questions for the college reps.

· Make a professional e-mail.



*During the Fair:*

· Arrive prepared*. *

· Dress appropriately.

· Please do not use cell phones or headphones during the event.

· Bring a pen and paper for notes.

· Please be patient- you may have to wait in line to talk to a college.

· Ask questions respectfully, allowing time for other students and families
waiting in line.  If you have more to ask, return to that college after
circulating to other tables.

· Ask for business cards.

· Keep personal comments to yourself as you pass by tables.



*After the Fair:*

· Organize and sort through all of the material you collected.

· Make notes about schools that stood out to you while it is fresh in your
mind.

· Review college websites, catalogs, and view books of the schools that
interested you most in order to narrow your choices.

· Write down any additional questions you want to follow up about.

· Follow up with the rep if you have more questions or just want to thank
them for their time and show that you are serious about attending the
college.

· Talk to your family and counselor about what schools peaked your interest
and why.

· Adjust your college list, if necessary.

· Schedule visits to your top schools, if possible.



*What Can Parents or Guardians Do:*

· Encourage your students to research the schools and evaluate what they
want from the college experience.

· Attend information sessions, meetings, or workshops at school in in the
community.

· Be ready to discuss post high school options, including expenses and
finances for college.



Useful CCC Links:

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

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

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