[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Seniors - College Visits Week of Oct. 29- Nov. 1

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PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Mary Jacobs, Assistant in the CCC, at maryjacobs at berkeley.net<mailto:maryjacobs at berkeley.net>


FOR SENIORS ONLY: COLLEGE VISITS:
You may visit with college admissions directors and counselors in the CCC to learn more about programs and applications. Please get approval from your teachers first so you do not miss important assignments, projects, tests, or quizzes. You are responsible for missed work. Plan the visits ahead of time- at least 3 days in advance.



Register for the visit in Naviance under Colleges tab - "Visits"
Sign in when you arrive in the CCC in order to clear your absence.



The following colleges will be in the CCC this week:

Tuesday, October 30:

lunch and period 4: Exploring New Horizons Counselor Training

period 6: UC Merced

3:30-5:30 Work on any part of any application in the College Application Workshop with counselors.



Wednesday. October 31

3:30-5:30: Work on any part of any application in the College Application Workshop with counselors.



Thursday, November 1:  Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA) Deadline

period 1: University of Oregon

lunch and period:4: UC Berkeley Pre Med- Mentorship

3:30-5:30::Work on any part of any application in the College Application Workshop with counselors.



Friday, November 2: No school for students- Staff Development Day



Notice: Times may change.

Check out the college visit schedule in Naviance under Colleges or at the CCC calendar at the BHS website-http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-and-career-center-calendar/

Naviance:

Log in for new software program that lets you explore colleges and careers. Keep track of your transcripts and letters of recommendation for college applications. Match with the Common Application for over 600 private colleges.

~Website: https://student.naviance.com/berkeleyhigh

~username: student e-mail (i.e. davidan at students.berkeley.net<mailto:davidan at students.berkeley.net>)

~password: Berkeley +student ID # (i.e. Berkeley1234567)


Cal State Apply is open now for the 23 CSU campuses: Due 11/30/18

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply



Use this link to complete your coursework in college applications:

UC/CSU - Approved Course List
https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/350/

UC Application: https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant/login.htm Due 11/30/18

Common Application for Over 600 Private Schools: https://www.commonapp.org/ Varying deadlines - check your list of schools.

FAFSA for Financial Aid now open (due March 2): https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
FAFSA Workshop/Cash for College: Hands On workshop to complete the financial aid forms with counselors on November 8 at 6:30-8:30 PM in BHS Library

Essay Readers every day in the CCC: Drop in only, sign in, and wait for your turn with printed draft.
Schedule of Essay Readers: Note time change on Monday morning to 9:00 AM start.
Monday: 9:00 AM-9:57 AM (before late start)
Monday - Thursday: during lunch and after school @ 3:30 PM
Friday: during lunch only
Schedule for essay readers at this link: Berkeley High Essay Reader Schedule 2018<http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Berkeley-High-Essay-Reader-Schedule-2018.pdf>

Scholarships:

College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Create an account here:
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM85689-&rid=47045547

CAP: Making Waves: Information Meeting on Friday, November 9 at lunch period
Application Due 12/11/18
College and Alumni Program (CAP) Making Waves, Bay Area:
We are excited to announce applications<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017oJ8lM3VpGf-U2WGwdqt7rirvtZawFlAaHWkaQUOBvgRMYYKrBFYOsw7fttz9rSyjXRTrqsdN1gOM1jv-kY5O9BsuMeJjQHB9jUK3IHbPeOWj_AzC_VEwxWfu6_MiMi5zjPiMBeFRrzHnZUjtbypskSc9fwe0NnhJijQzRZiZ5TS-YuYnOS36REZDb3uRbY2&c=QKaz8E4i_2awcJNz5FuFLRLHf9ERP0ClwgrG-MuspakHg2M6S-GmnA==&ch=YqNgqo1UVEDtdf1WZprg_xa9-tyuiUfQsafhkJJdkbaZe_7omTpPJQ==> for the CAP Bay Area<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017oJ8lM3VpGf-U2WGwdqt7rirvtZawFlAaHWkaQUOBvgRMYYKrBFYOo0PqDK9g2_xgbDTKI72iBht84OOzEa9S7yajRLvQ4SA6Na7prHuiEuCzsWs4L9yc8w4zTrTmuc-3czWy75bUA3OoD8AwmkVJb9BChlEla4Etc39SIB-jdj_HuQd5_-IsmgEH8_zeTj3scInO8s_MEW9uAVhGs4s3Q==&c=QKaz8E4i_2awcJNz5FuFLRLHf9ERP0ClwgrG-MuspakHg2M6S-GmnA==&ch=YqNgqo1UVEDtdf1WZprg_xa9-tyuiUfQsafhkJJdkbaZe_7omTpPJQ==> program are now open. What makes CAP different is its combination of personalized coaching, financial literacy training, and scholarships. Upon graduation, CAP students are equipped with the skills to build meaningful careers and positively contribute to society. Through a competitive application process, CAP Bay Area serves low-income high school graduates from the nine Bay Area counties.

Eligibility requirements to apply:
·  High school senior
·  Planning to attend a 4-year college or university
·  Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below $5,000
·  Residence in one of the nine Bay Area counties

Check out these scholarship sites:
https://www.collegegreenlight.com/

http://www.eastbayconsortium.org/scholarship

https://www.fastweb.com/


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