[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Seniors: CCC Services: College Visits, Essay Readers, Test Waivers, & More

Thu Aug 29 16:18:37 PDT 2019

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Mary Jacobs in the College and
Career Center at maryjacobs at berkeley.net.

*Seniors, Class of 2020:*
Welcome back to school! The team in the College and Career Center (CCC) is
looking forward to working with you as you plan for life after graduation.
Take a look at services and resources we offer.

*LOCATION: *D-221 across from the Library
*CCC HOURS: *Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Closed during 4th period
*Drop In Hours for Questions:* Before school, during lunch, and after school

*Sign Up Genius for Individual Appointments:* Link to be sent to students'
e-mail for advisor appointment sign up. Appointments start in late
September after senior class presentation by advisors in English classes.

*FRONT DESK TELEPHONE:* 510-644-4583

*CCC TEAM:*
*College Advisors:*
David An at davidan at berkeley.net for AHA, AMPS, BIHS, ISP, ELN
Jennifer Hammond at jenniferhammond at berkeley.net for AC, CAS, CEC, HB, SEIP

*Career Advisor*: Help with resumes, internships, volunteer, and job
openings.
James Dopman at jamesdopman at berkeley.net

*UC Berkeley, Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) for all grades: * Receive
information to prepare for college and the work force
Julia Maciel at juliamaciel at berkeley.edu <dkeithmaher at berkeley.edu> starting
9/3/19

*Assistant:*
Mary Jacobs at maryjacobs at berkeley.net

*COLLEGE VISITS:*
Learn more about colleges and universities directly from the admissions
counselors and directors who have scheduled visits in the CCC.
*Seniors* *only* may be excused from class to attend a presentation/
question & answer session in the CCC.
*Please check with your teacher first to get written permission so you do
not miss an important class, assignment, or test. Students are responsible
for missed work. Choose your visits wisely.*
 COLLEGE PRESENTATION PASS
<https://docs.google.com/a/berkeley.net/document/d/1Eo1xvEbU3q6p1u_iYuszsZx5-GTdYwuZh53XOhN-q6Q/edit?usp=drive_web>

*Refer to the complete list of College Visits in the Naviance site or the
BHS CCC Calendar.  Remember to* *check the schedule before the visit since
visits may be changed or cancelled.*

*Naviance*: See full list in Naviance Student under Colleges tab, Visits
at: https://succeed.naviance.com/collegesmain/visits/visits.php

*CCC Calendar:*
https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-and-career-center-calendar/

*Upcoming College Visits:*
*Wednesday, September 4:*
period 3: Johns Hopkins University

*Friday, September 6:*
period 4: Williams College

*Monday, September 9: Late Start Day begins at 9:57 AM*
period 1: Kenyon College
period 2: Goucher College

*Tuesday, September 10: Meeting with College Advisors in BHS Library*
6:30 PM-8:30 PM College Information Night for Families of Seniors
(parents/guardians only, seniors do not attend)

*Wednesday, September 11:*
period 6: University of St. Andrews, Scotland

*Thursday, September 12:*
period 2: Mount Holyoke
period 3: Claremont McKenna College
period 5: Barnard College

*Friday, September 13:*
period 1: The American University of Paris

*ESSAY READERS: Get free help with Personal insight Questions and Personal
Statements.*
Berkeley High’s College Essay Readers are a group of professional writers
and editors committed to helping BHS seniors shine through their personal
statements for UC, the Common App and supplemental essays.
Readers will be available in the College Career Center on a first come,
first served basis to help students brainstorm, write and revise their
essays.

*Schedule of Essay Readers: Starts Monday, September 9, 2019 in the CCC*
Monday: 8:30 AM-9:57 AM (before late start)
Monday- Thursday: during lunch and after school

*Meet the Essay Readers:*
https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-essay-reading/meet-the-essay-readers/

*BHS Essay Readers Schedule: open with students' berkeley.net
<http://berkeley.net/> email*
 Berkeley High Essay Reader Schedule and Contacts
<https://docs.google.com/a/berkeley.net/spreadsheets/d/1zzmY1khNsKonwWEXG-CQV-ahB8ZK6zk4xM-8gXHoTFI/edit?usp=drive_web>

*APPLICATION LINKS:*

*California Community Colleges*:  Pick your home school from hundreds to
choose from at https://home.cccapply.org/  Enrollment is in the spring
2020, but check out campuses and programs now.

*University of California- UC: *One application for all campuses; Open now;
Due 11/30/19.
Create an account at: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/

*The Common Application:* Over 900 private colleges/universities use the
Common Application.  Apply at: https://www.commonapp.org/

*California State University- CSU:* Application to 23 campuses pens
10/1/19; Due 11/30/19. No essays or letters of rec needed.  Website at:
https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

*Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)*:
https://hbculifestyle.com/list-of-hbcu-schools/
*The Common Black College Application:*  https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/

*COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS: ACT or SAT*
If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you are eligible for a test fee
waiver.  Pay $0.00 for a test.  You must show verification of free/reduced
lunch and get waiver in the CCC. Apply for lunch program every school year
and save letter of eligibility or take photo on your phone to save.
*Apply at: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
<https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx>*

ACT website:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

SAT website:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

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