[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: JUNIORS: College Application Updates for Class of 2021

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Juniors, Class of 2021: Sending our best to you and some news for the next college application cycle:

Updates from University of California: 
1. Pass/Fail grading accepted for A-G requirements for Spring 2020 Classes
2. No SAT/ACT Test Requirement for fall application to UC

From the UC website: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/response-covid-19.html <https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/response-covid-19.html>

1. "UC has temporarily suspended the letter grade requirement for A-G courses completed in spring 2020 for all students, including UC’s most recently admitted freshmen. A-G courses completed in spring 2020 with Pass (P) or Credit (CR) grades will satisfy appropriate A-G requirements." 

2. "UC is suspending the standardized test requirement for students applying for fall 2021 freshman admission."
"Students applying for fall 2021 are not precluded from taking standardized tests (SAT or ACT) and sending scores if they are able. Doing so can support their statewide UC eligibility, application for certain scholarships, and help them fulfill some University graduation requirements. Campuses will adjust their internal processes accordingly to ensure that no student is harmed in admissions selection should they not submit a test score. This modification to the test requirement is not intended as an admissions policy shift but is rather a temporary accommodation driven by the current extraordinary circumstances."



Updates from College Board: https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates <https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates>
1. Refunds will be given if you paid for March and May tests that were cancelled.  Refunds to come in the next few weeks, according to the website.

2. June test date is open as of 4/2/20.

Updates from ACT:  No April 4th test date; June open at other test centers (not Berkeley High) if open; subject to public health policy.

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.htm <https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.htm>
"All students registered for the April 4 test date will receive an email from ACT in the next few days informing them of the postponement and instructions for free rescheduling to June 13 or a future national test date." Learn more.
 <https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid-19.html>
Reminder: BHS is not  a test center on June 13, 2020 due to graduation/commencement ceremony.

Refunds available for April test. No charge for date change if test fee waiver was used.

BHS CCC Advising:  So sorry that Sign Up Genius appointments were cancelled due to school closure and distance learning plan that starts 4/6/20.

College advisors are available to answer your questions.  

Caseload for David An: AHA, AMPS, BIHS

Caseload for Jennifer Hammond: AC, CAS

Caseload for Sophina Jones: BTA, ISP

University & College Virtual Tours: Check out individual college websites and the following platforms for an on-line look at higher education:

YouVisit at: https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/ <https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/> 

CampusReel <https://www.campusreel.org/>
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