[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Juniors: Class of 2022: CCC Planning

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Juniors, Class of 2022:

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE BHS COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER (CCC)

Timeline:

1. In late January through February:
Presentations from the college counselors in English Zoom classes about college planning and the application process.

2. In February- May:
Individual advising appointments with college advisors to make your college list and answer your questions. No sign ups yet.
Sign up details on how to make an appointment will follow later from the counselors.  The appointments will happen after the class presentations. Thank you for your patience as we ask you to wait for the appointment sign ups. 

3. In March-May: Workshops and Webinars on specific topics like college essay writing tips and much more.

Save the Dates: Meetings & Workshops

February 4, 2021 at 7:00pm: College Information Night for Families of Juniors:  An overview of college planning and the college application process, including timeline, requirements, and resources. 
(This meeting will cover similar information that the juniors will hear from the college counselors in their English classes and answer questions from parents/guardians.)

March 4, 2021 at 3:00pm: Workshop for Juniors '22: How to Create ca College List

April 15, 2021 at 3:00pm: Workshop for Juniors '22: College Admissions Review

May 18, 2021 at 3:00pm: Workshop: UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ)

May 20, 2021 at 3:00pm: Workshop: Personal Statements/EOP

All meetings and workshops in Ms. Hammonds' Zoom platform:
 Ms.  Hammond's Zoom: Link to Hammond Zoom Room <https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/3365982632?pwd=TnJKeC9lSVViQW9rTGphVjFWWlg2QT09>

College Search Sites: Want to get a head start in your college search? 

Check out some of these sites:
University of California: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ <https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/>
California State University: https://www2.calstate.edu/ <https://www2.calstate.edu/>
California Community Colleges: https://www.cccco.edu/ <https://www.cccco.edu/>
College Board: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search <http://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search>
Niche: www.niche.com <http://www.niche.com/>
College Score Card: collegescorecard.ed.gov <http://collegescorecard.ed.gov/>
Historically Black Colleges & Universities: www.hbcuconnect.com <http://www.hbcuconnect.com/>
Hispanic Serving Colleges: www.hacu.net <http://www.hacu.net/>
College Confidential: https://www.collegeconfidential.com/ <https://www.collegeconfidential.com/>
You Visit: https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/ <https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/>
Campus Reel:  https://www.campusreel.org/ <https://www.campusreel.org/>

Selection Factors; Considerations for your College Choice:
What do you want to do? Why? What is important to you? College? Gap Year? Job/Work?  
Community College/transfer or 4 year college; Size of school; Location; Field of study/Majors/Careers and the requirements; Affordability & Aid;  Student Life; Diversity of staff and students;  Activities/Extracurriculars/Sports/Music/Theater/Clubs; Internships ; Other factors you think are valuable?

Stay Connected: Please read school emails.
Link to the CCC Calendar <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-and-career-center-calendar/>
Link to CCC Website: bit.ly/2FxB69w <https://bit.ly/2FxB69w>
Link to join the CCC Remind Group <https://www.remind.com/join/bhsccc>
Link to the BHS Counseling Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/berkeleyhighcounseling/?hl=en>

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