[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: SENIORS: CCC News 4/23/21: Decision Day May 1

Fri Apr 23 18:07:58 PDT 2021

Questions? Contact Mary Jacobs in the CCC at maryjacobs at berkeley.net

*SENIORS:*
*DECISION DAY: Statement of Intent to Register (SIR): May 1, 2021: -think
about location, culture, programs/majors, size, cost, your values*
Try these resources as you deliberate:
-youvisit <https://www.youvisit.com/>
 -thecolleget <https://thecolleget.com/>

*MONEY MATTERS:*

Comparing College Costs Spreadsheet: (MAKE COPY)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J9VpI1Y0yDHK901-qCR4tJE4hp45bsHi-CXMpsW_kYc/edit?usp=sharing

*Here are other useful resource about Financial Aid Awards:*

-how to understand your financial aid award letter
<https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/financial-aid-award-letter>

-financial aid appeals
<https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/financial-aid-appeal-letter>/asking
colleges for more money

*WAITLIST*:
     -opt-in via decision letter or portal
     -letter of continued interest
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LFKdJG4T7cUgY8rXi1gLR0PMmkD5gIr6QTLoaqIpXVs/edit>

*NEXT STEPS: Have a plan for somewhere by May 1 even if you are on a wait
list.*
1.*Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)*: Accept the offer, pay the
deposit.  If you had an application fee waiver, the  enrollment deposit is
usually waived.
2.* Decline all other offers*. Usually, you click "No" or "Decline" or you
may have to send an email to admissions.
3.* Housing/roommates/meal plans*? Send proof of health insurance and
vaccinations if you will live on a college campus.
4. Are there *placement exams or entry level requirements*?
UC has an Entry Level Writing Requirement which can be satisfied by
qualifying test scores and grades, passing the Analytical Writing Placement
Exam (AWPE) on 5/22/21, or following your campus procedures.

*EVERY UC HAS DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES.*
*https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/elwr/
<https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/elwr/>*

*https://www.awpe.org/candidate/ <https://www.awpe.org/candidate/>*

*NEW: DECISION DAY CELEBRATION* 🎉  Music, Games, Relief
5/5/21 at 2:00-3:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting with Ms. Maciel as Host
https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/96431428905
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fberkeley.zoom.us%2Fj%2F96431428905&sa=D&ust=1619300771031000&usg=AOvVaw3n09si2kLy-MgIdbOBcYe8>

COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Such a deal!

1. Sign up now, even if you change your mind and do not start until the
fall semester.

*Create an account at cccapply.org <http://cccapply.org/>* and you will get
an ID # within 1-2 days.

2. Ready to pick a *Learning Community at Berkeley City College*?

Let the BCC Counselors know you want a learning community in this *interest
form*:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYS3AXGjQBy3__ddYWNu9gsOP0KFhSdoiZjgvOvRdfoG_hWQ/viewform?edit_requested=true&usp=embed_facebook

*NEW: 3. Berkeley City College’s Spring 2021 Student Success Day! Student
Success Day will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, May 5th from 4:00 - 6:00
PM. Student Success Day is an opportunity for incoming and prospective
students to get a head start on building a network of support.  During the
event, students will have the opportunity to attend a series of workshop
presentations, led by various campus support programs and student leaders.*

* - Get connected to campus resources, student programs, and clubs- Explore
Career Education Programs- Get Financial Aid, Counseling, and Admissions &
Records questions answered on the spot!- Receive a $25 gift card, have the
chance to win prizes, play games, and build community!Students can RSVP
through the link here: http://bit.ly/bccstudentsuccessday2021
<http://bit.ly/bccstudentsuccessday2021>See details at this link
here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GL3oaH8ZzB_klZgPq5fGhovLixMm0Ic9/view?usp=sharing
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GL3oaH8ZzB_klZgPq5fGhovLixMm0Ic9/view?usp=sharing>.*

*SCHOLARSHIPS:**   Scholarship List
<https://docs.google.com/a/berkeley.net/spreadsheets/d/1gY3jeHg3G4ONMB9UJHwrHMo4t8dH_b4O6x80Skcj5xw/edit#gid=0>
(many applications are not updated yet but check websites) *

APRIL:

<http://ggs.swe.org/scholarship-application.html>*1. Your Filipino
Professional Association: Due 4/30/2021.* Filipino ancestry, to 4 yr.
college. GPA 3.5 or higher https://www.yfpasf.com/

2. Tzu Chi Foundation: Due 4/30/21.  Apply online at www.tzuchi
.us/scholarship Use 94704 as school zip code for our region. Requires 3.0
GPA or >, financial need shown through IRS docs, writing essays,
transcript, 2 letters of rec.

*3. Hispanic Heritage Foundation:*  $2500 award Due 4/30/21. Details when
you make an account.   https://hispanicheritage.org/leadingconeducacion/

4. Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Foundation Scholarship Awards: Due
4/30/21: 4 Awards: Nahas, Ann & Jon Reynolds, Scotlan , and Morgan Family
Foundation Scholarship Awards- apps in attachments below.

MAY:

1. Bay East Association of Realtors, Bay East Foundation Scholarship: Due
5/2/21: https://bayeast.org/foundation/

Eligible:attending a qualified educational institution in 2021-2022
academic year (community/junior colleges are acceptable); Primary residence
must be in Alameda County or Contra Costa County; GPA of 3.5 (cumulative)
or higher; Complete Application; Essay; Unofficial transcript; Interview.

*2. Berkeley High School School Development Group (BHSDG) First Step Award:**
Due 5/7/21*. Students going to 4 yr college (or Dream Act applicants to
community college) with Estimated Family Contributions of $0-$1000 can
apply for the First Step Award to help pay initial fees such as housing,
orientation, or travel or books, etc. Complete this form and upload
supporting documents: https://forms.gle/efqAjppoKEZFUspMA

3*. The Pathfinder Chapter of the American Business Women's Association
(ABWA):*

** ABWA Scholarship:* Due 5/10/21; $2000; Female, US citizen, GPA 3.0 & >,
to 4 year college. Must contact Debbie Derham, Chair, at
debbie at summit-tax.com or call 209-966-5344.

** Polly Olson Memorial Scholarship:* Due 5/10/21; $1000 to a female, US
citizen, GPA 2.75 or >. Must contact Debbie Derham for details of the
application at debbie at summit-tax.com or call 209-966-5344.

4. AEG Oakland Community Foundation: Due 5/17/21: 23 awards up to $10,000
to students in Alameda with 3.0 GPA or higher & showing financial need in
FAFSA; going to 2 or 4 yr. college fall 2021.

https://www.theoaklandarena.com/assets/doc/2019-AEG-Scholarship-application-47f004c86e.pdf

*5. Vipin Agrawal Scholarship:  *$1000. Due 5/31/21. https://
vipinagrawalfund.com/

*6.The Tang Scholarship: Due 4/30/2021.* Self-identified as Asian/Pacific
Islander and gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender; (at least 25% API
ancestry); and involved in the GLBT community;
https://sites.google.com/site/tangscholarship/

*JUNE**:*

*1. Abbott & Fenner Scholarship: Due 6/12/21.* $1000.
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

*2. Manos de Esperanza: Due 6/30/2021*

Community college or 4 yr. college, GPA 2.8 minimum, show financial need
and community involvement https://www.manosdeesperanza.org/scholarships/

*3. Capture the Dream: George Geng-On Lee Minorities in Leadership: Due
6/30/2021* https://www.capturethedream.org/programs/scholarship-fund/

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
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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