[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Weekly College & Career Newsletter

Fri Dec 2 16:27:22 PST 2022

Please do not reply to this message. If you have any questions, please
contact Erika Pistoni at erikapistoni at berkeley.net.

Hi BHS families,

We hope you had a joyful and restful Fall break!

The CCC is open everyday 8am-4pm and below you’ll find some useful
information:

   - Check out our CCC calendar
   <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/calendar/>
   for all events in the College and Career Center;

   - *Berkeley Community Scholars High Hopes Scholarship Program*: BCS is a
   Berkeley-based college success and scholarship program that offers both
   community college and bachelor's degree scholarships to Berkeley High
   college-bound seniors. *December 6th and 8th during lunch* - Info
   Session for students in the CCC.

   - FAFSA is open! Before completing the FAFSA, you will need to set up an
   FSA ID
   <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rsrl6itKxMj6C1Nq8I33EdM971KjWdofgmzXyuLLTFQ/edit>and
   so will your student. Prepare with this checklist
   <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bl03AevdoMg1rlBa8wSM_cEdLDCMYm-UMjZpbpmcZvo/edit?usp=sharing>
   ;

   - In case you missed the Financial Aid night here’s the link to the
   recording:

           Financial Aid 9/29
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BOpRCObVKEDLRMaEsxydsrurcxT5KTIf/view?usp=sharing>
              Slides
<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13JKddej1fuEQPkKalmAGv4fxx2MGJQ_YW6LRCp0FIEE/edit?usp=sharing>

   - Here are the links to watch the Family College night presentations:

           9/08 Recording (English)
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B45e9M4yqtZLKWo7FEVGvFZ5l-NClLVj/view?usp=sharing>
    9/20 Recording (Spanish)
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B6g-Hjx-_ZYzeixRJMcG-MW4bBGz5isC/view?usp=sharing>

   - Our fabulous team of *Essay readers* is still available till Winter
   break to help students with everything Common App related, including
   essays, activities lists, letters of rec, etc.

   - Here is a monthly spreadsheet of *scholarships*.  Scholarships
   2022-2023
   <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gY3jeHg3G4ONMB9UJHwrHMo4t8dH_b4O6x80Skcj5xw/edit#gid=890463532>(Note
   that not all have been updated yet. See websites for eligibility,
   applications, and deadlines).

   - College visits season has ended but here’s the complete list of all
   the  schools that came to visit us: Fall College visits
   <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14gSd5Xby4uVMOcqtMwXpz2Tw7jo-emTtZzI23gbZ_Ls/edit#gid=0>.
   The spreadsheet includes some digital brochures and the contact information
   for the Reps who came visiting us.

*AP Test*

The deadline for ordering AP and IB tests at the regular price was
Thursday, November 10th. The price has increased by $40 per exam after
11/10 but you can still register.

Register for AP exams: myap.collegeboard.com

Pay for AP exams: user.totalregistration.net/AP/50290

More info on AP testing
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/ap-and-ib-testing-information/>
is available on the BHS Website.

Also:

   - Fee Waiver Information
   <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kyS0fmnVSLdEqOk28zQCOwO0Gt2tL678DuXEtlJRXgk/edit?usp=sharing>
   - Spring Semester Course and Late Deadline is March 8, 2023

If you have questions, please contact mattalbinson at berkeley.net.

If you would like more info about the *AP Italian *language and culture
test please contact erikapistoni at berkeley.net.

*Grief group*

As a way to support our student community, the BHS counselors have
partnered with Sutter Health Bereavement Counselors who will be coming to
campus and offering a support group that is focused on coping with grief.

The first meeting date was November 28th and the group will be meeting on
Mondays at 9am in D-218 for the entire school year.

If you have any questions, please contact  aliettiortegamendoza at berkeley.net
.

*Resources and College Information Sessions Outside of School*:

LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship
<https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/lpa/>: This program is seeking
applicants for the 2023 class. Each year they award $5,000 renewable
scholarships to students passionate about pursuing a career in architecture
or engineering. The scholarship includes mentorship and intern
opportunities. Applications are due January 27th, 2022.

College Preparatory for Careers in Medicine
<https://dob.pmfmd.com/college-preparatory-for-careers-in-medicine/college-preparatory-for-careers-in-medicine-registration/>:
This virtual program is an exciting opportunity for high school students
who are under-represented minorities in medicine in Northern California who
are interested in becoming a medical doctor OR have a career in medicine or
other healthcare professions. Application deadline is *today*, Friday,
December 2nd, 2022.

Students Rising Above Rising Stars Program <https://sra.tfaforms.net/51>: The
Students Rising Above Rising Stars Program is for *High School JUNIORS*
graduating in *Spring 2024.* SRA empowers students facing systemic barriers
to define and find success through education, career, and in life. Selected
students will receive mentoring support, financial assistance, and college
and career guidance. The goal of the Rising Stars Program is to provide
students with the individualized support they need to be successful. The
deadline is March 4th, 2023.

Xi Gamma Omega Chapter <https://www.xigammaomega.com/>: The Xi Gamma Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be awarding scholarships
ranging from $500 to $2,000, to outstanding African American high school
seniors. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and
financial need. Apply here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjJ7j8BqNhqVNrnrTMRvBLt7SrlXT2UXbxgVQz_2qt49dYpg/viewform>
by January 31st, 2022.

Presidential Scholarship <https://dos.sfsu.edu/presidential-scholars> at
San Francisco State University: the scholarship covers tuition, room and
board, and books and supplies for four years for up to six entering
freshmen. The goal is for students to graduate debt-free.

 Eligible students are those who graduate from high school with a 3.5 GPA,
are Pell Grant eligible, and demonstrated leadership and service while in
high school.

Degree Choices: <https://www.degreechoices.com/> Degree Choices is a team
of education researchers working together to provide valuable insight into
degrees and the degrees offered at higher education institutions.

Pre-Vets Supporting Diversity Club <http://prevetsofdiversity.weebly.com/>
at UC Davis: Virtual high school Pre-Veterinary mentorship program that
will run from January to early June 2023. The mentor will guide students as
they prepare for their college education, as well as offer them insight
into the application process for veterinary schools and the different
career paths within the veterinary field. The application will be open till
December 12, 2022. When applying, please complete the parent consent form
and email it to prevetsfordiversity at gmail.com or submit it along with your
application. In order to be considered for the program, students must be
subscribed to the listserv and must have submitted the parent consent form.
You can fill out the application here <https://forms.gle/1VNYESLQsNLBXxbf8>
*.*

Thanks and kind regards,

Ms Pistoni

Link to the CCC Calendar
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-and-career-center-calendar/>

Link to CCC Website: College and Career page
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/>

Link to the BHS Counseling Instagram
<https://www.instagram.com/berkeleyhighcounseling/?hl=en>

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