[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Weekly College & Career Center Newsletter, Dec. 9 (Fri)

Fri Dec 9 15:29:06 PST 2022

Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions, contact
erikapistoni at berkeley.net.

Hi BHS families,

Save the date!

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   Tuesday 12/13 during lunch in the CCC:

CIEE-High School Study Abroad presentation

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad

If your students are interested in spending some time studying abroad this
is the info session they should attend!

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

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   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>
   ;

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   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>

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   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>

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   Our fabulous team of Essay readers will come back in January, based on
   students’ needs. See the calendar for hours.

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   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).

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   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:

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   Fee Waiver Information
   <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kyS0fmnVSLdEqOk28zQCOwO0Gt2tL678DuXEtlJRXgk/edit?usp=sharing>
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   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 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, Featured Scholarships and College Information Sessions:

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
<https://jackierobinson.org/apply/?utm_source=programs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=network&utm_term=FY23>:
JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $30,000 over four years to supplement
the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In
addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career
guidance and internship placement. Here’s their flyer
<https://connect.jackierobinson.org/www/documents/Jackie%20Robinson%20Scholarship%202023.pdf?utm_source=programs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=network&utm_term=FY23>
.

JRF Staff will be hosting a Q&A session on Wednesday, December 21 to answer
any questions about the application process. Drop by anytime using this link
<https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/0xN2WHGS76Iu0AkPY1AuAs0UjIQoOkGcVZ_D8bVF_e5wjB1Nqk7mFD9NpXaRobt2dK7bUEpco-4FBu7Y3gFa1KLS95VyNbhukSlgMqx9QF5g4XXL0S9-Tw2HJMVbUau7syd-qyJsyxwfPsQaJAtds0c_1EnCGVhOOc-_IYIqLEo/3rn/_refJEtsR_6z54PMvQpdEw/h2/w1T1L5eRL9nJ3PbrnTnBIiZYipHfbiBcN2u3kAW13oM>
between 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET. Application deadline is January 11th.

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.

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.

The Hamilton Award <https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/apply>: The Hamilton
Award recognizes young people for their academic, personal, service and
entrepreneurial accomplishments. All applicants should be college-bound
high school Juniors who are committed to participating in this rigorous
five-year curriculum, the Empowerment Program.
<https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/program-overview-2> Winners also receive
$500 twice and a laptop. Application’s deadline is January 25th.

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.

Memoir Writing Scholarship
<https://social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-awards/u-s-creative-writing-awards/>:
great Memoir Writing Scholarship Opportunity - $10,000 for 2 or 4-year
bound students. In recognition of Michelle Obama’s long-standing commitment
to mentorship and education, as well as her inspiring leadership in
encouraging young people to discover the power of telling their own
stories, this award grants a college scholarship of $10,000 to one young,
promising writer.

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.

I wish you a serene and joyful holiday season,

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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