[BHS Etree] CCC: Weekly College & Career Newsletter-December 16th

Fri Dec 16 13:44:05 PST 2022

Please do not reply to this email. For questions contact Erika Pistoni at <erikapistoni at berkeley.net <mailto:erikapistoni at berkeley.net>

Hi BHS families,
Enjoy the winter break with your students! 
The CCC will reopen on January 3rd. Counselors are not available for advising during the break.

Your student has applied to college! What should they be doing now?
Signing up for campus portals as necessary (information shared in their email). Save usernames and passwords and check the portal regularly.
Make sure you’ve completed FAFSA or CADAA and maybe CSS Profile (private schools) to keep your financing options open
Keep working hard in school. Students are conditionally accepted and are expected to maintain the same kinds of grades they applied with.
Keep track of any changes since applying - good and bad - as they will likely want to share that with schools if prompted or waitlisted.
Have a relaxing winter break! 

Your student is still applying to colleges due in January or beyond. What should they be doing now?
Completing applications thoroughly
Getting them looked over by college counselors in January if due dates are past Jan 3rd
Working on essays with essay readers in the CCC in January if due dates are past Jan 3rd

 Here some other useful information out of the CCC:

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

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 will come back in January, based on students’ needs. See the calendar for hours.

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 <http://myap.collegeboard.com/>
Pay for AP exams: user.totalregistration.net/AP/50290 <http://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 <mailto:mattalbinson at berkeley.net>. 

If you would like more info about the AP Italian language and culture test please contact erikapistoni at berkeley.net <mailto: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 <mailto:aliettiortegamendoza at berkeley.net>.

Resources, Featured Scholarships and College Information Sessions:

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Scholarship <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xCZFStkpSRcm8XgrNklrwkLJhHG6IO34/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108269273520856257402&rtpof=true&sd=true>: Iota Phi Lambda Sorority awards scholarships for scholastic achievement to African American female graduating high school seniors wishing to pursue a college degree in business related fields. Four $3000 Regional scholarships and one $8000 National scholarship will be awarded annually. Judging criteria will include academic performance/achievement, career aspirations, demonstrated leadership, and financial need. Deadline to apply is January 20th, 2023.

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, 2023.

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, 2023.

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, 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, 2023.

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. 

Costa Rica Youth Exchange <https://www.highschoolspanish.org/>:  With real bilingual life experience, youth develop the confidence to grow and adapt to new environments; and with it, they take an active role in meeting new people and taking on new challenges. This four week exchange reinforces the value and enjoyment of advancing social and coping skills through our peer interactive youth culture. Here’s their flyer <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KLT4UwsGO3UOFjeO4qdw0dnbYS9v99D4/view?usp=sharing>.

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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