[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Weekly College & Career Newsletter-January 6th
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Fri Jan 6 15:21:17 PST 2023
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Hi BHS families,
We hope you had a joyful and restful holiday break!
The CCC is open and welcomes students everyday 8am-4pm (closed 4th period).
Check out our CCC calendar
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/calendar/>
for all events in the College and Career Center.
Here’s a preview of what’s happening next week:
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January 10th and 12th during 3rd period and January 11th during 5th
period
Info Session about Orientation to College and Career Exploration
in the Library Computer Lab. Mr Byndloss and Ms Malhi lead classes on the
transition to community college. This class is geared towards students who
are community college bound in the Fall. Registration by Jan 19th.
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January 10th, 2:30pm/3:30 pm
BCC Dual Enrollment event in the CCC for grades 9th-11th. Learn about
opportunities to take college classes in high school.
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January 12th, 2:30pm/4:30 pm
High Hopes scholarship help session in the Library Computer Lab. Qualified
students can get help working on this scholarship for low-income and first
generation college-bound seniors.
Your student has applied to college! What should they be doing now?
1.
Signing up for campus portals as necessary (information shared in their
email). Save usernames and passwords and check the portal regularly.
2.
Make sure you’ve completed FAFSA or CADAA and maybe CSS Profile (private
schools) to keep your financing options open
3.
Keep working hard in school. Students are conditionally accepted and are
expected to maintain the same kinds of grades they applied with.
4.
Keep track of any changes since applying - good and bad - as they will
likely want to share that with schools if prompted or waitlisted.
Your student is still applying to colleges due in January or beyond. What
should they be doing now?
1.
Completing applications thoroughly
2.
Getting them looked over by college counselors in January
3.
Working on essays with essay readers in the CCC
Here some other useful information out of the CCC for Senior Families:
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FAFSA is open! The priority deadline is March 2nd. 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 Senior 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 is available in January, based on
students’ needs. Please let us know and 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>(See
websites for eligibility, applications, and deadlines).
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Fall 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>.
Application deadline is January 11th, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Berkeley Kiwanis Scholarships <http://www.berkeleykiwanis.org/>: Each year
the Kiwanis Club of Berkeley Foundation awards a number of scholarships to
deserving graduating seniors from the cities of Berkeley, Albany and El
Cerrito. The Scholarship Committee, based on the strength of the
application, will consider applicants who demonstrate academic ability,
leadership, and a commitment to serve their school and community. Deadline
February 7th, 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.
NPC Centennial Scholarships <https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/85476>: The
NPC Centennial Scholarships are named in honor of the NPC Foundation's
Centennial Fund. The NPC Foundation's mission is to support NPC priorities
and initiatives to enhance the sorority experience. Deadline March 15th,
2023.
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>
.
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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