[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Weekly College & Career Newsletter-January 27

Fri Jan 27 22:17:53 PST 2023

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

Hi BHS families,

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 in the next weeks:

*Save the date!*

   - January 31st at 7:00pm/8:30pm

*Junior families College Info Night*

This will be a *Zoom presentation*
<https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/s/81575734637> for parents/guardians.

Meeting ID: 815 7573 4637

Passcode: 2024

   - February 1st, during lunch in the CCC

*Marines Lunch table/presentation *

   - February 3rd, during lunch in the CCC

*UCLA Lunch table/presentation *

   - February 4th

*The* *Black College Expo*
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-oakland-black-college-expo-tickets-389754063897>*
featuring lots of HBCUs!*

At the Oakland Marriott.

   - February 7th at 7:00pm/8:00pm

*Noche informativa para padres/guardianes de Juniors*

This will be a *Zoom presentation*
<https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/s/81575734637> for parents/guardians.

Meeting ID: 815 7573 4637

Passcode: 2024

   - February 8th, all day

*Financial Aid Day for Seniors*

The students can come to the CCC any period of the day and get Financial
Aid applications support.

*Here some other useful information out of the CCC for Junior Families:*

*Scholarships and Resources: *

Summer Programs Virtual Fair
<https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/gEQnM?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Email&utm_content=textlink&utm_campaign=UMASS+Amherst>:
The Summer 2023 Pre-College Programs Virtual Fair is a virtual event that
provides students and their families the opportunity to learn about
academic summer programs at top US colleges and universities. At the fair,
attendees may visit virtual booths, where you can ask questions via text or
video chat with summer program representatives. Registration is free to
attendees. *January 28*, 2023 at 1:00pm.

Columbia Summer program
<https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/highschool/online>: Columbia immersion
programs during Summer, the students get an opportunity to try their hand
at over 90 subjects normally reserved for college, in-person and online
options. Here’s their flyer
<https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/VpDhrCrvzjOrNk6AZ3TbHr75AF3ccvcHpGX3u30UzwllMokuOJVKU26VXJ2shB4oOMeBX44VtddBotSpZNO8gOVmOkEDGWRJhJoOZqa98EupLaoPrFH4qMNPrl1GpKaSuaQfjUQV8JbNTHDRjE3dfQ/3sy/j8F3L9LrSY2WlbS8Gy9iow/h0/Xdg3hdtuZB6gAyClzixJQANjOvOjG0GeS4ge1KPrS4A>.
Information sessions on February 2 at 8PM ET
<https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/MNF7HQcpApLpwULWGZBBFgXnS590OMfxcXsI4LA3tJCuIscM7T8mDPciK_soNi5OaYb-eM1f7b4cltK7eSbQnaoi_2R7-wW0OV7Y0lnduaxHghA8aTI8WLuJngpwKj9XwF1DVaYUf4QiMMeDCZxC4wn_AdFnz0IPGBbolsHCyvTqhod_a_J-BJl4_qv74Z9n/3sy/j8F3L9LrSY2WlbS8Gy9iow/h4/kxGlyDnVe_Jzo6z-YyXc06ISnIdPX4Gp1hqoqbvhoM0>.
Application fee waiver code: HSIM220. The early registration deadline
is *February
3rd*, 2023.

Black College Expo
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-oakland-black-college-expo-tickets-389754063897>:
Black College Expo *February 4th* in Oakland! Join  the 20th Annual Black
College Expo Saturday February 4th at 10am to 3pm at Oakland Marriott City
Center. Seniors and Juniors meet one on one with over 40 HBCUs and over 150
other colleges and universities. Get Educational Resources. Everyone is
welcome.

Get Accepted on the SPOT, bring your transcripts and test scores (12th
graders and some colleges may accept 11th graders). Scholarships on the
SPOT!

Overnight Camps Jobs
<https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/jobs/seasonal-recreation-jobs>: The
City of Berkeley is looking to hire applicants for Overnight Camps
(Berkeley Tuolumne Camp and Berkeley Echo Lake Camp). Applicants must be
16+ and willing to create a valuable and equitable camp experience. Send
your application directly to Berkeley’s Camps email:
Camps at cityofberkeley.info or contact DC Pompey (DPompey at cityofberkeley.info)
if you have any questions!

UC Berkeley Pre-College <https://precollege.berkeley.edu/>: The Pre-College
Scholars program offers highly motivated high school students the
opportunity to experience college life at UC Berkeley. Students will take
college-level courses with undergraduate Berkeley students, and participate
in co-curricular activities and academic exploration workshops.
Residential, commuter, virtual, and non-credit tracks are offered.

Davidson's Winter Admission Intensives Series
<https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/admission-intensives>:
Join the Davidson College Admission Staff this February (4th & 11th) for a
workshop series designed to help prepare you for the college search and
application process.  Sessions will cover topics ranging from starting the
college search to admission & financial aid basics and college essay
writing.  All workshops are free. Make sure to view the full schedule and
register
<https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/gsby7xed_Q9kJKoUKuDGdMBUG3-78NQfNkUnQGia9F8V-xNN8c3BJdcnQxjLAj_5KyFdjmZKrWbQA9RQ44S1dcXAVHPxvJBJNwLDP2pahoyb65-fJk58ptV7h5PSsl4u/3t0/f4PGdy2JQjCkKiz-K0Dblg/h1/eplDVblmgCv9X-DIOQ5yDrUcGmZeevVT5kuN2TJ-j_I>
in advance.

UCLA Summer Sessions
<https://summer.ucla.edu/student-types/high-school-students/>: UCLA Summer
Session offers a variety of summer programs for high school students that
allows them to earn UCLA college credit and experience an immersive
introduction to college life. For more information on UCLA Summer Sessions
see their Informational Brochure
<https://ucla.box.com/s/6gor74vrud8go0iw7rltysoliyp5vuq3>. Scholarships
<https://ucla.app.box.com/s/4vw7mm1nxtff7ljzn4ozxpdgw90entn9>available and
informative webinar on February 8
<https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XKyo75wfSOKPUam4CGP7Ug> and March
2 <https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ik-ftUDT2GGACw_D1IbsA>, please
RSVP.

Columbia Climate School
<https://www.climate.columbia.edu/pre-college-programs/applications-scholarships>:
The Columbia Climate Corps experiences
<https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/gsby7xed_Q9kJKoUKuDGdHrx3vtnJpD7dlsuw8WmYmWYAgpYXfSmQvSWnnEGkKjNiW_MK207ovz-4l5ExEerHQ/3sw/jgIUO3UkS6axebY45aNJrw/h1/47qgA7-tR1RMRvIw_eEPchU0ZCYpJ0kRaLwB-cIA3qE>
are climate and sustainability-focused traveling programs that combine
intentional travel with in-depth educational opportunities. Students gain
critical skills and knowledge through excursions and place-based learning,
discover and develop new and existing passions around climate change, and
build lasting friendships. Info-session on February 9 at 1:00pm, please RSVP
<https://apply.climate.columbia.edu/portal/pre_college_info_session?id=8b94e6e7-297a-40e4-9283-77caf3fb6bd2>
.

Pratt Summer PreCollege
<https://www.pratt.edu/continuing-and-professional-studies/precollege/summer-precollege/?utm_source=PreCo_SU23-COUNSELORS_-_1-23-23&utm_campaign=PreCo_SU23-COUNSELORS_-1-23-23&cmp=1&utm_medium=HTMLEmail>:
Art, design and architecture Summer Programs at the Pratt Institute in NY,
4 weeks classes in-person and online. Summer applications are due March
1st, 2023.

CIEE
<https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/high-school-study-abroad-scholarships>:
Summer study abroad program with CIEE Global Navigator. Scholarships
available for Berkeley High School students, the application deadline has
been extended to March 1st, 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.

Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs)
<https://www.scu.edu/engineering/beyond-the-classroom/outreach/spring-engineering-education-days-seeds/>:
The SEEDs program provides current high school juniors with a unique
opportunity to begin exploring engineering. Participants join Santa Clara
University School of Engineering on three Sundays in April (16, 23 & 30,
2023 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) to attend workshops providing an introduction
to various engineering disciplines. Topics will include: Bioengineering,
Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Computer Science and
Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, General Engineering, and
Mechanical Engineering. All workshops are introductory in nature and will
include a mixture of lecture presentations and hands-on experiences
facilitated by Santa Clara University professors. Apply here
<https://scu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bDVkzQA67FyTI6a>.

 ACT-SO
<https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program>: The
Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics, the
NAACP's signature youth development program is world-renowned and open to
students of African descent. High school students compete in local events
for awards and scholarships across 32 categories
<https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program/student-interest-areas>
in* STEM, Performing Arts, Humanities, Culinary, Business, and Visual
Arts.  *Join the Oakland Imani Youth Council (Unit 1723 B)
<https://naacp.org/join-naacp/become-member> and contact one of the Oakland
NAACP Coordinators.

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>
.

*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.

*Here some other useful information out of the CCC for Senior Families:*

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. If you don’t want to
   complete the FAFSA please fill out this Opt out Form
   <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5bz1nGD-yW5vzGGSoszwm3mCGdbRtthHTaQOyAjYmg/edit?usp=sharing>
   and send it to erikapistoni at berkeley.net.
   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

   - 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>
   ;

   - If you don’t want to apply for Financial Aid please fill out this Opt
   out Form
   <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5bz1nGD-yW5vzGGSoszwm3mCGdbRtthHTaQOyAjYmg/edit?usp=sharing>
   and send it to <erikapistoni at berkeley.net>. *Every senior needs to
   either complete the Fafsa application or the Opt out form before
   graduation.*

   - 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>

   - 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>

   - 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).

   - Fall College visits season has ended but here’s the complete list of
   all the  schools that came to visit us: 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.

*Resources, Featured Scholarships and College Information Sessions*:

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.

InspirASIAN <https://inspirasian.us/programs/scholarship-program/>:
InspirASIAN is a non-profit organization that promotes diversity and its
advantages throughout its corporation and communities.The InspirASIAN
Scholarship Program will award national scholarships worth $2000 each.
Applicants who are not awarded a national scholarship will automatically be
considered for a state scholarship. Students of any ethnic or cultural
background can apply by *January 31st*, 2023.

Morehouse College fee waiver <https://morehouse.edu/admissions/>: Morehouse
College is offering a free application week starting January 23 thru *January
31st*!

HCAC Scholarship <https://hcac-ac.org/online-application/>: HCAC strives to
increase the number of Latinos who successfully graduate from college by
awarding scholarships to academically-talented and highly-motivated
students in need of financial assistance. Applications
<https://hcac.awardspring.com/> are available now until* February 1st, *
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.

*BRTA*: The Berkeley Retired Teachers Association is proud to offer the
‘Morris and Juliet James Achievement Award’ specifically to Berkeley High
Seniors. Please come to the CCC to take a paper copy of the application.
Deadline to submit is *February 23th*, 2023.

NPC Centennial Scholarships <https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/85476>:
The National Panhellenic Conference 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.

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.

*For everyone:*

*Gap Year*

If your student is interested in a Gap year after high school, USA Gap Year
Fair 2023 will be in Berkeley on February 11th, 2023 at 2:00pm/5:00pm. Meet
with gap year program providers from all over the world at Maybeck High
School. Please register here
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-usa-gap-year-fair-2023-registration-441929241257?aff=GOemailEducators>
.

*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
.

Enjoy the weekend,

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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