[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Weekly College & Career Newsletter - Feb. 24

Fri Feb 24 16:49:12 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.

Is your child looking to have an enriching experience this summer? Check
out our list of *Summer opportunities*
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MxvJdkCBTsE6TmPCMnRHRSbFDYX9ljquGamvvUETfvI/edit?usp=sharing>
and *Summer Travel Programs*
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ajy9INtDoKNr8Ghu1tmLzhCXKV05t-qfBdPag2o-SBk/edit?usp=sharing>
and don’t forget to apply to scholarships if your family has financial
needs.

Here’s a preview of what’s happening next week:

*Save the date!*

   - February 27th to March 2nd from 4-7pm

Cash 4 College will host multiple *Financial Aid Application Hotline
sessions*

to answer questions and provide application support for students working on
their FAFSA / CADAA.

Here is the Zoom link: *TINYURL.COM/EBSCCFINAID*
<http://tinyurl.com/EBSCCFINAID>

   - March 2nd

*FAFSA/CADAA Deadline!*

   - March 2nd, 3:30pm/4:30 pm:

*High Hopes scholarship help session in the Library Computer Lab. *

Qualified Seniors can get help working on this scholarship for low-income
and first generation college-bound.

   - March 3rd, 2:30pm/3:30 pm:

*University of Bologna, Italy*

Presentation for US students curious about studying in Europe-Italy.

For more info:  UNIBO-International students
<https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/international-students-how-to-prepare-for-enrolment-1>

   - *March 28th and 30th, *in the CCC at 2:30pm/3:30pm

*Community college registration!*

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

   - In case you missed the Junior Family College night, here are the links
   to watch the recording and to the slideshow:

*Recording 01/31*
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HMqcKVVRbVRVCgxvxiwz99kXZO0J5MoE/view?usp=sharing>
                              *Presentation slides*
<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-XB-Mb9sEXPtG0stzp532NFolniTKgW-mr_R8XnGVug/edit?usp=sharing>

*Q/A Zoom Chat - 11th Grade Parent/Guardian Night 2023*
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPCNyrJuLm-Y2T-I0M6MLBXG-tY3oe1tSocjNd8VUWo/edit?usp=sharing>

*Recording 2/07 (Spanish)*
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HmFXqEL4y4Cvnmqd9dYteZhdzEYzQnNP/view?usp=sharing>
            *Presentation Slides (Spanish)*
<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JLfEbw63CpaiI3kcH1t79t1vCT3e7ACJbyfED6LOf8/edit?usp=sharing>

*Resources and Scholarships: *

Real Talk
<https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/communities-events/real-talk?SFMC_cid=EM900685-&rid=47346579>*:
*Real Talk is a virtual college exploration initiative designed to connect
Black students and families with Black representatives from colleges and
access organizations across the country. March 1st at 4pm: Dillard
University, Fayetteville State University, Florida A&M University, Morgan
State University, Tuskegee University. March 2nd at 4pm: Bethune-Cookman
University, Claflin University, Morehouse College, Norfolk State
University, Tennessee State University, Texas Southern University. Register
for Real Talk: HBCU Edition here <https://prod.idp.collegeboard.org/>.

Six Colleges
<https://www.sixcolleges.org/?utm_source=sixcolleges&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=admissions&utm_term=F24&utm_content=counselor>:
Join the deans of admission from all six colleges (Amherst, Bowdoin,
Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams) for an informative session.
They're hosting events for students and their families to help answer
questions about the college search process. *Junior Jumpstart* is March 14
at 8 pm EDT.  Students can register here
<https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/gsby7xed_Q9kJKoUKuDGdLKA_KhQ1XuypSHGyceXIbEZnwSb_wm-BkALBaMN67A4PlUL-iKjoojyWkkIHIdGJvsBGlroF6epxfF1DJu0uhhEglC1EPVSta6vBVk-UaZMBtqdazbG5RzQPZoTtpIMx3_v8942jmMzg8vWiXx7RD1IpC6gZst4Sjx7WL85KnjZ/3tx/RQiAuqAtRZ-wwPBSiLO3Ow/h3/JwZ_EQhM6gd9FYL6Wd7RpSMQXo35vbaOXs3WBhRnS70>
.

Latina Youth Leadership Conference
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCicnvOmjqst-angDMfEmeM32dVEusrsz2V5GUXMvN5wYKCw/viewform>:
On March 18th, 2023 at 9:00am, the purpose of the conference is to expose
young Latina ladies to the realities and benefits of higher education and
what some of the paths are, organized by a UC Berkeley Sorority. Please RSVP
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCicnvOmjqst-angDMfEmeM32dVEusrsz2V5GUXMvN5wYKCw/viewform>
by February 24th.

Girls on the run <https://www.gotrbayarea.org/>: Girls on the Run has fun,
evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence,
kindness and decision making skills. Are you between 16-18 years old and
interested in coaching? GotR coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team
of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not
need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and
encourage the next generation. Spring and Fall sessions, apply here
<https://www.gotrbayarea.org/coach>.

QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program <https://www.questbridge.org/>:
Invitation to national college admissions conference, full scholarships to
summer programs, paid campus visits, individual college admissions
counseling at select colleges, including Stanford. Application deadline:
March 22, 2023. Contact: questions at questbridge.org

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.

*AP Test*

*The deadline for ordering AP Exams is Friday, March 10th at 11:59PM. *

No new registrations will be accepted after 3/10.  Any unpaid registrations
will be cancelled.

Register for AP exams*:* *myap.collegeboard.com*
<http://myap.collegeboard.com/>

Pay for AP exams: *www.totalregistration.net/AP/050290*
<http://www.totalregistration.net/AP/050290>

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

For questions 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 bring it to the CCC or scan and email 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.

   - 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 bring it to the CCC or email 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*:

Don’t forget to check our constantly updated Scholarships list
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gY3jeHg3G4ONMB9UJHwrHMo4t8dH_b4O6x80Skcj5xw/edit?usp=sharing>,
there’s always something new!

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.

The Black Neighborhood <https://www.theblackneighborhood.org/>: This
scholarship is specifically for Black graduating seniors, and the
application period ends Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Each recipient will
receive $2,500, as well as a TBN-branded merchandise bundle. Apply here
<https://www.theblackneighborhood.org/tbnsf-2023>*.*

Umoja Health Workforce Summer Internship
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GNTZdzVn_SDMovDdHICjp1yRxYWhJ7lm2xCwsl447WM/edit?usp=sharing>:
Internship for Seniors (BIPOC communities) with an interest in healthcare
or public health. Stipend of $2,500, easy application, free laptop and
potential paid opportunities after the internship. Deadline February 28th

*For everyone:*

P-CREW Youth Corps <https://pcrew.sierrainstitute.us/apply/>: The Sierra
Institute for Community and Environment, located in Taylorsville, CA, is
hiring for our summer youth corps program. Plumas, Conservation,
Restoration, and Education in Watersheds (“P-CREW”) is a 5-week summer job
for 10th - 12th graders (16-18 year olds) reducing hazardous fuels,
maintaining trails, removing invasive species, and restoring meadows in the
northern Sierra Nevada. Participants can earn $2,100.

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!

Careers in Science (CiS)
<https://www.calacademy.org/careers-in-science-cis-intern-program?utm_campaign=youthprograms_cis_20230203&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Mailjet>:
If you share a curiosity for the natural world—from plants to planets,
worms to snakes, and everything in between—apply for a Careers in Science
internship with the California Academy of Sciences! The deadline to apply
is April 3, 2023.

Rising Sun <https://risingsunopp.org/>: Rising Sun Opportunity Build is a
free, 10 weeks job readiness program that prepares you for apprenticeship
and employment in the building trades. Training is unpaid but students can
earn up to $500 as a training stipend based on attendance and performance.
For more info: jeffreys at risingsunopp.org

ABC NorCal <https://www.abcnorcal.org/education-training/apprenticeship/>:
Thinking about a career in construction? ABC NOrCal offers apprenticeship
programs in five trades: carpentry, construction craft laborer, electrical,
painting and plumbing. Paid on-the-job training and health benefits.
Contact the team: apprenticeship at abcnorcal.org

PracticalNursing <https://www.practicalnursing.org/>: They advocate for
future nurses and work to strengthen the practical and vocational nursing
community. As part of their mission, they provide online career information
for students interested in entering the nursing profession.

*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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