[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER: Weekly College & Career Newsletter-March 10th

Fri Mar 10 16:42:49 PST 2023

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,

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 Academic Programs <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. 

Please don’t miss the Internship Opportunities for Students <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VkuBFn3UJA112OQmgtkQvGQO3sXS21FfPHVFZQkj0p4/edit?usp=sharing> and also take a look at our list of Jobs <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gj5xPQsKW8t0DRpzZ_PYQhrTIk_sjEnzsrgEZPjqac0/edit?usp=sharing>!

Note that all of these are living documents, always updated, so check them out often!

A preview of what’s happening in the next weeks:

Save the date!

March 13th, during lunch in the CCC
University of Massachusetts - Amherst visit
For more info: www.umass.edu/admissions <http://www.umass.edu/admissions>
Rep’s email: johnmoore at umass.edu <mailto:johnmoore at umass.edu>
March 15th, 1’ period in the CCC
UBC - University of British Columbia visit
For more info: https://you.ubc.ca <https://you.ubc.ca/>
Rep’s email: Emma.hurlbert at ubc.ca <mailto:Emma.hurlbert at ubc.ca>
March 16th, during lunch
Pre-Health Mentoring Event 
Come and learn more about pre-health education and career. Plus gain a mentor to help with college apps, extracurriculars and more! Pizza for the attendees! Please RSVP <https://forms.gle/zQumF8yugN6npNuk7>
March 17th, during lunch in the CCC
	   Green Dot lunch in the CCC

March 20th, during lunch in the CCC
	   Experience Berkeley program
Free support program for Juniors, more information in this folder <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12tqeoi5m2l3exv2zWprcMcknhz-580Km?usp=sharing>.

March 20th, 6’ period in the CCC
	   Preparing an Art Portfolio workshop
For more info: https://pnca.willamette.edu/ <https://pnca.willamette.edu/>
Rep’s email: jhighsmith at willamette.edu <mailto:jhighsmith at willamette.edu>
March 21st, 6’ period in the CCC
Writing for UCs: Personal Insight Questions presentation for Juniors by Ms Martinez

March 29th, in the CCC at 2:30pm-3:30pm 
	   Understanding your financial aid award letter
	   Presentation by your college counselors

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

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>.

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 <mailto:questions at questbridge.org>

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 TODAY 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 <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>.

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

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. 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 <mailto:erikapistoni at berkeley.net>. Every senior needs to either complete the Fafsa application or the Opt out form before graduation.
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.

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!

ECMC The College Place–March resources <https://www.ecmc.org/students/student-resources.html>:  To help support students The College Place is offering March workshops with a focus on seniors, but all students are welcome. More info on their Flyer <https://sforce.co/3IEpPky>

Iota Sorority Scholarships <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nJjr384HU2qAilV05FfUuddSZorDy4gV5hobhHR7THI/edit?usp=sharing>: to African American female graduating high school seniors wishing to pursue a college degree at an accredited college or university in a business related field. Judging criteria will include academic performance/achievement, career aspirations, demonstrated leadership, and financial need. Due March 15, 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.

Shelley Bergum Scholarship: The purpose of Shelley Bergum Higher Education Scholarship is to support individuals with disabilities to pursue an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree at a higher education institution in California. $2,500 renewable for 4 years. The deadline is March 31st, 2023. Application attached to this email.

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:

Health Justice Internship <https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5-Ouy5vxHefTwP1R9hexpXwwrmQZTBZkElWg6uoUshWhidw/viewform>: The city of Berkeley Public Health Officers Unit is HIRING youth ages 15-25 to assist the community with resiliency and rebuilding. The Health Justice internship is starting on March 27th and it pays up to $2,000 for 6 weeks of work/10 hours a week. Please submit your information to Alicia Azcarraga, grant manager, at aazcarraga at cityofberkeley.info <mailto:aazcarraga at cityofberkeley.info>. Apply here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5-Ouy5vxHefTwP1R9hexpXwwrmQZTBZkElWg6uoUshWhidw/viewform> by March 10th, 2023.

Culinary Scholarship Competition <https://www.escoffier.edu/events/young-escoffier-high-school-virtual-culinary-competition-contest/>: Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is proud to present the 2023 Young Escoffier High School Virtual Culinary Scholarship Competition! Contestants have the opportunity to compete for 30 scholarships, all registered participants who submit photos of their work will be awarded a $500 scholarship toward an education at Escoffier. Deadline is March 31st. Registration form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu4imIbsaXagmvTe00OcnHg3TCghTX8SSNfB3avUlSn4WDYw/viewform>
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 <mailto:Camps at cityofberkeley.info> or contact DC Pompey (DPompey at cityofberkeley.info <mailto: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.

Insitro writing contest <https://insitrostemzone.org/perch/resources/insitro-stem-zone-scholarship-2023.pdf>: insitro is launching of a writing contest for
high school students (grades 9-12) to further student engagement with STEM
topics critical to our future. The aim of this contest is to inspire you to learn more about machine learning and, also, come up with ideas of your own on how machine learning can be utilized to improve our world. Submit your paper by April 14th, 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto:aliettiortegamendoza at berkeley.net>.

Have a great weekend with your student,
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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Erika Pistoni (she/her)
College and Career Center
Berkeley High School
Office Voicemail: 510-644-4583
Link to the CCC Calendar <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-and-career-center-calendar/>
College and Career Center Website <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/>

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