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font-weight:bold'>BHS</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><span
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w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
Bulletin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:
0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Friday,
January 6, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:
0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>College Advisor:
Angela Price Phone: 510-644-6804 <a
href="mailto:Angelaprice@berkeley.net">Angelaprice@berkeley.net</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>College Advisor:
Skyler Barton Phone: 510-644-4576 <a
href="mailto:Skylerbarton@berkeley.net">Skylerbarton@berkeley.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>College and <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
Hours: 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>BHS CEEB Code: 050290<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>*</span></font></b>New or Updated
Information<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>*Happy New Year and Welcome Back!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>*</span></font></b>SAT Word of the
Week:<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> Magnanimous – </span></b>Having
or showing a noble and courageous spirit; being generous and forgiving.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><u><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Please
stop by the College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> (D221) if you have
questions about college applications. You can see Ms. Price and Mr.
Barton at lunch and after school for a walk-in appointment.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Students
may pick up a copy of our weekly College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
Bulletin in D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:
none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
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margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:38.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;
text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
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12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>*FINANCIAL
AID: </span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'>Planning
on applying for financial aid? If so, you should begin filling out the
FAFSA at </span></font><a href="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/">www.fafsa.ed.gov</a><font
color=black><span style='color:black'>. It is important that you file the
FAFSA <i><span style='font-style:italic'>as soon as possible</span></i>. The
application filing period is now open.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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w:st="on">CASH</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">FOR</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">COLLEGE</st1:PlaceType> FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS AND
PARENTS/GUARDIANS</span></b> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'> –</span></b>
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30-9:00 pm, BHS Library and College and <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
This is one of your last chances to receive one-on-one help in filling out your
FAFSA. Trained volunteers will provide information on filling out the
FAFSA and answer all of your questions. Please save this date and
view the steps to be prepared listed below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>*Steps
to be prepared for the Cash for College Workshop:</span></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]> Be prepared with student and
parent social security numbers. If you don’t have either, come
anyway to find out about scholarship opportunities. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Bring your family’s most
recent Federal tax forms, such as 1040, W-2, bank statements, etc. You
will not have to reveal this information to anyone, but you will need it to
complete the forms. If your family’s 2011 federal tax returns are
not ready yet, bring 2010 tax returns for estimating.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Submit a Cal Grant GPA Release
Form to D217 as soon as possible. You can obtain a form from the College
and Career Center (D221). The final deadline is <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>February 10, 2012</span></b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Check college / university
websites for special financial aid deadlines and forms (i.e. The CSS
Profile). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=black><span
style='color:black'>If you have not yet signed up for FAFSA personal
identification numbers (PINs), you and your parents should apply now for <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>FAFSA Pin #’s </span></b>at </span></font><a
href="http://www.pin.ed.gov/">www.pin.ed.gov</a><font color=black><span
style='color:black'>. Be sure to keep a record of these numbers.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;
text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormalCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=black><span
style='color:black'>It is important to check the financial aid deadlines of
each college you’re applying to. These deadlines may vary, and can
be as early as December. The deadline to file the FAFSA to apply for
financial aid for all <st1:State w:st="on">California</st1:State> community
colleges, UC and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cal</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">States</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> campuses is March
2.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpFirst><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>FINANCIAL
AID WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS (II)–</span></b>Wednesday,
January 18, 6:00-9:00 pm, BHS Library or College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
(TBD). For those unable to attend the January 17<sup>th</sup> workshop,
or those seeking additional assistance with the FAFSA, BHS College Advisors
(Angela Price and Skyler Barton) will provide hands-on assistance with filling
out your FAFSA. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:
none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>UC APPLICANTS: </span></font></u></b> Right
after you submit your application, you should receive an e-mail confirmation that
it has been successfully filed. Four to five weeks after applying, you
should receive another acknowledgment from the UC Undergraduate Application
Processing Service confirming receipt of your application. If you
don’t receive a notice, please contact the processing service at <a
href="mailto:ucinfo@ucapplication.net">ucinfo@ucapplication.net</a> or call
(800) 523-2048. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%'>You should also research the University’s scholarship
opportunities, including those associated with individual campuses. While
many scholarships are automatic and awarded on the basis of information that
you provided in the application for admission, some scholarships require
supplemental applications or other documentation. For more
information, please visit the UC Scholarships web page at <a
href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/scholarships/index.html">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/scholarships/index.html</a><span
class=MsoHyperlink><u><font color=blue><o:p></o:p></font></u></span></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>CSU APPLICANTS: </span></font></u></b>You
should receive acknowledgment of your CSU application by e-mail fairly
quickly. Each campus will then ask you to create an account in a second
e-mail. This has to be done for each campus separately. It is
important to check these accounts frequently for updates on your admission
status. Some CSU’s will ask students to forward an official
transcript right away. It is important that you follow all of the
instructions. CSU applicants must also send official test scores
from College Board or ACT. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%'>If accepted to any <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cal</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,
CSU requires you to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry-Level
Mathematics Test (ELM) <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>before</span></b> you
enroll. You are exempt from the EPT (English assessment) if your SAT
Critical Reading score is a 500 or above, if your ACT English score is 22 or
above or you have a score of 3, 4 or 5 on either the AP Language and
Composition or the AP Literature and Composition test. You are exempt
from the ELM (math assessment) test if your SAT math reasoning test score or
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics score is 550 or above, if your ACT Mathematics
Test score is 23 or above or you have a score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP
Statistics, AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>*The Following CSU’s are Still
Accepting Applications: </span></font></u></b> <st1:City w:st="on">Bakersfield</st1:City>,
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">East</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType>
and <st1:place w:st="on">Channel Islands</st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>COMMON APPLICATION: <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Symbol><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>The Common Application deadlines
are based on Eastern Time, so remember that the West Coast deadlines will be at
9:00 p.m., not midnight. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>SENDING SAT AND/OR ACT TEST SCORES</span></font></b>:
If you are finished with your testing and haven't told College Board or ACT to
send your test scores to each UC and CAL State campus, do so now. To send your
SAT scores to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">CAL</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> use the code 3594
(CSU Mentor) and you will only have to pay once. If you have listed a CSU
campus as an ACT score report recipient, you can use the ACT Scores Manager at
www.csumentor.edu to release your score to additional campuses. If you
said “yes” to having your information shared with all UC campuses
at the time you submitted the first UC application you will only need to send
your SAT and ACT scores to one UC campus, otherwise you have to send them to
each individually. Before you can use the ACT Scores Manager, you must
first have arranged for your scores to be sent to a CSU campus. SAT scores need
to be sent from www.collegeboard.com and ACT scores are sent from
www.act.org. Although you report your scores on your applications,
colleges require official scores from the testing agency.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:
0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:38.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:
-.25in;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=black><span
style='color:black'>Double-check to confirm that you’ve sent your ACT and
SAT to all of the colleges you applied to. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:
0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:38.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:38.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=black><span
style='color:black'>Follow-up to ensure that your applications have been
completed, and <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>frequently</span></b> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>check your email account(s)</span></b> to remain
updated with any requests from colleges. <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraph align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS/JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>*THE CITY OF <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">OAKLAND</st1:place></st1:City> WELCOMES THE BLACK COLLEGE EXPO:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo11'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Saturday, February 18<sup>th</sup>,
2012 – 9am to 5pm – <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Oakland</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Marriott</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Convention
Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo11'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Meet with colleges and find out
about internship opportunities and scholarships.<b><span style='font-weight:
bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo11'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>For more information, visit <a
href="http://www.thecollegeexpo.org/">www.thecollegeexpo.org</a> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><b><u><span style='font-weight:
bold'>NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY:</span></u> </b><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">California</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of the Arts <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:place></st1:City>, Saturday, January 14.
This event is a great opportunity for students interested in visual and related
arts to meet with representatives from colleges of art and design from across
the country. Bring your portfolio to the event and have it reviewed by
the representatives. For more information, visit <a
href="http://www.aicad.org/portfolio.htm">http://www.aicad.org/portfolio.htm</a>.
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>SAT
REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS – Register at </span></b><a
href="http://www.collegeboard.com/"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>www.collegeboard.com</span></b></a><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'> Test
Dates: January 28 March
10<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Registration </span></font>Regular:
</b><s>December
30</s> February 10<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Deadlines</span></font>
Late: </b>January
13 February 24<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>ACT TEST –
Register at </span></font></b><a href="http://www.act.org/"><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>www.act.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-weight:
bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'> Test
Dates: February 11 April
14<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Registration</span></font> Regular:
January
13 March 9<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpLast><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Deadlines </span></font> Late: January
20 March 23<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Spring Engineering Education Days</span></font></b>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>(SEEDs):</span></b> The 2012 SEEDs program at
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Santa Clara</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> provides Bay Area high school
students with a unique opportunity to explore engineering topics during April.
Selected participants come to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Santa
Clara</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
over the course of three Saturdays (April 7, 21, 28) and take classes spanning
several engineering fields including: civil, computer, electrical, mechanical,
robotic, and bio-engineering. Classes are presented in a typical university
format, with a mix of lecture and interactive laboratory work. All
sessions will be held in the engineering facilities on <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Santa Clara</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>’s
campus. There is no cost to participate in this program outside of
transportation to and from the university. The Application deadline for
the SEEDs Program is February 3, 2012 (postmarked). Applications can be found
on the program website: <a
href="http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm">http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS
& SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>*PSAT SCORES: </span></font></b>Attention
Juniors and Sophomores who completed the PSAT/NMSQT on Saturday, October 15,
2011 - Please view the PSAT score report distribution schedules below: <br>
<br>
<b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>Juniors</span></u> </b>- PSAT score report
distribution: <br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>AC:</span></b> Distribution will take
place in the College and Career Center (D221) during the lunch period on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Jan. 4, 5 and 6). <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>BIHS</span></b>: Distribution will take
place in English classes this week (Jan. 4 & 5).<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>AHA / CAS / CPA / <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Green</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academ<span
style='font-weight:normal'>y</span></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><span
style='font-weight:normal'>: Distribution will take place in one of your
classes this week (Jan. 4 & 5). <br>
<br>
</span></span></b><b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sophomores</span></u></b><u>
</u>- PSAT score report distribution for<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>: </span></b><br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>AC and BIHS: </span></b>Distribution
will take place in the College and Career Center (D221) during the lunch period
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Jan. 11, 12 and 13). <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>AHA / CAS / CPA / <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Green</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></b>:
Distribution will take place in one of your classes on Wednesday, 1-11-12. <br>
<br>
If you took the PSAT but did not receive a score report during the designated
time listed above, please come to D221 to see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>*SAT Prep Course, Sponsored by The <st1:place
w:st="on">Princeton</st1:place> Review and Exclusive to BHS Students:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=ListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:
l7 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>If interested in pursuing this
opportunity, please contact Ms. Price at <a
href="mailto:AngelaPrice@berkeley.net">AngelaPrice@berkeley.net</a> as soon as
possible. <o:p></o:p></p>
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line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:
bold'>*USC Summer Programs (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors): </span></font></b>Offers
students a preview of “freshman year” through its college immersion
program. Students explore <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Los
Angeles</st1:place></st1:City> as a laboratory for recreational and cultural
learning beyond the traditional classroom. Programs are designed to
combine college level coursework, academic field trips, and structured
recreational activities. You may visit summer.usc.edu for more
information and instructions on how to apply. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>*<st1:PlaceName
w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Colorado</span></b></st1:PlaceName><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Summer</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Session</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType> Program for Rising Seniors
(current Juniors): </span></b>Earn college credit and find out if <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Colorado</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and the Block Plan are right for
you. In addition to coursework, students will have a chance to
participate in the Summer Outdoor Adventure Program. You may visit <a
href="http://www.coloradocollege.edu/precollege">www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege</a>
for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Berkeley</span></font></b></st1:place></st1:City><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> Lab Internships for Precollegiate Scholars - BLIPS
(Juniors): </span></b>BLIPS is an eight-week internship which provides
high school juniors with the opportunity to work with world class scientists or
engineers on projects related to the laboratory’s research
programs. Assignment s cover a wide range of laboratory tasks and
assistance in basic research. Interns will receive a stipend of
$2,000. For more information, please go to <a
href="http://csee.lbl.gov/Programs/BLIPS/index.html">http://csee.lbl.gov/Programs/BLIPS/index.html</a>
Application deadline: February 3, 2012.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Telluride Association Summer Programs
(Sophomores & Juniors</span></font></b>): This program is for
academic highly motivated sophomores and juniors who share a passion for
learning. The program is free and the application for the sophomore
program (TASS) is January 9, 2012 and for the junior program (TASP) January 23,
2012. For more information and to apply, go to <a
href="http://www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students/tasp/tasp_general_info.html">http://www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students/tasp/tasp_general_info.html</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:
bold'>Stanford Medical Youth Science Summer Program (Sophomores & Juniors):</span></font></b>
Five-week summer residential program at Stanford open to economically
disadvantaged and under-represented sophomore and junior high school students
who are interested in science, health and medicine careers and are going to be
the first in their family to attend college. Applications available in the
College and Career Center (D221) and at <a href="http://smysp.stanford.edu/">http://smysp.stanford.edu</a>
. All applicants must submit an online application AND a paper
application. Applications must be postmarked by: February 15, 2012.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:
bold'>Oxbridge Academic Programs:</span></font></b> Experience the
learning environment in <st1:City w:st="on">Oxford</st1:City> and <st1:City
w:st="on">Cambridge</st1:City> in <st1:country-region w:st="on">England</st1:country-region>,
<st1:City w:st="on">Barcelona</st1:City> in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Spain</st1:country-region>,
<st1:City w:st="on">Paris</st1:City> and <st1:City w:st="on">Montpellier</st1:City>
in <st1:country-region w:st="on">France</st1:country-region>, and <st1:City
w:st="on">New York City</st1:City> in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> They offer over 160
different courses to choose from. For more information, you can visit <a
href="http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/">http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>For a more extensive list of scholarships go
to the <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">BHS</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
and <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType>
website or come to the College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and pick up a hard
copy! Remember to frequently check in at the College and <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
for updated information on scholarships. There will be some scholarships
specifically for BHS students!<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>2012 Ivy and Pearls Foundation
Scholarship: </span></font></b>Scholarship applications are now available
for the 2012 Ivy and Pearls Foundation Scholarship, sponsored by the Rho Delta
Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarships will be
awarded based on need and academic achievement. Eligible recipients must
be a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, be African/African American, be a
high school senior, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, be enrolled as a
full-time student in a two or four-year college in Fall 2012 and show recent
community involvement. Applications due April 16, 2012. Please
visit <a href="http://bcafairorg.ipage.com/webpage/scholarships.html">http://bcafairorg.ipage.com/webpage/scholarships.html</a>
for more information.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation:</span></font></b>
This scholarship requires a simple one-page application and an essay on
“The Importance of Establishing Good Financial Credit During Your College
Years”. The scholarship is available to any <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> high school senior for use at any
accredited college, university or trade school. Application deadline is
January 16, 2012. Please visit <a href="http://cacesf.org/">http://cacesf.org/</a>
for more information. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Mount Saint Mary’s College Music
Scholarship: </span></font></b>The Music Department at Mount Saint
Mary’s College has announced the following Music Scholarship Audition
dates: January 21, February 11, February 25 and March 18. Audition
requirements include an application form with a short description of your
musical background and performance of two (2) compositions representing
different periods of music. The on line application and further
information about the Mount St. Mary’s Music Department may be obtained
by visiting this website:
http://www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-programs/music/music-scholarship-auditions.asp<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship:</span></font></b>
One of the programs of the Italian Catholic Federation is to offer college
scholarships to further the education of students who achieve a total
cumulative GPA (3.5 years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following:
(1) Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman
Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois and Nevada, only where
branches of the Federation are established. Or, (2) Are Roman Catholic
but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are
established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a
member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.” Applications can
be picked up at the College and Career Center (D221). Application
deadline is March 15, 2012.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>The Princeton Prize in Race Relations</span></font></b>:
In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country
who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race
relations, Princeton University annually sponsors an annual awards program for high
school students—the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Applications
postmarked by January 31 will be eligible for prizes—including cash
awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy work. If you are a high school
student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in
your school or community, we want to hear from you. If you know of a high
school student who is helping to improve race relations, please encourage him
or her to apply. Applications are available at: www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
or in the College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in the Scholarship
Box.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>2012 eQuality Scholarships: </span></font></b>The
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> students for
their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Scholarships
may be used for post-secondary education at accredited institutions - colleges,
universities, and trade schools. All applicants must have demonstrated service
to the LGBTQ community (applicants of all sexual orientations and gender
identities are eligible), be a resident of northern or central California, have
completed or expect to complete high school or equivalent between July 1, 2007
and June 30, 2012 and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution
– college, university, or vocational/trade school – for the first
time in 2012<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>. </span></b>For more
information and to apply, go to <a href="http://www.equalityscholarship.org/">www.equalityscholarship.org</a>
Application deadline is January 17, 2012.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>The Asian & Pacific Islander American
Scholarship Fund: </span></font></b>For Asian and Pacific Islander American
(APIA) students with financial need. To be eligible students must be of Asian
and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity, be a citizen, national, or legal permanent
resident of the U.S., be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university
in the Fall of 2011, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
(unweighted) or have earned a GED, must apply for FAFSA by February 1 and
submit letters of recommendations. To apply go to <a
href="http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html">http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html</a>
. Application deadline is January 13, 2012.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>University</span></font></b></st1:PlaceType><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Michigan Geisinger
Scholarship</st1:PlaceName>: </span></b>This scholarship is for non-Michigan
resident students admitted to the <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName>’s <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Engineering</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>.
The award is for $20,000 per year and renewable as long as the student
maintains a 3.0GPA. For scholarship applications or additional information go
to <a href="http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/newstudents/">http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/newstudents/</a>
The deadline receipt date for the application is January 13, 2012.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Ron Brown Scholar Program: </span></font></b>This
scholarship is for African-American high school seniors, who demonstrate
academic achievement, leadership ability, participate in community service
activities and demonstrate financial need. A minimum of 10 students will
receive $10,000 per year for up to four years. For more information and
to apply, visit <a href="http://www.ronbrown.org/">www.ronbrown.org</a>
Application deadline is January 9, 2012.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Gates Millennium Scholars Program: </span></font></b>The
Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program is funded by a grant from the Bill
& Melinda Gates Foundation. Students must meet the following criteria
to be considered eligible for a GMS scholarship: (1) Are African American,
American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic
American, (2) Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United
States, (3) Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted
4.0 scale or have earned a GED, (4) Have demonstrated leadership abilities
through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other
activities, (5) Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria, (6) Have
completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information
Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form). Please visit <a
href="http://www.gmsp.org/">http://www.gmsp.org/</a> for more information.
Applications are due by January 11, 2012 by 8:59 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Toyota/Steve Young Scholar-Athlete Award: </span></font></b>This
$2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to one male and one female college-bound
high school senior whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary.
Please visit <a href="http://www.bashof.org/Scholarships.html">www.bashof.org/Scholarships.html</a>
for more information. The deadline for submission of applications is
January 31, 2012. <o:p></o:p></p>
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10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>_________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Pat Anderson, Diane
Douglas, Marguerite Fa-Kaji and Lisa Sibony are the parent-volunteer
facilitators of the etree; please direct any questions to them at <a
href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net">bhs-owner@lmi.net</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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