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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='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 Career Center Bulletin in D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='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=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><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: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'>We hope that the classroom presentations have been helpful for all seniors preparing to complete the financial aid process.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='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:12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>*If you have not yet started this process, 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'>. Also, remember that some colleges require the CSS/Financial Aid Profile. For information on the PROFILE, you can visit <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/">www.CollegeBoard.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='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=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Please view the Cash for College Workshop opportunity below:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='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=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 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]><b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>CASH FOR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS</span></font></b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'> –</span></b> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Tuesday, January 17, 6:30-9:00</span></b> p.m., BHS Library and College and Career Center. 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></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 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]><b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Steps to be prepared for the Cash for College Workshop:</span></font></b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><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]><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> 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></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><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]><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><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]><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><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]><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Check college / university websites for special financial aid deadlines and forms (ie. The CSS Profile). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='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><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext'><a href="http://www.pin.ed.gov/">www.pin.ed.gov</a></span></font>. Be sure to keep a record of these numbers. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;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><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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 California community colleges, UC and Cal States campuses is March 2.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 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]><b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS (II)–</span></font></b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, January 18, 6:00-9:00 pm, BHS Library or College and Career Center (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></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>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><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><u><font size=2 color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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. <font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If accepted to any Cal State University, 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;font-weight:bold'>*The Following CSU’s are Still Accepting Applications: </span></font></u></b> Bakersfield, East Bay and Channel Islands. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>COMMON APPLICATION: <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:38.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![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><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 CAL State 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=MsoListParagraph 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:l2 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'>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=MsoListParagraph 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=Arial><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=MsoListParagraph 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:l2 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'>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;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>*Physicians Medical Forum - Doctors On Board Program: </span></font></b>The Doctors On Board Program is an innovative and exciting opportunity for African American students who are high school seniors to experience a snapshot of what it takes to become a physician. This annual informational and interactive program takes place on February 18, 2012, at the Oakland Marriott City Center. Application deadline is February 3, 2012. For more information, you may visit <a href="http://pmfmd.com/">http://pmfmd.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";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;font-weight:bold'>THE CITY OF OAKLAND WELCOMES THE BLACK COLLEGE EXPO:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5'><![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]><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Saturday, February 18<sup>th</sup>, 2012 – 9am to 5pm – Oakland Marriott Convention Center <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5'><![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]><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Meet with colleges and find out about internship opportunities and scholarships.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5'><![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]><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 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]><b><u><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY:</span></font></u></b><b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>California College of the Arts San Francisco, <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Saturday, January 14.</span></b> 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></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 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]><b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS – Register at </span></font></b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><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></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'> Test Dates: January 28 March 10<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Registration Regular: </span></font></b><s><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>December 30</span></font></s><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> February 10<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Deadlines Late: </span></font></b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>January 13 February 24<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>ACT TEST – Register at </span></font></b><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><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></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'> Test Dates: February 11 April 14<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Registration Regular: January 13 March 9<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Deadlines Late: January 20 March 23<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Spring Engineering Education Days</span></font></b> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>(SEEDs):</span></b> The 2012 SEEDs program at Santa Clara University provides Bay Area high school students with a unique opportunity to explore engineering topics during April. Selected participants come to Santa Clara University 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 Santa Clara University’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;font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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>– If you have not received your scores yet, please come to the College and Career Center during the lunch period.<br><br><b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sophomores</span></u></b><u> </u>- PSAT score report distribution:<br><br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>AC: </span></b>Please come pick up your scores in the College and Career Center (D221) during the lunch period.<br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>AHA / CAS / CPA / Green Academy / BIHS</span></b>: You will receive your score report in one of your classes.<br><br>If you took the PSAT but do not receive a score report by the end of the school day on Tuesday, 1-17, 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;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>*The YMCA-PG&E Teen Center</span></font></b> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>and Kaplan Test Prep</span></b> are offering a <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>FREE</span></b> two-part seminar series for all high school students to have an opportunity to experience a practice ACT/SAT test and learn test-taking strategies. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Saturday, January 21<sup>st</sup> (9:00 – 1:30 p.m.): Practice Test – The ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test will contain questions from all subjects tested on the ACT and SAT. Please bring a calculator and two #2 pencils.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thursday, February 2<sup>nd</sup> (7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.): Results and Strategies Seminar – Students who take the practice test will receive a detailed analysis of their performance, helping them determine which test is right for them and learn exclusive score-raising strategies. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>SAT Prep Course, Sponsored by The Princeton Review and Exclusive to BHS Students: </span></font></b>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><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><u><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>*The Academic Talent Development Group (Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors): ATDP </span></font></b>offers challenging and enriching summer courses for students who are passionate about and dedicated to learning. This program is held on the UC Berkeley campus. For more information, you may visit atdp.berkeley.edu<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>*AFS, the Intercultural Exchange Organization, </span></font></b>is accepting applications right now for summer, semester and a full year study abroad trips for high school and Gap Year students as well as for local families interested in hosting a foreign student. Full scholarships are available for selected countries. See <a href="http://www.afs.org/" target="_blank">www.afs.org</a> for further information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>*<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>The Arthritis Summer Science Internship Program: </span></b>This program places outstanding high school students in the world renowned Rheumatology and Immunology Laboratories at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco. This internship program is designed to encourage students to pursue a career in scientific study and research with an ultimate goal of inspiring them to focus their research potential on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. For more information, you can visit <a href="http://www.arthritis.org/">www.arthritis.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><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 Los Angeles 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><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;font-weight:bold'>Colorado College Summer Session High School Program for Rising Seniors (current Juniors): </span></font></b>Earn college credit and find out if Colorado College 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></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Berkeley Lab Internships for Precollegiate Scholars - BLIPS (Juniors): </span></font></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><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;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><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><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;font-weight:bold'>Oxbridge Academic Programs:</span></font></b> Experience the learning environment in Oxford and Cambridge in England, Barcelona in Spain, Paris and Montpellier in France, and New York City in the U.S. 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;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;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;font-weight:bold'>For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS College and Career Center website or come to the College and Career Center and pick up a hard copy! Remember to frequently check in at the College and Career Center 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;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>*Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship (for Seniors): </span></font></b>Come to a meeting on Thursday, January 19, during the lunch period in the College and Career Center to find out how to apply for this scholarship. The Community Fund provides 4-year scholarships and mentoring support for academically talented and resilient <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Berkeley High School</span></b> students. Students can sign up in the College and Career Center (D221)d during the lunch period or after school to attend the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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 California 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;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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 Career Center in the Scholarship Box.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>2012 eQuality Scholarships: </span></font></b>The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California 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;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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 <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>January 13, 2012.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>University of Michigan Geisinger Scholarship: </span></font></b>This scholarship is for non-Michigan resident students admitted to the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering. 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 <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>January 13, 2012.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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. 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