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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>BHS</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> 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<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Friday, February 3, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>College Advisor: Angela
Price Phone:
510-644-6804 <a
href="mailto:Angelaprice@berkeley.net">Angelaprice@berkeley.net</a> <font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>BHS CEEB Code: 050290<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*New or Updated Information<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*SAT Word of the Week: Assiduous – hard-working;
marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>ATTENTION SENIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*FINANCIAL AID: If you applied to any private colleges
or universities, be sure to check each college’s financial aid website
for the specific requirements and due dates! Remember that colleges have
different due dates for financial aid materials. If you would like
assistance, come see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton 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>
after school or during lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We hope that the classroom presentations and
afternoon/evening workshops have been helpful for all seniors completing the
financial aid process. We will continue to provide financial aid
assistance to students after school 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>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you have not yet started this process, you should begin
filling out the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) at <a
href="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/">www.fafsa.ed.gov</a>. Also, remember that
some colleges require the CSS/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>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
If you have not yet done so, 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 February 10, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
If you have not yet signed up for FAFSA personal identification numbers (PINs),
you and a parent should apply now for FAFSA PIN#s at
www.pin.ed.gov. Be sure to keep a record of these numbers. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
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=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*ATTENTION BHS JUNIORS <font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>FREE SAT and ACT Prep Courses offered at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,
sponsored by the People’s Test Preparation Service (PTPS): <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
PTPS will be offering a free SAT prep course at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
This course is designated for BHS juniors, and sessions begin on Tuesday, Feb.
14, in room D219. The course will meet every Tuesday and Thursday, from
3:35 to 5:30pm, for a total of 10 weeks. Students can sign up for this
class 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> with Ms. Price or
Mr. Barton – limited space is available. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
PTPS will also be offering a free ACT prep course at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
This course is designated for BHS juniors, and sessions begin on Monday, Feb.
13, in room D219. The course will meet every Monday and Wednesday, from
3:35 to 5:30pm, for a total of 10 weeks. Students can sign up for this
class 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> with Ms. Price or
Mr. Barton – limited space is available. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
*Students (juniors) are eligible to participate in either the PTPS ACT OR SAT
prep course, and will not be allowed to have concurrent enrollment in
both. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>UC APPLICANTS: 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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>CSU APPLICANTS: 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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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) before
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><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*The Following CSU’s are Still Accepting
Applications: <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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SENDING SAT AND/OR ACT TEST SCORES: 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 <a
href="http://www.csumentor.edu/">www.csumentor.edu</a> 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 <a
href="http://www.collegeboard.com/">www.collegeboard.com</a> and ACT scores are
sent from <a href="http://www.act.org/">www.act.org</a>. Although you
report your scores on your applications, colleges require official scores from
the testing agency.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
Double-check to confirm that you’ve sent your ACT and SAT to all of the
colleges you applied to. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
Follow-up to ensure that your applications have been completed, and frequently
check your email account(s) to remain updated with any requests from
colleges. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Physicians Medical Forum - Doctors On Board Program:
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 <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">City</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SENIORS/JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>THE CITY OF <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">OAKLAND</st1:City></st1:place>
WELCOMES THE BLACK COLLEGE EXPO:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
Saturday, February 18th, 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> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
Meet with colleges and find out about internship opportunities and
scholarships.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>•
For more information, visit <a href="http://www.thecollegeexpo.org/">www.thecollegeexpo.org</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS – Register at <a
href="http://www.collegeboard.com/">www.collegeboard.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>
Test Date: March 10<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Registration Regular:
February 10<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Deadlines
Late:
February 24<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>ACT TEST – Register at <a href="http://www.act.org/">www.act.org</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>
Test Date: April 14<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Registration Regular:
March 9<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Deadlines
Late:
March 23<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs): 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></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you took the PSAT in October and have not received your
score reports yet, please see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton as soon as
possible. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Academic Talent Development Group (Freshman, Sophomores,
and Juniors): ATDP 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 <a
href="http://www.atdp.berkeley.edu/">www.atdp.berkeley.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>AFS, the Intercultural Exchange Organization, 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/">www.afs.org</a> for further information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Arthritis Summer Science Internship Program: This
program places outstanding high school students in the world renowned
Rheumatology and Immunology Laboratories at <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Stanford</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> and the <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">California</st1:PlaceName>,
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:City></st1:place>.
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>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>USC Summer Programs (Sophomores, Juniors, and
Seniors): Offers students a preview of “freshman year”
through its college immersion program. Students explore <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Los Angeles</st1:City></st1:place> 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 <a
href="http://www.summer.usc.edu/">www.summer.usc.edu</a> for more information
and instructions on how to apply. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Colorado College Summer Session High School Program for
Rising Seniors (current Juniors): 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><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Berkeley Lab Internships for Precollegiate Scholars - BLIPS
(Juniors): 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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Stanford Medical Youth Science Summer Program (Sophomores
& Juniors): 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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Oxbridge Academic Programs: 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></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SCHOLARSHIPS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:City w:st="on"><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Berkeley</span></font></b></st1:City><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> Community Fund Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> (for Seniors): The
Berkeley Community Fund provides 4-year scholarships and mentoring support for
academically talented and resilient <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
students. Students can receive more information and applications for this
scholarship 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> (see Mr. Barton or
Ms. Price). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC Berkeley Incentive
Awards Program</span></b> (for Juniors): The Incentive Awards Program
provides up to $32,000 in scholarship funds over eight semesters, as well as
student support services to low-income, first-generation college students who
have demonstrated leadership potential, high academics, and a commitment to serve
others. For more information, come to an informational meeting on
February 10, 2012, at 11:40 p.m. in the College and Career Center (D221).
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Don and Roy Splawn
Charitable Foundation West Scholarship Grant Program</span></b>: This
scholarship program is open to financially disadvantaged students who wish to
further pursue their post secondary education, of an academic or vocational
nature. The Don and Roy Charitable Foundation West offers a
scholarship grant of up to $1,000 to eligible students who demonstrate
significant dedication to their school, family and community. Students
who live independently or whose parent(s) /guardian(s) struggle financially are
encouraged to apply. To apply, visit <a
href="https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship">https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship</a>
Applications are due April 15th.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Community NETwork</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> (for
Seniors): The Community NETwork awards scholarships to African
American high school seniors. The eligibility requirements include;
academic good standing (GPA minimum 2.5), African American senior, intention to
enroll in a four-year or two-year college or university. Applications are
available 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>, and the deadline
for submitting applications is March 3, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>CASCWA Scholarship</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">California</st1:State></st1:place> Association
of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance, awards $500 scholarships to
deserving, graduating high school seniors who have overcome unique obstacles
and difficulties. Applications are available 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>,
and the deadline for submitting applications is April 6, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Kiwanis Club of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:City></st1:place> Scholarship</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: The
Berkeley Kiwanis Foundation offers scholarships to graduating seniors.
Applications and recommendation forms are available 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>,
and the deadline for submission of the scholarship application and all related
materials is March 23, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on"><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>California</span></font></b></st1:State></st1:place><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> Teachers Association Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>:
Criteria for eligibility for this scholarship include (one of the
following): an “active” member of CTA, a dependent child of
an “active”, retired, or deceased member of CTA, an
“active” member of Student CTA. This scholarship also
requires membership of one of an ethnic minority group (as defined on the
application). Applications are available 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>,
and the deadline for submission of the application and all related materials is
February 24, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>2012 Ivy and Pearls Foundation Scholarship</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>:
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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Mount Saint Mary’s College Music
Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: The Music Department at Mount Saint
Mary’s College has announced the following Music Scholarship Audition
dates: 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:
<a
href="http://www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-programs/music/music-scholarship-auditions.asp">http://www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-programs/music/music-scholarship-auditions.asp</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: 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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>_________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>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 </span></font><a
href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net"><font size=2
color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#333399'>bhs-owner@lmi.net</span></font></a><font size=2 color="#333399"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>BHS etree
archives: </span></font><a href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/"
title="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/"><font size=2 color="#333399"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</span></font></a><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'>; BHS PTSA website: </span></font><a
href="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/" title="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/"><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'>http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/</span></font></a><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'>. To unsubscribe from the etree, send an email
to </span></font><a href="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net"
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>bhs-request@lmi.net</span></font></a><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'> with one word only in the subject line: 'unsubscribe'. To
post a message, send to: </span></font><a href="mailto:bhs@lmi.net"
title="mailto:bhs@lmi.net"><font size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>bhs@lmi.net</span></font></a><font
color="#333399"><span style='color:#333399'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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