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The workshops will be held on February 15<sup>th</sup> and 16<sup>th</sup>. At this workshop, you will be able to submit an online application, receive important financial aid information, and prepare to enroll in an early assessment date (specifically for BHS seniors). Come sign up in the College and Career Center to reserve your spot! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red;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 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red;font-weight:bold'>FINANCIAL AID: </span></font></u></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> If you applied to any private colleges or universities, be sure to check each college’s financial aid website for the specific requirements and <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>due dates!</span></b> 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 Career Center after school or during lunch.<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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>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 Career Center.<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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>If you have not yet started this process, you should begin filling out the Free Application for Federal Student AID </span></font><b><font color=red face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red;font-weight:bold'>(FAFSA)</span></font></b><font color=black face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> at </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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 </span></font><b><font color=red><span style='color:red;font-weight:bold'>CSS/PROFILE.</span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'> For information on the PROFILE, you can visit <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/">www.CollegeBoard.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![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]>If you have not yet done so, submit a <b><font color=red><span style='color:red;font-weight:bold'>Cal Grant GPA Release Form</span></font></b> to D217. 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><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It is important to check the financial aid deadlines of each college you’re applying to</span></font></u><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>. 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><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>UC APPLICANTS: </span></font></u></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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. 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></font><span class=MsoHyperlink><u><font color=blue><o:p></o:p></font></u></span></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><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>CSU APPLICANTS: </span></font></u></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>The Following CSU’s are Still Accepting Applications: </span></font></u></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Bakersfield, East Bay and Channel Islands. <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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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 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]><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SENDING SAT AND/OR ACT TEST SCORES</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: 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, <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>do so now</span></b>. 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 <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=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 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=red><span style='color:red'>Double-check to confirm that you’ve sent your ACT and SAT to all of the colleges you applied to</span></font><font color=black><span style='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;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 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'>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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;color:red;font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*JUNIORS</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – In March, your College Advisors will begin meeting with juniors in classes and one-on-one in the College and Career Center. We will also be hosting an evening meeting for parents and guardians of juniors on Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the BHS Library.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*ATTENTION <font color=red><span style='color:red'>BHS JUNIORS</span></font> - FREE ACT Prep Courses offered at Berkeley High School, sponsored by the People’s Test Preparation Service (PTPS): <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><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=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>PTPS will also be offering a free<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> ACT </span></b>prep course at Berkeley High School. This course is designated for BHS juniors, and sessions begin on <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Monday, Feb. 13</span></b>, 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 Career Center with Ms. Price or Mr. Barton – limited space is available. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;color:red;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS/JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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 lfo9'><![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 – Oakland Marriott Convention Center <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo9'><![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=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo9'><![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=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS – Register at </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'> Test Dates: <s>January 28</s> March 10<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Registration Regular: </span></font></b><s>December 30</s> February 10<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Deadlines Late: </span></font></b><s>January 13</s> February 24<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Arial><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=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Arial><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=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Registration Regular: <s>January 13</s> March 9<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:bold'>Deadlines Late: <s>January 20</s> March 23<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Sophomores: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <b><u><font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SMASH - Summer Math & Science Honors Academy:</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A FREE 5-week science, technology, engineering & math (STEM) summer enrichment program at UC Berkeley and Stanford! For high-achieving, low-income students. Currently only accepting applications from 9<sup>th</sup> grade students. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.lpfi.org/">www.lpfi.org</a> Registration deadline is February 23, 2012. <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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>The Academic Talent Development Group (Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors): ATDP </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*GirlVentures Summer Outdoor Adventure Programs: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ever want to sleep under the stars? Rock climb outside? Kayak on the ocean? Shout from the top of the highest peak around? GirlVentures offers Summer Outdoor Adventure Program for girls in high school. For more information and to apply online, visit <a href="http://www.girlventures.org/">www.girlventures.org</a> The first round deadline is March 16, 2012. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>AFS, the Intercultural Exchange Organization, </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>The Arthritis Summer Science Internship Program: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>USC Summer Programs (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors): </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 <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","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Colorado College Summer Session High School Program for Rising Seniors (current Juniors): </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Stanford Medical Youth Science Summer Program (Sophomores & Juniors):</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Oxbridge Academic Programs:</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red;font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*The Morris C. and Juliet James Achievement Fund: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This fund is the major fund-raising project of the Berkeley Retired Teachers Association, awarding money to high-achieving graduating Berkeley High seniors. To be eligible, you must have attended Berkeley schools for the majority of your public school education. Come to the College and Career Center to receive an application. Applications are due by noon on February 27<sup>th</sup>. <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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship (for Seniors): </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Berkeley 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 receive more information and applications for this scholarship in the College and Career Center (see Mr. Barton or Ms. Price). <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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>UC Berkeley Incentive Awards Program (for Juniors): </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>February 10, </span></b>2012, at 11:40 a.m. in the College and Career Center (D221). <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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Scholarship Grant Program: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 15<sup>th</sup>.<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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Community NETwork</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>(for Seniors): </span></b>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 Career Center, and the deadline for submitting applications is March 3, 2012.<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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>CASCWA Scholarship</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: California 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 Career Center, and the deadline for submitting applications is April 6, 2012.<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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Kiwanis Club of Berkeley Scholarship: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Berkeley Kiwanis Foundation offers scholarships to graduating seniors. Applications and recommendation forms are available in the College and Career Center, 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><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>California Teachers Association Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 Career Center, 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><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>2012 Ivy and Pearls Foundation Scholarship: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Mount Saint Mary’s College Music Scholarship: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship:</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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. 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