<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><p style="margin: 6.0px 0.0px 6.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">BHS College and Career Center Bulletin</span></font></b></p><p style="margin: 6.0px 0.0px 6.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Friday, February 17, 2012</span></font></b></p><p style="margin: 6.0px 0.0px 6.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px Arial; min-height: 12.0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b></b><br></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 12.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">College Advisor: Angela Price</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Phone: 510-644-6804</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><a href="mailto:Angelaprice@berkeley.net"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Angelaprice@berkeley.net</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 12.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">College Advisor: Skyler Barton</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Phone: 510-644-4576</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><a href="mailto:Skylerbarton@berkeley.net"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Skylerbarton@berkeley.net</span></font></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">College and Career Center Hours: 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">BHS CEEB Code: 050290</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">New or Updated Information</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">SAT Word of the Week:</span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> *Paragon – </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">a model or pattern of excellence. </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px Arial; color: #de2a00"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">ATTENTION SENIORS</span></font></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*Community College Workshops:</span></font></b></span><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #de2a00"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></b></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">We hope that the community college workshops have been helpful for those of you who were able to attend this week. For those of you who were not able to attend this week, we are hosting another workshop in the Library Computer Lab on </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Thursday, February 23,</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> at 3:30 pm. 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! </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial; color: #de2a00"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">FINANCIAL AID: </span></font></b></span><span style="color: #000000"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*</span></font></b><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Financial Aid Workshop:</span></font></b></span><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">We are hosting another FAFSA workshop for students on Wednesday, </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">February 22,</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> at 3:30 pm in the BHS Library Computer Lab. Come sign up in the College and Career Center to reserve your spot!</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">If you applied to any private colleges or universities, be sure to check each college’s financial aid website for the specific requirements and </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">due dates!</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> 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.</span></font></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 12px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Arial; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">If you have not yet started this process, you should begin filling out the Free Application for Federal Student AID </span></font><span style="color: #de2a00"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">(FAFSA)</span></font></b></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> at </span></font><a href="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.fafsa.ed.gov</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">. Also, remember that some colleges require the </span></font><span style="color: #de2a00"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">CSS/PROFILE.</span></font></b></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> For information on the PROFILE, you can visit </span></font><a href="http://www.CollegeBoard.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.CollegeBoard.com</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">. </span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 12px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Arial; min-height: 12px; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></div>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 12.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">It is important to check the financial aid deadlines of each college you’re applying to</span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">. 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.</span></font></li>
</ul><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial; min-height: 12.0px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b></b></span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">UC APPLICANTS: </span></font></b></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">You should 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 </span></font><a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/scholarships/index.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/scholarships/index.html</span></font></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">CSU APPLICANTS: </span></font></b></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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. </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">If accepted to any Cal State University, CSU requires you to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry-Level Mathematics Test (ELM) </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">before</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> 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. </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The Following CSU’s are Still Accepting Applications: </span></font></b></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> Bakersfield, East Bay and Channel Islands. </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">COMMON APPLICATION: </span></font></b></p>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 12.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Follow-up to ensure that your applications have been completed, and </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">frequently</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">check your email account(s)</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> to remain updated with any requests from colleges. </span></font></li><li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 12.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></li></ul><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px Arial; color: #de2a00; min-height: 12.0px"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">ATTENTION JUNIORS</span></font></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial; min-height: 12.0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b></b><br></span></font></p>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span>*JUNIORS</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> –Beginning the week of February 27</span></font><sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">th</span></font></sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">, your college advisors will be hosting presentations for all juniors in the College and Career Center. You will be notified of the date your class will be attending one of these presentations by one of your teachers.</span></font></li>
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</ul><ul style="list-style-type: disc"><li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">**ATTENTION </span></font></b><span style="color: #de2a00"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">BHS JUNIORS</span></font></b></span><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> - FREE ACT Prep Courses offered at Berkeley High School, sponsored by the People’s Test Preparation Service (PTPS): </span></font></b></li>
</ul><ul style="list-style-type: disc"><li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">PTPS is offering a free</span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> ACT </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">prep course at Berkeley High School. This course is designated for BHS juniors, and there are still a few seats available. The next session will take place on Wednesday, February 22, at 3:35pm. The course will meet every 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. </span></font></li>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Saturday, February 18</span></font><sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">th</span></font></sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">, 2012 – 9am to 5pm – Oakland Marriott Convention Center </span></font></li>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">For more information, visit </span></font><a href="http://www.thecollegeexpo.org/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.thecollegeexpo.org</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></li>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS – Register at </span></font></b><a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.collegeboard.com</span></font></b></span></a></li>
</ul><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Test Dates:</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">March 10</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">May 5</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> Jun 2</span></font></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="font: 10.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Registration</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span></b></span><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Regular: </span></font></b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><span style="text-decoration: line-through"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">February 10 </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Mar 27</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> Apr 24</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="font: 10.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Deadlines</span></font></b></span><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Late:</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span></b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">February 24</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Apr 6</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> May 22 </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">ACT TEST – Register at </span></font></b><a href="http://www.act.org/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.act.org</span></font></b></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Test Dates:</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">February 11</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">April 14</span></font></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="font: 10.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Registration</span></font></b></span><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Regular: </span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span></b><span style="text-decoration: line-through"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">January 13</span></font></b></span><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">March 9</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="font: 10.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Deadlines </span></font></b></span><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Late:</span></font><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span></b><span style="text-decoration: line-through"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">January 20</span></font></b></span><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></span></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">March 23</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px Arial; min-height: 12.0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b></b><br></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 144.0px; text-indent: 36.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES</span></font></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Sophomores: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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. </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*Mock SAT Test: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The YMCA-PG&E Teen Center is hosting a free practice SAT test on Saturday, February 25, from 8:30am-1:00pm. Register at </span></font><a href="http://hlpmocksat.eventbrite.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">http://hlpmocksat.eventbrite.com</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*YMCA-PG&E Teen Center SAT 101:</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> Students and families are invited to join this workshop to receive information regarding the exam as well as general strategies and tips. The workshop takes place on Saturday, March 3, from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Register at </span></font><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><a href="x-msg://530/%22">http://hlpsat101.eventbrite.com</a></span></font></span></p><div><br></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:</span></font></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">SMASH - Summer Math & Science Honors Academy:</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> 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</span></font><sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">th</span></font></sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> grade students. For more information, please visit </span></font><a href="http://www.lpfi.org/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.lpfi.org</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> Registration deadline is February 23, 2012. </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The Academic Talent Development Group (Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors): ATDP </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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://atdp.berkeley.edu/">atdp.berkeley.edu</a></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*GirlVentures Summer Outdoor Adventure Programs: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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 </span></font><a href="http://www.girlventures.org/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.girlventures.org</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> The first round deadline is March 16, 2012. </span></font></p><p style="margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">AFS, the Intercultural Exchange Organization, </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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 </span></font><a href="http://www.afs.org/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.afs.org</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> for further information.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The Arthritis Summer Science Internship Program: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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 </span></font><a href="http://www.arthritis.org/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.arthritis.org</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Arial; "><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">USC Summer Programs (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors): </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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://summer.usc.edu/">summer.usc.edu</a> for more information and instructions on how to apply. </span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Arial; min-height: 12px; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Arial; "><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Colorado College Summer Session High School Program for Rising Seniors (current Juniors): </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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 </span></font><a href="http://www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> for more information.</span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Arial; min-height: 12px; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Arial; "><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Oxbridge Academic Programs:</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> 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 </span></font><a href="http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial; min-height: 12.0px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b></b></span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">SCHOLARSHIPS:</span></font></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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!</span></font></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*The Morris C. and Juliet James Achievement Fund: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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</span></font><sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">th</span></font></sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">. </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*Quest Bridge College Prep Scholarship for Juniors: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">This program provides opportunities designed to help outstanding low-income high school juniors prepare to apply to top colleges. Submission of one College Prep Scholarship application makes a student eligible for several awards, including; full scholarships to college summer programs, college admissions conference invitations and all-expense-paid college visits. For more information and to apply online, visit </span></font><a href="http://www.questbridge.org/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">www.questbridge.org</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> Applications are due March 27, 2012.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*Ann & Jon Reynolds Scholarship Awards (Seniors): </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">These scholarships will be awarded to the successful applicants at $3,000 per year. Two awardees will be selected. The eligibility criteria includes a record of community service involvement, a minimum GPA of 3.0, native born U.S. citizen, and submission of a Student Aid Report Summary from Federal Student Aid Program. Applications are available in the College and Career Center. Application deadline is April 30, 2012.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">*Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to reward students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom – and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. 1,000 students will receive one-time awards of $2,000. For more information, visit </span></font><a href="http://www.buickachievers.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">http://www.buickachievers.com</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship (for Seniors): </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The Berkeley Community Fund provides 4-year scholarships and mentoring support for academically talented and resilient </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Berkeley High School</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> students. Students can receive more information and applications for this scholarship in the College and Career Center (see Mr. Barton or Ms. Price). </span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Scholarship Grant Program: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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 </span></font><a href="https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> Applications are due April 15</span></font><sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">th</span></font></sup><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Community NETwork</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">(for Seniors): </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">CASCWA Scholarship</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">: 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.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Kiwanis Club of Berkeley Scholarship: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">California Teachers Association Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">2012 Ivy and Pearls Foundation Scholarship: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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 </span></font><a href="http://bcafairorg.ipage.com/webpage/scholarships.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2036fb"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">http://bcafairorg.ipage.com/webpage/scholarships.html</span></font></span></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> for more information.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Mount Saint Mary’s College Music Scholarship: </span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">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: <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></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship:</span></font></b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> 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.</span></font></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial; min-height: 12.0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></p><div>
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