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We will continue to provide assistance with the community college application process throughout the next couple of weeks. Come sign up in the College and Career Center to reserve your spot at an upcoming workshop! <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*<u>GAP YEAR</u></span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: If you are interested in information about GAP YEAR programs, please come see Mr. Barton or Ms. Price in the College and Career Center.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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"'> It is important to check your CSU accounts frequently for updates on your admission status. Some CSU$B!G(Bs 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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-autospace:none'><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 align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red;font-weight:bold'>ATTENTION JUNIORS</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We hope that you have found our class presentations informative and beneficial. Please remember to review the information in your folder. If you missed our presentation and have not received a folder, please see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton in the College and Career Center during lunch or after school. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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"'>Beginning Monday morning, <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March 12th</span></b>, juniors can come to the College and Career Center to sign-up for an appointment to meet with your College Advisor. The appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Juniors will all be receiving a Berkeley High School College Application Workbook soon. This is another reference and great source of information for you to utilize. These workbooks will be distributed in one of your classes during the week of March 12<sup>th</sup>. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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"'>Please view the dates for upcoming <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>College Fairs in the Bay Area </span></b>(listed below).<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fee waivers for the ACT, SAT and SAT Subject Tests are available for students who meet the eligibility guidelines. Please see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton in the College and Career Center.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS – Register at <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>www.collegeboard.com</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'> Test Dates: March 10 May 5 Jun 2<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Registration Regular: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <s>February 10</s> April 6 May 8 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Deadlines Late: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <s>February 24</s> April 20 May 22 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>ACT TEST – Register at <a href="http://www.act.org/"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>www.act.org</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'> Test Dates: April 14 June 9<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Registration Regular: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>March 9 May 4 <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Deadlines Late: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>March 23 May 1<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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'>ATTENTION SOPHOMORES/JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>AP/IB MEETINGS</span></font></u></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: Meetings for students interested in AP/IB Chemistry and AP/IB Biology have already been held. The meetings were announced in Advisory but not through the etree. If your student is interested in Chemistry or Biology, they should go to the rooms below and talk to the teacher:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-indent:.5in'><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>AP/IB Chemistry in G215</span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>,<font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'> Mr. Glimme</span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-indent:.5in'><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>AP Biology in G301</span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, <font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'>Ms. Haber</span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-indent:.5in'><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>IB Biology in G306</span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, <font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'>Mr. Pleskac</span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>A reminder </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>that <font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'>the other<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> meetings</span></b> scheduled are during lunch on the following dates: <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color="#1a1a1a" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Friday, March 9</span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> I<font color="#1a1a1a"><span style='color:#1A1A1A'>B Visual Arts</span></font>,<font color="#1a1a1a"><span style='color:#1A1A1A'> Room A104 </span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color="#1a1a1a" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Monday, March 12</span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <font color="#1a1a1a"><span style='color:#1A1A1A'>IB Economics</span></font>, <font color="#1a1a1a"><span style='color:#1A1A1A'>C125</span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please stay tuned for information on additional AP meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01;font-weight:bold'>*UC Davis Young Scholars Program (UCD – YSP): </span></font></b><font color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>This program strives to engage 40 academically talented high school sophomores and juniors in a variety of research experiences within the areas of biological and natural sciences. Each student will undertake a six-week, long-term, apprentice-level research project in a university laboratory under the mentorship of university researchers. For more information, please visit. Applications are due by March 31, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01;font-weight:bold'>*Columbia University Summer High School Programs: </span></font></b><font color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>Offering rigorous summer pre-college programs for students entering grades 9-12 and freshman year of college. Locations include New York City, Barcelona, and the Middle East. These programs offer students the opportunity to experience college life, meet other highly motivated students from all over the world, broaden your world view and earn an official Colombia University Statement of Attendance. Application deadlines vary (March 16 to April 6).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>For more information, please visit <a href="http://ce.columbia.edu/High-School-Programs-Homepage"><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://ce.columbia.edu/High-School-Programs-Homepage</span></font></a> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01;font-weight:bold'>Junior State of America (JSA): </span></font></b><font color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>This </span></font><font color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>summer school program offers college</span></font><font color="#000b01"><span style='color:#000B01'>$B!>(B</span></font><font color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>level classes which develop critical thinking, debate and team</span></font><font color="#000b01"><span style='color:#000B01'>$B!>(B</span></font><font color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>building skills. Three and four week programs are offered at Stanford, Princeton, and Georgetown Universities, as well as an international experience in Beijing, China. Dates and subject matter vary by location. Application deadlines vary by location. For more information, please visit </span></font><font color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>http://jsa.org/summer/apply</span></font><font color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>The University of British Columbia's Summer Scholars Program</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: This is a 14-day course of study in which you will study with UBC professors, learn about environmental science and sustainability, and live on campus while exploring one of Canada's scenic regions. The program is from July 15 - July 28, 2012. The program is open to all international students between 16 and 18 years of age, entering one of their final two years of high school. To learn more information, visit www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>New York University Precollege Summer Programs: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For rising high school juniors and seniors, this is your opportunity to explore NYU and college life in New York City. NYU Precollege offers the opportunity to earn college credit by taking courses at NYU, attend college-planning sessions and a Summer College Fair, and live in on-campus housing during this six-week program (July 2 - August 10). For more information, please visit www.nyu.edu/precollege. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Maryland Institute College of Art Summer Pre-College:</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> MICA is offering the opportunity to experience rewarding opportunities for young artists and designers this summer. Live, learn, and socialize on campus with other creative-minded students from all over the world. For more information, please visit http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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/"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>www.girlventures.org</span></font></a> The first round deadline is March 16, 2012. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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"'>This program<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b></span></font><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/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>www.afs.org</span></font></a> for further information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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 $B!H(Bfreshman year$B!I(B through its college immersion program. Students explore Los Angeles as a laboratory for recreational and cultural learning beyond the traditional classroom. Programs are designed to combine college level coursework, academic field trips, and structured recreational activities. You may visit summer.usc.edu for more information and instructions on how to apply. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege</span></font></a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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/"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/</span></font></a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS!:<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='text-indent:.5in'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:bold'>Saturday, April 21</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> – National College Fair. Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 Eighth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='text-indent:.5in'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:bold'>Friday, April 20</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> – WACAC College Fair – </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.wacac.org/"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>www.wacac.org</span></font></a><font color=black><span style='color:black'> Cal State East Bay, Hayward.</span></font> 9:00am - 12:00pm <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='text-indent:.5in'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Saturday, April 14</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – St. Mary's College Fair – <a href="http://www.wacac.org/"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>www.wacac.org</span></font></a>. St. Mary's College, Moraga. 1p.m-4:30p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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. <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Quest Bridge College Prep Scholarship for Juniors: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 <a href="http://www.questbridge.org/"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>www.questbridge.org</span></font></a> Applications are due <i><span style='font-style:italic'>March 27</span></i>,<i><span style='font-style:italic'> 2012</span></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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 <i><span style='font-style:italic'>March 23, 2012</span></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority Scholarship Fund</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: This Scholarship Fund was created to award Chicana/Latina women with the same dedication to academics and our community as the sisters of Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority. The top two (2) applicants will receive a scholarship of $500 each and the next ten (10) runner-up applicants will receive a scholarship of $300 each. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is NOT a requirement. Applications are available in the College and Career Center, and applications are due on <i><span style='font-style:italic'>April 3, 2012</span></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>The Bay Area Gardener$B!G(Bs Foundation:</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> is a non-profit organization committed to provide financial support to eligible economically disadvantaged students to attend college. The goal of the foundation is to provide the means for students to achieve a higher education, which will prepare them to be competitive and contributing members of their community and economy. This foundation offers multiple scholarships. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and be willing to do twenty five hours or more of community service at a Non-profit organization. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.bagf.org/"><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://www.bagf.org/</span></font></a> Applications are due <i><span style='font-style:italic'>April 16, 2012</span></i>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund College Scholarship: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Eligibility criteria incudes: Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four year-college or university in 2012-13, minimum GPA: 3.0, career focus in engineering, physical or biological sciences (<u>excluding</u> healthcare), Filipino heritage (at least 50%) and demonstrated financial need. For more information, please visit</span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.asianpacificfund.org/information-for-student-applicants"><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://www.asianpacificfund.org/information-for-student-applicants</span></font></a>. Application deadline is <i><span style='font-style:italic'>March 15.</span></i><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Cruzando Fronteras/Ayudando a la Comunidad</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: This scholarship for High school seniors. Awards 2 scholarships of $500 each. Eligibility includes: Undocumented student with a min. 2.5 GPA and proof of commitment to community service. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.csus.edu/org/mecha"><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://www.csus.edu/org/mecha</span></font></a> Applications are due <i><span style='font-style:italic'>March 17, 2012</span></i>.<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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Scholarships: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>These scholarships offer financial support to African-American high school seniors who plan to attend a four year university or college. Eligibility requirements include a minimum GPA of 2.5 and active involvement in community service initiatives. Applications are available in the College and Career Center (D221). The deadline for applications is <i><span style='font-style:italic'>April 1, 2012</span></i>.</span></font><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Wa Sung Community Service Club Scholarships: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There will be numerous $1,000 scholarships awarded through this service club. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior of Asian descent, currently attending school in Alameda County or Contra Costa County. Applications are available in the College and Career Center (D221). The deadline for applications is April 2, 2012.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Ann & Jon Reynolds Scholarship Awards (Seniors): </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 <i><span style='font-style:italic'>April 30, 2012</span></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship</span></font></a> Applications are due <i><span style='font-style:italic'>April 15<sup>th</sup></span></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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 <i><span style='font-style:italic'>April 6, 2012</span></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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 <i><span style='font-style:italic'>April 16, 2012</span></i>. Please visit <a href="http://bcafairorg.ipage.com/webpage/scholarships.html"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>http://bcafairorg.ipage.com/webpage/scholarships.html</span></font></a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Mount Saint Mary$B!G(Bs College Music Scholarship: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Music Department at Mount Saint Mary$B!G(Bs College has announced the following Music Scholarship Audition dates: January 21, February 11, February 25 and March 18. Audition requirements include an application form with a short description of your musical background and performance of two (2) compositions representing different periods of music. The on line application and further information about the Mount St. Mary$B!G(Bs Music Department may be obtained by visiting this website: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><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. 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 $B!H(BItalian Catholic Federation.$B!I(B Applications can be picked up at the College and Career Center (D221). Application deadline is <i><span style='font-style:italic'>March 15, 2012</span></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>UC Applicants: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> You should research the University$B!G(Bs 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"><font color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/scholarships/index.html</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-autospace:none'><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 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>______________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>Pat Anderson, Diane Douglas, Marguerite Fa-Kaji and Lisa Sibony are the parent-volunteer facilitators of the etree; please direct any questions to them at <a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>bhs-owner@lmi.net</span></font></a>. </span></font><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>BHS etree archives: <a href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/" title="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</span></font></a>; BHS PTSA website: <a href="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/" title="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/</span></font></a>. 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