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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>BHS College and Career Center Bulletin</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Friday, April 20, 2012</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>College Advisor: Angela Price Phone: <a href="tel:510-644-6804" target="_blank">510-644-6804</a> <a href="mailto:Angelaprice@berkeley.net" target="_blank">Angelaprice@berkeley.net</a><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>College Advisor: Skyler Barton Phone: <a href="tel:510-644-4576" target="_blank">510-644-4576</a> <a href="mailto:Skylerbarton@berkeley.net" target="_blank">Skylerbarton@berkeley.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>College and Career Center Hours: 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>BHS CEEB Code: 050290<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New or Updated Information<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SAT Word of the Week: <b>Opaque</b> - not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>ATTENTION SENIORS</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>You will need to file a Statement of Intent to Register to the college you select to attend by <b>May 1<sup>st</sup></b>. Consider important factors and prepare to make this decision. If you would like assistance with this process, please come see us in the College and Career Center during drop-in hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Wait-Listed</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>?: If you have been wait-listed to a college/university that you are still considering, you will still need to say "yes" to a college/university that you have been accepted to, by the<b> May 1st</b> deadline. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you are still seeking <b>additional options</b> for four-year colleges, consider looking into schools with <b>rolling admission</b> that still have available space. If you would like assistance with this process, come to the College and Career Center during drop-in hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Community College Applicants</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: If you plan on attending a community college in the Fall, please make sure to sign up for your assessment test at your earliest opportunity. If you would like assistance with the application process or with signing up for an assessment test, please come to the College and Career Center during lunch or after school. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*<b>Berkeley City College New Student Orientation</b>: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>When: Thursday, 4-26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Who: Seniors who have completed applications to Berkeley City College for the summer or fall of 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Orientation for new students will cover important information on college majors and programs, registration, financial aid, student government and much more. Participation in the orientation session is <b>MANDATORY</b> for all first-time, matriculating students. You will receive assistance with registration for the upcoming semester, an initial student education plan for your first semester, tour of the campus and explanation of the resources available to you. Please come to the College/Career Center for more information. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*<b>Gap Year?</b> <b>Global Citizen Year</b> is a premier global bridge year program designed to unleash the potential of the next generation of young Americans as authentic leaders and effective agents of change. The final application deadline for this program is May 15, 2012. For more information, visit <a href="http://globalcitizenyear.org/" target="_blank">http://globalcitizenyear.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>ATTENTION JUNIORS</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR – SUNDAY, APRIL 22<sup>ND</sup>, 1-4:30PM </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS – Register at <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/" target="_blank">www.collegeboard.com</a></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ACT TEST – Register at <a href="http://www.act.org/" target="_blank">www.act.org</a></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*ACT Preparation Course:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> We have decided to extend our ACT preparation<span style='color:black'> </span>course through the month of May, to offer assistance to students who wish to<span style='color:black'> </span>prepare for the June ACT test. The course will take place every Wednesday, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in room D-220. Students can sign up for this course<span style='color:black'> </span>in the College/Career Center. Classes begin on April 25th.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SAT SUBJECT TESTS</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: While SAT Subject Tests are not required, some campuses recommend that students vying for slots in competitive majors take the tests to demonstrate subject proficiency. Remember, these are recommendations, not mandates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UC Berkeley</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: College of Chemistry and College of Engineering: Along with looking for evidence of high academic performance in math and science, the presence of SAT Subject Tests, particularly in science and Math Level 2, is considered a plus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UC Irvine</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: SAT Subject Test scores serve as a value-added component in the application evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UC Los Angeles:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science: Math Level 2 and science are recommended and considered as value-added achievements during the application evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UC Riverside</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Bourns College of Engineering: Math Level 2 and Chemistry or Physics are strongly recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UC San Diego</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: Jacobs School of Engineering and Division of Biological Sciences: SAT Subject Tests in Math Level 2 and science are recommended and considered as value added achievements during the application evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UC Santa Barbara</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: College of Engineering: Math Level 2. College of Creative Studies: Literature for literature majors. Math Level 2 for math majors. Math Level 2 and Physics for physics majors. Biology for biology majors. Chemistry for biochemistry and chemistry majors. Math Level 2 for computer science majors. College of Letters and Science: Although they won't be required, test scores will be considered as value-added achievements during the application evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced and UC Davis</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> : SAT Subject Tests are not recommended in any area. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*VISIONS SERVICE ADVENTURES:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> VISIONS summer community service programs for teens blends ambitious volunteer projects, cultural immersion and<span style='color:black'> </span>fun. Domestic or international community service adventures are available. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.visionsserviceadventures.com/" target="_blank">http://www.visionsserviceadventures.com/</a><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>2012 FACES Coalition Summer Medical Academy: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>FACES for the Future Coalition, a project of the Public Health Institute, is excited to announce that applications are now available for our 2012 Summer Medical Academy. This educational summer program provides unique and exciting opportunities to explore the world of medical training and practice. Offered in partnership with Samuel Merritt University (SMU) in Oakland, CA., the program dates are July 9 - July 20, 2012. Applications are due by April 30, 2012. For more information, please come to the College and Career Center during drop-in hours.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Open to academically talented girls entering grades 9, 10, 11 or 12. Enrollment in the program is limited, and the admissions process is based on academic performance, a written essay and a teacher recommendation. Application deadline is May 1. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/apply.php" target="_blank">www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/apply.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Project Identity Summer Institute – Morehouse College: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This program gives rising academically gifted freshman, sophomore and junior African American and other minority male high school students an exciting glimpse into academic college life. This three (3) week residential program replicates the college experience with an intense curriculum and enrichment activities. The program is located at Morehouse College. Applications are available in the College/Career Center, and all materials are due June 29, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Stanford Summer Session:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> This High School Summer College program invites intelligent, motivated high school students to apply for admission. Candidates are selected based on academic strength, leadership in school, and engagement in the community. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.summer.stanford.edu/" target="_blank">www.summer.stanford.edu</a><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>Junior State of America (JSA): </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>This summer school program offers college</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";color:#000B01'>‐</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>level classes which develop critical thinking, debate and team</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";color:#000B01'>‐</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'><a href="http://jsa.org/summer/apply" target="_blank">http://jsa.org/summer/apply</a> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The University of British Columbia's Summer Scholars Program</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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 <a href="http://www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca/" target="_blank">www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Maryland Institute College of Art Summer Pre-College:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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 <a href="http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study" target="_blank">http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AFS, the Intercultural Exchange Organization: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This program<b> </b>is accepting applications right now for summer, semester and a full year study abroad trips for high school and Gap Year students as well as for local families interested in hosting a foreign student. Full scholarships are available for selected countries. See <a href="http://www.afs.org/" target="_blank">www.afs.org/</a> for further information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>USC Summer Programs (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors): </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Offers students a preview of “freshman year” through its college immersion program. Students explore Los Angeles as a laboratory for recreational and cultural learning beyond the traditional classroom. Programs are designed to combine college level coursework, academic field trips, and structured recreational activities. You may visit <a href="http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml" target="_blank">http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml</a> for more information and instructions on how to apply. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Colorado College Summer Session High School Program for Rising Seniors (current Juniors): </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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" target="_blank">www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Oxbridge Academic Programs:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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/" target="_blank">http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS!:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>Sunday, April 22</span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>– </span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>Berkeley High School College Fair, 1-4:30pm. For Juniors and parents/guardians.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Saturday, April 21</span></i></b><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. Students can pre-register for this event at <a href="http://www.gotomyncf.com/" target="_blank">www.gotomyncf.com</a> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Saturday, April 21</span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> – </span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Berkeley Cal Day</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, 9am – 4pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Friday, April 20</span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> – WACAC College Fair – </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.wacac.org/" target="_blank">www.wacac.org</a><span style='color:black'> Cal State East Bay, Hayward.</span> 9:00 am - 12:00 pm <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ADDITIONAL COLLEGE EVENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CAL STATE EAST BAY, JOURNEY TO SUCCESS – An Educational Summit: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For first generation Asian American and Pacific Islander students and families. Saturday, May 19, at Cal State East Bay. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Register online at <a href="http://www.csueastbay.edu/journeytosuccess" target="_blank">www.csueastbay.edu/journeytosuccess</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SCHOLARSHIPS:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Remember to frequently check in at the College and Career Center for updated information on scholarships. </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*Nordstrom Scholarship for Juniors</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: Nordstrom is excited to award $10,000 scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students and help them achieve their dreams of going to college.<span style='color:black'> </span> The Nordstrom Scholarship recognizes students across the country for their exceptional scholastic achievement and<br> community involvement. For more information, visit <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship" target="_blank">http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Gloria Keith Dugan Leadership Scholarship</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Kappa Chapter offer graduating high school seniors the opportunity to be recognized for academic excellence, leadership skills, and commitment to public service. To be eligible for the Gloria Keith Dugan scholarship you must: Be an African American male or female high school senior, with plans of attending a four-year college or university, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applications are available in the College and Career Center. Due date: April 20, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>By Any Dreams Necessary: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This scholarship is awarded to students who are passionate about and inclined toward the arts, and who seek to attend a four-year college/university, or an art focused institution of higher education upon graduating from high school. Download the application at <a href="http://www.anydreams.org/" target="_blank">www.ANYDREAMS.ORG</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Elena Castaneda Memorial Scholarship: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This scholarship was created to honor Berkeley educator and social justice advocate Elena Castaneda. Elena was particularly committed to assisting young people who spoke English as their second language in obtaining a quality education. This scholarship is given annually to a Berkeley High School student whose first language was Spanish and who has worked to learn English and complete the course work necessary to be admitted to a four-year college or university. This scholarship is also intended for those attending two-year colleges. Applications are available in the College/Career Center, and applications are due no later than May 7, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ann & Jon Reynolds Scholarship Awards (Seniors): </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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 <b><i>April 30, 2012</i>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UC Applicants: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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 <a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/scholarships/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/scholarships/index.html</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>________________</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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"><span style='color:navy'>bhs-owner@lmi.net</span></a>. </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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/"><span style='color:navy'>http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</span></a>; BHS PTSA website: <a href="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/" title="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/"><span style='color:navy'>http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/</span></a>. 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