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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'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>BHS College and Career Center Bulletin</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Friday, May 4, 2012</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><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></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>College and Career Center Hours: 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>BHS CEEB Code: 050290</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>*</span></b>New or Updated Information</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*</span></font></b><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SAT Word of the Week</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Impervious - </span></b>impenetrable; incapable of being passed through.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red;font-weight:bold'>ATTENTION SENIORS</span></font></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='background:red;font-weight:bold'>SAVE THE DATE: SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY - MAY 30th, 7pm</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*Parents and Guardians of members of the Class of 2012: You will soon be receiving an invitation to our Senior Awards Ceremony, which will be held on May 30, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berkeley Community Theater. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who have won any type of award or scholarship to be honored. Awards come in many shapes and sizes. They include athletic awards, academic awards - from those for good grades to those for most improved - arts awards, good citizens awards, club awards, achievement awards, scholarships and many more. <u> In order for your student to be honored, her or she must complete a form which will be included with the invitation, and deliver it in person to the College and Career Center by 4:00 p.m. on May 10, 2012. </u></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>**Remember to <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>KEEP YOUR GRADES UP</span></b>! Your college admission is usually contingent upon keeping your grades up. As we enter the final stretch of your high school career, let's focus on finishing strong. You are almost there!</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you are still seeking <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>additional options</span></b> for four-year colleges, consider looking into schools with <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>rolling admission</span></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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Community College Applicants</span></b>: 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. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Gap Year?</span></b> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Global Citizen Year</span></b> is a premier global bridge year program designed to unleash the potential of the next generation of young Americans<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>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></span></font><font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><u><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red;font-weight:bold'>ATTENTION JUNIORS</span></font></u></b><b><u><font color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:bold'>*Registration Deadlines for June SAT and ACT: </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:bold'>Regular registration for the June 9th ACT is May 4th!</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:bold'>Regular registration for the June 2nd SAT is May 8th!</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Please note that registering for either of these tests after the regular registration period will result in late fees. Please check the late registration schedule on the testing websites listed below. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS – Register at <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/" target="_blank">www.collegeboard.com</a></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>ACT TEST – Register at <a href="http://www.act.org/" target="_blank">www.act.org</a></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>*ACT Preparation Course:</span></b> We have decided to extend our ACT preparation<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>course through the month of May, to offer assistance to students who wish to<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>prepare for the June ACT test. The course will take place every <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Wednesday, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.</span></b>, in room D-220. Students can sign up for this course<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>in the College/Career Center. Classes begin on April 25th.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SAT SUBJECT TESTS</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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.<br><br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC Berkeley</span></b>: 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.<br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC Irvine</span></b>: SAT Subject Test scores serve as a value-added component in the application evaluation.<br><b><font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'>U</span></font>C Los Angeles:</b> 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.<br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC Riverside</span></b>: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Bourns College of Engineering: Math Level 2 and Chemistry or Physics are strongly recommended.<br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC San Diego</span></b>: 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. <br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC Santa Barbara</span></b>: College of Engineering: Math Level 2.<br>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.<br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced and UC Davis</span></b> : SAT Subject Tests are not recommended in any area. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*New SAT and ACT registration procedures - photos required during registration next fall)!:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To produce an honest and fair test-taking environment for all students and prevent test-taker impersonation, starting this<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> fall</span></b> the College Board (for SA<font color=black><span style='color:black'>T</span></font> tests) and the ACT testing agency (for the ACT) will require enhanced security<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>measures for all students taking the college entrance tests. Students will be required to submit a current, recognizable head-and-shoulders photo that will<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>be printed on the new photo admission ticket. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.collegeboard.org/" target="_blank">www.collegeboard.org</a> or <a href="http://www.act.org/" target="_blank">www.act.org</a>. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>FINANCIAL AID UPDATE - ASSEMBLY BILL 131:</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> AB 131 will become effective on January 1, 2013. It will allow students who meet AB540 criteria (both documented and undocumented students) to apply for and receive:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Institutional grants such as the UC Grant, State University Grant, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and EOP program and services fee waivers.<br>-Board of Governors fee waivers at the California Community Colleges.<br>-Financial aid, including Cal Grants and Chafee Foster Youth Grants.<br>Please refer to the following links for more information:<br><a href="http://www.ucop.edu/sas/sfs/docs/ca-dream-act-uc.pdf" target="_blank">www.ucop.edu/sas/sfs/docs/ca-dream-act-uc.pdf</a><br><a href="http://www.ucop.edu/sas/sfs/docs/ca-dream-act-table.pdf" target="_blank">www.ucop.edu/sas/sfs/docs/ca-dream-act-table.pdf</a><br><br></span></font><b><u><font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:</span></font></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>*SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL:</span></font></b> The Edible Schoolyard at King Middle School is looking to hire two Interns to assist with the summer program for King Students, taking place August 13<sup>th</sup> – 17<sup>th</sup>. To find out more about the position and apply, please click <a href="http://edibleschoolyard.org/careers/summer-program-high-school-intern" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><a href="http://edibleschoolyard.org/careers/summer-program-high-school-intern">http://edibleschoolyard.org/careers/summer-program-high-school-intern</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Vision Service Adventures:</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> VISIONS summer community service programs for teens blends ambitious volunteer projects, cultural immersion and<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>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></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Project Identity Summer Institute – Morehouse College: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Stanford Summer Session:</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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><font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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 summer school program offers college</span></font><font color="#000b01" face="Cambria Math"><span style='font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";color:#000B01'>$B!>(J</span></font><font color="#000b01" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000B01'>level classes which develop critical thinking, debate and team</span></font><font color="#000b01" face="Cambria Math"><span style='font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";color:#000B01'>$B!>(J</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'><a href="http://jsa.org/summer/apply" target="_blank">http://jsa.org/summer/apply</a> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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 <a href="http://www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca/" target="_blank">www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca</a> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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 <a href="http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study" target="_blank">http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study</a> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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>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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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 $B!H(Jfreshman year$B!I(J 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. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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" target="_blank">www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege</a> for more information.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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/" target="_blank">http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/</a> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>ADDITIONAL COLLEGE EVENTS:</span></font></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>CAL STATE EAST BAY, JOURNEY TO SUCCESS – An Educational Summit: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;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:</span></font></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Remember to frequently check in at the College and Career Center for updated information on scholarships. </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*Anthony Lee Franklin Memorial Scholarship: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This scholarship, sponsored by the BHS Athletic Fund, Hematology-Oncology Department at Children's Hospital Oakland, and The Lee Franklin Memorial Fund is dedicated to Lee's fighting spirit and to his lasting memory as a scholar athlete. Two scholarships of $1,000 each (one male; one female) will be awarded to a graduating Berkeley High School senior who has committed to attending a two- or four-year college. Eligibility includes: Having lettered in at least one, and preferably two, sports at BHS, have an overall minimum unweighted GPA of 3.25, and demonstrate financial need. Applications are available in the College and Career Center. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Application deadline is May 18, 2012.</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*CIEN AMIGOS - IME Becas Scholarship Fund - AB540 Students are Encouraged to Apply</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: The Cien Amigos-IME Becas Scholarship Fund will award up to 100 one-time grants, in the amount of $300 each, for students enrolled in a California high school for the fall of 2012, and up to 50 scholarships to students enrolling in a college or university for the fall of 2012. Applications are available in the College and Career Center. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Application deadline is May 15th, 2012.</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>By Any Dreams Necessary: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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> Applications are due by May 7, 2012.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Elena Castaneda Memorial Scholarship: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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 <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>May 7, 2012.</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><b><font face=Arial><span style='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(Js 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. 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