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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><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></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, June 1, 2012</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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 style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>College Advisor: Angela Price College Advisor: Skyler Barton<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"'>Phone: 510-644-6804 Phone: 510-644-4576<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"'><a href="mailto:Angelaprice@berkeley.net">Angelaprice@berkeley.net</a> <a href="mailto:Skylerbarton@berkeley.net">Skylerbarton@berkeley.net</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 align=center style='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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;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='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'>*</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New or Updated Information<o:p></o:p></span></font></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><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SAT Word of the Week: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'> Prolific – abundantly fruitful; productive</span></b><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;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><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*SENDING FINAL TRANSCRIPTS: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Don$B!G(Jt forget to submit a request for your <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>final transcripts</span></b> to be sent to your college! Requests for transcripts are available in the Berkeley High School Registrar$B!G(Js Office, D173. Complete the necessary form and turn it in with a stamped envelope addressed to the Admission Office of the college or university you will be attending in the fall. If you have not taken care of this yet, get to the Registrar$B!G(Js Office ASAP. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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'>SENIOR EXIT REPORTS:</span></b> Senior Exit Reports are available in the College and Career Center. Students can pick up a form before school, during lunch, or after school. The College and Career Center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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"'>These reports are used to compile general statistics on the senior class and to help with advising next year's seniors. <u>Seniors must complete this form and return it to the College and Career Center so that they can be eligible to pick up their graduation tickets and, if they want, have their plans listed in the Senior Edition of <i><span style='font-style:italic'>The Jacket</span></i>.</u></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*FINANCIAL AID – CAL GRANTS: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please be sure to check the status of your financial aid offers and have all of your required documents submitted on time. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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 check the status of your Cal Grants, you can visit the WebGrants for Students site at: <a href="https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp">https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp</a> . After creating an account and logging in, check your Cal Grant Award Details and confirm that the college you plan on attending is listed on your account. If it is not, you may utilize the $B!H(Jschool change link$B!I(J and list the correct college/university.<o:p></o:p></span></font></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!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>DIPLOMAS: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Diplomas will be mailed during the week of July 13, 2012. You will need to provide your SUMMER MAILING ADDRESS if different from the one currently on file at Berkeley High School. You will need to provide the updated address to the Registrar$B!G(Js Office (room D173) at lunch time or after school (only) until 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday from now until June 15, 2012. If you do not receive your diploma by the end of July 2012, you will need to check with the Registrar$B!G(Js Office when school resumes. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Community College Applicants</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='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></font></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'> <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><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 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><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></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 the regular and late registration deadlines for both of these tests have passed. If you missed the registration deadline, you may still be able to take the test as a standby. Please view the SAT and ACT websites for directions on how to possibly take the test as a standby. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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'>*ACT: Test Date: June 9<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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'>*SAT: Test Date: June 2<sup>nd</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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 </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>www.collegeboard.com</span></b></a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></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'>ACT TEST – Register at </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.act.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>www.act.org</span></b></a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>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><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC Los Angeles:</span></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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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"'>*New SAT and ACT registration procedures - photos required during registration next fall!:<o:p></o:p></span></font></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 </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.collegeboard.org/" target="_blank">www.collegeboard.org</a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> or </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.act.org/" target="_blank">www.act.org</a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*Junior Appointments: </span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you have not yet had your college advising appointment with Ms. Price or Mr. Barton, please stop by to see us before school, during lunch, or after school to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. We will continue to meet with juniors through the first week of June. After the first week of June, we will see students by walk-in appointments only, based on availability. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>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:<o:p></o:p></span></font></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"'>-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></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></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'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES<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 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*JUNIOR AND SOPHOMORE GIRLS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY: The Perry Initiative</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> is holding an outreach event July 28th in San Francisco. They are seeking applications <u>from rising junior and senior girls</u> to participate in this free event. Application deadline is <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>June 28, 2012.</span></b><br> <br>The Perry Initiative seeks to inspire girls to pursue careers in engineering and orthopedic surgery. The event is available and free to all girls in junior and senior year of high school. All participants will receive scrubs and learn how to use power tools and real surgical implants to $B!H(Jfix$B!I(J fractured bones. They will also hear from local female orthopedic surgeons and engineers about their career paths, the challenges they were met with and the ways in which they were able to overcome these challenges and cultivate successful careers. Apply at <a href="http://www.perryinitiative.org">www.perryinitiative.org</a> </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='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'>VISIONS 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 </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.visionsserviceadventures.com/" target="_blank">http://www.visionsserviceadventures.com/</a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></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><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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></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 </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.summer.stanford.edu/" target="_blank">www.summer.stanford.edu</a></span></font><font color=black face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></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><font color="#000b01"><span style='color:#000B01;font-weight:bold'>Junior State of America (JSA): </span></font></b><font color="#000b01"><span style='color:#000B01'>This summer school program offers college</span></font></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 face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://jsa.org/summer/apply" target="_blank">http://jsa.org/summer/apply</a></span></font><font color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'> </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></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 </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca/" target="_blank">www.summerprogram.isi.ubc.ca</a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></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 </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study" target="_blank">http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study</a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></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 </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.afs.org/" target="_blank">www.afs.org/</a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> for further information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></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 </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml" target="_blank">http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml</a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> for more information and instructions on how to apply. <o:p></o:p></span></font></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 </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.coloradocollege.edu/precollege" target="_blank">www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege</a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></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. 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