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We will have our Financial Aid "Cash For College" workshop on January 23rd, at Berkeley High School. At this workshop, seniors and parents/guardians will receive hands-on support with completing financial aid applications. Please stay tuned for more information about this event. <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"'>*The November 30 deadline for CSU and UC applications is approaching fast! We have limited days at school before this deadline. Please consider utilizing our after school application workshops on Tue/Thur. In addition, students are welcome to utilize our drop in hours to work on essays and applications. <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"'>*Applying to CSU's:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Following completion of your applications, be sure to check the deadlines for EACH campus. For instance, CSU test date deadlines vary by each college, and campuses will have different deadlines for sending in transcripts, taking EPT and ELM assessment tests, etc. We recommend applying to each CSU by Nov. 30th, and preferably by Nov. 29th. "Impacted" majors and CSU campuses that are "impacted" are often more selective and may require higher GPAs and test scores for their selection criteria. The 7 CSU campuses that are NOT "impacted" are CSU East Bay, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, Monterey Bay, Maritime, and Stanislaus. We recommend considering applying to at least one "non-impacted" CSU campus. <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"'>*Applying to UC:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Deadline = Nov. 30! We encourage all UC applicants to apply to a range of UC's if you want a good chance at a place at a UC. UC Merced can be a good fit for some students, and their selection criteria are the least selective of all UC's. Remember, when sending test scores to UCs, you only need to send them to ONE UC, and all other campuses will then have access to your scores. <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"'>*The UC application offers an "additional comments" box in the Academic section. Students may use this space as an opportunity to explain things that are not expressed in other portions of the application. For instance, students may wish to elaborate on non a-g courses taken, scheduling conflicts, or courses taken outside of BHS. In addition, BHS students who are in Learning Communities that focus on particular academic areas should use this space to describe your Learning Community, including the area(s) of focus and the course opportunities that were available to you. Students should check with your guidance counselor and/or college advisor for details on this process. <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"'>APPLICATION WORKSHOPS: College Advisors Angela Price and Skyler Barton are hosting CSU and UC application workshops for all seniors on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 3:35 to 4:45 pm in the Library Computer Lab. Seniors can attend these workshops and receive assistance with completing your college applications. Workshops will continue through the month of November.<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"'>CSU Glimpse - CSU Monterey Bay: CSUMB is a non-impacted campus that serves roughly 5,600 undergraduate students. Students who are seeking hands-on experiential learning opportunities may want to check out the opportunities that CSUMB provides, including their popular Marine Science program. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) is a cross-campus center that trains, supports, and engages students in undergraduate research. Students who are interested in possibly joining this small yet diverse campus community at CSUMB can learn more at <a href="http://csumb.edu/">http://csumb.edu/</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"'>CSU East Bay: CSUEB offers a variety of academic programs, including highly regarded business administration options and pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary science, allied health sciences, law and theology. To learn more about this non-impacted university, please visit <a href="http://www20.csueastbay.edu/">http://www20.csueastbay.edu/</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"'>SENIOR GRADES COUNT! Whether you are applying to a private college/university, CSU, UC, or out of state public school, senior year grades count! While you may be admitted to a college in the winter or early in the spring, this is traditionally a preliminary admittance pending receipt of your official senior year grades at the end of the year. <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"'>College Essay Readers Available: We are fortunate to have this outstanding support service available for our seniors this fall. The October-November schedule for essay readers can be obtained at the front desk in the College and Career Center. Essay readers will be available every day in the morning and during the lunch period, and after school on M,T,W &Th.<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"'>Advising Appointments for Seniors:<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"'>Each Monday morning, Ms. Price and Mr. Barton will open up an additional week of appointments for seniors to sign-up. The schedules fill up fast, so we recommend coming before first period if you’d like to secure an appointment time.<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"'>Seniors may also drop in any day at lunch or after school without an appointment to have shorter questions answered. College Advisor assignments: Ms. Price – BIHS and AC students with last names L-Z. Mr. Barton – AHA, AMPS, CAS, GRN and AC students with last names A-K.<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"'>TESTING DEADLINE REMINDER: The December test dates are the last ones accepted by the UC's and most CSU's for admission in the fall of 2013. While most CSU's will accept the December test scores, a few of them will not. If you have not yet done so, please check with your college advisor to discuss your list of colleges and find out the potential deadlines for testing. UC's will continue to accept the December test scores. While UC's no longer require SAT Subject Test scores from applicants, some programs "recommend" that you take them (e.g. engineering). Some other colleges continue to require Subject Tests (check the admission requirements of the colleges you are applying to).<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"'>New SAT and ACT registration procedures - photos required during registration! To produce an honest and fair test-taking environment for all students and prevent test-taker impersonation, starting this fall the College Board (for SAT tests) and the ACT testing agency (for the ACT) will require enhanced security measures for all students taking the college entrance tests. Students will be required to submit a current, recognizable head-and-shoulders photo that will be printed on the new photo admission ticket. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.collegeboard.org">www.collegeboard.org</a> or <a href="http://www.act.org">www.act.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"'>ACT (Register at <a href="http://www.ACT.org">www.ACT.org</a>) Test Date: December 8, 2012 Registration Deadline: November 9, 2012 Late Fee Required: November 10-16, 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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SAT (Register at <a href="http://www.collegeboard.org">www.collegeboard.org</a>) Test Date: November 3, 2012 Test Date: December 1, 2012 Late Registration Deadline: Nov. 16<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"'>SENDING TEST SCORES TO CSU CAMPUSES: SAT - Once you have taken the SAT test, you should list the CSUMentor institution code, so that CSUMentor can store your scores for any CSU campus to retrieve. The CSUMentor institution code for the SAT is 3594.<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"'>ACT - If you have listed a CSU campus as an ACT score report recipient, you can use the ACT Scores Manager to release your score to additional campuses. Before you can use the ACT Scores Manager, you must first have arranged for your scores to be sent to a CSU campus. If you have not yet arranged for your ACT scores to be sent to a CSU campus, you can learn how to request this at <a href="http://www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html">www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html</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"'>*1st GENERATION TO COLLEGE – SENIOR MEETING – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 6TH PERIOD, IN THE COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER: <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"'>Are you a first-generation to college bound student? We have designed a series of workshops to help support you through the college application process. At our first meeting, we discussed college applications, SAT and ACT testing and sending official scores to colleges, and the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) requirements and application process. At our next meeting (Nov. 20), our primary focus will be assisting students with EOP applications. <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"'>To attend this meeting, you will need to obtain permission from your 6th period teacher, and your absence will be excused. You can use your college presentation permission slip, or come to the CCC if you do not have one. <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"'>EOP: What is Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)? The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. An EOP student has the potential and demonstrated motivation to perform satisfactorily at a CSU, but has not been able to realize this potential because of economic or educational background. The program provides admission and academic assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students. In many cases, the program offers financial assistance to eligible students. Campuses tailor their programs to accommodate the needs of their student population (CSUMentor.edu)<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"'>Who May Apply? Only historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college are admitted to EOP. They must demonstrate academic potential and motivation, be California residents or otherwise eligible, and meet the income criteria stated below. (CSUMentor.edu)<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"'>For additional information about EOP, please visit: <a href="http://www.csumentor.edu/finaid/steps/eop.asp">http://www.csumentor.edu/finaid/steps/eop.asp</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"'>If you are planning on applying to EOP and would like to receive assistance with your application, please visit your College Advisor (Ms. Price or Mr. Barton) for support.<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"'>LOCAL OPEN HOUSE AND CAMPUS VISIT OPPORTUNITIES<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"'>CSU EAST BAY EDUCATION SUMMIT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO YOUTH, FEB. 23: Educational and college-related workshops for students and parents. 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Register at <a href="http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/education-summit/">http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/education-summit/</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><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></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"'>CAREER LOCKER: Do you want to explore career opportunities and possible majors for college? Career Locker is a web-based program purchased for Berkeley High School students for career and college exploration. Students can use Career Locker from any location that can access the internet. This program includes assessment tests, occupation and education search tools, and practice questions for test preparation. For information on how to set up your Career Locker account, please see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton in the College and Career Center.<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><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></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"'>*eQuality Scholarship Collaborative: The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. The criteria in which scholarship recipients will be selected include: Service to the LGBTQ community, Leadership, Hardship or special circumstances, Academic achievement. Applications, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2013. Applications are available at <a href="https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4662-2013-equality-scholarships">https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4662-2013-equality-scholarships</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"'>*KP 2013 Scholarship Program: The KP Asian Association Scholarships recognize students who have brought demonstrable, tangible benefit to an Asian community and have the potential to be future leaders. Submit application by Feb. 15, 2013 at <a href="https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4670-kaiser-permanenteasian-association-scholarship-program-2013">https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4670-kaiser-permanenteasian-association-scholarship-program-2013</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"'>AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP: The AXA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AXA Equitable, directing the company's philanthropic and volunteer activities and working to improve the quality of life in communities across the country. This program distributes over $1.3 million per year in scholarships. Common qualities in scholarship winners include ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.axa-achievement.com">www.axa-achievement.com</a>. Applications for 2013 are available now.<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"'>COLGATE HAZ LA U SCHOLARSHIP: In partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Colgate is awarding 15 educational grants to Hispanic students Nationwide. Fill out an application online and submit 3 short essays. Applications are being accepted through December 1st, 2012. <a href="http://www.colgate.com/hazlau">www.colgate.com/hazlau</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"'>E4FC - Educators for Fair Consideration - <a href="http://www.e4fc.org">www.e4fc.org</a>: Visit this site for a listing of local, regional, and national scholarships available for Bay Area immigrant students.<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"'>RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM: To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black or African American and current high school seniors at the time of application. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Applications are available in the College and Career Center. Applications are due November 1st in order to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and to have your application materials forwarded to a select and limited number of additional colleges and scholarship providers, or January 9th in order to be considered only for the Ron Brown Scholar Program. For further information, please visit www.ronbrown.org<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"'>ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: For information, please visit <a href="http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvsfaq.cfm">www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvsfaq.cfm</a> Applications are available in the College and Career Center, and the deadline to apply Dec. 7, 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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM: The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing Gates Millennium Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.gmsp.org/">http://www.gmsp.org/</a> Applications must be submitted online by January 16, 2013.<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"'>CALIFORNIA STATE PTA: The California State PTA offers graduating high school senior scholarships in the amount of $500 to acknowledge the achievements of high school seniors for outstanding volunteer service in their school and community. Last year, the California State PTA awarded 123 scholarships. 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