<html xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:st1="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40">
<head>
<META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii">
<meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)">
<o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
name="State"/>
<o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
name="City"/>
<o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
name="country-region"/>
<o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
name="PlaceType"/>
<o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
name="PlaceName"/>
<o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
name="place"/>
<!--[if !mso]>
<style>
st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) }
</style>
<![endif]-->
<style>
<!--
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{margin:0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";}
p.MsoEnvelopeAddress, li.MsoEnvelopeAddress, div.MsoEnvelopeAddress
{margin-top:0in;
margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:2.0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-element:frame;
font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Arial;}
a:link, span.MsoHyperlink
{color:blue;
text-decoration:underline;}
a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed
{color:purple;
text-decoration:underline;}
p.MsoPlainText, li.MsoPlainText, div.MsoPlainText
{margin:0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@page Section1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;
margin:1.0in 77.95pt 1.0in 77.95pt;}
div.Section1
{page:Section1;}
-->
</style>
</head>
<body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple>
<div class=Section1>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Skyler
Barton <a href="mailto:skylerbarton@berkeley.net">skylerbarton@berkeley.net</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>BHS</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
Bulletin<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Monday, January 28, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>College Advisor: Angela Price<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Phone: 510-644-6804<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:AngelaPrice@berkeley.net">AngelaPrice@berkeley.net</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>College Advisor: Skyler Barton<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Phone: 510-644-4576<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:SkylerBarton@berkeley.net">SkylerBarton@berkeley.net</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Hours: 8:00 –
4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>BHS CEEB Code: 050290<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*Indicates updated information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*SAT Word of the Week: Adamant – Insistent; unyielding.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>“The thief was adamant that she was not guilty.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SENIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*We hope those who attended the Cash for College financial
aid workshop on Jan. 23rd found it helpful! Thank you for contributing to<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>a successful event.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*Ms. Price and Mr. Barton will continue to provide financial
aid application assistance to BHS seniors, after school from 3:30 – 4:30<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, throughout the
month of February.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Steps to be prepared for the Financial Aid Workshops:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. Be prepared with student and parent social security
numbers or taxpayer identification numbers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. Bring your family’s most recent federal tax forms, such
as 1040, W-2, bank statements, etc. You will not have to reveal this information
to anyone, but you will need it to complete the forms. If your family’s 2012
federal tax returns are not ready yet, bring 2011 tax returns for estimating.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3. Submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to our
Registrar’s Office (D-173) as soon as possible. You can obtain a form from
D-173. The<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Berkeley</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> deadline to turn
in this form is February 8, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>FINANCIAL AID: The FAFSA and the CA Dream Act application
periods are open from January 1, 2013 – March 2, 2013. In order to receive<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>the best financial aid package that you are eligible for,
you are highly encouraged to submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application as<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>early as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you are planning on applying for financial aid, you and
your parents should sign up for a PIN# at <a href="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/">www.fafsa.ed.gov</a></span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>.</span></font><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Applications are
now available for the 2013-2014 school year.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT IN YOUR TEST SCORES FROM
COLLEGEBOARD.ORG OR ACT.ORG TO THE COLLEGES YOU HAVE APPLIED TO, DO SO ASAP.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Sending Mid-Year Grade Reports: For schools on the Common
App, your counselor who you have identified to provide a Secondary School
Report will also upload your mid-year report (transcript) online. For non-Common
App schools that require mid-year reports, you must submit<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>a transcript request form with a stamped and addressed
envelope to our Registrar’s Office, D-173. Please check all of your accounts
and<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>school websites for requirements and deadlines. We
recommend that you check all of your accounts and school portals at least once
per week for updates.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> *CSU PLACEMENT TESTS: CSU requires you to take the English
Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry-Level Mathematics Test (ELM) before you enroll.
Your scores are not used for admission purposes, but they do determine which
math and English courses you should take to begin your career at CSU. Most
students will have to take the exam, but there are some circumstances under
which you may be exempt.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Seniors: If you are planning on attending a CSU, we
encourage you to take care of this requirement (Placement Tests) early in the
spring.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>By completing this process early, you will not have to worry
about missing any deadlines for this requirement. Free online preparation<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>for these exams is available at <a
href="https://www.ets.org/csu/about/">https://www.ets.org/csu/about/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We recommend adhering to the earliest deadline for any CSU
that you’ve applied to. Remember, CSU deadlines are campus specific, and CSU’s
do not all share the same deadlines.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A Few CSU’s Still accepting Undergraduate Applications for
Fall 2013:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A handful of CSU’s will continue to accept applications on a
space available basis, including <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">CSU</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">East</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,
CSU Bakersfield, CSU<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dominguez Hills, and <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cal</st1:place></st1:State>
Maritime. For a complete list, please visit <a
href="http://www.csumentor.edu/Filing_Status/Default.asp">http://www.csumentor.edu/Filing_Status/Default.asp</a></span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>.</span></font><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Sending Test Scores to UC's: Remember, when sending test
scores to UC's, 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></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Sending Test Scores to CSU’s: SAT - List the CSUMentor
institution code, so that CSUMentor can store your scores for any CSU campus to<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>retrieve. The CSUMentor institution code for the SAT is
3594.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html">www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>CSU</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">East</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: 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>
(Currently accepting applications!)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SENIOR GRADES COUNT! Whether you are applying to a private college/university,
CSU, UC, or out of state public school, senior<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>New SAT and ACT registration procedures - photos required
during registration! To produce an honest and fair test-taking environment<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>for all students and prevent test-taker impersonation,
starting last fall the CollegeBoard (for SAT tests) and the ACT testing agency
(for<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>the ACT) required enhanced security measures for all
students taking the college entrance tests. Students will be required to submit<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>a current, recognizable head-and-shoulders photo that will
be printed on the new photo admission ticket. For more information, please
visit<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><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></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>ACT (Register at <a href="http://www.act.org/">www.ACT.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SAT (Register at <a href="http://www.collegeboard.org/">www.collegeboard.org</a>)
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>assistance to eligible students. Campuses tailor their
programs to accommodate the needs of their student population (CSUMentor.edu)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Who May Apply?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Only historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged
undergraduate students who need admission assistance and support<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>services to succeed in college are admitted to EOP. They
must demonstrate academic potential and motivation, be <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> residents<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>or otherwise eligible, and meet the income criteria stated. (CSUMentor.edu)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you have applied to EOP: You may check the status of your
recommendation requests/letters submitted through the CSUMentor<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>application manager. When you receive a confirmation email
of a recommendation letter that has been submitted on your behalf, be sure<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>to save that email and any other communication you receive
during the application process.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>LOCAL OPEN HOUSE AND CAMPUS VISIT OPPORTUNITIES<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 21, 2013 – BHS 2ND <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">ANNUAL</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">COLLEGE</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
FAIR AND CASE<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>STUDIES EVENT – FOR BHS JUNIORS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>CSU</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">EAST</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">BAY</st1:PlaceType>
EDUCATION <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:place></st1:City>
FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO YOUTH, FEB. 23:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Educational and college-related workshops for students and
parents.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>8:30 am - 1:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Register at <a
href="http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/education-summit/">http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/education-summit/</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">OAKLAND</st1:place></st1:City>, SPORTS MEDICINE<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>CENTER FOR YOUNG ATHLETES - will be hosting our second
annual Conference and workshop for High School Student Athletic Trainers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Athletic Training Conference for High School Students<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Friday, March 1st 2013, 5:30-8:30PM<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Saturday, March 2nd 2013, 8:00AM-5:00PM<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>This is a great opportunity for any sports medicine minded
student to experience what it is like to attend an actual conference and
workshop<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>in their field of interest. There will be guest speakers on
many hot topics, as well as presentations by practitioners of several<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>professions related to sports medicine. The students will
get a chance to learn hands-on skills and useful Sports Medicine information
that<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>will really get them excited about our profession!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2 Day Conference includes:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Careers in Sports Medicine<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Ankle Injuries and Taping Techniques<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Knee injuries and RICE Therapy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Stretching and Flexibility<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Low Back Injuries and CORE Training<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Shoulder Injuries and Throwing Mechanics<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Video gait and Running Evaluation<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Management of Sports Concussions<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Wrist, Hand and Finger taping techniques<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Cost: $99 per student, EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT $89
BEFORE Feb 4th. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Register online at <a
href="http://www.chofoundation.org/sportsconference">www.chofoundation.org/sportsconference</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>FREE SAT AND ACT PREP CLASSES (JUNIORS ONLY FOR THE SPRING
SEMESTER):<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>ACT Prep Class – Begins on Monday, Feb. 11 in D220. The
class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:40 – 5:30 pm. Students must register
in advance in the College/Career Center (D221). Students can register before
school, during lunch or after school. Limited space is available.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SAT Prep Class – Begins on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in D220. The
class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40 – 5:30 pm. Students must<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>register in advance in the College/Career Center (D221).
Students can register before school, during lunch or after school. Limited
space<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>is available.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Students who are interested in free SAT and ACT test
preparation classes but cannot attend the times listed above may see one of our<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>College Advisors (Ms. Price or Mr. Barton) for information
on Saturday classes offered at the UC Berkeley campus.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 12, 2013 - PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF BHS
JUNIORS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We will be hosting an evening presentation for parents and
guardians of juniors on Tuesday, March 12th, at 6:30pm in the BHS Library.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>College Advisors Angela Price and Skyler Barton will discuss
items related to preparing for the college application process.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Standardized Testing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests: Register at <a
href="http://www.collegeboard.org/">www.collegeboard.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Test Date Regular Reg. Deadline Late Reg. Deadline<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Mar. 9 Feb. 8 Feb. 22<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>May 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 19<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>June 1 May 2 May 17<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>ACT Test: Register at <a href="http://www.act.org/">www.act.org</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Test Date Regular Reg. Deadline Late Reg. Deadline<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Feb. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 18<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Apr. 13 Mar. 8 Mar 22<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>June 8 May 3 May 17<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*PSAT SCORE REPORTS: The College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
will be distributing the remaining PSAT score reports to English teachers<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>during the week of Jan. 28. If you do not receive your
results from your English teacher by Friday, Feb. 1st, please check with Ms.
Price<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>or Mr. Barton in the College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
during lunch or after school. Please note that these score reports have been
available for<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>pick up in the CCC since Jan. 10, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>CAREER LOCKER: Do you want to explore career opportunities
and possible majors for college? Career Locker is a web-based program<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>purchased for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> students for
career and college exploration. Students can use Career Locker from any
location that<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>can access the internet. This program includes assessment
tests, occupation and education search tools, and practice questions for<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Center.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Academic Talent Development Group (Freshman, Sophomores,
and Juniors): ATDP offers challenging and enriching summer courses for students
who are passionate about and dedicated to learning. This program is held on
the UC Berkeley campus. For more information, you may visit atdp.berkeley.edu <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>AFS - Intercultural Exchange Organization: The vast
majority of AFS participants take part in the school-based exchange programs,
which<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>give students from all over the world the chance to fully
immerse themselves in a new culture. Participants live with host families and<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>attend a local school as a full-time student during the
course of an academic year, semester or trimester. For more information, visit<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.afs.org/">www.afs.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Arthritis Summer Science Internship Program: This
program places (12) outstanding high school students in the world renowned<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Rheumatology and Immunology Laboratories at <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Stanford</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
and the <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">California</st1:PlaceName></st1:State>, <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:City></st1:place>. This
internship program<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>is designed to encourage students to pursue a career in
scientific study and research with an ultimate goal of inspiring them to focus their
potential on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. For more information,
you can visit <a href="http://www.arthritis.org/">www.arthritis.org</a>.
Applications are due Feb. 22, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Stanford Medical Youth Science Summer Program (Sophomores
and Juniors): Five-week summer residential program at Stanford, open to<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>economically disadvantaged and under-represented sophomores
and juniors in high school, who are interested in science, health and<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>medicine careers and are going to be the first in their
family to attend college. Applications are available online at <a
href="http://smysp.stanford.edu/">http://smysp.stanford.edu</a>. All applicants
must submit an online application AND a paper application by February 15, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>FACES</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Summer</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Medical</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> for High
School Students: The FACES Coalition Summer Medical Academy is a
tuition-based, intensive summer experience designed to expose high school
students to the fields of medicine, nursing and allied health professions.
Offered in<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>partnership with Samuel Merritt University (SMU) in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Oakland</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">CA</st1:State></st1:place>,
the program dates are July 8 – July 19, 2013. For additional information<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>about the program and to access an application, you may
visit the Coalition website at facesforthefuture.org. Applications are due April
5, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Washington</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">St.
Louis</st1:place></st1:City> – Architecture Discovery Program Portfolio Plus
Program: This pre-college program gives students the<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>opportunity to develop skills and produce work in a real
studio. Students will pursue specific interests such as Architecture, Ceramics,
Communication Design, Painting, Printmaking/Book Arts, or Textile Design. Open
to students 16 or older who have completed their sophomore year of high
school. Application Deadline: May 15, 2013. For more information and an
application, visit samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer/pre-college <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>UC Berkeley Summer Pre-Collegiate Program: The
Pre-Collegiate program offers you the chance to join the community of more than
250 high<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>school students who spend their time enjoying a summer at <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:place></st1:City>. Take advantage
of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:place></st1:City>
courses, co-curricular activities, and<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>workshops planned just for you. Spend time on campus taking
advantage of all it has to offer, while simultaneously earning college credit.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For more information, please visit <a
href="http://summer.berkeley.edu/student-types/high-school-students">http://summer.berkeley.edu/student-types/high-school-students</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>USC Summer Programs extends this tradition of excellence to outstanding
high school students through 4 and 2 week summer course<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>options, offering students a preview of “freshman year”
through a variety of college subjects. Applications are now available at summer.usc.edu
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Cornell</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Summer</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> offers
programs in Architecture; Art and Design; Business; College Success;
Engineering; Environmental<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Studies; History and Politics; Hotel Management; Humanities;
Law and Government; Medicine; Psychology; Research and Science; and Veterinary Medicine
and Animal Science. For more information, visit </span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'><a
href="http://www.summercollege.cornell.edu/">www.summercollege.cornell.edu</a></span></font><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Quest</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bridge</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
Prep Scholarship for Juniors: This program provides opportunities designed to
help outstanding low-income high school juniors prepare to apply to top
colleges. Submission of one College Prep Scholarship application makes a
student eligible for several awards, including; full scholarships to college
summer programs, college admissions conference invitations and all-expense-paid
college visits. For more information, visit <a
href="http://www.questbridge.org/">www.questbridge.org</a> Applications will
be available in mid-February.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*Ann & Jon Reynolds Scholarship Awards (Seniors): 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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>U.S.</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> citizen,
and submission of a Student Aid Report Summary from Federal Student Aid
Program. Applications are available in the College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
Application deadline is April 30, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*The Morris C. and Juliet James Achievement Fund: This fund
is the major fund-raising project of the Berkeley Retired Teachers Association,
awarding money to high-achieving graduating Berkeley High seniors. To be
eligible, you must have attended <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:place></st1:City>
schools for the majority of your public school education. Come to the College
and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> to receive an application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*Community NETwork (for Seniors): The Community NETwork
awards scholarships to high school seniors. The eligibility requirements include;
academic good standing (GPA minimum 2.5), African American senior, intention to
enroll in a four-year or two-year college or university. Applications are
available in the College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, and the deadline
for submitting applications is March 1, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>BERKELEY</span></font></st1:City><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> COMMUNITY
FUND SCHOLARSHIP MEETING: The Community Fund provides 4-year scholarships and
mentoring support for academically talented and resilient <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
students. Please visit the College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
(D-221) to sign up for an informational meeting for seniors interested in
applying for this scholarship. The meeting date is Feb. 6, during the lunch
period.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>KIWANIS CLUB OF BERKELEY 2013 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The
Scholarship Committee, based on the strength of the application, will consider applicants
who demonstrate academic ability, leadership and moral integrity, a commitment
to serve their school and community, and the greatest incentive to continue
development of their life goals. Kiwanis, as a service organization, is
especially interested in community service. Applications are available in the
College/Career Center (D-221), and all submissions are due on or before Friday,
March 1, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships: The AMS/Industry
Minority Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally
underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and
Black/African American students. Eligibility<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>includes being a minority student entering their freshman
year of college in the fall of 2013. Students must plan to pursue careers in the
atmospheric or related oceanic and hydraulic sciences. Applications are
available at <a
href="http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/industryminorityscholarship.html">http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/industryminorityscholarship.html</a>
and are due by Feb. 8, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Students Rising Above – For Current Juniors, C/O 2014: Students
Rising Above is looking for high school juniors who have demonstrated<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>strength of character in the face of challenging odds, and
dream of a college education. Selected students come from low-income
households<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>and are rising above tremendous difficulties and succeeding
in school and in life despite their circumstances at home. These difficulties include
poverty, neglect, violence, addiction and homelessness. Applicants are required
to have a 3.0 GPA, and applications are due on April 4, 2013. For more
information, please visit <a
href="https://scholarselect.com/scholarships/4775-copy-students-rising-above-program">https://scholarselect.com/scholarships/4775-copy-students-rising-above-program</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University</span></font></st1:PlaceType><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName>, <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Engineering</st1:PlaceName>, Geisinger Scholarship:
For students considering attending the <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Engineering</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>.
For applications or additional information, please visit <a
href="http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/newstudents/index.html">http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/newstudents/index.html</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>eQuality Scholarship Collaborative: The eQuality
Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> 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></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><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></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>available for Bay Area immigrant students.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>CALIFORNIA</span></font></st1:place></st1:State><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>awarded 123 scholarships. Applications are available in the
College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, and you can also
visit <a href="http://www.capta.org/">www.capta.org</a> Applications<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>are due Feb. 1, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>__________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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">bhs-owner@lmi.net</a>.
To post a message, send to: <a href="mailto:bhs@lmi.net">bhs@lmi.net</a>; BHS
etree archives: <a href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/">http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>To unsubscribe from the
etree, send an email to <a href="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net">bhs-request@lmi.net</a>
with one word only in the subject line: 'unsubscribe'; To subscribe to the
etree, send an email to <a href="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net">bhs-request@lmi.net</a>
with one word only in the subject line: 'subscribe'<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
</body>
</html>