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10.0pt;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>

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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=il><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;background:
#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'>College</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>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: <font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>Mon-Fri
8:00 am - 4:00 pm</span></font></b></span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=il><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;background:#FFFFCC'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=il><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;background:
#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'>College</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Advisor: <font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font>Angela Price <a
href="mailto:angelaprice@berkeley.net"><font color=black><span
style='color:windowtext'>angelaprice@berkeley.net</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></span></p>

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color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=il><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;background:
#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'>College</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Advisor: <font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font>Skyler Barton <a
href="mailto:skylerbarton@berkeley.net"><font color=black><span
style='color:windowtext'>skylerbarton@berkeley.net</span></font></a></span></font></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>

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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*New or updated information.</span></font></span><o:p></o:p></p>

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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span class=apple-style-span><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>SAT Word of the Week</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>: </span></font></span><i><font color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;color:#222222;font-style:italic'>Empirical –
based on observation rather than theory.</span></font></i><font size=2
color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>1.  <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>Sending Test Scores:  </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Sending Test Scores to
UC's</span></font></u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>:   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=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p><span
 style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Sending Test Scores to
CSU’s</span></font></u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>:  SAT - 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></font></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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></font></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*If you are registered for the December
ACT or SAT, you can arrange for your scores to be sent to the schools you are
applying to prior to taking the test.  You can avoid delays by following
this process.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Private Colleges:  You must send the
test scores to each individual campus.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sending
Mid-Year Grade Reports:</span></b>  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 a transcript request
form with a stamped and addressed envelope to our Registrar’s Office,
D-173.  Please check all of your accounts and 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=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:white'>*3.  </span></font><b><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:white;font-weight:bold'>A Few CSU’s Still Accepting
Undergraduate Applications for Fall 2013</span></font></b><font size=3
color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#222222;background:white'>:</span></font><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'> <span
style='background:white'>A handful of CSU’s will continue to accept
applications on a <u>space</u></span><u> <span style='background:white'>available
basis</span></u><span style='background:white'>, including <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>CSU East Bay, </span></b>CSU</span> <span
style='background:white'>Dominguez Hills, and Cal Maritime.</span><br>
<span style='background:white'>For a complete list, please visit </span></span></font><a
href="http://www.csumentor.edu/Filing_Status/Default.asp" target="_blank"><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;background:
white'>http://www.csumentor.edu/Filing_Status/Default.asp</span></font></a><font
size=3 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>.</span></font><font color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><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=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:white;font-weight:bold'>*CSU East Bay</span></font></b><font size=3
color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#222222;background:white'>: CSUEB offers a variety of academic programs,
including</span></font><font size=3 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'> <span
style='background:white'>highly regarded business administration options and
pre-professional</span> <span style='background:white'>programs in medicine,
dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physical</span> <span style='background:white'>therapy,
veterinary science, allied health sciences, law and theology.</span> <span
style='background:white'>To learn more about this <u>non-impacted</u>
university, please visit</span> </span></font><a
href="http://www20.csueastbay.edu/" target="_blank"><font size=3 color="#1155cc"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#1155CC;
background:white'>http://www20.csueastbay.edu/</span></font></a><font size=3
color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#222222;background:white'> (Currently accepting applications!)</span></font><font
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>4.  <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>Educational <st1:place w:st="on">Opportunity</st1:place> Program (EOP)</span></b>:
What is Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)? The Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) is designed to improve access for 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></font></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Who May Apply?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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 <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
 w:st="on">California</st1:State></st1:place> residents or otherwise eligible,
and meet the income criteria.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>For additional information about EOP,
please visit:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><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=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>How to apply to EOP:  In your CSU
application, answer “yes” to the question asking if you would like
to be considered for the EOP.  After submitting a CSU application, you
will receive a confirmation page. On the confirmation page, click on the EOP
link.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>5. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>SET
UP YOUR COLLEGE ACCOUNTS AND PORTALS:</span></b>  After applying to
colleges/universities, check your e-mail accounts frequently.  You will
likely receive contact from the colleges you have applied to, traditionally
providing instructions and information to set up your account with the
particular school you have applied to.  These accounts, often referred to
as portals, will be your main line of communication with each particular
college/university.  We recommend checking for updates frequently!  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*6. </span></font><b><font
size=3 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white;font-weight:bold'>CSU PLACEMENT TESTS:</span></font></b><font
size=3 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'> CSU requires you to take the English
Placement</span></font><font size=3 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'> <span
style='background:white'>Test (EPT) and the Entry-Level Mathematics Test (ELM)
before you</span> <span style='background:white'>enroll. Your scores are not
used for admission purposes, but they do</span> <span style='background:white'>determine
which math and English courses you should take to begin your</span> <span
style='background:white'>career at CSU.  Most students will have to take
the exam, but there</span> <span style='background:white'>are some
circumstances under which you may be exempt.</span> <span style='background:
white'>Seniors: If you are planning on attending a CSU, we encourage you to</span>
<span style='background:white'>take care of this requirement (Placement Tests)
early in the spring.</span> <span style='background:white'>By completing this
process early, you will not have to worry about</span> <span style='background:
white'>missing any deadlines for this requirement. Free online preparation</span>
<span style='background:white'>for these exams is available at </span></span></font><a
href="https://www.ets.org/csu/about/" target="_blank"><font size=3
color="#1155cc" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#1155CC;background:white'>https://www.ets.org/csu/about/</span></font></a><font
color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>7.  <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>Common App</span></b> – The new CA4 Version:  The new version
of the Common App has experienced some glitches throughout the first month or
so.  Some issues have been fixed and other glitches are currently being
addressed. Here are some basic tips and recommendations:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a.<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Save your work constantly!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b.<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c.<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Compose your essay in Word and save it.  Do not type your
essay directly into the application.  Copy your essay from Word into
Notepad.  Then, copy it form Notepad and paste it into your
application.  This seems to be the best method thus far.  This is a
lot of steps, but the formatting and word count has been off on many
applications where students copied directly from Word.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>d.<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Use the Print Preview before submitting the application. 
Review every section and be sure to answer EVERY question.  Be sure to
proofread your essay.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>e.  
Invite your recommenders early in the process. *After inviting your
recommender, confirm their receipt of the Common App Recommender
invitation.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=il><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;background:#FFFFCC'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=il><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;background:#FFFFCC'>8. </span></font></span><span
class=il><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;background:#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'>College</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Essay Readers</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>are now available Monday
and Wednesday mornings, during the lunch period every day, and after 6th period
every day except Friday (3:40 PM).  </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>9. </span></font></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Advising Appointments for Seniors</span></font></b></span><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>:  </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sign-up sheets are available in the<font
color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on">College<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>&
  Career</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<font
color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>Seniors may also drop in
any day at lunch or after 6th period without<font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font>an appointment to have shorter questions
answered.  Please note that <font color=black><span style='color:black'>college
advisors</span></font> will be conducting application workshops in the Library
Computer Lab after school on Tuesday and Thursday.<font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;background:#FFFFCC'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=il><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;background:#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'>College</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Advisor</span></font></b></span><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><span class=apple-style-span><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>assignments</span></font></b></span><span class=apple-style-span><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: <font
color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Ms. Price<font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font></span></b>–
BIHS and AC students with last names L-Z.</span></font></span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Mr. Barton</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> – AHA, AMPS, CAS, GRN and AC students with last names
A-K.<font color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>10. Seniors who are applying to <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>colleges that are not on the Common Application</span></b>:
please review this message for document submission<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>guidelines*<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>a. If the college does not use the Common
Application:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>- Download the required form (Secondary
School Report) from the college website.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>- Complete a "Transcript Request
Form" (available from the BHS Registrar's Office in D173) and sign
it.  If you are under 18, the parent or guardian must sign.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>- Paper-clip the Transcript Request Form
and the college's form to a large manila envelope addressed to the college,
with the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> address as
the return address.  Put on $1.38 in postage (that is the large envelope 3
oz. rate).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>- Turn in all the large manila envelopes
to the College and Career Center ASAP for those applying Early Decision/Early Action
(the original deadline to turn these in was Oct. 1) and by November 1 for those
applying regular admission.  Attach the College Application Checklist
(available at 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> or in your senior
folder) to the front of the envelopes.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>b. Completing forms for <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>schools that only require an official transcript and
not a Counselor Recommendation</span></b>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Submit the following forms to the
Registrar in room D173:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>- A signed transcript request form for
each college.  If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must sign it.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>- Clip each transcript request from to a
stamped business-size envelope addressed to the college with <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
 w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
as the return address.  Clip all forms and envelopes together.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Remember, CSU's and UC's do not require
letters of recommendation for admission purposes.  CSU's usually request
transcripts, but they do so individually and they do not all have the same
deadlines.  UC's will traditionally request official transcripts in the
spring, from students who are accepted to their university.  It is
important to check your email accounts frequently.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>For colleges using the Common App, the
counselor submitting the letter of recommendation (also known as the Secondary
School Report) will also electronically upload and submit the mid-year report
and final transcript.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>11.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> GET
EDUcated!</span></b>  EDU, Inc. – COMMON BLACK COLLEGE
APPLICATION:  Apply to 32 member institutions for a one-time fee of $35.
For information and to view the online application, please visit – <a
href="http://www.eduinconline.com/">www.eduinconline.com</a>  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*12. </span></font><b><font
size=3 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white;font-weight:bold'>SENIOR GRADES COUNT!</span></font></b><font
size=3 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>  Whether you are applying to a
private</span></font><font size=3 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'> <span class=il><span
style='background:#FFFFCC'>college</span></span><span style='background:white'>/university,
CSU, UC, or out of state public school, senior</span> <span style='background:
white'>year grades count!  While you may be admitted to a<span
class=apple-converted-space><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font></span></span><span
class=il><span style='background:#FFFFCC'>college</span></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;
background:white'> </span></font></span><span style='background:white'>in
the</span> <span style='background:white'>winter or early in the spring, this
is traditionally a preliminary or “conditional”</span> <span
style='background:white'>admittance pending receipt of your official senior
year grades.</span></span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=il><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;background:#FFFFCC'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SAT and ACT
registration procedures</span></font></b></span><span class=apple-style-span><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> - <font
color=black><span style='color:black'>P</span></font>hotos required during
registration!<font color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>ACT (Register at<font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><a href="http://www.ACT.org/" target="_blank"><font
color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>www.ACT.org</span></font></a>) <font
color=black><span style='color:black'>- </span></font>Check website for
complete listing of test dates<font color=black><span style='color:black'>.</span></font></span></font></span><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><u><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'>ACT
Test Dates</span></font></u><font color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;color:#222222'>:       Registration
Deadline                      Late
Registration Period</span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'>December
14            November 8                                       November
9-22<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'>February
8                 January
10                                         January
11-24<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>SAT (Register at<font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><a href="http://www.collegeboard.org/"
target="_blank"><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>www.collegeboard.org</span></font></a>)
<font color=black><span style='color:black'>- </span></font>Check website for
complete</span></font></span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> </span></font><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>listing of test dates<font color=black><span
style='color:black'>.</span></font></span></font></span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><u><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'>SAT
Test Dates:</span></font></u><font color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;color:#222222'>       <u>Registration
Deadline</u></span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'>December
7</span></font><font color=black face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;
color:black'>              November
25<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><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=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>January
25                 December
27<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=3 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222'> </span></font><font
color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS</span></font><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>SAVE
THE DATE:  Sunday, May 4, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Where: <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>What: <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>BHS 3rd <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 2nd
Annual CASE STUDIES Event</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Who: 
Exclusive to BHS Juniors and Parents/Guardians<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>COLLEGE
FAIR - Enjoy an opportunity to meet and chat with college admissions officers
and representatives from over 60 colleges/universities.  More details
coming soon (including time of day).<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>CASE
STUDIES - The Case Studies Workshop will group students and parents with
college admissions officers to discuss what colleges look for when admitting
students. Learn how college admissions representatives analyze mock
applications and make their decisions.  RSVP guidelines coming soon. 
<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>SAT/ACT PRACTICE COMBO TEST</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>:  Saturday,
December 7th, 9:00-1:30 p.m.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><span class=apple-style-span><font
 size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
 color:black'>Berkeley</span></font></span></st1:PlaceName><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">High</st1:PlaceName>
<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>
is partnering with Princeton Review to host this practice combo test
opportunity for BHS juniors and sophomores. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Practice
Test – The ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test will contain questions from all
subjects tested on the ACT and SAT.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Registration
for juniors began on Nov. 13th, and registration for sophomores will begin on
Nov. 18th. Students may submit a check payable to the BHS College/Career
Center, before school, during lunch, or after school (3:30-4:00pm), 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>.  Regular
price is $20 and fee reductions are available for students who qualify for Free
Lunch. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Thursday,
December 12th (6:00pm - 7:00pm):  <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Results
and Strategies Seminar – Students who take the practice test will receive
a detailed analysis of their performance, helping them determine which test is
right for them.  Location – BHS College/Career Center (D-221)<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>BHS Alumni College Panel</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>, Thursday, December 19,
Periods 1 – 6: Each year 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 BHS Counselors organize college panel discussions for BHS sophomores. 
BHS graduates representing all of our communities are looking forward to
attending this college panel.  Every 10th grade English class at BHS will
attend this experience over the course of the day.  Teachers prepare their
students in advance with questions about college life, college admissions,
college preparation, etc.  This is a very informative and motivating event
for our BHS sophomores.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>COLLEGE INFORMATION & INTERVIEW SESSIONS</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>1. <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>California</span></b></st1:PlaceName><b><span
 style='font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></span></b></st1:place><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> of the Arts hosts National Portfolio Day!  </span></b>January
18, 2014 – <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1111 Eighth
  Street</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:City></st1:address>.
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Tours</st1:City></st1:place> and
presentations 10AM-12PM, Portfolio reviews 12PM-4PM. For more information,
visit portfolioday.net or cca.edu/portfolioday  This event is free and
open to the public, and is aimed to be an excellent opportunity for students
pursuing a future in the visual and related arts. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>2. 
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Black</span></b></st1:PlaceName><b><span
 style='font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></span></b></st1:place><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> Expo for 11th and 12th graders</span></b> –
Saturday, January 25, 2014.  9AM-5PM.  Meet one-on-one with college
recruiters, get application fees waived, get accepted to colleges on the spot,
and participate in seminars and workshops. Students are encouraged to bring
several copies of transcripts and test scores (if available).  For more
information, please visit thecollegeexpo.org  <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>*</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> <st1:City w:st="on">BERKELEY</st1:City> COMMUNITY FUND SCHOLARSHIP
MEETING:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>  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.  We will be hosting an informational meeting in the <span
class=il>College</span> 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) for
seniors interested in applying for this scholarship.  The <u>meeting date</u>
is<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> December 10<sup>th</sup> during the lunch
period.</span></b>  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<p><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*<span
class=il><b><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC;
font-weight:bold'>Elena</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><b><font color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><span
class=il><b><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC;
font-weight:bold'>Castaneda</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><b><font color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><b><font
color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222;background:white;font-weight:bold'>Memorial
Scholarship:<span class=apple-converted-space><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font></span></span></font></b><font
color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222;background:white'>This scholarship
was created to honor <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:place></st1:City>
educator and social justice advocate<span class=apple-converted-space><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font></span></span><span
class=il><span style='background:#FFFFCC'>Elena</span></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;
background:white'> </span></font></span><span class=il><span
style='background:#FFFFCC'>Castaneda</span></span><span style='background:white'>.<span
class=apple-converted-space><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font></span></span><span
class=il><span style='background:#FFFFCC'>Elena</span></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;
background:white'> </span></font></span><span style='background:white'>was
particularly committed to assisting young people who spoke English as their
second language in obtaining a quality education. This scholarship is given
annually to a <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> student whose
first language was Spanish and who has worked to learn English and complete the
course work necessary to be admitted to a four-year college or university. This
scholarship is also intended for those attending two-year colleges. Seniors
interested in hearing more about applying for this scholarship should attend
the <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>informational session</span></u> 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> on December 9<sup>th</sup>
during the lunch period</b>.</span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>:  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.  For
more information, please visit <a href="http://www.gmsp.org/">http://www.gmsp.org/</a>
 Applications must be submitted online by January 15, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>:  To be eligible,
applicants must be <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">U.S.</st1:country-region></st1:place>
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 <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. 
Applications are due January 9th in order to be considered for the Ron Brown
Scholar Program.  For further information, please visit <a
href="http://www.ronbrown.org/">www.ronbrown.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on"><span
  class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
  style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>CALIFORNIA</span></font></b></span></st1:State></st1:place><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'> STATE
PTA</span></font></b></span><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>:  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. <a href="http://www.capta.org/">www.capta.org</a>.
 Applications are due Feb. 3, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>E4FC</span></font></b></span><span class=apple-style-span><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> - 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></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>AnimationCareerReview.com</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> is offering the 3rd
annual "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program,
offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship. 
This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation
career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Please visit <a
href="http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program">http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program</a>
to find eligibility information along with the online application. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>Saint Mary’s <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
 of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">California Performing Arts Scholarship</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
</span></font></b></span><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>and<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> Brother Dominic Barry Mathematics Scholarship</span></b>: 
Each of these awards equals $13,000 per year for four years of full-time study
at Saint Mary’s, and they can be combined with other merit
scholarships.  To be considered, students must apply for admission by the
Early Action deadline of November 15th, submit additional scholarship materials
to the admissions office by December 6th, and interview during the scholarship
program Saturday, January 25th.  For more information, visit <a
href="http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate/scholarships">http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate/scholarships</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>The <st1:place w:st="on">Princeton</st1:place> Prize in Race
Relations</span></font></b></span><span class=apple-style-span><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>:  This scholarship recognizes students who are helping
improve race relations in their schools or communities. Winners are awarded up
to $1,000 and invited to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Princeton</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for an
expense-paid weekend symposium on race.  For information, please visit <a
href="http://www.princeton.edu/pprize">www.princeton.edu/pprize</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>AXA Achievement Community Scholarship</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> – Awards $2,000
scholarships for up to 375 winners nationwide.  Application deadline is
February 1, 2014 – Only the first 10,000 applications will be
accepted.  For more information, please visit <a
href="http://www.axa-achievement.com/">www.axa-achievement.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>Mount St. Mary’s College in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
 w:st="on">Los Angeles</st1:City></st1:place></span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> – Music
Scholarship Auditions in Voice, Piano, Guitar, Organ, and Orchestral
Instruments:  To complete an online application, visit <a
href="http://www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-grograms/musuic.aspu">www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-grograms/musuic.aspu</a>
  <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>KPAA Kaiser Permanente Asian Association</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> – KP Asian
Association scholarships recognize students who have brought demonstrable,
tangible benefit to an Asian community and have the potential to be future
leaders. Students may have demonstrated this potential through activities in
school, in  the community, or in the face of unusual circumstances.
Deadline for submitting application is Feb. 16, 2014 at <a
href="https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/12476-kaiser-permanente-asian-association-scholarship-program-2014">https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/12476-kaiser-permanente-asian-association-scholarship-program-2014</a>
 <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><span
  class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
  style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Skidmore</span></font></b></span></st1:PlaceName><span
 class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
 style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></span></font></b></span></st1:place><span
class=apple-style-span><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'> Filene
Music Scholarship Competition</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>:  The Filene
Scholarship provides a special opportunity for musically gifted students with
high academic aspirations.  Information can be found at <a
href="http://www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship">www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship</a>
 <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER
2014 OPPORTUNITIES</span></font><o:p></o:p></b></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><font
 size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
 bold'>Colorado</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Summer</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Session</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Pre-College</st1:PlaceType>
Program:  </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Earn college credit and find out if <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Colorado</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and the Block Plan are right for
you.  For more information and application materials, visit the website at
<a href="http://www.coloradocollege.edu/precollege">www.coloradocollege.edu/precollege</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
 w:st="on"><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
  Arial;font-weight:bold'>Oxford</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><font
 size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
 bold'>  <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Royale</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType></span></font></b></st1:place><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: Summer course
offerings for July and August 2014.  Please visit <a
href="http://www.oxford-royale.co.uk">www.oxford-royale.co.uk</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on"><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
  Arial;font-weight:bold'>University</span></font></b></st1:PlaceType><b><font
 size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
 bold'> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Notre Dame Pre-College Programs</st1:PlaceName></span></font></b></st1:place><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>:  </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The office of Pre-College Programs offers students
the opportunity to experience the life of Notre Dame college students.  To
view the list of opportunities offered for the 2014 Summer Scholars Program,
2014 Leadership Seminars, and the 2014 Study Abroad (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
 w:st="on">Rome</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Italy</st1:country-region></st1:place>),
please visit precollege.nd.edu   <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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12.0pt'> </span></font><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
 style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Washington</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> in <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">St. Louis</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Sam</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Fox</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Design & Visual</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Arts</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Summer</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Pre-College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
Programs:  </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Are you passionate about art or
architecture?  Have you considered a career as an architect, artist, or
designer? These Pre-College Programs - Architecture Discovery Program and
Portfolio Plus Program – give high school students the opportunity to
develop skills that are fundamental to these fields while producing work in a
real studio under the guidance of WUSTL faculty.  Samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege<font
color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font>  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>High School Summer Scholars Program</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Washington</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">St. Louis</st1:City></st1:place>:
Explore Careers and majors in medicine, writing, engineering, leadership, and
more.  For more information and application materials, visit: summerexperiences.wustl.edu<font
color=black><span style='color:black'>  </span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>The 2014 <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Summer</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType> at <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">St.
 John’s</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – The
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Summer</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType>
at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">St. John’s</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> offers rising
high school juniors and seniors the experience of a lifetime –
self-discovery, friendship, and intellectual growth.  One week sessions
are held at east and west campuses in <st1:City w:st="on">Annapolis</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Maryland</st1:State> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
 w:st="on">Santa Fe</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">New Mexico</st1:State></st1:place>.
For more information, please visit: <a href="http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/">www.stjohnscollege.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>ADEVENTURES OF THE MIND</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> –
Astronomical Opportunities for 200 Talented Teens:  Blasting off from <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Occidental</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, June 15, 2014.  Meet with
talented faculty, take exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of NASA’s Jet
Propulsion Lab and The Autry, tour the campuses of Los Angeles’ stellar
universities, and explore your future during sessions on leadership,
creativity, goal-setting, entrepreneurship, money matters, and college/career
paths.  For applications, please visit <a
href="http://www.adventuresofthemind.org/">www.adventuresofthemind.org</a> 
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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