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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><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=black face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;color:black;font-style:italic'>Fortuitous –
favorably accidental; lucky<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>FINANCIAL AID:</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> 
The FAFSA and the CA Dream Act application periods are open from January 1,
2014 – March 2, 2014.  In order to receive the best financial aid
package that you are eligible for, you are highly encouraged to submit your FAFSA
or CA Dream Act Application as early as possible. <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></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Please
note that many private colleges require the CSS Profile application as well.
Please check with individual college admissions offices and/or financial aid
offices for the requirements and deadlines. <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></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>*FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION WORKSHOPS:</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> College Advisors are hosting financial aid sessions for seniors
who would like assistance with completing the FAFSA or Dream Application. <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></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Tuesday:
Feb. 25, 3:30-4:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Wednesday:
Feb. 26, 3:30-4:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Thursday:
Feb. 27, 3:30-4:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><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=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Sessions
will be held in the Library Computer Lab.<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></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'>Cal
Grant GPA Verification Forms</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> have
been distributed to all senior classes during the weeks of Jan. 20th and Jan. 27th.
Students may also pick up this form from 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 Registrar’s Office (D-173).  Forms were due in the
Registrar’s Office no later than Feb. 13, 2014. If you failed to submit
this form, please see your college advisor today.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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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 style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 6, 2014 - PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF BHS
JUNIORS C/O 2015:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>We will
be hosting an evening presentation for parents and guardians of juniors on
Tuesday, March 6th, at 6:30 pm in the BHS Library. 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>

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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'><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>

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

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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><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><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>1.</span></font> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><font size=2
 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
 color:black;font-weight:bold'>Berkeley</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><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">City</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> Presentations – </span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Representatives from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">City</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
will offer informative presentations to BHS seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 25th,
during periods 3 and 6.  BCC programs and transfer opportunities will be
discussed at these presentations.  Seniors can attend one of these
presentations with teacher permission.<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></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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> is also hosting a
Local Community College Fair, on February 27th during 5th and 6th period.
Seniors can sign up to attend this fair 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>,
with permission from your 5th or 6th period teacher.<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></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> College
advisors will also host Community College application workshops and assist
students with registering for assessment testing.  Sessions will be held
throughout the month of March.  Dates TBD.<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></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>*Cal Poly <st1:City w:st="on">San Luis Obispo</st1:City>
Admitted Student Meeting:</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>  A representative
from Cal Poly SLO is hosting an admitted student information session this Thursday,
Feb. 27th, during 1st period 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>. 
<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></p>

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style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b></span></font><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>Transcripts:</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> 
As we enter our spring semester, many colleges will be requesting official
transcripts, also referred to as “midyear reports”.  Please
view the instructions below, and note that all CSUs have different
deadlines.  It is important for seniors to check their college accounts
and portals regularly. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><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'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>Completing forms for schools that are NOT on the Common App</span></font></b><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=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=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 style='background:white'><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=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 style='background:white'><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=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>- Clip
each transcript request form 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 style='background:white'><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=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 and college
accounts frequently.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><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'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>Sending Mid-Year Grade Reports for schools on the Common App:</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>  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 style='background:white'><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'>3.<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 style='background:white'><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'>4.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> CSU
PLACEMENT TESTS:</span></b> 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. Seniors: If you are planning on attending a CSU, we
encourage you to take care of this requirement (Placement Tests) early in the
spring. By completing this process early, you will not have to worry about
missing any deadlines for this requirement. Free online preparation 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=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'>You may take the EPT, ELM or both at a
campus near you or where you plan to enroll. <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'>REGISTRATION: Register for the Tests on
the web at <a href="http://www.ets.org/csu">www.ets.org/csu</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'>5.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>
Advising Appointments for Seniors:</span></b>  Seniors may drop in any day
before school, at lunch, or after 6th period without an appointment to have
questions answered.  Seniors applying to community college(s) can see your
college advisor to schedule an appointment.   <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'>College Advisor assignments:  Ms.
Price – BIHS and AC students with last names L-Z.<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'>Mr. Barton – AHA, AMPS, CAS, GRN
and AC students with last names A-K.<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'>6. 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 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'>- 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>

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<div>

<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'> 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'>8. </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><o:p></o:p></p>

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<div>

<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'>April
12                      
  March
7                                           
            March 8-21<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'>June
14         
             
May
9                                               
             May 10-23<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><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><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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<div>

<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=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>March
8                     
   <s>February 7</s><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'>May
3             
            
           April 4<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'>June
7            
           
            May 9</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=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=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'>1. 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><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>2. </span></font></span><b><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white;font-weight:bold'>FREE SAT PREP COURSES:</span></font></b><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'> </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
background:white'> *<u>The course at BHS is now full.</u>  Students
may still register for Saturday or Sunday courses with PTPS (see website
below).  </span></font><font color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222;
background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>People's
Test Prep Services (</span></font><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC'>PTPS</span></font><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>) is offering FREE SAT prep courses at UC
Berkeley on Saturdays and Sundays.  For more information</span></font><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></font><font size=2
color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#222222'>and to register for a course, please visit<a
href="http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ptps/" target="_blank"><font color="#1155cc"><span
style='color:#1155CC'> http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~</span></font><font
color="#222222"><span style='color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC'>ptps</span></font><font
color="#1155cc"><span style='color:#1155CC'>/</span></font></a> </span></font><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><font size=3 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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'>3. <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Questbridge</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'> Prep Scholarship</span></b>:   QuestBridge's
College Prep Scholarship is designed to distinguish qualified high school
juniors as potential candidates for admission to top colleges, and provides
resources to help them get there. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship is
designed for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability
despite facing economic challenges. Most College Prep Scholars come from
households earning less than $60,000 annually and have experienced long-term
economic hardship. For more information, visit <a
href="http://www.questbridge.org/">www.questbridge.org</a>. Applications are
due March 26, 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'><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'>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><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'>Berkeley City College PERSIST to College Program</span></b>:
Berkeley City College will be in the BHS College and Career Center to present a
new opportunity for Independent Study and Berkeley High incoming junior and
senior students to attend BCC part time next year.  Students who commit to
the Persist to College program, will take up to two classes per semester and
earn both college and high school credit.  This year's 10th and 11th
graders who are interested in learning more about this program should come to
the College/Career Center and speak with Mr. Barton.<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. The
Princeton Review’s 30 Hour Ultimate SAT® Course:<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'>This
intense course is for students who expect nothing short of stellar results and
comes with powerful money back and score improvement guarantees. <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'>-          
30 hours of live instruction, 4 full-length practice tests, 47 hours of total
prep<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'>-          
Courses are held on Saturdays from 9:00 to 1:15pm, and Sundays from 2:00-5:00pm<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'>-          
Course Price: $999* <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'>-          
*Use promo Code BERKULT200 to save $200<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'>-          
Call 800-2REVIEW (800-273-8439) to reserve your spot.<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>

</div>

<div>

<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'>ALL
GRADE LEVELS</span></font><o:p></o:p></b></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><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>College
Athletics Recruiting Presentation</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>
– March 19, 6-8 pm:  Berkeley High Athletics is hosting a COLLEGE
SPORTS RECRUITING EVENT.  Getting noticed by college coaches can be a
challenging and frustrating process for a high school student athlete.  We
want to help you understand the ins and outs of what to expect as you, the
athlete and parent, try to get recruited.  <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'>Jennifer "JT" Thomas, the
college counselor at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Maybeck</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and former
Division I Cal Women’s Soccer coach is coming to share, inside and out,
what you can do to best position yourself to pursue playing college
sports.  Topics of the presentation include:<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) how to choose the most appropriate
level<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) rules that recruiters must follow<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'>3) how to put yourself out there<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) what to expect during the process<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'>Please join us on Wednesday, March 19th
6-8pm in the Berkeley High Library for a presentation followed by a Q&A
session.<o:p></o:p></span></font></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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></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'>CAREER
LOCKER:</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>  Do you want to
explore career opportunities and possible majors for college?  Career Locker
is a web-based program 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 can access the internet.  This program includes assessment
tests, occupation and education search tools, and practice questions for test
preparation.  For information on how to set up your Career Locker account,
please see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton in the College and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
 w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<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'><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'>COLLEGE INFORMATION & INTERVIEW
SESSIONS</span></font><o:p></o:p></b></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 style='text-indent:.5in'><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'>CSU</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:PlaceName
w:st="on">East</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType>
Education <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Summit</st1:City></st1:place>: 
It Takes a Community!</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'> Education Summit 2014 for First Generation, African American,
Latino, Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Students and
their Families. Saturday, March 8, 2014 – 8:30am-1:00pm.  <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> Gymnasium.  <a
href="http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/education-summit/">http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/education-summit/</a>
<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'>•          
Lunch Provided and Free Parking<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'>•          
Free Coffee and Hot Chocolate provided in the morning<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'>•          
Educational and college-related workshops for middle and high school students
and families<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 and Resource Fair showcasing <st1:place w:st="on">Northern CSU</st1:place>
campuses, community colleges, and community vendors<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'>SCHOLARSHIPS<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 style='background:white'><st1:City w:st="on"><b><font
 size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
 color:black;font-weight:bold'>BERKELEY</span></font></b></st1:City><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'> COMMUNITY FUND SCHOLARSHIP - </span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>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.  Seniors interested in applying can visit <a
href="http://scholarship.berkfund.org/users/sign_up">http://scholarship.berkfund.org/users/sign_up</a>
</span></font><b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:white;font-weight:bold'>The Morris C. and Juliet James Achievement
Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>: 
The Morris C. and Juliet James Achievement Fund: This fund is the</span></font><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222'> <span style='background:white'>major fund-raising project
of the<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> Berkeley Retired Teachers</span></b></span><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> <span style='background:white'>Association,</span></span></b><span
style='background:white'> awarding money to high-achieving graduating Berkeley
High</span> <span style='background:white'>seniors.  To be eligible, you
must have attended <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:City></st1:place>
schools for</span> <span style='background:white'>the majority of your public
school education.  You may come to the</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'>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.
 Applications are</span> <span style='background:white'>due by Feb. 25,
2014.</span><b><span style='background:#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span class=il><b><font size=2
color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'>KIWANIS</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><b><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white;
font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><b><font size=2 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:white;font-weight:bold'>CLUB OF BERKELEY 2013 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:</span></font></b><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>  The Scholarship</span></font><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222'> <span style='background:white'>Committee, based on the
strength of the application, will consider</span> <span style='background:white'>applicants
who demonstrate academic ability, leadership and moral</span> <span
style='background:white'>integrity, a commitment to serve their school and
community, and the</span> <span style='background:white'>greatest incentive to
continue development of their life goals.</span> <span class=il><span
style='background:#FFFFCC'>Kiwanis</span></span><span style='background:white'>,
as a service organization, is especially interested in</span> <span
style='background:white'>community service.  Applications are available in
the<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 style='background:white'>/Career</span> <span
style='background:white'>Center (D-221), and all submissions are due on or
before March 7, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>

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

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*<st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>BERKELEY</span></b></st1:City></st1:place><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> ROTARY CLUB & REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIP</span></b>: 
The Berkeley Rotary Club offers 4-year scholarships to deserving students who otherwise
might not be able to attend college. The program is based on need, as well as
scholastic ability, community involvement and potential.  The application
must be received by Berkeley Rotary by April 15, 2014.  Hard copies of the
application 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>.
<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></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*<st1:PlaceName
w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Berkeley</span></b></st1:PlaceName><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType> Area
Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated</span></b> –
is offering college scholarships to high school seniors in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
 w:st="on">Alameda</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
The scholarship is open to all students; however, African American students are
the primary focus.  Consideration will be given to GPA, leadership
ability, and potential for success, financial need, and demonstrated commitment
to community/school service.  Applications are due to the Scholarship Committee
by April 1, 2014. 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>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><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 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=il><b><font size=2
color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'>Elena</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><b><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white;
font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><span class=il><b><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC;font-weight:bold'>Castaneda</span></font></b></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><b><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white;
font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></span><b><font size=2 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;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
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>This scholarship was created to honor <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:City></st1:place> educator and
social justice advocate<span class=apple-converted-space><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font></span></span></font><span
class=il><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC'>Elena</span></font></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white'> </span></font></span><span
class=il><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC'>Castaneda</span></font></span><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>.<span class=apple-converted-space><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font></span></span></font><span
class=il><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:#FFFFCC'>Elena</span></font></span><span
class=apple-converted-space><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white'> </span></font></span><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;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.</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:white;font-weight:bold'>Buick Achievers Scholarship: </span></font></b><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;background:white'>This scholarship organization encourages applicants
who plan to enroll full time to a four-year college or university and plan to
major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or
business, with an interest in the automotive industry.  For more
information, please visit buickachievers.com. The deadline is Feb. 28, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:white;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><font size=2 color="#222222"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;
background:white;font-weight:bold'>Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California
Scholarship:</span></font></b><font size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#222222;background:white'> 
Application requirements include being a student of Portuguese descent on
father’s or mother’s side, be a US citizen or permanent resident,
maintained a 3.5 GPA in high school and be a graduating senior, meet all
requirements for an accredited university or college, participated in at least
three extra-curricular activities while in high school. Students are required
to complete the application process no later than March 15<sup>, </sup></span></font><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222'>2014. 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></span></font><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="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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'>2014 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Community
Service 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'>This scholarship program is for graduating seniors of Japanese
descent in <st1:place w:st="on">Northern California</st1:place>. 
Applicants must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA and actively involved in the
community.  Applications are due by Monday, March 17, 2014. 
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>.  
<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'><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'>STUDENTS RISING ABOVE – </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'>For Current Juniors, C/O
2015: Students Rising Above is looking for high school juniors who have
demonstrated strength of character in the face of challenging odds, and dream
of a college education.  Selected students come from low-income households
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, 2014.  For more
information, please visit <a
href="https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/10718-students-rising-above-program-class-of-2015">https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/10718-students-rising-above-program-class-of-2015</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 Italian Catholic Federation </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 a National Roman
Catholic Fraternal Organization composed of persons of Italian ancestry
(including their non-Italian spouses) who are of the Roman Catholic
Faith.  One of the many programs of the Federation is to offer college
scholarships to further the education of students who achieve a total
cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 and meet all of the requirements listed in the
scholarship application. For more information, please visit <a
href="http://www.icf.org/">www.icf.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;
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'>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'>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'>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><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='background:white'><st1:State w:st="on"><b><font
 size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
 Arial;color:#222222;font-weight:bold'>California</span></font></b></st1:State><b><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222;font-weight:bold'> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">The Arts
  PRE-COLLEGE</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>:  </span></font></b><font
size=2 color="#222222" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#222222'>The pre-college program is held on CCA’s four-acre
Oakland Campus. Eligible students have just completed grade 10, 11 or 12. 
Student can earn 3 units of college credit. For information and an application,
visit cca.edu/precollege <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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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 style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>USC Summer Programs:  </span></font></b><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Offers students a preview of “freshman year” through its
college experience, offering 4 and 2 week courses in a variety of
subjects.  For more information please visit summer.usc.edu<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-autospace:none'><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"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
 of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">British Columbia Summer Scholars Program</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>:
</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Eligible students must be entering one of
their final two years of high school (16-18 years of age) and in good academic
standing. Applications close May 15, 2014, and limited space is available. For
more information, please visit summerscholars.ubc.ca <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></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><font
  size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
  color:black;font-weight:bold'>Santa Clara</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><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">University</st1:PlaceType></span></font></b></st1:place><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'> Summer Engineering Seminar:  </span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>The program introduces participants to the engineering profession,
the academic expectations of college, and university life.  Application
deadline is March 13, 2014, at 5:00pm.  For more information, please visit
<a href="http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm">www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm</a><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>  <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>

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

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

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