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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(251,2,7)">Please do not reply to this message. If you have any questions, <span>p</span>lease contact Erika Pistoni at <a href="mailto:erikapistoni@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">erikapistoni@berkeley.net</span></a><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)">.</span> <span> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;text-align:right;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Hi BHS families,</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">The CCC is open and welcomes students everyday 8am-4pm (closed 4th period).</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Check out our <a href="https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/calendar/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">CCC calendar</span></a> for all events in the College and Career Center.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Here’s a preview of what’s happening in the next weeks:</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><b>Save the date!</b></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>January 31st at 7:00pm/8:30pm<b> </b></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><b>Junior families College Info Night</b></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">This will be a <a href="https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/s/81575734637" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)"><b>Zoom presentation</b></span></a> for parents/guardians. </p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Meeting ID: 815 7573 4637 </p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Passcode: 2024</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>February 1st, during lunch in the CCC</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><b>Marines Lunch table/presentation </b></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>February 3rd, during lunch in the CCC</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><b>UCLA Lunch table/presentation </b></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>February 4th </span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><b>The</b> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-oakland-black-college-expo-tickets-389754063897" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)"><b>Black College Expo</b></span></a><b> featuring lots of HBCUs!</b></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">At the Oakland Marriott. </p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>February 7th at 7:00pm/8:00pm<b> </b></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><b>Noche informativa para padres/guardianes de Juniors</b></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">This will be a <a href="https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/s/81575734637" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)"><b>Zoom presentation</b></span></a> for parents/guardians. </p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Meeting ID: 815 7573 4637 </p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Passcode: 2024</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<ul>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>February 8th, all day</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><b>Financial Aid Day for Seniors</b></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 48px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">The students can come to the CCC any period of the day and get Financial Aid applications support.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(251,0,7)"><b>Here some other useful information out of the CCC for Junior Families:</b></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><b>Scholarships and Resources: </b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/gEQnM?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Email&utm_content=textlink&utm_campaign=UMASS+Amherst" target="_blank">Summer Programs Virtual Fair</a></span>: The Summer 2023 Pre-College Programs Virtual Fair is a virtual event that provides students and their families the opportunity to learn about academic summer programs at top US colleges and universities. At the fair, attendees may visit virtual booths, where you can ask questions via text or video chat with summer program representatives. Registration is free to attendees. <b>January 28</b>, 2023 at 1:00pm.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/highschool/online" target="_blank">Columbia Summer program</a></span>: Columbia immersion programs during Summer, the students get an opportunity to try their hand at over 90 subjects normally reserved for college, in-person and online options. Here’s their <a href="https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/VpDhrCrvzjOrNk6AZ3TbHr75AF3ccvcHpGX3u30UzwllMokuOJVKU26VXJ2shB4oOMeBX44VtddBotSpZNO8gOVmOkEDGWRJhJoOZqa98EupLaoPrFH4qMNPrl1GpKaSuaQfjUQV8JbNTHDRjE3dfQ/3sy/j8F3L9LrSY2WlbS8Gy9iow/h0/Xdg3hdtuZB6gAyClzixJQANjOvOjG0GeS4ge1KPrS4A" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">flyer</span></a>. Information sessions on <a href="https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/MNF7HQcpApLpwULWGZBBFgXnS590OMfxcXsI4LA3tJCuIscM7T8mDPciK_soNi5OaYb-eM1f7b4cltK7eSbQnaoi_2R7-wW0OV7Y0lnduaxHghA8aTI8WLuJngpwKj9XwF1DVaYUf4QiMMeDCZxC4wn_AdFnz0IPGBbolsHCyvTqhod_a_J-BJl4_qv74Z9n/3sy/j8F3L9LrSY2WlbS8Gy9iow/h4/kxGlyDnVe_Jzo6z-YyXc06ISnIdPX4Gp1hqoqbvhoM0" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">February 2 at 8PM ET</span></a>. Application fee waiver code: HSIM220. The early registration deadline is <b>February 3rd</b>, 2023.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-oakland-black-college-expo-tickets-389754063897" target="_blank">Black College Expo</a></span>: Black College Expo <b>February 4th</b> in Oakland! Join the 20th Annual Black College Expo Saturday February 4th at 10am to 3pm at Oakland Marriott City Center. Seniors and Juniors meet one on one with over 40 HBCUs and over 150 other colleges and universities. Get Educational Resources. Everyone is welcome.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Get Accepted on the SPOT, bring your transcripts and test scores (12th graders and some colleges may accept 11th graders). Scholarships on the SPOT! </p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/jobs/seasonal-recreation-jobs" target="_blank">Overnight Camps Jobs</a></span>: The City of Berkeley is looking to hire applicants for <span style="color:rgb(1,0,0)">Overnight Camps (Berkeley Tuolumne Camp and Berkeley Echo Lake Camp). Applicants must be 16+ and willing to create a valuable and equitable camp experience. </span>Send your application directly to Berkeley’s Camps email: <a href="mailto:Camps@cityofberkeley.info" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">Camps@cityofberkeley.info</span></a> or contact DC Pompey (<a href="mailto:DPompey@cityofberkeley.info" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">DPompey@cityofberkeley.info</span></a>) if you have any questions!</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(1,0,0)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://precollege.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">UC Berkeley Pre-College</a></span><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)">: </span>The Pre-College Scholars program offers highly motivated high school students the opportunity to experience college life at UC Berkeley. Students will take college-level courses with undergraduate Berkeley students, and participate in co-curricular activities and academic exploration workshops. Residential, commuter, virtual, and non-credit tracks are offered. </p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/admission-intensives" target="_blank">Davidson's Winter Admission Intensives Series</a></span>: Join the Davidson College Admission Staff this February (4th & 11th) for a workshop series designed to help prepare you for the college search and application process. Sessions will cover topics ranging from starting the college search to admission & financial aid basics and college essay writing. All workshops are free. Make sure to view the full schedule and<span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"> <a href="https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/gsby7xed_Q9kJKoUKuDGdMBUG3-78NQfNkUnQGia9F8V-xNN8c3BJdcnQxjLAj_5KyFdjmZKrWbQA9RQ44S1dcXAVHPxvJBJNwLDP2pahoyb65-fJk58ptV7h5PSsl4u/3t0/f4PGdy2JQjCkKiz-K0Dblg/h1/eplDVblmgCv9X-DIOQ5yDrUcGmZeevVT5kuN2TJ-j_I" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">register</span></a></span> in advance.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://summer.ucla.edu/student-types/high-school-students/" target="_blank">UCLA Summer Sessions</a></span>: UCLA Summer Session offers a variety of summer programs for high school students that allows them to earn UCLA college credit and experience an immersive introduction to college life. For more information on UCLA Summer Sessions see their <a href="https://ucla.box.com/s/6gor74vrud8go0iw7rltysoliyp5vuq3" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">Informational Brochure</span></a>. <a href="https://ucla.app.box.com/s/4vw7mm1nxtff7ljzn4ozxpdgw90entn9" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">Scholarships</span><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)"> </span></a>available and informative webinar on <a href="https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XKyo75wfSOKPUam4CGP7Ug" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">February 8</span></a> and <a href="https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ik-ftUDT2GGACw_D1IbsA" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">March 2</span></a>, please RSVP.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.climate.columbia.edu/pre-college-programs/applications-scholarships" target="_blank">Columbia Climate School</a></span>: The <a href="https://mx.technolutions.net/ss/c/gsby7xed_Q9kJKoUKuDGdHrx3vtnJpD7dlsuw8WmYmWYAgpYXfSmQvSWnnEGkKjNiW_MK207ovz-4l5ExEerHQ/3sw/jgIUO3UkS6axebY45aNJrw/h1/47qgA7-tR1RMRvIw_eEPchU0ZCYpJ0kRaLwB-cIA3qE" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">Columbia Climate Corps experience</span><span style="color:rgb(34,107,170)">s</span></a> are climate and sustainability-focused traveling programs that combine intentional travel with in-depth educational opportunities. Students gain critical skills and knowledge through excursions and place-based learning, discover and develop new and existing passions around climate change, and build lasting friendships. Info-session on February 9 at 1:00pm, please <a href="https://apply.climate.columbia.edu/portal/pre_college_info_session?id=8b94e6e7-297a-40e4-9283-77caf3fb6bd2" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">RSVP</span></a>.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.pratt.edu/continuing-and-professional-studies/precollege/summer-precollege/?utm_source=PreCo_SU23-COUNSELORS_-_1-23-23&utm_campaign=PreCo_SU23-COUNSELORS_-1-23-23&cmp=1&utm_medium=HTMLEmail" target="_blank">Pratt Summer PreCollege</a></span>: Art, design and architecture Summer Programs at the Pratt Institute in NY, 4 weeks classes in-person and online. Summer applications are due March 1st, 2023.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/high-school-study-abroad-scholarships" target="_blank">CIEE</a></span>: Summer study abroad program with CIEE Global Navigator. Scholarships available for Berkeley High School students, the application deadline has been extended to March 1st, 2023.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://sra.tfaforms.net/51" target="_blank">Students Rising Above Rising Stars Program</a></span>: The Students Rising Above Rising Stars Program is for High School Juniors graduating in Spring 2024<b>.</b> SRA empowers students facing systemic barriers to define and find success through education, career, and in life. Selected students will receive mentoring support, financial assistance, and college and career guidance. The goal of the Rising Stars Program is to provide students with the individualized support they need to be successful. The deadline is March 4th, 2023.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.scu.edu/engineering/beyond-the-classroom/outreach/spring-engineering-education-days-seeds/" target="_blank">Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs)</a></span>: The SEEDs program provides current high school juniors with a unique opportunity to begin exploring engineering. Participants join Santa Clara University School of Engineering on three Sundays in April (16, 23 & 30, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) to attend workshops providing an introduction to various engineering disciplines. Topics will include: Bioengineering, Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, General Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. All workshops are introductory in nature and will include a mixture of lecture presentations and hands-on experiences facilitated by Santa Clara University professors. Apply <a href="https://scu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bDVkzQA67FyTI6a" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">here</span></a>.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program" target="_blank"> ACT-SO</a></span>: The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics, the NAACP's signature youth development program is world-renowned and open to students of African descent. High school students compete in local events for awards and scholarships across<span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"> <a href="https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program/student-interest-areas" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">32 categories</span></a></span> in<b> STEM, Performing Arts, Humanities, Culinary, Business, and Visual Arts. </b><a href="https://naacp.org/join-naacp/become-member" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">Join the Oakland Imani Youth Council (Unit 1723 B)</span></a> and contact one of the Oakland NAACP Coordinators. </p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.highschoolspanish.org/" target="_blank">Costa Rica Youth Exchange</a></span>: With real bilingual life experience, youth develop the confidence to grow and adapt to new environments; and with it, they take an active role in meeting new people and taking on new challenges. This four week exchange reinforces the value and enjoyment of advancing social and coping skills through our peer interactive youth culture. Here’s their <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KLT4UwsGO3UOFjeO4qdw0dnbYS9v99D4/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">flyer</span></a>.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><b>AP Test</b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">The deadline for ordering AP and IB tests at the regular price was Thursday, November 10th. The price has increased by $40 per exam after 11/10 but you can still register.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"> </p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Register for AP exams:<a href="http://myap.collegeboard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)"> myap.collegeboard.com</span></a></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)">Pay for AP exams:<a href="http://user.totalregistration.net/AP/50290" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">user.totalregistration.net/AP/50290</span></a></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">More<a href="https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/ap-and-ib-testing-information/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)"> info on AP testing</span></a> is available on the BHS Website.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Also:</p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kyS0fmnVSLdEqOk28zQCOwO0Gt2tL678DuXEtlJRXgk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">Fee Waiver Information</span></a></span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Spring Semester Course and Late Deadline is March 8, 2023</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">If you have questions, please contact <a href="mailto:mattalbinson@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">mattalbinson@berkeley.net</span></a>. </p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">If you would like more info about the <b>AP Italian </b>language and culture test please contact <a href="mailto:erikapistoni@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">erikapistoni@berkeley.net</span></a>.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(251,0,7)"><b>Here some other useful information out of the CCC for Senior Families:</b></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline">Your student has applied to college! What should they be doing now?</span></p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Signing up for campus portals as necessary (information shared in their email). Save usernames and passwords and check the portal regularly.</span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Make sure you’ve completed FAFSA or CADAA and maybe CSS Profile (private schools) to keep your financing options open. If you don’t want to complete the FAFSA please fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5bz1nGD-yW5vzGGSoszwm3mCGdbRtthHTaQOyAjYmg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">Opt out Form</span></a> and send it to <a href="mailto:erikapistoni@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">erikapistoni@berkeley.net</span></a>. </span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Keep working hard in school. Students are conditionally accepted and are expected to maintain the same kinds of grades they applied with.</span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Keep track of any changes since applying - good and bad - as they will likely want to share that with schools if prompted or waitlisted.</span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline">Your student is still applying to colleges due in January or beyond. What should they be doing now?</span></p>
<ol>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Completing applications thoroughly</span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Getting them looked over by college counselors in January</span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Working on essays with essay readers in the CCC</span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<ul>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>FAFSA is open! The priority deadline is March 2nd. Before completing the FAFSA, you will need to <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rsrl6itKxMj6C1Nq8I33EdM971KjWdofgmzXyuLLTFQ/edit" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">set up an FSA ID </span></a>and so will your student. Prepare with <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bl03AevdoMg1rlBa8wSM_cEdLDCMYm-UMjZpbpmcZvo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">this checklist</span></a>;</span></li></ul>
<ul>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>If you don’t want to apply for Financial Aid please fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5bz1nGD-yW5vzGGSoszwm3mCGdbRtthHTaQOyAjYmg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">Opt out Form</span></a> and send it to <<a href="mailto:erikapistoni@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">erikapistoni@berkeley.net</span></a>>. <b>Every senior needs to either complete the Fafsa application or the Opt out form before graduation.</b></span></li></ul>
<ul>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>In case you missed the Senior Financial Aid night here’s the link to the recording: </span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BOpRCObVKEDLRMaEsxydsrurcxT5KTIf/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">Financial Aid 9/29</span></a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13JKddej1fuEQPkKalmAGv4fxx2MGJQ_YW6LRCp0FIEE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">Slides</span></a></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<ul>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Here are the links to watch the Family College night presentations: </span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)"> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B45e9M4yqtZLKWo7FEVGvFZ5l-NClLVj/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">9/08 Recording (English)</span></a> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B6g-Hjx-_ZYzeixRJMcG-MW4bBGz5isC/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">9/20 Recording (Spanish)</span></a></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Here is a monthly spreadsheet of <b>scholarships</b>. <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gY3jeHg3G4ONMB9UJHwrHMo4t8dH_b4O6x80Skcj5xw/edit#gid=890463532" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">Scholarships 2022-2023</span></a>(See websites for eligibility, applications, and deadlines).</span></li></ul>
<ul>
<li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span>Fall College visits season has ended but here’s the complete list of all the schools that came to visit us: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14gSd5Xby4uVMOcqtMwXpz2Tw7jo-emTtZzI23gbZ_Ls/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">College visits</span></a>. The spreadsheet includes some digital brochures and the contact information for the Reps who came visiting us.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><b>Resources, Featured Scholarships and College Information Sessions</b>:</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/lpa/" target="_blank">LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship</a></span>: This program is seeking applicants for the 2023 class. Each year they award $5,000 renewable scholarships to students passionate about pursuing a career in architecture or engineering. The scholarship includes mentorship and intern opportunities. Applications are due <b>January 27th</b>, 2023.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.xigammaomega.com/" target="_blank">Xi Gamma Omega Chapter</a></span>: The Xi Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be awarding scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000, to outstanding African American high school seniors. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need. Apply <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjJ7j8BqNhqVNrnrTMRvBLt7SrlXT2UXbxgVQz_2qt49dYpg/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">here</span></a> by <b>January 31st</b>, 2023. </p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://inspirasian.us/programs/scholarship-program/" target="_blank">InspirASIAN</a></span>: InspirASIAN is a non-profit organization that promotes diversity and its advantages throughout its corporation and communities.The InspirASIAN Scholarship Program will award national scholarships worth $2000 each. Applicants who are not awarded a national scholarship will automatically be considered for a state scholarship. Students of any ethnic or cultural background can apply by <b>January 31st</b>, 2023.</p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://morehouse.edu/admissions/" target="_blank">Morehouse College fee waiver</a></span>: Morehouse College is offering a free application week starting January 23 thru <b>January 31st</b>! </p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://hcac-ac.org/online-application/" target="_blank">HCAC Scholarship</a></span>: HCAC strives to increase the number of Latinos who successfully graduate from college by awarding scholarships to academically-talented and highly-motivated students in need of financial assistance. <a href="https://hcac.awardspring.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">Applications</span></a> are available now until<b> February 1st, </b>2023.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="http://www.berkeleykiwanis.org/" target="_blank">Berkeley Kiwanis Scholarships</a></span>: Each year the Kiwanis Club of Berkeley Foundation awards a number of scholarships to deserving graduating seniors from the cities of Berkeley, Albany and El Cerrito. The Scholarship Committee, based on the strength of the application, will consider applicants who demonstrate academic ability, leadership, and a commitment to serve their school and community. Deadline <b>February 7th</b>, 2023. </p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><b>BRTA</b></span>: The Berkeley Retired Teachers Association is proud to offer the ‘Morris and Juliet James Achievement Award’ specifically to Berkeley High Seniors. Please come to the CCC to take a paper copy of the application. Deadline to submit is <b>February 23th</b>, 2023.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/85476" target="_blank">NPC Centennial Scholarships</a></span>: The National Panhellenic Conference Centennial Scholarships are named in honor of the NPC Foundation's Centennial Fund. The NPC Foundation's mission is to support NPC priorities and initiatives to enhance the sorority experience. Deadline <b>March 15th</b>, 2023.</p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><a href="https://www.degreechoices.com/" target="_blank">Degree Choices:</a></span> Degree Choices is a team of education researchers working together to provide valuable insight into degrees and the degrees offered at higher education institutions. </p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><b>Gap Year</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">If your student is interested in a Gap year after high school, USA Gap Year Fair 2023 will be in Berkeley on February 11th, 2023 at 2:00pm/5:00pm. Meet with gap year program providers from all over the world at Maybeck High School. Please register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-usa-gap-year-fair-2023-registration-441929241257?aff=GOemailEducators" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">here</span></a>.</p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><b>Grief group</b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);min-height:17px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">As a way to support our student community, the BHS counselors have partnered with Sutter Health Bereavement Counselors who will be coming to campus and offering a support group that is focused on coping with grief.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">The group will be meeting on Mondays at 9am in D-218 for the entire school year.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">If you have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)">aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net</span></a>.</p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Enjoy the weekend,</p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><a href="https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/college-and-career-center-calendar/" target="_blank">Link to the CCC Calendar<span style="color:rgb(16,60,192)"></span></a></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:15px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(16,60,192)"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)">Link to CCC Website: <a href="https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/resources/college-career-center/" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(16,60,192)">College and Career page</span></a></span></p>
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