The Berkeley High School College and Career Center (CCC) provides a variety of resources for college and career planning. In the CCC, students can obtain information on:
- College (Community Colleges, 4-year Universities, etc.),
- Testing & Test Prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT)
- Financial Aid and Scholarships (FAFSA, CSS Profile, Financial Aid Workshops)
- Career Pathways and Info on Different College Majors/Minors
In collaboration with the Guidance Counselors, we strive to build a comprehensive college-going culture for all our students. In addition to scheduled appointments (one-on-one’s), students are welcome to visit the CCC during lunch or after school to utilize resources, receive tutoring, study, or even eat their lunch. While we support students of all grade levels, individual appointments are scheduled exclusively for Seniors and Juniors.
Senior appointments will open in September and continue into the Spring Semester.
Junior appointments will begin in early March.
Room D221
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Monday-Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm
Front Desk Phone: 510-644-4583
College Advisors provide all students with college and career planning, including:
- The college admission process
- Financial aid information and application assistance
- College information nights for students and parents
- College admissions test preparation and registration
- Campus visits from college admissions and financial aid professionals
David An, College Counselor (AC, AMPS, CAS, ISP, HB, CEC, SEIP)
Phone: 510-644-4576
E-mail: davidan@berkeley.net
James Dopman, Career Advisor
Phone: 510-883-5217
E-mail: jamesdopman@berkeley.net
Mary Jacobs, College Career Center Assistant
Phone: 510-644-4583
E-Mail: maryjacobs@berkeley.net
Elisabeth Sandberg, College Counselor (AHA, BIHS, & EL)
Phone: 510-644-6804
E-mail: elisabethsandberg@berkeley.net
Dominique Keith-Maher, Advisor Fellow (9th & 10th grade)
E-mail: dominquekeithmaher@berkeley.net
Junior (C/O 2020) Sign-Ups for College Advising Appointments (Starting February 12, 2019)
Appointments will be made through SignUpGenius, e-mail instructions have gone out. Please check for the e-mail from Ms. Mary Jacobs.
Test Prep
Mometrix Test Prep Academy has free practice questions and tutorials for many tests including PSAT, SAT and ACT. The math video tutorials are very helpful.
College Planning Resources
In addition to the resources available at the CCC, checkout the list of general online resources, BHS’s own College and Career Handbooks and team of professional college essay readers, the calendar of visiting colleges and information about applying online, and the list of career opportunities – jobs, volunteer positions and internships – maintained by James Dopman (jamesdopman@berkeley.net).
Fall Information Nights for Parents/Guardians
College Information Night
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
6:30 – 8:30pm
BHS Library
Presentation: College Info Night_Parents of Seniors_Class of 2019
Financial Aid Information Night
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018
6:30 – 8:30pm
BHS Library
Presentation: Financial Aid Workshop from Shannon Harrison
Cash 4 College Night
for Seniors and their Parents/Guardians
Work on FAFSA and Dream Act applications with Financial Aid experts!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
6:30 – 8:30pm
BHS Library and CCC
Cash For College Winter 2018 Flier (East Bay Consortium)
Spring Information Nights for Parents/Guardians of Juniors
College Information Night
March 7, 2019 (Thursday)
6:30 – 8:30pm
BHS Library
Junior Parents Info March 7 Slides