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Whiz Kid: NMHS Senior Awarded College Scholarship

Berkeley College selected Angelica Barrado for the award

New Milford High School senior Angelica Barredo has received a scholarship to attend Berkeley College.

Berkeley College President Dario A. Cortes, PhD, announced Barredo's scholarship.

“We are proud to recognize the academic accomplishments of Angelica by awarding her a scholarship to attend Berkeley College,” said Dr. Cortes. “As a college that values diversity, fosters academic growth and recognizes the potential of each student, Berkeley College looks forward to welcoming Angelica to our campuses in the coming year.”

Berkeley College scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors who demonstrate a high level of achievement in high school. Scholarships are renewable based on the recipient’s cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year and continued enrollment as a full-time student. 

Berkeley College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and enrolls nearly 9,000 students — including more than 800 international students — in its baccalaureate and associate degree programs.

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The College has four New Jersey locations — Woodland Park, Paramus, Woodbridge, and Newark.  And in New York there are four locations — Midtown Manhattan, Lower Manhattan in the Wall Street area, Brooklyn, and White Plains.  Berkeley College Online also offers full degree programs. Programs are offered in more than 20 career fields.

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