[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 9/16/04

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Contact:  Ilene Abrams  iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us

College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, September 16, 2004

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: SUPPLANT ­ to replace.  Because it has no natural
enemies, the Kudzu vine has spread wildly and supplanted many native plant
species in the southern U.S.

SENIOR SECTION
ESSAY READERS will be available in the College/Career Center on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at lunchtime during the month of September.  Start your
essay early and get feedback from experienced readers.

American University information session for students and their families on
Sunday, September 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hilton Oakland Airport hotel at One
Hegenberger Road, Oakland.

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS -- SIGN UP IN THE COLLEGE CENTER
SEPTEMBER 20
8:30 a.m.    College of the Atlantic (ME)
9:30 a.m.    Beloit (WI)
10:35 a.m.  American University (DC)
12:20 p.m.  University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
1:20 p.m.    St. John¹s College (MD and NM)
SEPTEMBER 21
8:30 a.m.    Barnard College (NY)
9:30 a.m.    Sarah Lawrence (NY)
10:35 a.m.   Whitman (WA)
12:20 p.m.    Bates (MA)

UPCOMING EVENTS - in the College/Career Center unless otherwise noted
September 20, 6:30 p.m.        Senior Parent Night
September 24                   Senior Profile due if you are applying to any
private colleges needing counselor recommendations.
September 27, 3:30 p.m.        Early Decision/Early Action Workshop
October 2, 8:30-1:00            College Information Day, UC Berkeley,
Wheeler
Auditorium (See more information in Repeat Section below. ­ for all grades.

SAT/ACT TEST DATES: - Saturday, September 17 is the regular registration
deadline for the October 23 ACT test.  Friday, October 1 is the regular
registration deadline for the November 6 SAT I and II tests.

SCHOLARSHIPS:- Cola-Cola Scholars Foundation -Scholarships from $4,000 to
$20,000.  Students are evaluated on demonstrated leadership, commitment to
community, academic achievement and employment.  Applications are available
on line at www.coca-colascholars.org.  Further information is available in
the College/Career Center.  Deadline:  October 31.

Ron Brown Scholar Program for academically talented, highly motivated
African American high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement,
exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and
demonstrate financial need.  $10,000 scholarship annually for four years,
for a total of $40,000.  Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents.    Two deadlines:  November 15 to be eligible for Ron Brown and
several other scholarships; January 9 to be eligible for Ron Brown
Scholarship only.  Applications available in the College Center and at
www.ronbrown.org.  

KRON 4 Students Rising Above Scholarship.  This scholarship is for seniors
who have a GPA of 3.0 or above, have overcome obstacles not of their own
making, are low income, are committed to earning a college degree and have
been recommended by a teacher or counselor.  Applications are available at
the College/Career Center or at www.studentsrisingabove.org.  Applications
must be received by KRON by October 15.

FOR JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES
PSAT ­ Many people have written asking for information on the PSAT.  It will
be given at Berkeley High on Saturday, October 16th.  Information on how to
register will be available shortly.  Sophomores and juniors are recommended
to take this test.

COLLEGE FAIR ­ For high school students with a 2.0 GPA or above.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as UC¹s, Cal States and
private colleges.  Sunday, September 19, John F. Kennedy High School, 4300
Cutting Blvd., Richmond, CA  94804, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Bring several
copies of your transcript and test scores for on-site admission.



REPEAT SECTION

ATHLETES: Here¹s a new, very helpful web site to get information on colleges
and link directly to each school¹s athletic page as well as contact coaches.
http://www.college-athletic-scholarships.com.  Check it out!

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS - Saturday, October 2, College Information Day at UC
Berkeley, Wheeler Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Over 60 public and private
college and university representatives will participate. Workshops in
English and Spanish.  For more information, www.eastbayconsortium.org or
call 879-8367.

FREE SAT Prep for the new SAT (for the class of 2006 and beyond) will be
held at Berkeley High beginning September 22nd every Wednesday and Thursday
from 3:30 to 5:30.  Send an e-mail with your name, school name, phone number
to register4ptps at yahoo.com or call (510) 642-4951.