[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 9/17/04

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

College Advisor's Bulletin
Friday, September 17, 2004

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: ADVOCATE – to argue in favor of.  Health experts 
advocate restrictions on public smoking because of the negative health 
impact of secondhand smoke.

SENIOR SECTION

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  We are looking for parent volunteers in the 
College/Career Center from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. every day.  If you can 
volunteer one day a week from 1:00 to 2:00, please e-mail me at 
iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us and let me know which day(s) are best for 
you.  Thanks.

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. John’s 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 (ME)

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.

Trinity University (Texas) offers individual meetings with students.  
Tuesday, October 5, 2:30-5:30 at the Starbucks, 2 Theatre Square 106 in 
Orinda.  Call (800) TRINITY or e-mail aspen.heckmann at trinity.edu for an 
appointment.

SAT/ACT TEST DATES: - Friday, 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:- *Sinkler Miller Medical Association High School 
Scholarship Application.  Scholarship for African-American students.  
Pick up an application in the College/Career Center. Deadline:  
September 27.

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.

*New on the list today.

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 UC’s, 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

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.

ATHLETES: Here’s a new, very helpful web site to get information on 
colleges and link directly to each school’s 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.



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