[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 9/20/04

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

College Advisor's Bulletin
Monday, September 20, 2004

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: OVERTURE ­ an introduction; prologue.  The overture at
the beginning of the opera "William Tell" is better known today as the theme
from "The Lone Ranger."

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help in the College/Career Center.  We
have now filled all of the shifts.

SENIOR SECTION

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS -- SIGN UP IN THE COLLEGE CENTER
TODAY - 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 (ME)
SEPTEMBER 22
10:35 a.m.    St. Andrews (Scotland)
12:20 p.m.    Tufts (MA)
2:20 p.m.    Antioch College (OH)

UPCOMING EVENTS - in the College/Career Center unless otherwise noted
TODAY September 20 
Seniors may begin signing up for individual appointments with me.

TODAY 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: - Friday, October 1 is the late 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.

FOR JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES
PSAT ­ The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT. For juniors, the PSAT is
also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.  It will be
given at Berkeley High on Saturday, October 16th .  Sign-ups will begin on
Wednesday, September 22 and will continue through Wednesday, October 6.
Monies will be collected during lunch at the D building ticket windows on
Allston Way. The cost of the test is $22 (cash only).

REPEAT SECTION

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.

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.

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.