[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 1/26/05

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Ilene Abrams  iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us

There was an error in Monday’s SAT Word of the Day sentence.  It should 
have read: RETICENT – reluctant to speak; quiet.  Many students are 
reticent to tell teachers when they witness other students cheating.

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  DEPRECATE – to express disapproval of someone.  
It’s not wise to deprecate someone if they have made a legitimate 
error; it is much better to offer constructive criticism.

SENIOR SECTION.
FAFSA WORKSHOPS – Get help filling out your FAFSA.  Students, parents, 
and guardians welcome.  February 8, 10, 15, 24 and 25 at 3:30 p.m. in 
the Berkeley High library.  You must sign up in the College Center.

New Web tool supplies college graduation rates:
College Results Online, a new Web-based tool offered by The Education 
Trust, provides the graduation rates of public and private colleges and 
universities and allows comparison of the rates with those of similar 
schools. The site also can break down the rates by race, ethnicity and 
gender. http://www2.edtrust.org/edtrust/collegeresults/

Cal Grant GPA Information Release Forms are now available in the 
College Center and the Registrar’s office.  It takes only a few minutes 
to fill out.  This form, along with the FAFSA, determines your 
eligibility for a Cal Grant.    Deadline:  January 31

SCHOLARSHIPS
Below are samples of the many scholarships available in the 
College/Career Center.  Don’t miss this opportunity for free money!  
Come by to get the complete list.

*Seniors with parents with disabilities – Student must have at least 
one parent with a physical or mental disability.  Application forms 
available on Through the Looking Glass’ website: www.lookingglass.org  
or by calling 1-800-644-2666.  $1,000 scholarship.  Deadline:  May 1.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund - Student of Asian 
and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity and be a US citizen, US national, 
permanent resident or citizen of the Freely Associated States, first 
time incoming college student in fall 2005, minimum unweighted GPA of 
2.7.  $2,000.  Deadline:  February 15.

Berkeley Community Fund – Senior planning to attend 2 or 4 year college 
in the fall of 2005, minimum GPA of 2.5, participates in 
extracurricular activities, community service and/or employment.  
Applications available in the College Center or at 
www.berkfund.org/apply_for_grant.htm  $500-$3,000.  Deadline:  March 7.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards – Apply online at 
www.hispanicheritageawards.org or pick up an application at a 
participating Subway.  Printed out applications from the website will 
NOT be accepted.  There are 6 categories including academic excellence, 
community service, engineering & mathematics, healthcare, journalism, 
and sports.  Students must demonstrate an interest in their category, 
academic excellence and a commitment to community service and write an 
essay on the influence of their Hispanic heritage in their lives.  
Scholarships range from $2,000 to $8,000.  Deadline:  February 11 
(received deadline)

*New to the list today

FOR JUNIORS
FEBRUARY 8 – Junior parent college information night.  6:30-8:30 p.m.  
Berkeley High library.  Enter on Allston Way at Milvia.  For more 
information, contact me at iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us.

*People’s Test Preparation Service of UC Berkeley will be offering free 
SAT prep at Berkeley High School.  Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:30, 
starting February 21.  Room to be announced.  To enroll, send an email 
with your full name, school name and phone number to 
register4ptps at yahoo.com or call (510) 642-4951.

FOR ALL GRADES
The Stanford Black Student Union is sponsoring a high school conference 
on April 2nd titled “Breaking Down Barriers to Success.”   There will 
be workshops and seminars.  Open to students in grades 9-12.  Cost:  
$15.  Applications available in the College/Career Center.  Deadline:  
March 18.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
The list of summer opportunities is now available in the College/Career 
Center.  Come by and see the wide range of programs available.  
Following are a few samples:

*CORRECTION - Summer Camps and Programs Fair for students ages 8-18.  
Ellen Driscoll Auditorium, 333 Highland Ave., Piedmont, Monday, 
February 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Meet directors from overnight camps, trips, 
community service, and educational programs.  For more information:  
Judy Wiesen, 415-454-5441 or 800-622-2347.

Stanford Medical Youth Science Program - June 19-July 24.  Current 
sophomore or junior with an interest in science, medicine and health 
careers.  Summer residential program for economically disadvantaged and 
under-represented high school students including internships, lectures 
and seminars.  All expenses paid.  Deadline:  March 15.  
http://smysp.stanford.edu

California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science (COSMOS) 
offers four week residential summer programs at UC Davis, Irvine, Santa 
Cruz and San Diego for high school students (grades 9-12) who excel in 
math and science.  Financial aid is available.  For more specific 
information on each program, applications and financial aid forms, go 
to www.ucop.edu/cosmos.  Deadline:  March 15.

Summer High School Apprenticeship Research Program (NASA SHARP) is 
designed for students who are U.S. citizens, 16 years and older, who 
have demonstrated a strong interest in and aptitude for science, 
technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). One of NASA SHARP's 
objectives is to encourage the career paths of pre-college students who 
have been traditionally underrepresented in these fields.  They pay for 
round trip transportation, room and board for the 6 weeks (June 
20-August 12), and pay a stipend.  For more information, go to 
http://nasasharp.com. Deadline:  February 14.

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