[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 05-11-05

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Wednesday, May 11, 2005

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:   CONDUIT – a pipeline or passageway.  Although 
the primary conduit for the transfer of written information in the 
United States has been the Postal Service for over 100 years, this may 
change with people’s increased use of the internet and e-mail.

*Ms. Abrams will be out of the office on Thursday, May 12th visiting 
colleges.

*CAREER FAIR, Maximizing Your Career Potential – Thursday, May 19th, 
11:30 to 5:00.  Berkeley High has not had a career fair in many years 
and this one will be great.  Students, come by and get information on 
jobs, careers, resume writing and much more.  We also need parent 
volunteers for two hour shifts beginning at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 
4:00.  Please e-mail me if you can help.

PARENTS – Can you donate baked goods or drinks for the Senior Awards 
Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24th?  If you can, please let me know via 
e-mail (iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us) or phone (644-6804).  This is a 
great opportunity to support our seniors who have distinguished 
themselves in so many ways.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Want to make a difference in your community and make money at the same 
time? California Youth Energy Services is hiring youth for this summer! 
CYES youth retrofitters teach residents how to save energy in their own 
homes, and install energy saving hardware in people's houses. It's a 
perfect fit for students who are interested in saving the environment 
while improving their professional skills.  The summer season is Monday 
through Friday, 9 am-3 pm starting June 27th. Applications are due this 
Friday at 2033 Center St. in Berkeley and are available at the College 
Center. Call 428-2357 for more information.

City of Oakland – Sports official, part-time to officiate evenings and 
weekends at city sports and athletic events.  Applicants must be at 
least 16 years old, have one year experience officiating or playing in 
the assigned sport and have a valid driver’s license. Bilingual skills 
in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese are desirable. Salary:  
$16.06 per hour.  Call 510-238-3112 for information on obtaining an 
application or go to www.oaklandnet.com and click on “City Jobs” to 
view current openings.

Coach boys and girls, ages 4-14 in soccer, baseball, softball, 
basketball, flag football, roller hockey and tennis.  Earn up to $9.00 
per hour.  Contact Skyhawks at www.skyhawks.com to apply online.

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS
Parents: do you ever wonder how to help your student become better at 
studying?  Join us on the evening of Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. for a 
free presentation in the College/Career Center, full of tips and 
suggestions for helping your teenager develop study habits that can 
last through high school and into college.

Practice SAT test at Berkeley High School on Saturday, May 21, 9:00 
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Cost: $15.  Fee waivers available.  Sign up in the 
College Center no later than May 18th.
Shouldn't you try the ACT?  If you would like to know how you'd do on 
the ACT--an alternative test to the SAT--you can take a free, proctored 
exam on Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 until 1:00.  The test is hosted by 
Classroom Matters and will be held at their learning center located at 
2607 7th Street, Suite E.  Please call ahead for directions at 540-8646 
or visit their website at www.classroommatters.com.

SENIOR SECTION.
Vista College has a new major – the Global Studies Program.  Get an AA 
degree that prepares you for transfer to many UC and CSU programs; take 
classes with the same students for two years; work closely with core 
faculty and counselors and work at local non-profits.  For more 
information, contact Joan Berezin at 981-2884 or e-mail 
jberezin at peralta.edu.

REMINDER - Seniors – The deadline to turn in your forms for the Senior 
Awards Ceremony has been extended until May 16th.  The ceremony will be 
held on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Theater.  Scholar 
athletes, mayor’s award winners, scholarship winners, and all other 
award winners – we want to honor you!  Pick up the Senior Awards 
Ceremony form in the College/Career Center and let us know about 
scholarships, awards and honors you have won.  Deadline:  Wednesday, 
May 11 so you can be listed in the program.

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

Pac-West Scholarship – California resident with a cumulative unweighted 
GPA of 3.5 or higher, minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24 
planning to attend a 4 year college in the fall.  $5,000 scholarship.  
Students planning to attend University of the Pacific or Santa Clara 
are eligible for additional monies. Deadline:  June 30.

Charlie Cords Memorial Scholarship – Male students planning to attend 
UC Berkeley .  Up to $2,500 awarded.  Applications available at 
http://ducalifornia.org/scholarships.  E-mail Derick Koo Sohn at 
DKSohn at berkeley.edu if you have any questions.  Deadline:  August 13, 
but apply ASAP.

John F. McGillicuddy Scholarship Program – Must have 3.0 GPA or better 
in the 11th and 12th grades, show involvement in community service, 
have financial need and plan to attend a United Negro College Fund 
college or university in the fall.  Covers full or partial tuition and 
room and board for four years.  Applications available in the College 
Center. Deadline:  May 31.

*New to the list today

FOR JUNIORS
Confused about which schools need SAT subject tests (formerly called 
SAT II) and how many?  Here’s a very helpful web site:  
http://www.compassprep.com/subject_test.  I recommend that you double 
check this information with each school’s admissions web site.

TODAY - SAT – May 11 is the late registration deadline for the June 4th 
New SAT and SAT subject tests.
ACT – May 20 is the late registration deadline for the June 11 ACT test.



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