[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 09-02-05

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Friday, September 2, 2005

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

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.

FOR PARENTS

September 27 – Senior parents college night at 6:30 p.m. in the BHS
library.  Please come to get all of your questions answered about the
college application process.

Would you like to spend some time in the College/Career Center?  We
are looking for volunteers to commit to volunteering one day per week
from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. so that Ms. Harris can go to lunch and the
college advisors can meet with students.  One semester commitment
requested.  If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail me at
iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us and let me know which day is best for you.

FOR SENIORS

*Need help with your Senior Profile?  Come to the College Center on
Tuesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 8 at lunchtime.  Janet
Huseby will be here to help you.

COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE BAY AREA
September 4 - Colgate University information interviews, 5555
Shellmound St., Emeryville, 3:00-8:00 p.m.  Call 315-228-7401 to
schedule an appointment.
September 10 - Colgate University information session, 1800 Old
Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, 9:30 a.m.  Call 315-228-7401 for a
reservation.  Note:  Colgate is unable to send a representative to
Berkeley High this year.
September 14 - U of Pennsylvania information session, 7:30 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Union Square, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco.
No reservation necessary.

SENIORS:  Mr. Stringfellow and I will be speaking to your English
classes beginning on September 12th and setting up individual
appointments the following week.  Until then, you may stop by at
lunch or after school to get your questions answered.

REMINDER:  If you are applying to private colleges which need a
counselor recommendation, your Senior Profiles are due on September
9th if you are applying Early Decision or Early Action and September
23rd for Regular Decision.  You do NOT need to fill these out if you
are applying only the UC’s, Cal State Universities or community
colleges.

SCHOLARSHIPS
*AXA Achievers Scholarship - win up to $25,000.  Describe in detail
an outstanding achievement you have accomplished in a non-academic
activity or project which occurred in school, community or workplace.
Applications available in D221.  For more information, go to
www.axaonline.com/axafoundation.  Deadline:  December 15.

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS

SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- TODAY - Friday, September 2 is the late
registration deadline for the September 24 ACT test.  Tuesday,
September 7 is the regular registration deadline for the October 8
SAT and SAT subject tests.

JOB INFORMATION
East Bay Municipal Utility District has an opening for a worker
trainee, preferably a junior or senior in high school who is at least
16 years old and has a minimum of 2.0 GPA.  Students must be
available to work 3 to 4 consecutive hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. Monday through Friday for a maximum of 19.5 hours per week.
Applications available in D221.  For more information, call Frances
Chung, 510-287-0724.

Lawrence Berkeley Lab is looking for a senior to work as a student
assistant for two hours per day, in the computing sciences/human
resources department.  General office work, should know Microsoft
Office and enjoy working with people.  $7.00 an hour.  Free shuttle
available from downtown Berkeley.  Contact Susan Johnson,
510-495-2802.

FOR ALL STUDENTS
Win a $1,000 Certificate of Deposit to use for future education.
Sponsored by Albertsons and KCBS.  Applicants must write a 250 word
essay on "The Importance of Education in Tomorrow’s World" and submit
two letters of recommendation.  Applications available in the College
Center and at www.kcbs.com.  Deadline:  October 21.

*New to the bulletin today.