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

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Friday, September 9, 2005

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:   SPORADIC - inconsistent; on-again, off-again;
fitful.  In Southeast Asia, monsoon season is characterized by nearly
constant rain, punctuated by sporadic periods of sunshine.

Ms. Abrams will be out of the office today attending a counselor
conference.

I have received many questions regarding the PSAT test for sophomores
and juniors.  It will be given at Berkeley High on Saturday, October
15th.  Information on registering for the test will be in future
bulletins later this month.

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.

FOR SENIORS

College Representative visits are starting.  The complete September
list is available in D221.  Sign up to get more information on
colleges from around the country.  You must have your teacher's
signed authorization to attend each session.  The first week's visits
are as follows:

Monday, September 12
10:45 Mt. Holyoke (MA)
12:20 University of British Columbia (Canada)

Wednesday, September 14
8:30 Yale (CT)
9:30 Brown (RI)
1:20 Whitman (WA)
2:20 Vanderbilt (TN)

Thursday, September 15
2:20 Wheaton (MA)

Friday, September 16
8:30 Cal Tech (CA)
1:20 Fordham (NY)

College Fair - Sunday, September 18, 10:00-3:00.  John F. Kennedy
High School, 4300 Cutting Blvd., Richmond.  Many Historically Black
Colleges & Universities, UC Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego,
Riverside, San Francisco State, Sonoma State and many more.  If you
have a 2.0 or above, bring several copies of your transcript and test
scores and you can talk one-on-one with official college admissions
representatives.

COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE BAY AREA
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 12 - Brown University Talent Question presents a program on
how to prepare for and apply to college.  Children's Hospital and
Research Center, Outpatient Center Auditorium, Basement Floor, 744
52nd Street, Oakland, 7-9 pm.
September 14 - U of Pennsylvania information session, 7:30 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Union Square, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco.
No reservation necessary.
September 14 - Yale information session.  Berkeley High School Little
Theater, 7:00 p.m.
*September 23 - Warren Wilson College reception.  San Francisco
Maritime Museum, National Park-Building 35.
*September 25 - Columbia University information session.  The Westin
San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, 1:00-3:00
p.m.
*September 28 - Northwestern University information session.
Waterfront Plaza Hotel, Jack London Square, 10 Washington Street,
Oakland.  7:30 p.m.

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.

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

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 - College Board has extended the regular
registration date -- September 9 is now the regular registration
deadline for the October 8 SAT and SAT subject tests.  College Board
will allow students to use a fee waiver to register for this test
until September 14.  September 16 is the regular registration
deadline for the October 22 ACT test.  I generally recommend that
juniors take the PSAT in October and wait until spring to take the
SAT or the ACT.   Come to the College Center every day from 3:30 to
4:00 if you need help setting up an online account with College
Board.

FREE TEST PREP SESSIONS
Princeton Review is offering the following free sessions.  Sign up at
www.PrincetonReview.com/events.
Wednesday, September 14 – SAT Parent Information Session, Piedmont
High School, 800 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21 – Free SAT strategy session, 22176 Shattuck
Ave., Berkeley, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

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.

If you are interested in international affairs, check out the World
Affairs Council School Program.  You can participate in International
Career Day or become a Student Ambassador.  More information is
available in the College/Career Center. Application deadline is
September 23.

*New to the bulletin today.