[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 09-15-05

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, September 15, 2005

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  ECLECTIC - based on a wide variety of
influences.  American cooking tends to be an eclectic mixture of many
ethnic cuisines, reflecting the cultural diversity of the U.S.

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.  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.  Visits are as follows:

TODAY, Thursday, September 15
2:20 Wheaton (MA)

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

Monday, September 19
12:20 Rice University (TX)
1:20 Kenyon College (OH)
2:20 Carleton (MN)

Tuesday, September 20
9:30 Sarah Lawrence (NY)
10:35 Washington University, St. Louis (MO)
1:20  Swarthmore (PA)
2:20 Claremont McKenna (CA)

College Fair - Sunday, September 18, 10:00-3:00.  John F. Kennedy
High School, 4300 Cutting Blvd., Richmond.  Many Historically Black
Colleges & Universities, UC'S - 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 18 - Rice University information session.  Doubletree
Berkeley Marina, 299 Marina Blvd.  4:00 p.m.
September 23 - Warren Wilson College reception.  San Francisco
Maritime Museum, National Park-Building 35, 7-9 pm
September 25 - Columbia University information session.  The Westin
San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, 1:00-3:00
p.m.
September 25 - Washington University (St. Louis), Marriott San
Francisco Airport, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA,
7:30-9:00 p.m.
September 28 - Northwestern University information session.
Waterfront Plaza Hotel, Jack London Square, 10 Washington Street,
Oakland.  7:30 p.m.

REMINDER:  If you are applying to private colleges which need a
counselor recommendation, your Senior Profiles are due on 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
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.

Ron Brown Scholar Program.  Academically talented, highly motivated
African-American students who are seniors and plan to pursue
undergraduate degrees full-time who are US citizens or permanent
residents.  Scholarship is $10,000 per year for four years.  Apply
October 1 to November 15.  Applications available in D221 or at
www.ronbrown.org..

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

*FREE SAT PREP CLASS AT BERKELEY HIGH - People's Test Preparation
Service is offering a 9 week SAT course in preparation for the
November test.  Classes meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:30
p.m. in room G207.  First class meeting is on Wednesday, September
21.

*SAT/ACT TEST DATES - September 16 is the regular registration
deadline for the October 22 ACT test.  September 30 is the regular
registration deadline for the November 5 SAT and SAT subject tests.
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 21 - Free SAT strategy session, 2176 Shattuck
Ave., Berkeley, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

FOR ALL STUDENTS
JOB INFORMATION
Student needed to do filing and other clerical work one afternoon
each week in a small architectural office in South Berkeley, near
Alcatraz and Adeline Streets.  Salary: $8/hour.  Contact Carol Reis
at 510-547-3536.

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.