[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 01/09/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Monday, January 9, 2006
Contact: Ilene Abrams  iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:    AUTONOMOUS – self-governing; independent; 
sovereign.  Although it is called an “Autonomous Region,” Tibet is 
actually under the full control of the Chinese government.

Vista College has a new class - Introduction to African-American 
Studies.  Saturdays, 10-1, beginning January 14 at Berkeley Youth 
Alternative.  The class is free to high school students and you can 
earn both high school and college credit.  For more information, call 
Rebeca Mireles at 253-5701.

FOR SENIORS
*Parents - did you miss the FAFSA information night in December?  A 
videotape of the presentation is now available.  Send an e-mail to 
iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us to get on the list to check out the tape.

If you applied to any colleges that require your first semester grades, 
Mid-Year Report Forms are due to Ms. Mellion in D173 no later than 
January 17.  Turn in the Mid-Year Report Form along with a Transcript 
Request Form with “Mid Year Report” written across the top and a 
stamped envelope addressed to the college with a return address of 
Berkeley High School, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA  94704. Remember 
that the cost of postage has increased to 39 cents per ounce.

If you need an appointment with the College Advisor, come by the 
College Center and sign up.  There are many slots available.

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.

FINANCIAL AID – The new FAFSA on the Web Worksheet is now available in 
the College/Career Center.  Come by to pick up a copy so that you can 
be prepare to file the FAFSA online.

Whittier College - if you are applying and would like to set up an 
interview, contact Katie Feetham at 562-907-4238 or 
kfeetham at whittier.edu.  Interviews will be held in the Bay Area on 
January 16, 17 and 18.

MISSED THE CAL STATE DEADLINE?
The following Cal State campuses are still accepting applications: Cal 
Maritime, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, East Bay 
(formerly named Hayward), Fresno, Fullerton (Computer Science and 
Engineering majors only), Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San 
Bernardino, San Marcos, Stanislaus, Humboldt, San Francisco (except 
majors in Apparel Design & Merchandising, Interior Design, and Social 
Work) and San Jose.  Please see me or Mr. Stringfellow if you would 
like help filling out an application.  NOTE – THE DEADLINE TO APPLY TO 
SAN FRANCISCO STATE IS JANUARY 13.


SCHOLARSHIPS
*Hispanic Community Affairs Council - Senior of Hispanic heritage who 
is a resident of Alameda County, planning to attend a community 
college, four year college or approved technical or vocational school.  
Deadline:  March 3, 2006.  Award:  $500 (community college), $1,000 
(four year college).

San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival - open to seniors of Japanese 
American descent with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5.  $2,000 
scholarship.  Applications available in D221.  Deadline:  March 23.

Banatao Engineering Scholarships - Open to all students of Filipino 
heritage (at least 50%), minimum GPA of 3.0, planning to major in 
engineering, computer or physical sciences and has financial need.  
Five renewable scholarships of $5,000 each. Applications available in 
D221.  Deadline:  February 10.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship (please note this is different 
than the other AXA scholarship) – open to seniors who are U.S. citizens 
or legal residents who are planning to attend a two or four year 
college in the fall and who have outstanding achievement in school, 
community or work activities.  $2,000 scholarship. Applications 
available in D221 or at www.axaonline.com/axafoundation.  Deadline: 
February 17, 2006

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship - seniors who are Catholic and 
of Italian descent and who have a minimum GPA of at least 3.2 are 
eligible. Applications available in D221.  $400 scholarship.  Deadline: 
March 15, 2006.

UTSA Tennis & Education Foundation - numerous scholarships for students 
who play tennis and have financial need, ranging in value from $500 to 
$15,000 each.  Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 3, 
2006.

Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West.  Award:  up to $1,000 
based on financial need, academic qualifications, dedication to school, 
community and family, and extraordinary circumstances.  Based primarily 
on overcoming personal challenges.  Apply online only at 
www.fsrequests.com/splawn.  Deadline:  January 20, 5:00 p.m. EST.

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Two helpful lunchtime workshops led by BHS alum and UC Berkeley 
Incentive Awards winner, Laila Nossier, in Conference Room A.  Tuesday, 
January 10 - study skills and organizational skills for the college 
application process.  Thursday, January 12 - ways to reduce stress in 
the college application process.  Don’t miss these useful sessions!

ARTISTS - National Portfolio Day, Saturday, January 21 at Art Academy 
University, 79 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, 12:00 noon - 4:00pm  
This is your chance to have your portfolio reviewed by an expert.  
Representatives of over 30 leading colleges of art and design will be 
present.  For more information, go to www.npda.org or call 
800-544-ARTS.

SAT/ACT TEST DATES - February 24 is the regular registration deadline 
for the April 1 SAT.  January 20 is the late registration deadline for 
the February 11 ACT.  Seniors, please remember that you must list all 
of your colleges on the registration form to receive your official 
scores.


FOR JUNIORS
Mr. Stringfellow and I will be meeting with all junior English classes 
in February.  Following the group meetings, you will be able to sign up 
for individual meetings with one of us.

Tuesday, February 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Junior parent college meeting in 
the Berkeley High library.  Enter at 1980 Allston Way.  I will provide 
an overview of all aspects of the college admissions process.  Come 
with your questions!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR JUNIORS - Discover Card Tribute Award 
Scholarship.  Up to $25,000 per winner.  Open to all juniors who have a 
minimum GPA of 2.75 for 9th and 10th grades, have experienced 
significant obstacles and are giving back to their communities.  
Applications available at www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm.  Deadline:  
January 31, 2006.

ALL STUDENTS
Save Me A Spot in College Scholarship Contest.  Use your talents to 
write an essay, create a poster or produce a 30 second TV ad on the 
topic: Why should California leaders save you and your peers a spot in 
college?  A total of $50,000 in scholarship prizes will be awarded.  
Open to all students in grades 6-12. For more information, go to 
www.collegecampaign.org/contest or call 1-800-459-9586.  Deadline:  
March 15.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
George Washington University Summer Scholars Pre-College Program.  
Several programs including – Applied pre-engineering, Engineering and 
Summer Science Research Scholarship (physics and biophysics), as well 
as programs in the humanities.  For applications and information, go to 
www.gwu.ed/summer/scholars.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITY - Stanford University Center for Clinical Immunology 
Summer Intern Program.  If you are interested in biology, apply for 
this 8 week program consisting of lab research, lectures by selected 
faculty and graduates and some clinical exposure.  Interns will be paid 
$1,500.  No housing is provided.  Applications are available at 
http://ccis.stanford.edu.  Deadline:  January 16.  For more 
information, email pjutz at stanford.edu or mgrantz at stanford.edu

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