[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 1/10/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Tuesday, January 10, 2006

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:   SYCOPHANT - a flatterer; one who fawns on
others in order to gain favor.  My friend was such a sycophant that
she laughed loudly at her supervisor's awful jokes.  

*PARENT HELP NEEDED - Ms. Harris will be out of the office all day on
Thursday, January 12.  I am looking for parents to volunteer for the
following shifts:  8:00-10:00, 10:00-11:30, 11:30-1:00 and 2:00-4:00.
If you can help during any of these shifts, please e-mail me and let
me know.

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.  

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
*Lewis H. Latimer Scholarship - Open to African-American seniors with
a minimum GPA of 2.5 who is planning to enroll in a four year
college, community college or business school.  Essay and letter of
recommendation also required.  Applications available in D221. Award:
Minimum of $500.  Deadline:  March 3.

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.  

Pick up a list of all of the scholarships that have been listed in
the bulletin in D221.

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
*Free SAT and ACT prep for Berkeley library card holders.  Go to
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/.  Then click on Electronic Resources,
then Education, then Learn A Test.  You will be asked for your name
and library card number at this point. Under subject category
"College Entrance Exams" choose one of the SAT or ACT options.  

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 at the beginning of 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
*California State Summer School for the Arts (Innerspark).  This is a
month-long arts training program in animation, visual arts, dance,
music, film/video, theatre and creative writing for talented artists.
July 8-August 5 at California Institute for the Arts in Valencia,
California.  Students may apply in one or more disciplines.  Cost is
$2,185, need-based scholarships are available.  Applications
available at www.innerspark.us.  Deadline:  February 28.  
  
*New to the bulletin today.