[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 1/19/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, January 19, 2006

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  INTREPID - without fear; brave.  The intrepid
adventurer did not even flinch when the tiger leapt from the tree.  

FOR SENIORS
FAFSA Workshops - sign up in D221 for the daytime workshops
Bring your financial information and your questions.  Trained
assistants from UC Berkeley will be available to help you fill out
the financial aid forms.  All workshops are in the Berkeley High
School library computer lab.  
Friday, February 3, 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 3:30 p.m.
Monday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 16, 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 21, 3:30 p.m.

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.

DID YOU TURN IN YOUR MID-YEAR REPORT FORMS?  IF NOT, DO SO TODAY!  If
you applied to any colleges that require your first semester grades,
Mid-Year Report Forms were 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.

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.  

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, and San Jose.  Please
see me or Mr. Stringfellow if you would like help filling out an
application.  

SCHOLARSHIPS
*Zeta Phi Beta Sorority - Open to African-American senior females
with a minimum GPA of 3.0 planning on attending a four year college
in the fall.  Award:  $1,000.  Deadline:  May 1.  

Vietnamese Physician Association - Open to students of Vietnamese
descent with financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.5 planning to
attend college in the fall.  Award:  $1,000. Deadline:  April 15.

Kiwanis Scholarship - Open to all students from Berkeley, Albany and
El Cerrito.  Two letters of recommendation and essay required.  A
total of $35,000 in scholarship money will be awarded. Complete
application must be received by Kiwanis by March 31.  

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).  

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.  

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! 

ALL STUDENTS
*Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) has available part-time positions
for teenagers who are demonstrating their ability to meet and/or
exceed the requirements to graduate from high school. The available
positions are to work with our Community Garden Team or to work with
our Landscaping Team. The hours are Mon-Fri 4-6pm.  To apply, please
bring your most recent report card or progress report and stop by our
Career Center at 1255 Allston Way and fill out an application.
Seniors especially are encouraged to apply.  

Etude Club of Berkeley offers over $1500 in prizes in the Young
Artist Award Competition.  Awards in piano, voice and orchestral
instruments.  For application and audition requirements, call Dr.
Susan Waller at 925-829-4922.  Deadline:  March 15.  

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
Washington University High School Summer Scholars Program - For
students entering their senior year.  Choose from college courses in
small classes, engage in fun activities and learn about college.  Two
sessions:  June 11-July 15 and July 16-August 18.  Applications
available at www.ucollege.wustl.edu/hssp.  Scholarships available.  

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.  

Smith College Summer Science & Engineering - Open to high school
girls with a strong interest in science, engineering and/or medicine.
$4,000, but scholarships are available.  Four weeks:  July 2-29.
Applications available at www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep.  
  
*New to the bulletin today.