[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 3/1/06

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

College Advisor's Bulletin
Wednesday, March 1, 2006

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  ARCHAIC - outdated; no longer in use.  Some new Bible
translations avoid archaic vocabulary such as "thou," "begat," and "sayeth."

*Volunteers needed for the Berkeley High Career Fair, Thursday, March 9, for
the following shifts:
9:30-noon - 6 more volunteers needed
12-2 - 3 volunteers needed
2-4 - 4 volunteers needed
4-6 - 2 volunteers needed
Last year hundreds of students attended the fair to get information on
careers, jobs, training and hear how to write resumes, prepare for job
interviews and "dress for success."  We've expanded this year's fair to
include presentations in the theater.  It's parents like you who help make
the fair a success.  Please e-mail me if you are available.

FREE SAT TEST PREP - Classes will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in G211 beginning today, Wednesday, March 1. One day will
be prep for the critical reading section, the other for the math section of
the SAT. Sign up in D221 if you would like to take the class.

JUNIOR PARENTS - If you missed the junior parent college meeting on February
7 and want to see the video, e-mail me and I will put you on the list.  You
may borrow it for up to two nights.

Students of Color Health Careers Conference - If you are a student of color
currently enrolled in a local high school and interested in a career in
health care, come to this free conference to get information on career
choices, financial aid, academic survival techniques and more.   Saturday,
March 11, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Clark Kerr Campus of UC Berkeley.
Registration forms available in D221.

URGENT - REMINDER - THURSDAY, MARCH 2 IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR THE UC'S, CAL STATES, COMMUNITY
COLLEGES AND FOR A CAL GRANT.  YOU MUST ALSO SUBMIT A CAL GRANT INFORMATION
RELEASE FORM BY TODAY!

SCHOLARSHIPS
Meleia Willis-Starbuck Memorial Scholarship For Social Justice - Graduating
senior who plans to attend two or four year college next year who has
participated in work to further the cause of social justice, has financial
need and a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Applications available in D221.  Received
Deadline:  March 30 at 4:00 p.m. in D221.

Oakland Association of Insurance Agents - $5,000 scholarship, renewable for
three additional years, to graduating senior with a minimum unweighted GPA
of 3.0 who has participated in community service and has financial need.
Applications available in D221.  Deadline: March 31.

Thurgood Marshall Scholarships - 2,000 merit scholarships awarded through 47
different Historically Black Colleges & Universities, each with their own
criteria and their own application.  High school GPA minimum of 3.0 and a
minimum combined critical reading/math score of 1100 with financial need.
For more information and a list of schools, go to
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org.

Berkeley Rotary Scholarship - Senior with financial need, academic
potential, and involved in extracurricular activities.  Applications
available in D221.  Awards:  Up to $5,000, renewable for four years.
Deadline:  March 16 (received date).

Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority Scholarship - Female senior of Chicana/Latina
background with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year
institution after graduation and has financial need. U.S. Citizenship or
permanent residency is NOT a requirement. Applications available in D221.
$250 scholarship. Deadline:  April 1.

Richard S. Navies Scholarship - Seniors who are U.S. citizens or legal
residents, graduating from a Bay Area high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5
who haves been a varsity athlete for at least two years.  Students should
also have volunteered in school or community organizations. Award:  $2,500.
Deadline:  March 17.

Pick up a list of all of the available scholarships in D221.

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
SAT/ACT TEST DATES - March 3 is the regular registration deadline for the
April 8 ACT.  March 8 is the late registration deadline for the April 1 SAT.

ALL STUDENTS
Science Fiction and Fantasy Contest - sponsored by LA con IV, the 64th World
Science Fiction Convention and Baltimore Worldcon 1998.  Students enter a
short story with a science fiction or fantasy theme, original artwork with a
science fiction or fantasy theme or a science essay.  Complete rules and
application available in D221.  Deadline:  March 31.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
Lawrence Hall of Science is sponsoring two residential research camps for
students in grades 9-12.  Wildlife Biology Research Camp at Sagehen Research
Station, July 30-August 4.  Marine Biology Research Camp at Bodega Marine
Lab, June 17-22.  Applications available in D221.  For more information,
contact Bill McGregor at 510-642-1334.  Some scholarships are available.

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