[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 3/21/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Tuesday, March 21, 2006

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: XENOPHOBIA - an intense dislike or fear of
strangers or foreigners.  Tim's xenophobia led him to hate immigrants
coming to the U.S.  

JUNIORS - IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE - The next day to sign up for an
appointment with either Ms. Abrams or Mr. Stringfellow is FRIDAY,
MARCH 24 at 8:00 a.m. in D221.  You may not sign up if you already had
an appointment with either Ms. Abrams or Mr. Stringfellow or if you
signed up for an appointment and missed it.  The date was changed due
to the exit exam on March 21. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY
*Dental office near Berkeley High is looking for a senior to work
about 10 hours per week, Wednesday through Friday.  The job includes
filing, pulling charts, making copies and some phone work. Familiarity
with a computer, and a pleasant phone voice are necessary. This job
pays minimum wage and is an opportunity to gain experience in office
procedures and protocol. Call 510-486-1813 and speak with Denise
Alexander DDS or Kim Esclovon, Office Mgr. for an application and
interview.  Pay is the minimum wage.  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Camp Galileo has opportunities for counselors in training and summer
interns at a camp for elementary school age students.   You can help
campers with art, science and outdoor activities or develop kids'
enjoyment of science and engineering.  For more information and to
apply, go to www.galileoed.com/volunteer.htm or email
jobs at galileoed.com.  

JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATING SENIOR
Disney Career Start Program - work at one of the Walt Disney World
theme parks or resorts.  Participants are paid $6.40 an hour and
typically work 30-45 hours a week.  For more information, attend the
presentation on March 28 at 6:00 p.m. at San Francisco State
University, Towers Conference Center-Richmond at State Dr. and Lake
Merced Blvd.  For more information, go to www.disneycareerstart.com.
Flyers available in D221.

SCHOLARSHIPS
*Vietnam Veterans Group of San Quentin - Scholarships open to
graduating seniors who either have a parent or legal guardian
currently serving in the Armed Forces or was honorably discharged from
the Armed Forces.  Two scholarships available - $1,500 and $750.
Deadline:  May 5.  

*Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Scholarship for Chinese American
senior. Essay and application required.  In addition, the winner must
attend the award dinner on June 10.  Nine scholarships of $800 each.
Deadline:  April 10.  

Claude Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund - This scholarship is for
African and African-American seniors graduating from Bay Area high
schools.  Three $3,000 scholarships will be awarded.  Deadline:  April
15.

East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions Scholarship - Thirty
$2,500 scholarships will be awarded for students attending four year
college, nineteen $1,000 scholarships for students attending community
colleges and six $1,000 scholarships for students attending community
colleges. Must be a graduating senior who will be attending a four
year accredited college or university, or a community college or a
vocational/technical school.  Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
if attending a four year school or a minimum 2.0 if attending a
community college or vocational school, active participation in
extracurricular activities and financial need.  Applications available
in D221. Deadline:  April 21. 

Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship - Seniors are selected based on
financial need, academic achievement and community involvement.
Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. $1,000 scholarship.  Deadline:  March
31.    

Pick up a list of all of the available scholarships in D221 or at
www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/services/collegecenter.html. 

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
SAT/ACT TEST DATES -April 3 is the regular registration deadline for
the May 6 SAT.  May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the
June 10 ACT.  Students may register for the SAT at
www.collegeboard.com or for the ACT at www.act.org.  There are also
paper registration applications for both tests available in D221.  

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
A list of summer program is available on my website at
http://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/services/SummerPrograms.doc  
 
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