[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 3/23/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, March 23, 2006

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: TACITURN - not fond of talking; usually silent.
We were surprised when the taciturn young man signed up for public
speaking.  

JUNIORS -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.  

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.  

SENIORS
Admitted to San Diego State?  Attend the Explore SDSU day on
Saturday, April 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  You will get
information on financial aid, housing, academics, student life and
more.  To RSVP, go to www.sdsu.edu/srsr/explore  

SCHOLARSHIPS
* Lillian Pierce Benbow Scholarship - Scholarship for
African-American seniors who are planning to attend a four year
college, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and financial need.  $1,000 each.
Deadline:  April 28.  

Two new scholarships for African-American females.  The Olga Jane
Lewis Scholarship requires a 3.5 unweighted GPA.  The Ida Louise
Jackson Scholarship requires a 3.0 GPA. Each one is for $1,000.
Deadline:  April 21.  

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
*Summer writing workshops - Classroom Matters is offering a Summer
Intensive Writing Program through workshops and seminars.  April
14-24, three hours per day, Monday-Thursday.   Students may choose
either the 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or the 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. session.
Tuition:  $450.  Some scholarships are available.  For more
information, call Classroom Matters at 540-8646.

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
Institute for Television, Film & Radio Production at Boston
University - July 10-August 11.  Cost:  $4,391 including room and
board.  Workshops and seminars in film and radio.  For more
information, call 800-992-6514 or go to www.bu.edu/com/itrp.
Applications available in D221.

Global Works - Service programs, cultural exchange, language
exposure, and language immersion programs throughout the world.
Varying dates and costs.  Applications available in D221.  For more
information, call 814-867-7000 or go to www.globalworksinc.com 

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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