[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 03/27/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Monday, March 27, 2006
Contact:  Ilene Abrams  iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: ADULTERATE – Several years ago, some beverages 
were found to have been adulterated with antifreeze.

PRESENTATIONS
TODAY - Monday, March 27, at lunch time
Global Works - This a community service travel & adventure program with 
language learning and homestay options available. A grass roots 
organization, Global Works was created in 1990 for teens ages 14-18 as 
a way to increase cross-cultural understanding and provide positive 
service-learning experiences, while still creating opportunities for 
exciting adventure activities! Their mission is to to positively affect 
the communities in which we stay, work, and play.  There are 3-4 week 
trips to: Ecuador & the Galapagos, Ireland, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, 
New Zealand, the Fiji Islands, Spain, Puerto Rico, and France.  Global 
Works also offers a college credit service learning program in Ecuador 
and a college credit Spanish language program in Spain.

Wednesday, March 29
9:30 a.m.  Information on the Building Trades. This is a great 
opportunity to find out more about how to get into a very high paying, 
highly skilled field.

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.

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.

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
*Howard University Summer Pre-College Preparation Program.  June 
26-July 22, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.  Students live in Howard 
dormitories.  Cost:  $3,200.  Program includes study in math, science, 
communications, computer science and study skills.  For more 
information, go to www.howard.edu/schooleducation and click on “Summer 
Program.”  Or call 202-806-7634.

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

*New to the bulletin today.