[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 3/29/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Wednesday, March 29, 2006

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: SUMPTUOUS - lavish or extravagant, especially a
meal.  Her sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner featured fresh lobsters,
caviar and fine wines.

*Ms. Abrams will be out of town from Monday, April 3-Wednesday, April
5 touring colleges.  Please see her this week if you need a fee
waiver for the May 6 SAT or have any other questions you need to
discuss with her.

PRESENTATIONS
TODAY - 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. 

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 JOBS - Summer camp jobs at Cal Youth and Outdoor Programs at
UC Berkeley.  Apply online at 222.oski.org and click on "Employment."
Job openings for counselors and instructors in a wide variety of
sports, community service, backpacking, etc.  For more information,
call 510-643-2477 or scra at berkeley.edu.  

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
University of Chicago - Programs for incoming sophomores, juniors and
seniors, many for college credit.  More than 150 courses to choose
from including geology, biological sciences, ancient Egyptian
language, culture & history, field studies in urban sociology,
creative writing, etc.  Applications available in D221.  Financial
aid available.  Several sessions available. Deadline:  April 15.  For
more information, go to http://summer.uchicago.edu.  

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  
 
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