[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 04/03/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Monday, April 3, 2006
Contact:  Ilene Abrams   iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: PRAGMATIC – realistically sensible; practical.  My 
idealistic side would like to solve all of the world’s problems, but my 
pragmatic side knows that I can’t.

Ms. Abrams will be out of town from Monday, April 3-Wednesday, April 5 
touring colleges.  There will be no College Advisor’s Bulletin while 
she is gone.

SENIORS – There are many scholarships available in the College Center 
and few of you are applying.  Please come by to check these out and 
apply for FREE MONEY!!!

SCHOLARSHIPS
Wa Sung Community Service Club – Scholarship for graduating high school 
senior of Asian descent currently residing in Alameda or Contra Costa 
County who will be attending college in the fall.  Winners must attend 
the Wa Sung Merit Awards ceremony on Sunday, May 21.  7-12 scholarships 
of $1,000 each will be awarded.  Deadline:  April 17.

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 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.

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, then click on 
“scholarships” from the drop down box.


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 www.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.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
*Faces for the Future Summer Medical Academy at Children’s Hospital – 
open to students 15 years and older who are genuinely interested in 
becoming physicians.  The program includes two weeks of activities that 
allow students to experience what it’s like to be a medical student and 
doctor.  Cost: $1,500, includes breakfast and lunch.  July 10-21, 9am 
to 4 pm.  For more information, contact Catherine West at 
Catherine at facesforthefuture.org or call 510-428-3885, ext. 5494.  
Deadline:  May 1.  Applications available in D221.

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

*New to the bulletin today.