[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 4/20/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, April 20, 2006

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: ABERRATION - a deviation from what is normal;
anomaly.  Lisa Simpson's B+ on her test was just an aberration, and
she immediately resumed her normal pattern of straight A's.  

JOB OPENINGS
*MTC Summer High School Internship Program - open to students at
least 16 years old who have completed the 10th grade and has a GPA of
2.8 or above.  25 internships available throughout the San Francisco
Bay Area.  Salary:  $8.25 per hour. Students may work full or
part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August 2005.
Applications available in D221 or at www.mtc.ca.gov.  

SENIORS 
College Visits
Tuesday, April 25
2:30	Hobart and William Smith

MAY 1 DEADLINE - May 1 is the deadline to send in your Statement of
Intent to Register (SIR) to most colleges and universities.  For most
schools, if you do not send in your SIR and your deposit (if
required) by May 1, you will not be able to attend that school in the
fall.  You may only send in a SIR to one school.  It is unethical to
tell more than one school that you plan to attend their college in
the fall.  If you have any questions at all, please stop by to see me
at lunch or after school.  

UC Merced is still accepting applications for all majors for fall
2006.  To apply, you must download a paper application at
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/
download.html This is a great opportunity to attend a UC campus if
you are UC eligible.  Because this is a new school, classes are small
and you will have the opportunity to start new traditions, set up
clubs, and attend classes and live in all new buildings.  UC Merced
is also a very diverse campus.  

SCHOLARSHIPS - 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!!! A complete list of all of the
scholarship applications we have available can be found in the
College Center or at
www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/services/collegecenter.html, then click on
"scholarships" from the drop down box.  

EVENTS
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - April 29th, 1:00-4:30 p.m.  This is the
biggest fair of the year, with representatives from nearly 150
colleges present to answer your questions. There are also workshops
on admissions, financial aid, athletic recruitment, historically
black colleges, and more.  You can take the bus from Berkeley High
for only $2.  Sign up with Ms. Harris in D221.  Or take BART - free
shuttles from the Orinda BART will take you right to the fair. 

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.  

NorCal Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
(AIChE) - Open to high school seniors in Northern California who are
interested in a career in chemical engineering.  $250 each year for
four years.  Applications available in D221.  Received deadline:  May
1.

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.  

Lambda Theta Nu Sorority 2006 Latina Scholarship Fund - Applicant
must be a female graduating senior of Latino heritage who is planning
to attend an accredited two or four year college or technical school.
Deadline:  May 5

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
SAT/ACT TEST DATES - April 28 is the regular registration deadline
for the June 3 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.  

2006 Legal Heritage Institute - The Foundation of the State Bar of
California  is accepting applications for the 2006 Legal Heritage
Institute.  The Institute is a week-long, all- expenses paid trip to
Sacramento where participants will learn about the rule of law, the
importance of an independent judiciary, careers in the legal
profession, and more. Upon successful completion of the program,
students are eligible to receive a college scholarship of up to
$1,500 upon enrollment in college. Winners of an essay contest will
be invited to attend.  To enter, students must submit a 1,000-word
essay on the topic "Rights and Responsibilities Under the Law" along
with a completed application and personal statement.  In 2006, the
Foundation will conduct the Institute from Sunday, August 6 to
Saturday, August 12 in Sacramento, CA.  Students will be housed at
the UC Davis campus and will visit courthouses, law firms, museums,
and participate in extracurricular activities in the Sacramento/Davis
area.  Students must have at least a 2.5 unweighted GPA and be
between the ages of 16 and 18.  Applications available in D221.
Deadline:  April 24.  

ALL STUDENTS
SUMMER JOBS 
Meyer Sound Labs has 5-7 paid summer internships for high school
students (must be 16 year old) in manufacturing operations doing
assembly or data entry type work. Interns must commit to a minimum of
6-8 weeks for 30 hours per week. Interested students can either stop
by Meyer Sound at 2832 San Pablo Ave. (near Ashby) between 8:30 AM
and 5 PM to fill out an application, or can email hr at meyersound.com.
To learn more about Meyer Sound Labs, visit www.meyersound.com.
Deadline to apply is May 15, 2006.

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 PROGRAMS
Take classes at any of the UC campuses for college credit.  For more
information, go to
http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/ucnotes/april06/summer.html  This page
lists contact information, academic requirements, and costs for the
summer sessions at each of the UC campuses.  For information on the
summer program at UC Berkeley, go to
http://summer.berkeley.edu/mainsite/type_hs.html  

Full Scholarships Available for Summer Language Study in Egypt.  Led
by AFS (www.afs.org) this summer, 12 high school students will be
selected to live with an Egyptian family in Cairo and learn all about
their culture and customs. They will participate in an intensive
Arabic language program from June 28 to August 17, 2006. Along their
journey, our YES Program Returnees will be their guides, accompanied
by AFS Egypt Staff and a US-based program leader.  Students must be
15-18 years old, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be interested in learning
Arabic and continuing their language study upon return to the U.S.
Domestic airfare, cost of travel documents, and spending money are
not included in this special scholarship. However all other program
costs, including international airfare, secondary medical coverage,
orientation and on-program expenses, are included. The normal AFS
application fee of $75 will apply.  If you are interested in being
nominated for this great opportunity, please see me in D221. You may
also contact Karissa Cain at 1.800.AFS.INFO ext 1546.

Kaiser Permanente is seeking high school students between the ages of
16 and 20 for their LAUNCH High School Summer Youth Employment
Program.  Job goes from June 19-August 11 and includes four hour
weekly educational sessions.  Applications available in D221.  

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.  

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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