[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 4/25/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Tuesday, April 25, 2006

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

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: PROLIFERATE - to become widespread.  Falling
prices have been a major factor in causing home computers to
proliferate so rapidly.  

*MONDAY, MAY 1 - The next day when juniors who have not yet signed up
for an appointment with me or Mr. Stringfellow may sign up for an
appointment.  Students who have missed a previous appointment may not
sign up for another one.  The sign-up sheets will be available
beginning at 8:00 a.m. in D221.  

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.  

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.

SENIORS
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. 

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
Bay Area Council Scholarship Program - Open to all seniors who plan
to attend one of the following colleges in the fall:  Mills, Santa
Clara, Stanford, UC Berkeley or University of San Francisco.
Selection based on financial need, leadership skills, academic honors
and community involvement.  Five scholarships for $5,000 and five for
$10,000 will be awarded.  Deadline:  All applications must be
received by April 28.  Applications available in D221.    .

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
College Visits
TODAY - Tuesday, April 25
2:30	Hobart and William Smith, New York

College Presentations
Exploring College Options - featuring representatives from Duke,
Georgetown, Harvard and Penn.  Monday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.  Hilton San
Francisco, 333 O'Farrell St., SF, 415-771-1400.  

University of Rochester - Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m., San Francisco
Airport Marriott.  For more information, go to
www.enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/events  

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.  


ALL STUDENTS
Summer Reading Skills Program - sponsored by Cal State East Bay,
these classes are available for students of all grades.  Classes
offered in Berkeley and Oakland.  Information available in D221 or by
calling 1-800-978-3532.  

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.

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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