[BHS etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for 05/08/06

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Monday, May 8, 2006
Contact:  Ilene Abrams  iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: DISSEMINATE – to spread or disperse.  It is 
important for health experts to disseminate accurate information about 
how AIDS can be prevented.

JUNIORS – There are now many openings for appointments with either Ms. 
Abrams or Mr. Stringfellow.  If you have not already had an appointment 
or missed a previous one, sign up now in D221 before they are gone.

JOB OPENINGS
Seniors – Full time summer jobs available with the Social Security 
Administration, 1221 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, across from the Richmond 
BART station.  Pay:  $11.34 per hour.  Low income students are given 
priority for employment.  Applications available in D221.

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.

PRESENTATIONS
Wednesday, May 10
1:20 p.m.	UC Berkeley summer session – find out about interesting 
classes to improve your skills and GPA over the summer.  Sign up in 
D221 to come to the presentation.

SENIORS
If you are getting below a C in any of your classes and are planning to 
attend a four year college in the fall, you MUST contact the college to 
discuss this.  All colleges will receive a copy of your final 
transcript.  By contacting the college and discussing your options with 
them, you may be able to prevent your admission from being rescinded.  
Please see me if you would like to discuss your grades or what to say 
to the college.

Planning on taking a year off before going to college?  Not sure what 
to do?  Check out the Dynamy program, a residential internship program 
with sites in Massachusetts and Santa Rosa, CA.  The program offers 
students the opportunity to work in three different full-time 
internship placements as well as a wilderness expedition, community 
service, residential living with other interns, and optional college 
seminars.  This is a well-known and reputable program.  For more 
information call Dr. Carolie Sly at 510-334-3828, send email to 
csly at sbcglobal.net or visit the website: www.dynamy.org. 

SCHOLARSHIPS
CSF Sealbearer – You must be a member of CSF for at least 4 semesters, 
including
one semester during senior year; demonstrate financial need, and plan 
to attend
a college in the fall of 2006.  Applications in D221.  Deadline:  May 
18.dd

Greater San Francisco Advertising Club Scholarship Program – Open to 
seniors who plan to study advertising communications, design, 
journalism, marketing or media.  Applications available in D221.  Two 
$500 scholarships will be awarded.  Deadline:  May 5.

Nancy Elizabeth Branch 2006 African-American Scholarship – Open to 
African-American seniors planning to attend a four year college.  
Applications available in D221.  Scholarship:  $1,000.  Deadline:  May 
31.

Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship – Scholarships awarded on the 
basis of scholastic achievement, financial need, citizenship, 
leadership, service and employment. Parent must be a member of the 
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. $1,000.  Deadline:  June 15.

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 SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS
College Presentations
TODAY - 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

May 22 – Representatives from Haverford, Colorado College, Kenyon, 
Connecticut College, Claremont McKenna, Macalester, Sarah Lawrence and 
Grinnell will host an informational meeting at the Westin SF Airport, 1 
Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae starting at 7:00 p.m.

SAT/ACT TEST DATES – May 10 is the late registration deadline for the 
June 3 SAT.  May 19 is the late 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
*Volunteer opportunity - The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is 
seeking High School students interested in working with younger 
children (ages 5-12) for Art Apprentice positions at its Summer Art 
Camp.  Art Apprentice teens work to assist the Art teachers and will be 
responsible for helping campers to create fun art projects.  Experience 
in both art and leadership important but not required. Commitment is a 
minimum of 2 weeks (with flexibility throughout the summer) and one day 
of training prior to camp.  There are both morning shifts and afternoon 
shifts available.  Some stipend payments to outstanding Apprentices may 
be awarded.  For more information call Rae Holzman, 465-8770 x 310 or 
visit www.mocha.org.

*BACKSTAGE is an apprentice/counselor-in-training program for teenagers 
in 9th through 12th grade. Each counselor/apprentice will be asked to 
select a specific focus, such as choreography, stage and set design, 
music, costuming, stage management or direction. Students will assist 
with our programs, and receive direct “behind-the-scenes” experience in 
both theater and the day-to-day aspects of camp life. Each apprentice 
is scheduled for two to nine weeks of service, and receives a small 
stipend. He or she will be actively engaged in our production, and gain 
pre-vocational training in their area of focus. Apprentices are 
scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 daily, and must undergo a separate 
application process, including an interview. Call (510) 521-6250 for 
more details and an application. SESSION DATES: June 19 – August 18– 
varied durations. Tuition: None

Three one-week long summer camps, sponsored by Contra Costa strategic 
industry, high school and higher education partners, focused on the 
following areas:
•	Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing, June 19-23 @ Diablo Valley 
College – FREE
  •	BioTechnology, July 10-14 @ CalState-East Bay, Concord Campus – 
cost:  $50
  •	Environmental Sciences, July 24-28 @ Heritage High/Dow/Delta Diablo 
Sanitation District in East Contra Costa – cost: $100
Preference is given to Contra Costa County residents, but all students 
may apply.
For more information on each of the camps, go to:  
http://www.cceconptnr.org/Summer/

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

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.


  Ilene Abrams
College Advisor
Berkeley High School
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6804