[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Monday, Sept. 25, 2006

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CONTACT:  Ilene Abrams  iabrams at berkeley.k12.ca.us   or (510) 644-6804

College Advisor's Bulletin
Monday, September 25, 2006

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  ABRIDGE – to shorten.  A foolish way to abridge a 
dictionary would be to remove all words that begin with a consonant.

SENIOR PARENTS – If you missed the College Information Night last week, 
I have a videotape of the event which you may borrow for up to two 
nights.  Please e-mail me and let me know if you are interested.

JOB INFORMATION
Albany Physical Therapy is looking for a student to work approximately 
six hours per week (two hours per day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) to 
help with office responsibilities.  They offer flexible hours and job 
training. Wages:  $6.75 per hour.  For more information, contact Sherry 
at (510) 526-2353.

Looking for a job?  Berkeley Public Library is hiring 5 student 
workers. These jobs involve assisting Teen Services librarians in a 
variety of tasks and working with library materials. The application 
period ends on Sept 30, 2006. Pick up and return the completed 
applications to the 2nd floor Reference Desk at the Central Library. 
You must be at least 16 years old. Successful applicants can expect to 
begin work in mid-October. For more info, call Kay at 510 981-6135 or 
email kaf2 at ci.berkeley.ca.us.

SCORE! in Albany is seeking Advantage Coaches to join our team and help 
us fulfill our mission. SCORE! helps children of all learning levels, 
K-10, make academic progress in a fun and motivating environment.  
SCORE! Advantage Coaches: Serve as academic role models, explain math, 
reading and supplemental subject concepts clearly while encouraging 
students to build confidence.  The Requirements are: being an excellent 
role model, 3.0 GPA or higher, completion of Algebra II math course, 
strong aptitude and enthusiasm for working with children, weekday 
and/or weekend availability, 10 or more hours per week.  For more 
information, or to apply, contact the Center at (510) 558-8179. Salary: 
  $7per hour.

FOR ALL STUDENTS
COLLEGE INFORMATION DAY
Saturday, September 30 from 8:30 to 1:00 at UC Berkeley Wheeler Hall.  
Over 60 public and private college and university representatives will 
be available to speak with you about their colleges.  You can 
pre-register at www.eastbayconsortium.org at no cost.  This is a great 
opportunity for all students to find out more about many colleges from 
around the country.

PSAT – Attention all sophomores and juniors:  Sign-ups for the PSAT 
will begin on Wednesday, September 27 and will continue through Friday, 
October 6 at lunch and after school until 4 p.m. at the D building 
ticket window on Allston Way. The fee for the test is $22.00 cash or 
money order payable to Berkeley High School.

FOR SENIORS
UC FALL PREVIEW DAYS
UC Davis – Saturday, October 21, 7:00-4:00.  
http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/previewday. Pre-register online.
UC Riverside – Saturday, October 28, 10:00-3:00.  
http://preview.ucr.edu.  Reservations recommended.
UC San Diego – Saturday, October 21, 10:00-2:00.  For more info, call 
858-534-4831.
UC Santa Barbara – Mondays-Saturdays in October.  
www.admissions.ucsb.edu/openhouse.asp. No reservations required.
UC Santa Cruz – Saturday, October 21, 10:00-5:00.  
http://admissions.ucsc.edu/pday06.  Reservations preferred but not 
required.

Do you need help or feedback on your Senior Profile or college essay 
draft?  Essay readers will be available in D221 starting September 11 
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at lunchtime only.

ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOPS:  You must sign up in D221 to attend.
September 26, 3:30 pm – Conference Room A
October 5, 7:30 am – College/Career Center
MORE TO COME

*SENIOR PROFILES:  If you are applying to private colleges which need a 
counselor recommendation and did not turn in your Senior Profile, 
please see Ms. Abrams or Mr. Saraceno immediately

COLLEGE VISITS TO BERKELEY HIGH
SENIORS:  Sign up in D221 to attend college presentations.  You must 
also pick up an authorization form for your teacher to sign so that you 
may miss his or her class.  This is a great opportunity to find out 
more about individual colleges as well as meet one of the people who 
may be reading your college application.  Pick up a complete list in 
D221.

TODAY - Monday, September 25
8:30 Beloit (WI)
9:30 Smith College (MA)
2:20 UCLA School of Arts & Architecture

Tuesday, September 26
8:30 Mills (CA)
9:30 Brown (RI)
10:35 UC Berkeley Incentive Awards Program
1:20 Hofstra (NY)
2:20 Haverford (PA)

Wednesday, September 27
8:30 Macalester (MN)
9:30 Sarah Lawrence (NY)
12:20 Yale (CT)
1:20 Babson (MA)
2:20 Occidental (CA)

Thursday, September 28
8:30 Carleton (MN)
9:30 Naropa (CO)
1:20 Clark (MA)
2:20 University of Pennsylvania

Friday, September 29
12:20 University of Colorado Boulder

SAT/ACT TEST DATES – September 29 is the regular registration deadline 
for the November 4 SAT test.  Register at www.collegeboard.com.  
October 6 is the late registration deadline for the October 28 ACT 
test.  Register at www.act.org.

COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE BAY AREA
Monday, September 25 -  U of Notre Dame at De La Salle HS, 1130 Winton 
Drive, Concord., 7:00 pm
Wed., September 27 -  UCLA School of Arts & Architecture, Radisson 
Hotel Sunnyvale, 1085 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, 7:00-8:30 pm.,  
RSVP at (310) 825-8981.
Wed., September 27 -  U of Pennsylvania, Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 
College Ave., Oakland,  7:30 pm.
Wed., September 27 -  Yale, Berkeley High School, Schwimley Little 
Theater, 7:00 pm.
*Thurs., September 28 – Brown University, Children’s Hospital, 
Outpatient Center Auditorium, Basement Floor, 744 – 52nd St., Oakland, 
6:30-8:00 pm

SCHOLARSHIPS
High school seniors who are exceptional in the arts are encouraged to 
apply for the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts' renowned 
Arts Recognition and Talent Search, which awards scholarships of up to 
$10,000. The program rewards students nationwide in various categories: 
dance, film and video, classical, pop and jazz, photography, theater, 
visual arts, voice and writing. Participating students receive 
scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000. The registration deadline is 
Oct. 2 and the deadline to submit audition and portfolio materials is 
Nov. 1. Students can register online at www.nfaa.artsawards.org. For 
more information, call (800) 970-2787 or visit the foundation's Web 
site. Last year, two BHS students won scholarships – apply now!

SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes - $1,000 scholarship 
plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card.  One winner every two weeks, from 
October-May.  Apply at http://offtocollege.info.

Horatio Alger Association – Open to seniors graduating in 2007 who plan 
to start college in the fall with gross family income under $50,000 and 
a minimum GPA of 2.0.  Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.  
Scholarships range from $1000 to $20,000.  Apply at 
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.  Deadline:  October 30.

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