[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006

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


College Advisor's Bulletin
Wednesday, September 27, 2006

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  ENIGMATIC – puzzling; mysterious.  After many 
years of analysis, the enigmatic inscription on the pyramid door was 
finally decoded.

Mr. Saraceno and I will be out of the office most of the day at a 
counselor’s conference.

JOB INFORMATION
* The Albany YMCA is looking for a Girls Volleyball Instructor, 
Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm.  The class is a recreational fun class for 
beginners designed to introduce middle school girls (grades 5-8) to the 
rules and techniques of the game while learning team dynamics in a 
supportive environment. A paid position with YMCA membership included. 
Must have experience playing on a volleyball team, love and knowledge 
of the game and be over 16 years of age.  For more information, please 
call Sue Jamison at 525-1130 or e-mail sjamison at baymca.org.

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.

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.
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 - 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)
*12:20 Loyola University Chicago (IL) – NEW ADDITION
1:20 Clark (MA)
2:20 University of Pennsylvania

Friday, September 29
12:20 University of Colorado Boulder

Monday, October 2
8:30 UC San Diego
9:30 Whittier (CA)
1:20  Bowdoin
2:20 Drew (NJ)

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
TODAY - 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.
TODAY - Wed., September 27 -  U of Pennsylvania, Rockridge Branch 
Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland,  7:30 pm.
TODAY - 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
Sun., October 1 – Carnegie Mellon, Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf, 1250 
Columbus., SF., 2:00 p.m.

SCHOLARSHIPS
*Gates Millennium Scholarship – open to students who are African 
American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American, 
are a US citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum unweighted GPA 
of 3.3, will be enrolling at a US college or university as a full time 
freshman student, demonstrated leadership, and is meets the federal 
eligibility requirements for a Pell grant.  The scholarship pays the 
entire cost of an undergraduate education.  Deadline:  January 12 – but 
start early as you must get a nomination and a recommendation and fill 
out a lengthy application.
	
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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