[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Monday, Oct 2, 2006

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

College Advisor's Bulletin
Monday, October 2, 2006

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  FASTIDIOUS – fussy; very particular in matters of 
taste.  My mother was very fastidious; even as a young child, I was 
required to put my toys away at night and make my bed every morning.

*SENIOR PARENTS – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Berkeley High 
School library, Sue Kim, a financial aid consultant, will give an 
overview of need based financial aid, how the Estimated Family 
Contribution is calculated and merit based aid.  There will be a second 
financial aid night on December 7 where we will walk through the FAFSA, 
a form which is required by all colleges when applying for financial 
aid.

JOB INFORMATION
After school office job for reliable student with some computer skills 
(MAC is best), assisting in a home office of a local musician and 
community activist. Tasks include email list upkeep, some banking, 
shipping of CD's, some typing (speed not important), possibly some 
simple web updating (will train). Northwest Berkeley location.  2-3 
hours a week. Great for a student interested in the arts, women's 
issues, peace and justice.  Call Betsy Rose, 510-525-7082

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
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. This is a great test to 
take as practice for the SAT.  Colleges will never see your scores and 
you can use it to plan which areas of the test you need to study most.

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.
Thurs., October 5, 7:30 am – College/Career Center
Tues., October 10, 7:30 am – College/Career Center
Wed., October 11, 3:30 pm – Conference Room A
MORE TO COME

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

Tuesday, October 3
12:20 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Wednesday, October 4 – LATE START DAY
12:15  Eugene Lang (NY)

Friday, October 6
9:30 Arizona State
10:35 Amherst (MA)
12:20 Sonoma State
1:20 Grinnell (IA)

SAT/ACT TEST DATES – October 6 is the late registration deadline for 
the October 28 ACT test.  Register at www.act.org.  October 11 is the 
late registration deadline for the November 4 SAT test.  Register at 
www.collegeboard.com.

COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE BAY AREA
Thurs., October 5 – Bowdoin College at the home of Lynn and Edward 
Poole, 2737 Vallejo St., SF, 7:00 p.m. RSVP to crogers at bowdoin.edu or 
207-798-4265.
Sun., October 8 – Dartmouth at the Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39, 
Embarcadero at Beach St., SF, 3:00 p.m.  RSVP to: 
http://inyourcity.dartmouth.edu/infosessions/
*Tuesday, October 10 – Duke University, Courtyard Oakland Emeryville, 
5555 Shellmound St., Emervyille, 7:00 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.

*New to the bulletin today.