[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Wed., Oct 11, 2006

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

College Advisor's Bulletin
Wednesday, October 11, 2006

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  DERIVATIVE – unoriginal; derived from the work of 
others.  Feeling that the team’s offense was too derivative, the owner 
hired a new coach who offered fresh, new ideas.

SENIOR PARENT MEETING – Thursday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the BHS 
library, representatives from the UC’s, Cal States, private schools and 
community colleges will discuss admissions requirements as well as what 
each has to offer.  This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn 
about the differences and similarities among them.

JOB INFORMATION
City of Berkeley YouthWorks Program will pass out applications for 
after-school jobs from
Oct 2, 2006 to Oct 31, 2006 at 1947 Center St., Basement level, 
YouthWorks Employment Services.  These applications are for 
after-school employment positions.  They are open
only to Berkeley residents ages 14 to 19.  Call 981-4970 for more 
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.

FOR ALL STUDENTS
Black College Tours – visit Clark Atlanta, Tuskegee, Southern and more. 
  April 1-7 (during BHS spring break).  Informational meeting will be 
held on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 pm, Rock of Truth Baptist Church, 
459 – 61st Street, Oakland.  For more information, contact Ivery 
McKnight at 510-798-1654.

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 every day at lunchtime 
only.

ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOPS:  You must sign up in D221 to attend.
TODAY - Wed., October 11, 3:30 pm – Conference Room A
Tuesday, October 24, 3:30 pm – Conference Room A
MORE TO COME IN NOVEMBER

COMMON APPLICATION WORKSHOPS: You must sign up in D221 to attend.
Wednesday, October 18, 7:30 am, Library Computer Lab
MORE TO COME IN NOVEMBER

UC/CSU APPLICATION WORKSHOPS: You must sign up in D221 to attend.  All 
workshops will be held in the Library Computer Lab.
Tuesday, October 17, 7:30 am
Thursday, October 19, 3:30 pm
Wednesday, October 25, 7:30 am
MORE TO COME IN NOVEMBER

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, October 11
8:30 Barnard (NY)
9:30 Emerson (MA)
10:35 Western Career (CA)
1:20 Vanderbilt (TN)

Thursday, October 12
8:30 University of Redlands (CA)
10:35 UC Davis
1:20 Oregon State University
2:20 Strategies for Organization for Seniors – Classes and College 
Applications, led by former BHS student Laila Nossier

Friday, October 13
8:30 Bryant (RI)
12:20 Brandeis (MA)

Monday, October 16
10:35 Wesleyan (CT)
2:20 Cornell (NY)

SAT/ACT TEST DATES – November 3 is the regular registration deadline 
for the December 9 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
TODAY - Tuesday, October 10 – Duke University, Courtyard Oakland 
Emeryville, 5555 Shellmound St., Emervyille, 7:00 p.m.
Thurs., October 12 – Wesleyan University, Jewish Community High School 
of the Bay, 1835 Ellis St., SF, 7-9 p.m.  RSVP to Dorothy Rich, 
860-685-2977 or drich at wesleyan.edu
Sunday, October 15 – Tufts University, JW Marriott Hotel, 500 Post St 
at the corner of Mason, SF, 2:00 pm.  RSVP to Helen.Benson at tufts.edu.
Sunday, October 15 – Columbia University, The Westin SF Airport, 1 Old 
Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, 2-4pm.  RSVP at 
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/events/
Tuesday, October 17 – Cornell University, College Preparatory School, 
Buttner Auditorium, 6100 Broadway, Oakland, 7:30-9:00 pm.  RSVP to 
http://admissions.cornell.edu/seasonal/events

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.

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.