[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Thursday, 10/12/06

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

College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, October 12, 2006

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  INSIDIOUS – harmful, but in a way that is likely 
to go unnoticed.  The effects of not exercising are insidious; you may 
not notice it at first, but your body will gradually deteriorate and 
become quite unhealthy.

TONIGHT - 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.

*OPEN TO 10TH, 11TH AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS – Bennington Young Writers 
Awards.  Students may submit poetry (a group of 3 poems), fiction (a 
short story or one-act play) or nonfiction (a personal or academic 
essay).  First place: $500; Second place: $250.  Submission forms are 
available in D221 or at www.bennington.edu under “News & Events.” 
Postmark deadline: November 1.

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.
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.
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 - 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)

*Tuesday, October 17
8:30 Cornish College of the Arts (WA)
9:30 George Washington University (DC)
10:35 University of British Columbia and University of Toronto (Canada)

*SAT/ACT TEST DATES – November 1 is the regular registration deadline 
for the December 2 SAT test.  Register at www.collegeboard.com.  
November 3 is the regular registration deadline for the December 9 ACT 
test.  Register at www.act.org.

COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE BAY AREA
TODAY - 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
*Wednesday, October 18 – Pace University of New York, The Fairmont, 950 
Mason St., SF., 6:00 pm.  RSVP to Nicole Salimbene at 
nsalimbene at pace.edu

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.