[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's bulletin for Thurs., Nov. 16, 2006

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, November 16, 2006

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  SUPERFLUOUS – beyond what is necessary.  Many 
college essays can be no more than 500 words, so it is important to cut 
out all superfluous words to the requirement of a short essay.

FOR ALL STUDENTS
*You are a SUPERHERO! Essay contest.  Write a creative story about you, 
the Superhero.  Application and more information available in D221.  
Received deadline:  January 1.  The top 3 student essays will win $250 
each.

Monday, November 20, lunchtime, Conference Room B - Simon’s Rock 
College in Massachusetts is for students who are ready for a 
college-type experience after completing the 10th or 11th grade.  A BHS 
student who is now attending Simon’s Rock will be here at lunch to talk 
about the school and answer your questions.

JOB OPENING - Part-time Circuit Coach position – 8-10 hours/week at 
$8.00 hour plus commission, free membership and fun environment. Must 
be energetic, friendly and interested in women’s health. Will train.  
1537 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, 510-666-0904 – ask for Nikki.

POETRY PRIZE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS- The Kenyon Review is 
now accepting submissions for the 2007 Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for 
Young Writers contest. Application period for submission of poetry is 
November 1-30, 2006.  There is no fee for submitting.  Submit your 
poetry online at http://www.kenyonreview.org.  Only one unpublished 
poem, one entry per person will be accepted.  The winner will receive a 
full scholarship to the Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop, and the 
poem will be published in the Kenyon Review, one of the country's most 
prestigious literary magazines.  Two runners-up will also see their 
poems published. Semi-finalists will be featured online at this web 
site.

United Nations Association-USA National High School Essay Contest.  
Open to all students, grades 9-12.  Write an essay of 1,500 words or 
less on the importance of maternal health.  First prize:  $3,000; 
second prize: $1,500; third prize: $750.  The exact questions are 
available in D221.  Deadline:  January 5, 2007.  Questions:  phone 
510-849-1752.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
The Center for Clinical Immunology at Stanford University Summer Intern 
Program.  If you are a current junior or senior who will have completed 
a biology class by the end of this school year and are interested in 
biology research, apply for this 8 week summer program consisting of 
lab research, lecture and some clinical exposure.  The program includes 
a $1,500 stipend to each attendee.  Housing is not provided.  
Applications are available at: http://ccis.stanford.edu.  Deadline: 
January 16, 2007.  To get your questions answered, e-mail: 
pjutz at stanford.edu or mgrantz at stanford.edu

FOR SENIORS
If you are applying to colleges that need a counselor recommendation, 
and you have not turned in your envelopes and forms in, please be aware 
that your counselor will not write your recommendation until you do.  
We must have your envelopes at least one month prior to your earliest 
deadline.

Get help with your college essay or personal statement!  Essay readers 
are available in D221 every day from 8:00 to 9:00 am, at lunch time and 
every day after school except Friday.  These readers are a great help 
and give you a new perspective on your essay.

UC/CSU APPLICATION WORKSHOPS: You must sign up in D221 to attend.  All 
workshops will be held in the Library Computer Lab.
Thursday, November 16, 7:30 am
Monday, November 20, 3:30 pm
Tuesday, November 21, 7:30 am

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.

Monday, November 20
12:20 UC Irvine
2:20 UC Santa Cruz

SAT/ACT TEST DATES – November 16 is the late registration deadline for 
the December 9 ACT test.  Register at www.act.org.   December 26 is the 
regular registration deadline for the January 27 SAT test.  Register at 
www.collegeboard.com.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Metro PCS Community Scholars - Graduating senior who has shown 
exceptional involvement in volunteerism and community service. 
Leadership, academic record, unusual personal or family circumstances 
are also considered.  Financial need is not considered.  15 
scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded in the SF Bay Area.  
Deadline:  December 11.  Applications available in D221 and at 
www.metropcs.com/scholarship

Mahatma Rice/Univision Radio Scholarship Program – Must be a high 
school senior in a Bay Area high school and submit an essay on the 
subject “Explain the personal challenges (other than financial) you 
expect to overcome in college.”  Entries may be in English or Spanish.  
Applications available in D221.  Deadline: February 15, 2007.

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