[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
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College Advisor's Bulletin
Friday, November 17, 2006
SAT WORD OF THE DAY: CIRCUMLOCUTION – an indirect way of saying
something. Rather than answer the reporter’s difficult question
directly, the senator resorted to evasion and circumlocution.
FOR ALL STUDENTS
*Full scholarships are available for a high school exchange program in
Germany. No previous German language is required. Partial
scholarships are also available for 16 other countries. Students can
choose from summer, semester and academic year programs. Apply at
www.intraxstudyabroad.com/scholarships For more information, e-mail
info at intraxstudyabroad.com or call Elizabeth Mounts at 800-579-1709
ext. 649. Postmark deadline: December 16.
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.
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 Only one unpublished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.
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 – 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 at wwwcarolinarice.com/scholarship Deadline:
February 15, 2007.
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