[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Tues., March 13, 2007

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Tuesday, March 13, 2007

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  RECANT – to take back a previous statement.  When 
their only eyewitness recanted his testimony, the prosecution had to 
drop the charges against the suspect.

FOR ALL GRADES
*Classroom Matters is offering free group tutoring sessions tailored to 
BHS students. For a two week period beginning Monday, March 19th, you 
can try our group tutoring at no cost (normal rates are $30 per 
session).   Groups vary in size from 2-5 students.  Each group will 
meet for one hour and will focus on a single subject area from Berkeley 
High School curriculum. Classroom Matters is located  within walking 
distance of  BHS (or AC transit #9): 2436 Sacramento Street Center (off 
of Dwight way).
Schedule:
Monday:         4-5 PM     AP English
Tuesday:         4-5 PM     French (all levels; level to be decided 
based on interest)
Tuesday:         5-6 PM     Algebra II
Wednesday:    6-7 PM     Chemistry
Thursday:        4-5 PM     Geometry
Please contact info at classroommatters.com to register or call 540-8646.

SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Volunteer at one of the 15 Camp Galileo 
sites in the Bay Area.  Positions include:  Counselor in Training and 
Team Leader (12th grader only, paid position).  As a volunteer, Camp 
Galileo trains staff members in teaching techniques, observation and 
feedback that helps staffers improve their skills.  Learn more about 
these opportunities and apply online at www.galileoed.com/volunteer.htm 
.

FOR JUNIORS
People's Test Preparation Service is sponsoring a workshop on careers 
in the health field - pre-nursing, pre-med, pre-dentistry, 
pre-pharmacy.  Saturday, March 17 from 3-4 pm at 235 Dwinelle Hall on 
the UC Berkeley campus.  For more information, go to www.ptps.org or 
e-mail ptps.berkeley at gmail.com .

FOR SENIORS
TODAY - Community College Day – Tuesday, March 13.  Sign up in D221 to 
get information including special programs offered at each college and 
how to apply and register for courses  at one or more of the following 
colleges:
	8:30 Diablo Valley College (DVC)
	9:30 College of Alameda
	10:35 Berkeley City College
	12:20 Merritt College
	1:20 City College of San Francisco
	2:20 Laney College

The Young Conservatory at American Conservatory Theater is offering a 
special scholarship for high school seniors in Alameda County to attend 
classes offered in the Spring Session (March 19-May 26, after school 
and weekend schedule) and their 4-week Summer 2007 Session (daytime 
classes June 18-July 13). The spring class schedule and scholarship 
application is available in D221. The scholarship, offered on a first 
come, first serve basis is for one class in either the 2007 Spring 
Session or the 4-Week Summer session. Students applying must meet 
regular standards of admission and must be able to commit to the full 
course selected.

SAT/ACT TEST DATES –March 23 is the late registration deadline for the 
April 14 ACT test.  Register at www.act.org.  April 3 is the regular 
registration deadline for the May 5 SAT test.  Register at 
www.collegeboard.com.

SCHOLARSHIPS
*Aztec Scholarship Program – Applicant must be a Latino or Latina 
Oakland resident graduating from high school and entering a four year 
university, community college, art institute or vocational school for 
the 2007-2008 school year.  Most are based on scholastic achievement 
and financial need.  Ten scholarships will be awarded.  Nine are in the 
amount of $1,000 and one is for $2,000 per year for four years.  
Deadline:  April 6.  Applications available in D221.

Meleia Willis-Starbuck Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice – open 
to graduating senior who plans to attend a two or four year university 
in the fall who has participated in work to further the cause of social 
justice in high school and plans to continue that work in college and 
beyond, has financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Deadline:  April 
11.  Applications available in D221.  Minimum value of $1,000.

New American College Fund Educators for Fair Consideration – students 
must be born outside of the U.S., have financial need, have lived in 
California for 3 or more years of their high school career, have a 
minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend a two or four year 
college in the fall.  Scholarship: $2,000.  Deadline:  March 30.  
Applications available in D221.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship – Open to African and African American 
seniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 who are planning to attend 
college immediately after graduation. Scholarship value up to $1,000.  
Deadline:  April 30.

Rotary Club of Berkeley – open to seniors with financial need who would 
otherwise have difficulty paying to attend a four year college.  Also 
taken into consideration are academic standing, test scores, 
extracurricular activities.  Applicants cannot be relatives of a living 
Rotarian.  Scholarships of $5,000 per year, renewable for four years.  
Deadline: April 11

Berkeley Retired Teachers Association Scholarship – Open to Berkeley 
High seniors who have spent the majority of their school age years in 
Berkeley Unified School District.  Scholarship amounts vary.  Deadline: 
  March 30.  Applications available in D221.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS
Below are a few of the summer opportunities available.  Check out the 
“Summer” box in the College/Career Center to read about many more.

*Summer high-school apprenticeship research program (SHARP), 6/18-7/13, 
at UC Berkeley.  SHARP is a 4-week long program for 10-15 high-school 
students who will be seniors in Fall 2007 and have had some math and 
science background for hands-on research.  They are particularly 
looking for students who may not have any experiences in doing research 
in science and engineering. Students must be US citizens or permanent 
residents.  Application deadline is March 16.  For more information, go 
to http://nano.berkeley.edu/sharp/sharp.html

Constitutional Rights Foundation Summer Law Institute at UCLA - An 
exciting week-long (July 29-August 4) summer program at UCLA for high 
school students interested in learning more about the American legal 
system. The cost of the camp is $1200 and covers room, board, and 
transportation while attending camp. It is the student's responsibility 
to pay for transportation to and from camp. 
http://www.crf-usa.org/law_government/sli.htm .  Scholarships based on 
financial need are available.

FACES Summer Medical Academy at Children's Hospital.  This program runs 
from July 9-20, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.  The program 
is open to students 15 years and older who are interested in learning 
about medicine and medical school.  Students participate in clinical 
skills workshops, gross anatomy and DNA labs, field trips, case studies 
and hear guest speakers including physician and patient panels.  Cost:  
$1,500.  Application deadline:  April 27.  Applications available in 
D221.

Are you interested in learning how to design cars?  Lawrence 
Technological University in Missouri has an Automotive Design Summer 
Camp, June 25-29. Scholarships are available.  For information, call 
248-204-3160.

City of Berkeley Youthworks is taking applications for the 2007 Summer 
Session.  Students aged 14-21 who are Berkeley residents may pick up an 
application at the Youthworks office at 1947 Center St (Basement 
level).  The Youthworks office hours are: 8am - 5pm, Monday through 
Friday.   Applications will be available March 5th - March 30th.  
Completed applications must be returned by March 30th to be considered. 
   For further information, call Youthworks at 510-981-4970.

Engineering Camp for current 11th graders at the University of Houston. 
   To encourage low income students to attend, the entire cost of the 
two week program, including room and board, is $200.  Scholarships for 
up to $150 are available.  Students are given the opportunity to learn 
about various engineering disciplines, visit engineering companies, 
participate in project-based learning on subjects including robotics 
and engineering design, field trips, panel discussions, and fun at the 
campus sports and recreation center.  African-American and Latino 
students are especially encouraged to apply.  All applicants must be 
U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  For more information, contact 
John Matthews at (713) 743-4226 or go to 
http://www.egr.uh.edu/promes/?e=camps for more information and to 
download the application.  Deadline:  April 15.

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