[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Tues., March 20, 2007

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Tuesday, March 20, 2007

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  EUPHEMISM – a nice way of expressing an  
unpleasant concept.  “Rest Room” is a euphemism: rest is not actually  
what one does in that room.

*IMPORTANT NOTE – I will be away from school the week of March 26.  If  
you need assistance during that time, please contact Matt Saraceno,  
College Advisor, at msaraceno at berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576.

FOR ALL GRADES
* Saturday, March 24, 12-3 pm, Albany High School - Dynamy will be  
hosting a FREE fair for students to learn about a variety of gap year  
programs available to young adults, ages 17-22. A gap year is an  
interim experience before college; it can include travel, language  
immersion, work experience, community service and more. Representatives  
from the following organizations will be present: Outward Bound,  
GlobalQuest, The Woolman Semester, Amigos, Bridgton Academy, The  
Council on International Education Cultural Exchange, Leap Now,  
Sojourns Abroad, Youth for Understanding, Dynamy, The Student  
Conservation Association, Projects Abroad, Thames Academy, and Where  
There Be Dragons.  For more information, contact Carolie Sly at  
csly at sbcglobal.net  .

Building Diversity in Science is sponsoring the Scientific Empowerment  
Movement.  This free event will bring together minority scientists,  
physicians, professionals and entertainers to empower youth and young  
adults and promote diversity in the sciences.  April 14 at the Mission  
Bay Campus of UC San Francisco.  Breakfast and lunch is included.   
Register at www.bdis.us

FOR JUNIORS
*Monday, March 26, 8:30 am in the College/Career Center- Harvard  
College – A Harvard student from the Office of Undergraduate Minority  
Recruitment will meet with juniors interested in more information on  
Harvard.  Sign up in D221.

People's Test Preparation Service workshop on Personal Statements  
(application essays) will be held on Saturday, April 7 from 3-4:30 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
*Wednesday, March 22 at 2:20 pm - A representative from Notre Dame de  
Namur will be present in D221.  Notre Dame, located in Belmont, CA, is  
still accepting applications for the fall.  Find out about their  
excellent programs!

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
*Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Oakland East Bay Alumnae Chapter – Open to  
African American seniors with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or  
higher who have demonstrated community service, leadership ability and  
have financial need who are planning to attend a four year college or  
university.  $1,000 scholarship each.  Deadline:  April 28.   
Applications available in D221.

Chinese American Citizens Alliance – Open to Chinese American seniors  
who are available to attend the awards dinner on June 24.  Students  
must fill out an application and write an essay.  Applications  
available in D221.  Deadline:  April 20.   At least 9 scholarships will  
be awarded.

Kim and Harold Louise Family Foundation – Open to seniors with minimum  
unweighted GPA of 3.5, a minimum SAT score of 1900 who is planning to  
attend a US college or university or vocational program next year.   
Students with financial need or who have parents who did not attend  
college or who have overcome adversity or are first-generation  
immigrants will be given special consideration.  $50,000 will be  
distributed among the awardees.  Deadline:  April 7.  Applications  
available in D221.

Richard D. Navies Scholarship – Open to graduating seniors who are U.S.  
citizens or legal residents who are a varsity athlete this year, has a  
minimum GPA of 2.5 and minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 900 who  
demonstrate leadership and commitment to service and have good  
sportsmanship and a positive attitude.  Two scholarships of $2,500  
each.  Deadline:  May 1.  Applications available in D221.

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.

Spelman Summer Science Program - The Howard Hughes Summer Science  
Program, sponsored by the Spelman College Biology Department is for  
current female juniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 interested  
in pursuing careers in biology, biochemistry and other  
biomedical-related fields. The program is a five-week residential  
program from June 17-July 20. This program is designed to provide  
participants with an integrative science educational experience and to  
develop their interpersonal skills. A stipend will be provided. This  
stipend is subject to federal and state taxes. Room and Board is  
provided for the program. Application deadline: March 30. For program  
application and information, Interested students go to  
http://rrped.spelman.edu/hhmi_summer_program.asp?user_id=2006&ca; 
tegory_type=hhmisummer

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.

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.

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