[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Thurs., March 13, 2008

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

College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, March 13, 2008

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  OMINOUS - giving indications that something bad 
is about to happen.  When I saw the large asteroid streaking through 
the sky, I had an ominous feeling that the Earth was about to be 
destroyed.

FOR ALL GRADES
TODAY - Thursday, March 13 - Free panel discussion and Q&A session 
for students interested in a career in quantitative finance.  4:30 
reception; 5:00 program begins; 6:30 reception.  Discover how your 
degree in math, physics, computer science, economics or engineering 
could lead to a career in quantitative finance.  Pre-register at 
www.iafe.org .  Sponsored by Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. 

VIDEO CONTEST -  Think Globally, Report Locally Video Contest! 
Students are invited to create a one to two minute video news package 
showing a local angle on one of four chosen global issues:  1. Kick 
the Habit... De-carbonizing our Lifestyles and Economies; 2. World 
Heritage... Local Sites and International Interests;  3. 
	Growing Up Girl... The Challenges Facing Girls Everywhere; 
4. World Water... Access to Clean Water.  The top three teams, 
consisting of two students and an educator, will get an experience of 
a lifetime - an all expense paid trip to New York to attend the 
United Nations Foundation Youth Leadership Summit.  Background 
information and b-roll is available for all four topics on 
SchoolTube.com.  Deadline:  May 2, 2008, but entries uploaded during 
the months of March and April will also be eligible for early entry 
awards. For more information, go to 
http://www.schooltube.com/reportlocally.aspx . 

Young Women in Public Affairs Award - Zonta Club of Berkeley/North 
Bay recognizes women ages 16-20 for their participation in public and 
political life, their commitment to the volunteer section, their 
leadership achievements and their dedication to the advancement of 
the status of women. Club winner will receive $1,000.  Applications 
available in D221 and at www.zonta.org .  Deadline:  March 15.

Stanford Black Student Union High School Conference - The conference 
will be held on the Stanford campus in the School of Education, 
Cubberly Hall on April 5 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Open to all black 
students.  The conference includes interactive workshops, on a 
variety of subjects, a tour of the Stanford campus and performances 
by the historically black fraternities and sororities.  Admissions 
officials will meet individually with parents on how to become 
competitive for admission.  $15 fee includes lunch and t-shirt. 
Deadline to register:  March 14.  Applications available in D221. For 
more information, contact Deawodi Ladzekpo at 818-606-9149 or 
bsu.hsc.coordinators at gmail.com .  Most information at 
http://bsu.stanford.edu . 

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES - The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will 
be held June 25-28 at  St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. 
There is space for 150-200 students.  To be eligible, students must 
have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or 
sophomore in high school.  The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four 
day, three night program that provides:  College access and 
matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models 
and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, 
Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 
in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. 
Application deadline:  March 15.  Apply at:  
http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please 
contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez at hispanicfund.org 
or via phone at (202) 280-5040.  For a video of the HYS on Youtube, 
visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70  .

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
SPRING BREAK JOBS - Sarah's Science is looking for day camp 
counselors.  Students must be at least 16 years old, have experience 
working with children (babysitting counts), a positive attitude and 
enjoy guiding and mentoring children ages 5-12.  Camps are located in 
Oakland, Berkeley and Dublin.  Oakland and Dublin: March 24-28; 
Berkeley: March 31-April 4, 8:00 am-5:30 pm.  Pay: $8.00/hour. 
Applications available in D221 and at www.sarahscience.com .  For 
more information, call 510-581-3739. 

Summer camp jobs - City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake 
Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as 
counselors.   Most staff work 8 hour days.  Counselors work about 8 
hours each day through the week and have weekends off.  Shifts vary 
depending on department.  For more information, go to 
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 
510-981-5140. 

NOTE NEW DEADLINE - Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor 
summer day camp for kids entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern 
positions at Camp Galileo are available for high school students in 
over 19 communities throughout the Bay Area.  Summer Interns can earn 
high school community service credits, gain leadership experience, 
make new friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding summer 
experience with children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns assist 
with all aspects of camp-from helping kids with art and science 
classes to setting up camp games.  Students can volunteer for 3-8 
weeks. Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer 
; APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 3. Camps run from 6-8 weeks starting 
June 16 - August 8.

FOR JUNIORS
*FREE SAT PREP CLASS - you can still join the free SAT prep class at 
Berkeley High.  It's held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:45-5:45 
in H207.  Tuesday focuses on the math portion of the test and 
Wednesday focuses on the critical reading section.  No sign-up is 
necessary. 

EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM - This FREE summer program includes 
panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement 
workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. 
Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. 
There are two separate programs - one for high achieving African 
American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for 
high achieving Latino students (June 19-21).  This is an excellent 
program.  Pick up your applications in D221.  Deadline for the 
African American student program  is March 14.

SAT/ACT TEST DATES - March 21 is the late registration deadline for 
the April 12 ACT test.  April 1 is the regular registration deadline 
for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests.  Fee waivers for low income 
students are available in D221.  

FOR SENIORS
Gap Year Fair - Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High 
School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco.  Free fair with 
exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who 
are interested in taking some time off before attending college.  For 
more information, call 508-755-2571 x18.

SCHOLARSHIPS
For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career 
Center, go to http://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, 
then College/Career Center, then Scholarships.

Black Employees Association of PG&E - Open to graduating high school 
senior or continuing college student who is a resident of the PG&E 
service area and has a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.50.  Five or more 
students will be awarded scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,500
Applications available in D221 or at 
http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/about_us/community/scholarships/beascholarshipapplication2008.pdf 
Deadline:  March 21. 

Unlocking Doors - Open to female high school seniors living in one of 
the 9 counties of the Bay Area whose parent/guardian's combined 
annual income is not exceeding $45,000, who is the first generation 
in their family to attend a four-year university and who is a U.S. 
citizen or legal resident. $1,000 scholarship.  Applications 
available in D221. Deadline:  March 15.

Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund - Open to seniors with an 
unweighted 2.5 or above who are planning to go to a 4 year college or 
university next year, have demonstrated leadership abilities and are 
U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  Application available in D221. 
Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded.  Deadline:  March 15

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the 
College/Career Center website: 
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 .

Carleton College, "The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience" - Accepted 
students receive free room and  Board. Students are responsible for 
their own travel to and from the program. The program is for African 
American students or students who have an interest in African 
American culture.  One week program July 12-July18.  Applications 
available in D221.

COSMOS - California State Summer School for Math and Science. 
Available in a variety of subjects at UC campuses Irvine, Santa Cruz, 
Davis and San Diego.  Open to students completing grades 8-12. 
Although there is no minimum GPA required, admission is competitive. 
The total cost for the 4 week program, including room and board in a 
student residence hall, is $2,310 - financial aid is available. 
Applications available in D221 and at www.ucop.edu/cosmos . 
Deadline:  March 15. 

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