[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Fri., March 14, 2008

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Friday, March 14, 2008

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  SUMPTUOUS - lavish or extravagant, especially a
meal.  Many Americans cook sumptuous meals at Thanksgiving, with
turkey, other meats, potatoes, yams, vegetables and apple pie.

FOR ALL GRADES 
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
*Tuesday, March 18 in the College/Career Center
10:35 - recruiter from the U.S. Marines
2:20 - recruiter from the U.S. Army
Seniors must sign up in D221 to attend

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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