[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Sept. 9, 2008

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College Advisor's Bulletin 
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 
  
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  ABERRATION – a deviation from what is normal; anomaly.  Lisa Simpson’s B+ on her test was just an aberration, and she immediately resumed her normal pattern of straight A’s.  
  
PSAT – Berkeley High School is offering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15 from 8:30-11:30 at school. Room assignments will be announced closer to the test date.  All sophomores will automatically be registered for the test and can take it for free, due to a generous donation from an anonymous donor.  Juniors can sign up for the test beginning on Monday, September 8.  Register with Ms. Reed in D173 at lunchtime and immediately after school.  Cost is $15.  Fee reductions are available for low income students.  The PSAT is an excellent practice test for the SAT, which is required by the UC’s, Cal States and many private schools.  For juniors only, it is also the qualifying exam for National Merit scholarships.   
  
*TODAY - Want to learn about California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Berkeley High's ONLY Honor Society?!?!?! CSF is a state-wide organization which recognizes high school students for academic excellence and community service. Come to an informational meeting this Tuesday at Lunch in the College Career Center . We will cover the deadlines, application process, and answer any other questions students may have about CSF. For more information email CSF Leadership at csfbhs at gmail.com. 
  
FOR SENIORS 
BLACK COLLEGE FAIR - The 9th Annual Historically Black College Recruitment Fair 
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Laney College , 900 Fallon Street , Oakland 
All students are welcome.  Bring a copy of your transcript and ACT/SAT score(s) for each college application you plan to complete!!! 
Students will have: 
·        Face to face contact with official college admission representatives 
·        Exposure to many Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) 
·        Assistance and information regarding SAT and ACT college admission tests 
  
SENIOR PARENT COLLEGE NIGHT – NEW DATE - Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 pm in the Berkeley High library, Ms. Price and I will be giving a detailed overview of the college application process.  Please come by to get all your questions answered.  (Date was changed because of conflict with the PTSA meeting.) 
  
SENIORS:  Ms. Price and I will be speaking to your English classes this week.  You will be able to sign up for an individual appointment after the class presentations are completed.  Until then, please stop by at lunch or after school to get your questions answered. 
  
SENIOR PROFILE:  If you are applying to private colleges which need a counselor recommendation, your Senior Profiles are due on September 19th for students applying under a Regular Decision plan.   You do NOT need to fill these out if you are applying only to the UC’s, Cal State Universities or community colleges. 
 

COLLEGE VISITS 
Over 100 college representatives visit Berkeley High’s College/Career Center every year.  Seniors may attend up to 10 of those meetings, with the permission of the teacher whose class they are missing.  Sign up in advance in the College/Career Center and pick up a permission slip.  The complete September list is available at http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=finding-a-college . 
  
TODAY - Tuesday, September 9 
9:30 University of Puget Sound (WA) 
2:20 Linfield College (OR) 
  
*Wednesday, September 10 
8:30 Drew University (NJ) – LAST MINUTE ADDITION 
Drew University in Madison , NJ . is a great fit for students who want to be close to NYC but still experience a traditional campus environment.  Drew has strong theater, political science and science programs as well as many other academic offerings.  Our undergraduates have many opportunities for research, internships and travel. 
  
Thursday, September 11 
10:35 Kalamazoo (MI) 
  
Friday, September 12 
8:30 California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) 
10:35 Canadian Colleges - Simon Fraser, U of Victoria , U of Alberta 
  
SAT/ACT TEST DATES – Tuesday, September 9 is the regular registration deadline for the October 4 SAT and SAT subject tests.  Friday, September 19 is the regular registration deadline for the October 25 ACT test.  Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.  
  
COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE BAY AREA

Emory, Northwestern, U of North Carolina and U of Virginia – Wed., September 10, 7;30 pm, San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport, 1770 South Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo.  RSVP a www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/session .  
Princeton University – Wed., September 10, 7:00-9:00 pm, Hilton Oakland Airport , 1 Hegenberger Road , Oakland .  
Jesuit College Fair – Thursday, September 11, 7:00-9:00 pm, St. Ignatius College Prep, 2001-37th Avenue , SF.  
  
SCHOLARSHIPS 
California Museum’s Dreamers Challenge – Submit an essay, video, audio or artwork to tell us how your dream will leave a lasting mark on the state, nation and the world.  Must be a senior and California resident.  Award - $5,000 cash and attend the California Hall of Fame Events.  Application available in D221 and at www.CaliforniaMuseum.org .  Received deadline:  October 10 
  
Horatio Alger Association – Open to graduating seniors, planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree, (but may start at a community college), with family income no more than $50,000, involved in co-curricular and community activities, with a minimum GPA of 2.0, who is a US citizen.  Apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships .  Scholarships from $2,000-20,000.  Deadline:  October 30.  
  
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