[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for April 3, 2009

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Friday, April 3, 2009

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: AMORPHOUS -- lacking form or shape.  Although solid objects have a definite shape, liquids and gasses are amorphous.  

FOR ALL STUDENTS 

Spring Break Jobs! -- If you are 16 years or older, love working with children, and want to work during your spring break, we want to hear from you! Sarah's Science is recruiting counselors ages 16 and up to work at our wonderful Sarah's Science Spring Break Camp from April 6th to 10th, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The camps will be at Black Pine Circle Elementary School in Berkeley and Lake Merritt United Methodist Church in Oakland. Counselors can work one or more days. Working partial days might be possible. Starting pay is $8 per hour. For more information, please contact us asap at 510-581-3739 and ask for Minane or Kathy.

Youth Spirit Artworks, the new youth art jobs and job training program based in S. Berkeley, is accepting applications for its paid internships for Spring 09 (April 7 through June 7th) and for Summer 09 (June 22 through August 21st). Spring internship training will be Monday through Friday 3pm to 6pm and summer internship training will be Monday through Friday 9:45am to 2:45pm (art studio focus) and 1:30pm to 6:30pm (community arts focus). Youth Spirit's mission is to use art to empower and transform the lives of homeless and low income youth, giving youth the experience, training and self confidence necessary to meet their full potential. For information or an application visit: www.youthspiritartworks.org or call YSA at: 510-658-3360. Email: Info at youthspiritartworks.org.

*TODAY - Kaiser Permanente in Oakland and Richmond are looking for qualified high school students, ages 15-20, for the LAUNCH (Learn About Unlimited New Careers in Health Care) High School Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).  The program offers paid summer work experience at Kaiser to underserved high school students.  Applications available in D221.  For more information, go to http://xnet.kp.org/hr/ca/youth/syep/index.htm.   Deadline:  April 3.  

Project WHAT -- Part/time jobs for teenagers and young adults, ages 15-24, who have had a parent in prison or jail, to increase awareness of what it’s like to have had a parent in prison or jail and to improve services for youth with incarcerated parents.  The job entails working with a writing instructor to write a true story based on your personal experience, speak publicly at conferences about your experience, and facilitate trainings for adults and youth.  $8/hour for summer training + $100 bonus at the end of the summer.  $10-$12/hour for weekly meetings during the school year, plus fees for presenting at conferences or training.  Applications and more information available in D221.  Deadline:  April 23.  

FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS

Are you planning on touring some colleges during spring break?  You will make the most from your visit by signing up for a student-led tour as well as an admissions session, a group meeting with a representative from the admissions office. Check the admissions web site of each school you are visiting for information on signing up for the tour and meeting.  

Are you interested in serving in the US House of Representatives as a page?  If you are at least 16 years old and have a 3.0 GPA in core academic subjects and are a current sophomore, you may apply for a fall or spring appointment.  There is no GPA requirement for pages who work during the summer and current juniors may apply.  Pages live in the Page Residence Hall in Washington, DC and attend classes at the Page Residence Hall.  Pages must be sponsored by a member of Congress.  For more information, go to http://pageprogram.house.gov/become.html.   

Students Rising Above -- Open to juniors from a low income family who have overcome obstacles that are not of their own making, have a GPA of 3.0 or above, live in the Bay Area and are planning on attending a four year college.  The scholarship covers all college expenses not covered by other scholarships or financial aid.  In addition, students are given assistance in applying to college, help with dental and healthcare appointments, summer internships, and a mentor.  Applications are available in D221 and at http://studentsrisingabove.org/student-scholarships.  Deadline:  April 4.  

SAT/ACT TEST DATES --April 9 is the late registration deadline for the May 2 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT.  Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.  

SUMMER PROGRAMS

A list of summer programs is available by going to the College/Career Center website - http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 -- then clicking on "Summer Programs 2009."

Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Summer Law Institute - Open to current 9th, 10th and 11th graders who are interested in learning more about the American legal system.  Students live on the UCLA campus during the institute.  Cost: $1,200, need based scholarships are available.  For more information, contact Katie Moore at 213-316-2104 or Katie at crf-usa.org.  Applications available at www.crf-usa.org. Program dates:  August 3- 9.  Application deadline:  April 7.

FOR SENIORS

*NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING AND/OR COMPARING YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTERS?  Come to a workshop to discuss these issues.  Bring your award letters.  Sign up in D221 to attend. 
Wednesday, April 15, 3:30 pm in Conference Room A
Thursday, April 16, 7:30 am in the College/Career Center

*MAY 1 DEADLINE -- May 1 is the deadline to send in your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to most colleges and universities.  For most schools, if you do not send in your SIR and your deposit (if required) by May 1, you will not be able to attend that school in the fall.  You may only send in a SIR to one school.  It is unethical to tell more than one school that you plan to attend their college in the fall.  If you have any questions at all, please stop by to see me or Ms. Price at lunch or after school.  

SENIORITIS -- It’s the last quarter of the senior year.  Don’t let your grades drop.  Don’t think this semester doesn’t count! All four year colleges will require a copy of your official transcript after you graduate.  If your grades drop, they may rescind your admission.  

SCHOLARSHIPS 
For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships.  

Billy J. Givens Memorial Scholarship Fund -- Open to high school seniors from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties who plan on enrolling in a two or four year college in the fall.  $1,000 scholarship.  Applications available in D221.  Deadline:  April 10.  

Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE) Scholarship -- Open to undocumented seniors of Chicano/Latino descent who will enroll in an accredited college or university in the fall,  demonstrate academic promise through their GPA, college acceptance, recommendations or essay and have financial need.  Scholarships range from $500-$1,000.  Applications available in D221 and at http://www.ca-core.org/services.  Deadline:  April 10.  

Lee Franklin Memorial Scholarship -- Open to senior athletes at Berkeley High who have lettered in at least one, and preferably two, sports at Berkeley High who have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25, have financial need and plan to attend a two or four year college in the fall.  $2,000 scholarship with $1,000 awarded for fall 2009 and $1,000 for fall 2010 if a student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA in college.  Applications available in D221  Deadline:  April 17.  

Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority -- Open to female high school seniors who are California residents with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who demonstrate leadership abilities, service to community and are planning to attend a four year university.  At least one scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded.  Deadline:  April 11.  Applications available in D221.  

East Bay Consortium -- Open to seniors graduating in June from Oakland Unified School District schools, Berkeley High, Richmond High or St. Elizabeth HS or have participated in the East Bay Consortium Pre-Collegiate Academy who will be attending a four year accredited college or a community college, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 if planning to attend a four year college or 2.0 if planning to attend a community college, have actively participated in extra-curricular events and 
have financial need.  Approximately 25-30 $2,500 scholarships for students attending 4 year school and 5-10 $1,000 scholarships for students attending community colleges.  Applications available in D221. Deadline:  April 10.  

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