[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER BULLETIN: Week of October 12 to 16, 2009

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Week of October 12 to October 16, 2009

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: Infamous--Famous in a bad way

Berkeley High School is offering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14 from 8:30-11:30 at school. Room assignments will be announced closer to the test date. All sophomores are automatically registered for the test and can take it for free, due to a generous anonymous donation. The PSAT is an excellent practice test for the SAT, which is required by the UCs, Cal States and many private schools. For juniors only, it is also the qualifying exam for National Merit scholarships.

*Please see the recent e-tree announcement about the special schedule for ALL students on Wed. Oct. 14.

SENIORS

You may schedule an appointment with your College Advisor in Rm. D221. Drop in times are before school, lunch time, and after school.

SENIOR PROFILE: If you are applying to private colleges which need a counselor recommendation, your Senior Profiles were due on Friday, September 18th for students applying under a Regular Decision plan. You do NOT need to fill these out if you are applying only to the UCs, Cal State Universities or community colleges.

*FREE SAT PREP CLASS -- The class meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 pm. One day will focus on the math section and the other day on the critical reading section of the test. There is no need to register in advance, just come to H103. For more information, go to www.ptps.org, or come to D221. This class is for Berkeley high seniors.

*FINANCIAL AID PART 1 FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS -- Thursday, October 15, 6:30 pm, BHS library. Sue Kim, a financial aid expert, will explain how financial aid is calculated for both public and private schools and answer your questions. She will also provide information on merit aid.

*ESSAY READERS -- Get feedback on your college essay from experienced essay readers, College Center D221. First come, first served.

*Essay Readers Schedule

Monday (NO READERS ON MONDAY, OCT. 12)
9 to 10 a.m.
Lunch 12:25 to 1 p.m.
6th and after school 2:45 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday
8:15 to 9 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 to 12:10 p.m.
6th and after school 2:45 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday
8 to 9 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 to 12:10 p.m.
6th and after school 2:45 to 4 p.m.

Thursday
8 to 8:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 to 12:10
6th and after school 2:45 to 4 p.m.

Friday
8 to 8:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 to 12:10
No afterschool on Fridays except for Friday before Thanksgiving

*ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOPS
Sign up in advance in the College/Career Center D221, and find out location of workshop.
Tuesday, 10/20, 3:30 p.m.
Monday, 10/26, 3:30 p.m.

*COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOPS – ALL HELD IN THE LIBRARY COMPUTER LAB
You must sign up in advance in the College/Career Center to attend. 15 person maximum per workshop.
Thursday, 10/15, 3:30 pm – UC/CSU
Monday, 10/19, 7:30 am – UC/CSU
Friday, 10/23, 7:30 am – UC/CSU
Tuesday, 10/27, 3:30 pm – UC/CSU
MORE TO COME

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 October list is available in the College Center D221.

Tuesday October 13
10:40 Swarthmore College
2:32 University of the Redlands

Wednesday October 14
8:27 University of Kansas
9:31 Bard College at Simon Rock

Thursday-October15
8:27 Union College (NY)
9:31 Babson College
10:40 Otis College of Design
12:30 University of Chicago
1:28 University of the Arts Philadelphia
2:32 College of Wooster (OH)

Friday October 16
9:41 Humboldt State University (CA)
9:31 George Washington (DC)
10:40 University of Washington (Seattle)
12:24 Colorado College
1:28 Middlebury College (VT)
2:32 Amherst College (MA)

TEST DATES

SAT Dates

Test Date: November 7, 2009
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2009
Late Registration Deadline (additional $23+ cost) October 2 – 15, 2009

Test Date: December 5
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2009
Late Registration: October 31-November 12, 2009

ACT Dates

Test Date: December 12, 2009
Regular Registration Deadline: November 6, 2009
Late Registration Deadline: November 7-20, 2009 (additional cost)

Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. Register at
www.collegeboard.com

SCHOLARSHIPS

Ron Brown Scholarship -- Open to African-American or Black high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need who are US citizens or permanent residents. Up to 20 students will receive $10,000 per year for four years. Two deadlines: January 9. Apply at www.ronbrown.org.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program -- Open to African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students who are citizens, nationals or legal permanent residents of the US, with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale who have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Deadline: January 12, 2009. Applications available in D221 or at www.gmsp.org.

Coca-Cola Scholarship for high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and academic achievement. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university. Must have a GPA of 3.0. Contact Scholarship Committee, 1 Coca Plaza, NW. Atlanta, Ga 30313, 800-306-2653, http://www.coca-colascholars.org, scholars at na.ko.com. Deadline: Oct. 31 Award: $10,000-$20,000

ALL STUDENTS

Cal State East Bay -- Preview Day October 24, 2009, 8: a.m.to 12:30 p.m.: Learn about academic programs and majors, attend presentations on admission and financial aid, meet students from different clubs and organizations, go on tours of the campus and residence hall. Register at www.csueastbay.edu/preview day or call510-885-2612

COLLEGE INFORMATION DAY -- Saturday, October 17, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, UC Berkeley, Wheeler Hall. Over 60 public and college and university representatives will be available to speak with you. Pre-register online (not required, but helpful) at www.eastbayconsortium.org. For more information, call 510-238-9450.

NACAC Performing Arts and Visual Arts College Fair: October 17, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak Street, CA. 94102.

UCLA Performing and Visual Arts Information meeting, Wednesday October 21, 2009 from 6:30 pm-8:00pm, Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge. (all departments)Learn about the variety of performing and visual arts majors at UCLA.

Alameda Unified School District City Wide College Night, Wednesday, Oct 21st, 6p.m. to 8p.m. at the College of Alameda Gym. Over 50 Colleges will be participating in this free event for student and their families.