[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of Oct. 18-22, 2010

Mon Oct 18 08:47:06 PDT 2010

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College Advisor's Bulletin: Week of Oct. 18-22, 2010

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: PLAUDIT - statement giving strong praise

*Indicates new or updated item

SENIORS

1. Both the UC application (www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply) and the
Cal State application (www.csumentor.edu <http://www.csumentor.edu/> ) are
now available online. The deadline for the UC application is November 30.
The priority deadline for the Cal State applications is also November 30.
We urge you to get your applications in by November 30th, and preferably
earlier as both websites get extremely busy (and slow) at the end of
November.  Check the schedule for workshops in your red folders.  The
schedule is also available in your BHS Moodle site, as well as on the
College Advisor's website. Both college advisors are also available to
review your applications before they are submitted, but will need a day or
two of turn-around time, so don't wait until the last minute.

2. Seniors please access your BHS Moodle account for the latest updated
college center information. (College visits, application workshops, college
center deadlines, SAT dates etc...)

3. FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION NIGHT - November 18, 6:30 pm, Berkeley High
Library.  A representative from the East Bay Consortium, an educational
non-profit organization, will walk us line by line through the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  

4. November 1 is deadline for regular decision college lists, envelopes,
secondary school reports, and

transcript request forms.  Please turn into the College Center D221.

*5. UC/CSU College Application Workshops: Tuesday October 19 and Wednesday
October 20 in the Library computer room, 3:30-4:30.

6. College Essay Readers Available:  In the College Center, D221 

Lunch:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Morning:  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

After School:  Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

7. Advising Appointments (seniors only) - Sign-up sheets will remain up for
the remainder of the semester. Because there are nearly 812 seniors, seniors
may have only one scheduled half-hour appointment during the fall. If
students miss their appointment, they will not be able to sign up again.
Parents/guardians are welcome to attend the meeting as long as it is okay
with their student. Seniors may drop in any day at lunch or after school
without an appointment to have shorter questions answered. College advisor
assignments:  Ms. Price - AC students and CPA students, Ms. Sandberg - IHS,
AHA, SSJE, and CAS students.

*8. BHS 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
list of visits (updated daily) is available at
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=finding-a-college . BHS seniors can
also find updated college lists on their Moodle site.

Monday  October 18

 9:57    College Charleston (SO)

10:46   U of British Columbia & U of Toronto ( Canada)

11: 40  St. Lawrence University (NY)

 1:58    Bowdoin College (ME)

 2:32    Polytechnic Institute of New York (NY)

 Tuesday, October 19

 8:27    Haverford College (PA)

 9:31    Vanderbilt University (TN)

12:24   Franklin & Marshal College (PA)

 1:58    Colby College (ME)

 2:32    Oberlin College (OH)

Wednesday, October 20

 8:27    Hamilton College (NY)

 9:31    Swarthmore College (PA)

10:40   U of Canterbury (New Zealand)

12:24   Boston University (MA)

 1:28    Bard College (NY)

 2:30    St. John's College (NM)

Thursday, October 21

 8:27    Tulane University (LA)

 9:31    Columbia (NY)

Friday, October 22

 9:31    Barnard College (NY)

10:40   Syracuse University (NY)

12:24   U of Edinburgh (UK)

  1:28   Columbia College Chicago (IL)

SENIORS/JUNIORS

*1. FREE SAT PREP CLASS - The class meets on Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45 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 D219. (Seniors and Juniors)

2. COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE BAY AREA

a. University of San Francisco: October 22-24 Fall Fest 2010, register for
fall fest at www.usfca.edu/fallfest . For more information contact Jenna
Bent, Special Events Manager, at usfevents at usfca.edu  or (415)422-6441

b. Performing and Visual Arts College Fair:  Saturday, October 23, 3:00-5:00
pm, Nob Hill Masonic Center, San Francisco, CA. This is an excellent
opportunity to find out about schools from across the country that offer
excellent programs in the arts.

c. Emerson College:  Wednesday, October 27, 7:00-9:00 pm, Courtyard San
Francisco Downtown, 299 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105,
415-947-0700, confirm your reservation online at
http://www.emerson.edu/admission/ontheroad 

d. GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS BRIDGE BUILDERS FORUM - This free event is
primarily for African American, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Latino male
high school students and their parents.  Event highlights include:
empowering workshops for students and parents, scholarship information and
tips for applying, college information and resources, financial aid and
admissions information, continental breakfast and lunch provided.  Saturday,
November 13, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. California State University, East
Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA.

SCHOLARSHIPS

1. GATES MILLENIUM 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: Monday, January 10, 2011.
Applications available at www.gmsp.org.

2. 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. 

3. 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: November 1 (considered for
Ron Brown Scholarship and forwarded to additional colleges and scholarship
providers) and January 9 (considered for Ron Brown scholarship only). Apply
at www.ronbrown.org <http://www.ronbrown.org/>   or pick up an application
in the College Center.

4. MAHATMA RICE/UNIVISION RADIO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Mahatma Rice and
Univision Radio are offering college-bound High School Seniors who reside
and attend school in the Bay Area the opportunity to compete for five, two
thousand dollar cash awards. To enter, students must complete an essay of
150 to 250 words. For more information pick up an information brochure in
the College Center or visit www.mahatmatrice.com/scholaship . Due date:
February 15, 2011.

5. GOOD TIDINGS FOUNDATION- Open to seniors who participated in community
service and have financial need.  20 scholarships of $5,000 each will be
awarded. Deadline:  November 08.  Applications available in D221.

6. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO, PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Full
in-state tuition and fees, full room rent for those living in a campus
residence hall, laptop stipend.  Minimum requirements: 3.6 GPA, SAT 1800 or
above, be in top of 10% of graduating class.  Scholarship application
available online at http://honors.scufresno.edu
<http://honors.scufresno.edu/>    Application postmark deadline: December 9,
2010

7. BOSTON UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION - A four-year,
full-tuition scholarship to BU.  Deadline: December 1, 2010.  For more
information go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee

*8. 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,
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15 or email
scholars at na.ko.com . Deadline: Oct. 31, Award: $10,000-$20,000

FOR ALL STUDENTS

*1. The Princeton Prize in Race Relations: In order to recognize, support,
and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a
commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton
University annually sponsors an annual awards program for high school
students-the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Applications postmarked by
January 31 will be eligible for prizes-including cash awards up to $1,000
for particularly noteworthy work.

 - If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping
to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from
you.

 - If you know of a high school student who is helping to improve race
relations, please encourage him or her to apply.

Applications are available at: website: www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize or
in the College Center in the Scholarship Box.

INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER WORK

1. Are you looking for an internship? Interested in politics/city planning?
The Jacquelyn McCormick Campain of Berkeley City Council is looking for
volunteers. If you are interested contact Anna or Lara at 843-0318.

2. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Berkeley Holiday Fund, a small Berkeley based
charity, is seeking volunteers for 4 hours work on Wednesday, October 27
from 1-6 p.m. Location is near Solano. Work is stuffing envelopes for a
holiday fundraiser. For more information or to schedule a time slot, please
email ginnmeyer at yahoo.com.

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