[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of Nov. 6-13, 2010

Sat Nov 6 19:11:30 PDT 2010

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College Advisor's Bulletin

Week of November 6-13, 2010

SAT WORD OF THE DAY: Untenable - unable to be maintained

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 before 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. UC/CSU College Application Workshops: Tuesday October 26 and Wednesday
October 27 in the Library computer room, 3:30-4:30.

5. 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

6. 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.

*7. 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 (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, November 8

9:57 Oregon State University

1:58  Cornish College of the Arts

Tuesday, November 9

9:31  Mills College

2:32  U of Nevada, Reno

Wednesday, November 10

10:40 Santa Fe University of Art & Design

SENIORS/JUNIORS

1. FREE SAT PREP CLASS - The class meets Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45 pm, in
D219. 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.  For Seniors and Juniors.

*2. St. Mary’s Fall Preview Day – Saturday, November 13, from 11am-4pm.
1928 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga. Students will have to opportunity to explore
the academic life at St. Mary’s. Sign up online at
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions/visi
t-saint-marys/preview-day/form-nov.html .

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 <http://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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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 

7. 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/  or email
scholas at na.ko.com. Deadline: Oct. 31. Award: $10,000-$20,000.

8. THE IVY AND PEARLS SCHOLARSHIP - For high school seniors who reside in
San Francisco Bay Area, are African/African American, have a cumulative
grade point average of 2.5 or above, be enrolled as a full-time student in
a two or four-year college in Fall 2011, show recent community
involvement. Up to $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Applications
available in College Career Center. Due Date: March 15, 2011.

9. AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP - Are you active in your community? Have
you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal
challenges? You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship of $10,000
or 25,000. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents,
be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an
accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United
States by fall 2011, demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by
outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the
workplace, and be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the
student's achievement. Learn more and download an application at
www.axa-achievement.com or pick one up in the College Career Center, D221.
Application deadline is December 15, 2010.

*10. PATRICK CHARNON MEMORIAL SCHOALRSHIP - Each $1,500 scholarships are
awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their
commitments to building communities. Applications are available in the
College Career Center or online at  http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html
Deadline: March 31, 2011.

*11. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  The Berkeley Public Library has acquired
a new database of scholarships.  Anyone who has a Berkeley Public Library
card can go to
http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.p
hp   Tuition Funding Sources are listed in the Grants & Scholarships
section. The database is also available from the online catalog inside the
public library locations, regardless of whether users have cards.

*12. California Association of Collectors, Inc – open to seniors planning
to attend any accredited college, university or trade school.  Winners are
chosen based on writing an essay entitled “Importance of Establishing and
Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years.”  Applications
available in D221 and at www.cacesf.org <http://www.cacesf.org/> .  Awards
range from $1,500-$2,500.  Deadline:  January 31, 2011

*13. PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship – open to high school senior
planning to major in education or undergraduate members of PDK who are
enrolled in an education program at the college level.  Deadline:  March1,
2011.  Applications available in D221 or at
http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.

*14. Elks National Foundation – 500 four-year scholarships will be awarded
to high school seniors who are US citizens, based on scholarship,
leadership and financial need.  Scholarships range from $1,000 per year to
$15,000 per year.  Applications are available at www.elks.org/enf/scholars
.  Received deadline:  December 1.  Mail to: BPO Elks, Lodge 1816, 1475
Creekside Dr., Walnut Creek, CA  94596.

*15. Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships – There are four
different scholarships – one for each of the following: African-American
students, Hispanic students, Asian-Pacific students, and one for any
senior.  The scholarships are open to students eligible to attend a two or
four year college, university or vocational-technical school who are legal
residents of the US and are under 21 years old.  Students may apply for
only one of the scholarships.  Applications are available in D221.
Scholarships awarded are a minimum of $1,000.  Deadline:  January 28,
2011.

*16. USDA National Scholars Program – This scholarship provides full
tuition, room and board, employment, and more for 4 years to students
pursuing a bachelor’s degree at one of 18 HBCU campuses.  Students must
major in any field of study in agriculture, food, natural resource
sciences or other related disciplines.  Students must be a US citizen,
have a combined SAT total of 1,500 or above (using all 3 sections) or a
composite ACT of 21 or above, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Deadline:
February 1.  Applications available in D221.

17. COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS 

Are you planning to study math or science at a small liberal arts college?
Skidmore Scholars in Science and Mathematics - S3M Scholars Program - is
funded in part by a National Science Foundation grant and supports eight
students in each entering class. In order to be eligible, students must
show demonstrated financial need. Students receive financial aid packages
with no loan component in the first two years and with reduced loans in
years three and four. Skidmore also has the Porter Presidential
Scholarships in Science and Math. These are awarded on the basis of
superior accomplishment and exceptional promise in science and math,
without regard to financial need. Each Porter Scholar is awarded $15,000
per year. Applicants who wish to be considered for either program must
respond to the science/math essay question on the Skidmore Supplement to
the Common App., available on Skidmore's Admissions Web site or by
contacting admissions.

FOR ALL STUDENTS

*1. FREE SAT WORKSHOPS AND PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES – The People’s Test
Preparation Service is holding workshops to which students and parents of
all grades are welcome! 

November 13 – Math Strategies, 12-2pm, 105 Dwinelle Hall at UC Berkeley

November 20 – Verbal/Writing Strategies, 105 Dwinelle Hall at UC Berkeley

November 20 – Mock Exam, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 106 Wheeler Hall at UC
Berkeley.  

Please bring number 2 pencils and a calculator.  All other materials will
be provided.  

2. 21st ANNUAL BLACK COLLEGE AWARENESS FAIR - Saturday, November 13, 2010,
10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Stanford University, Tresidder Memorial Union, 459
Lagunita Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94305, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meet
representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, local
colleges and universities, attend workshops on admissions, financial aid,
test prep and essay writing, listen to panel discussions by recent
graduates on life at an HBCU and obtain valuable college resource and
scholarship information.

3. 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/VOLUNTEERS

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

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIORS:

Herb Singer Green Scholars Program: Are you currently a Junior Attending
Berkeley High School? Are you interested in developing your on the job
skills?  Would you like some help with your resume and interviewing
skills? Are you interested in working this summer? The Herb Singer Green
Scholars program may be just what you need! The Herb Singer Green Scholars
Program (HSGS) will be accepting applications from November 1st  to
November 30, 2010.   

Students completing the entire six-month program will receive: 

1.        Career skills training 

2.        Interviewing experience 

3.        Relevant work experience 

4.        Updated resumé and references 

5.        Certificate of Completion 

Workshops will start early in February.  Students will earn $15.00 per
session attended. 

This is the fourth year of the Herb Singer Green Scholars Program.  The
program includes twelve weeks of workshops, and summer internships at
green businesses.  The workshops will be held once a week and they will
include interview skills, time management, and communication skills.   

There will also be field trips to green businesses every other week.
Internships will start during the last two weeks of June and go until the
end of August. The interns will meet with the HSGS coordinator once a week
over the summer to go over the week at work and get lunch money and
transportation costs. Costs for uniforms will also be provided. 

Certificates of completion and letters of recommendation will be given at
the end of the program.  Applications are available in the College Career
Center. Due Date: November 30, 2010.

MIT Women’s Technology Program – A rigorous four week academic and
residential experience at MIT for current female juniors, offering the
opportunity to explore engineering through hands-on classes, labs and
team-based projects.  Students may choose electrical engineering and
computer science or mechanical engineering.  Application deadline:
January 15.  For more information, go to http://wtp.mit.edu
<http://wtp.mit.edu/>  .

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