[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of December 6-10, 2010

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COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN

December 6-10, 2010

 

SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: Magnanimous - kind and generous

 

SENIORS:

 

*1. SENDING SAT AND/OR ACT TESTS SCORES: If you are finished with your testing and haven't told College Board or ACT to send your test scores to each UC and CAL State campus, do so ASAP. To send your SAT scores to CAL State use the code 3594 (CSU Mentor) and you will only have to pay once. If you said “yes” to having your information shared with all UC campuses at the time you submitted the first UC application you will only need to send your SAT and ACT scores to one UC campus, otherwise you have to send them to each individually. If you have listed a CSU campus as an ACT score report recipient, you can use the ACT Scores Manager at www.csumentor.edu <http://www.csumentor.edu/>  to release your score to additional campuses. Before you can use the ACT Scores Manager, you must first have arranged for your scores to be sent to a CSU campus. SAT scores need to be sent from www.collegeboard.com <http://www.collegeboard.com/>  and ACT scores are sent from www.act.org <http://www.act.org/> .  Although you report your scores on your applications, colleges require official scores from the testing agency.

 

If you are planning on taking any of the December tests, you must list each of your UC campuses on the registration form for this test.  For the SAT or SAT subject tests, you can go to www.collegeboard.com <http://www.collegeboard.com/>  and update your December test registration form to include all of the UC campuses.  For the ACT, go to www.actstudent.org <http://www.actstudent.org/>  and click on “make changes to your registration.” You can also make changes by calling 319/337-1270.  

 

*2. UC APPLICANTS:

Students will receive acknowledgment of their UC application by e-mail four to five weeks after they submit their applications. The acknowledgment will include the student's application ID number, which should be referenced in any correspondence with UC. Students also can go to Application Status website https://www.ucapplication.net/ucap/ , and review their personal and background information, their choices of campus and major, and their test scores. 

While the Application Status website allows prospective students to revise parts of their applications, those who wish to apply to additional campuses must send their request in writing to: University of California Undergraduate Application Processing Service, P.O. Box 4010, Concord, CA 94524-4010. They should include their application ID number, Social Security number, the campus or campuses to which they want to apply, and a check or money order for $60 for each additional campus ($70 for international applicants), payable to the Regents of the University of California. 

Students should also research the University's scholarship opportunities, including those associated with individual campuses. While many scholarships are automatic, and awarded on the basis of information students provide in the application for admission, some scholarships require supplemental applications or other documentation. 

For more information, see the Scholarship Opportunities web page at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/scholarships.html .

 

*3. CSU APPLICANTS

 

Students will receive acknowledgment of their CSU application by email fairly quickly.  Each campus will then ask students to create an account in a second email.  This has to be done for each campus separately.  It is important that students check these accounts regularly for updates on their admission status.  Some CSU’s will also ask students to forward an official transcript right away. It is important that students follow all the instructions.  CSU applicants must send official test scores from College Board or ACT.  See directions on sending your scores at the beginning of this section.  

 

If you are applying to any Cal State campuses, you are required to take the ELM and the EPT tests (assessment tests in math and English).  You are exempt from the EPT (English assessment) test if your SAT Critical Reading score is 500 or above, if your ACT English score is 22 or above or you have a score of 3, 4 or 5 on either the AP Language and Composition or AP Literature and Composition test.  You are exempt from the ELM (math assessment) test if your SAT math reasoning test score or SAT subject test math score is 550 or above or your ACT math score is 23 or above or your AP test score in AP Calculus or AP Statistics is 3 or above.  You can take these tests at any Cal State campus.  The website at CSU East Bay is http://testing.csueastbay.edu/eptelm/eptelmwho.php and the SF State website to sign up for testing is http://www.sfsu.edu/~testing/eptelm.html .  You can also find practice materials and other helpful information at http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/ept.asp  and http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/elm.asp .

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

 

1. 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:  Monday, January 10, 2011. Applications available at www.gmsp.org <http://www.gmsp.org/>  . 

 

2. 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.  Deadline:  January 9, 2011.  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. CSU, 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.csufresno.edu/    

Application postmark deadline: December 9, 2010

 

5. The Ivy and Pearls Scholarship – For African-American high school seniors who reside in San Francisco Bay Area with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above. Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a two or four-year college in Fall 2011, and show recent community involvement.  Up to $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded.  Applications are available in College Career Center.  Due Date: March 15, 2011

 

6. 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 <http://www.axa-achievement.com/>  or pick one up in the College Career Center, D221.  Application deadline is December 15, 2010.

 

7. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship: Each $1,500 scholarship is 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.

 

8. 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

 

9. 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:  March 1, 2011.  Applications available in D221 or at http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.

 

10. 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.

 

11. 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.

 

12. 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.

 

13. San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club, Miss Teen Chinatown 2011 Scholarship: Applicants must be between 14-18 years on April 16, 2011, be of Chinese descent and be able to write your own name in Chinese characters, minimum GPA of 3.0 for the prior school year.  Deadline:  December 10.  Applications available in D221

 

14. 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 to 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. 

*15. All Ink Scholarship:  All-Ink.com is offering up to $5,000 in scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college or university program during the Fall 2011. Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average. In addition, students applying are required to complete a 50 to 200 word essay about who has had the greatest impact on their life, and a 50 to 200 word essay on what they hope to achieve in their personal and professional life after completing college. For applications go to http://www.allink.com/scholarship.aspx   Application Deadline: December 31, 2010.


*16. The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund: For Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) students with financial need. To be eligible students must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity, be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the US, be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2011, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED, must apply for FAFSA by February 1 and submit letters of recommendations. To apply go to http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html Application deadline is January 14, 2011.


*17. University of Michigan Geisinger Scholarship: This scholarship is for non-Michigan resident students admitted to the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering.  The award is for $20,000 per year and renewable as long as the student maintains a 3.0GPA. For scholarship applications or additional information go to  http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/newstudents/  <http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_Students.html>  The deadline receipt date for the application is January 14, 2011. 


 

For additional 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.php Find Tuition Funding Sources in the Grants & Scholarships section. The database is also available from the online catalogs inside the public library locations, regardless of whether users have cards.

 

JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES: 

 

*1. National Portfolio Day: California College of the Art San Francisco, Saturday, January 15.  This event is a great opportunity for students interested in visual and related arts to meet with representatives from colleges of art and design from across the country.  Bring your portfolio to the event and have it reviewed by the representatives.

 

*2. Discover Scholarship Program: For current high school junior who has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades and demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Up to 10 scholarships of $25,000 each will be awarded. Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four year trade and technical education or a two- or four year college degree. To apply go to http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml  Application deadline is January 31,

 

 

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.

 

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

 

3. Test Preparation Resource: The Berkeley Public Library has Learn a Test database, which provides free access to SAT practice tests and AP practice exams.  Students can take the tests and get them scored online.  The resource can be accessed by going to: http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php#education

 

*4. Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs): The 2011 SEEDs program at Santa Clara University provides Bay Area high school students with a unique opportunity to explore engineering topics during April. Selected participants come to Santa Clara University over the course of four Saturdays (April 2, 9, 23, 30) and take classes spanning several engineering fields including: bio, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and robotics. Classes are presented in a typical university format, with a mix of lecture and interactive laboratory work. All sessions will be held in the engineering facilities on Santa Clara University’s campus. There is no cost to participate in this program outside of transportation to and from the university.  The Application deadline for the SEEDs Program is February 4, 2011 (postmarked). Applications can be found on the program website:  <http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm> http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm

 

*5. Youth for Understanding: American Overseas programs offer US high school students and recent graduates the opportunity to experience the world firsthand. Choose from over 100 programs in more than 30 countries to learn a new language and global perspective while on an academic year, academic semester, or summer program. The program offers scholarships to help make it affordable. In particular, the World Affairs Council of Northern California is pleased to offer up to three scholarships $4000 (for summer programs) or $4300 (for semester and academic year programs) to local high school students to study abroad through the Youth for Understanding program. Programs available are any YFU semester, year or summer program listed with a departure date in the summer or fall of 2011.  Scholarship winners are responsible for the remaining balance of the tuition costs. Open to high school students in Northern California. Students must hold a 3.0 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicant's birth date must fall between September 1, 1992 and July 15, 1996. For more information and application go to http://yfuusa.org/scholarships/world-affairs-council-of-northern-california-42.phpements 

 

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

 

*1. 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/>  .

 

 *2. Telluride Association Summer Programs: This program is for academic highly motivated sophomores and juniors who share a passion for learning.  The program is free and is for current sophomores and juniors. The application deadline for the sophomore program (TASS) is January 7, 2011 and for the junior program (TASP) January 21, 2011. For more information and to apply go to http://www.tellurideassociation.org/

 

*3.  Oxbridge Academic Programs: Experience the learning environment in Cambridge, Oxford, Paris, Barcelona and Montpellier, France. They offer 65 different courses to choose from. For information, please visit www.oxbridgeprograms.com <http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/> . There will be a reception Saturday, December 11 from 2-4pm at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco for interested students.

 

*4. Student Conservation Association National Conservation Crew: Summer opportunity for students currently in high school, ages 15 to 19, and looking for tuition-free opportunities to serve planet earth. Successful applicants will contribute to sustaining the earth’s bountiful resources for two-five weeks during the summer. With a group of 6-8 students and two experienced leaders students will sleep under the stars and connect to the land in ways they never thought possible. For more information go to http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews

 

 

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