[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of December 13-17, 2010

Sat Dec 11 09:15:00 PST 2010

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COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN

December 13-17, 2010

SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: Capricious-unpredictable; impulsive

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 .

*4. Cal State East Bay is still accepting applications from First-Time
Freshmen for Fall 2011! Applications will be accepted through February 1,
2011. Interested students can submit an application for admission online
atwww.csumentor.edu. Applicants will need to submit all required transcripts
and test scores as soon as possible so an admission decision can be made.
Due to this extension, CSUEB will accept January test dates; however, there
may be a delay in rendering an admission decision.  

SCHOLARSHIPS:

For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS website or moodle or
come to the College Center and pick up a hard copy!

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. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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. 

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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. 

*15. 2011 eQuality Scholarships: The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their
service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Scholarships may
be used for post-secondary education at accredited institutions - colleges,
universities, and trade schools. All applicants must have demonstrated
service to the LGBTQ community (applicants of all sexual orientations and
gender identities are eligible), be a resident of northern or central
California, have completed or expect to complete high school or equivalent
between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2011 and plan to attend an accredited
post-secondary institution - college, university, or vocational/trade school
- for the first time in 2011.  For more information and to apply go to
https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/1122-2011-equality-scholarships
Application deadline is February 7, 2011.

*16. Kaiser Permanente Asian Association Scholarship - Open to graduating
seniors of Asian descent who are planning on attending an accredited
college, university, trade or technical school in fall 2011 and have a
minimum GPA of 2.5.  Applications available in D221 and www.KPAAonline.org
<http://www.kpaaonline.org/> . Four scholarships of $3,000 each will be
awarded.  Deadline:  February 18.  

*17. Murray Jacobs Scholarship, sponsored by Chevron's Black History
Awareness Committee - open to seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who are
planning to attend a two or four year college or university, demonstrate
leadership ability, are involved in community or extracurricular activities
and are US citizens or legal residents.  Scholarships range from $1,500 to
$4,000.  Deadline:  January 14. Applications available in D221.

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

*5. STANFORD MEDICAL YOUTH SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM: 5 week summer residential
program at Stanford open to economically disadvantaged and under-represented
sophomore and junior high school students who are interested in science,
health and medicine careers and are going to be the first in their family to
attend college.  Applications available in D221 and at
http://smysp.stanford.edu <http://smysp.stanford.edu/>  Deadline:  February
15, 2011.

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