[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of December 20, 2010

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COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN

Week of December 20, 2010

*New or updated information

SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: Acquiesce - to give in; surrender

Happy Holidays!  We will see you Jan 3.

--Ms. Sandberg and Ms. Price

JUNIORS AND SENIORS:

*1. The Arthritis Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2011
Summer Science Internship Program.  This program places 12 outstanding
students in leading rheumatology/immunology laboratories at the University
California, San Francisco and Stanford University. All applicants must
have reached their 17th birthday by June 1, 2011. The 2011 Internship
overview and application is available in the College Career Center or can
be found the website:
http://www.arthritis.org/media/chapters/nca/documents/SS_Overview_Applicat
ion_2011.pdf.

*2. CALIFORNIA DREAM WEEK (Green Design Contest): This is your chance to
make a difference for a healthier planet, and let your creativity lead you
to a world of fantasy and invention. Invent your own original and
environmentally sustainable design for architecture or home interiors,
transportation, or any product that encourages the use of other
environmentally sustainable products. If you win, a well-known designer
from another part of the globe will create a new design based on your
specifications, but interpreted and perhaps re-elaborated according to his
or her own cultural experiences from another part of the planet.  Your
winning project with the professional designer's interpretation will be
the showcase attraction for a major event week celebration in 2011. You
will also win scholarship money for yourself, cash awards to help your
school AND your project will be seen around the world. It might even be
published in some really cool magazines. If the organizers decide to
commercialize your project, you will be paid royalties! Project submission
deadline is 12pm on March 4, 2011. For more information go to:
http://www.californiadreamweek.com/

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/scholarship
s.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
at www.csumentor.edu <http://www.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!

Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship: come to a meeting on Wednesday,
January 19, during lunch in the College/Career Center to find out how to
apply for this scholarship. The Community fund offers  10 scholarships of
$4,000 per year for four years will be awarded to Berkeley High students.
In addition, other one-time scholarships may also be awarded.  Sign up in
the College Center D221 to attend the meeting.

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/>  . 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.  

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.p
hp 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.

3. 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

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_resourc
es.php#education

4. 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-californi
a-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/> . 

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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