[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of January 24, 2011

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COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN

Week of January 24, 2011

*New or updated information

SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: Capacious - very large, spacious

SENIORS:

*1. It’s Time To Apply For Financial Aid - Sign up to attend one of the
workshops on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA).  Prior to the workshop please fill out the informational
worksheets you received in class. You can estimate numbers if necessary.
YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND BECAUSE WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF
COMPUTERS.  All workshops will be held in the BHS library.

Tuesday, January 25, 3:40 pm

Wednesday, January 26, 3:40 pm

2. Mid-Year Report Forms: If you applied to any colleges which require
your first semester grades, Mid-Year Report Forms are due to Ms. Mellion
in D173 no later than January 28.  Turn in the Mid-Year Report Form which
is part of the Common Application college application, along with a
Transcript Request Form with “Mid Year Report” written across the top and
a stamped envelope (4 1/8 x 9 ½” with one 42 cent stamp) addressed to the
office of admissions of the college with a return address of Berkeley High
School, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA  94704. The UC’s do not require a
mid-year report.  

3. The financial aid booklet “Fund Your Future” is now available.  Stop by
the College/Career Center to pick up your copy and get important
information on the ins and outs of financial aid, Cal Grant, and other
state and federal aid programs.

4. 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 .

5. 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.  

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS

1. UC Irvine Stay-Over Program: Are you interested in checking out the
college lifestyle? UC Irvine is giving students the opportunity to stay
with a host at UC Irvine matched to them for gender and interests for one
day and one night. The stay includes a tour, class attendance, and dining,
as well other activities. Monday through Thursday nights are available
from January 12 through March 3, but Spring quarter is reserved for
seniors who have been admitted to UC Irvine. Cost is $25 and there are
limited scholarships available. Applications should be submitted at least
3 weeks prior to intended visit. For more information, call 949-842-5167
or visit www.housing.uci.edu/sop . 

JUNIORS

1. College Information Night for Parents/Guardians of Juniors – Thursday,
February 3, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Berkeley High Library.  Enter at 1980
Allston Way.  Elisabeth Sandberg and I will provide an overview of all
aspects of the college admissions process.  This meeting is for adults
only since the students will be receiving this information in their
English classes. Come with all of your questions! (Spanish translation
will be provided.)

2. Take a Practice SAT or ACT Test at Berkeley High School, Saturday,
February 5, 2011, 8:30am-1pm.  Test will be given in the BHS Library and
the College Center. This practice test is proctored like an actual test,
except your scores won’t go on the record! It will cost $15.00 to take the
test and pre-registration deadline is February 4.  Register for the test
in the College Center, before school, lunch and after school, see Ms.
Yaramala at the front counter in the College Center to register.
Registration forms are available now. Kaplan will be administering and
scoring the tests.

SCHOLARSHIPS – JUNIORS

1. Discover Scholarship Program: For current high school juniors who have
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.

*2. Asian Pacific Fun Scholarship: Paying for college-related preparation
can be expensive! This organization is trying to lighten students’ loads
by offering $1,500 scholarships to 24 Filipino Bay Area high school
juniors who have GPAs of 2.7 or higher. These scholarships can be used for
a 40-hour SAT or ACT course, private college admissions counseling, or
both. For the application form, visit www.fastweb.com
<http://www.fastweb.com/> , www.scholarships.com, or
www.collegetoolkit.com <http://www.collegetoolkit.com/> .  Due February
21, 2010

SENIORS/JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES

1. 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/

2. 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 

3. Free SAT/ACT Preparation Service: Berkeley High students now have
access to a free online test preparation service. Students can access this
service by logging in to www.berkeleyhigh.us <http://www.berkeleyhigh.us/>
and then click "More" from the top navigation and select "Grockit".  They
will then be directed through a few registration steps and into the site.
Logins to www.berkeleyhigh.us <http://www.berkeleyhigh.us/>  are as
follows:

username: full name (first + last)

password: Berkeley + student id

FOR ALL STUDENTS:

*1. Black College Expo and Scholarship Contest: Students will be able to
meet with over 60 college representatives, including those from
Historically Black Colleges. At the expo you can get application fees
waived and could even be accepted on the spot. There will also be
entertainment, free sessions on financial aid, career and internship
opportunities, and more. Tickets are $10 at the door and $8 online. The
expo will take place at the Marriott Downtown Convention Center in Oakland
on Saturday, February 26 from 9 AM until 5 PM. 

2. 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.

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.php  

*4. Girls Going Places Award Program is designed to reward enterprising
and community minded girls, ages 12 to 18. Every year, prizes totaling
$30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their
entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college. Applications are available
in the College Center, D221, or at http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com/home
Deadline: February 28.

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!

*Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement

This scholarship program grants awards of $1,800 to five college-bound
students and awards of $1,500 to four college-bound students. Eligibility
requirements for this scholarship include a minimum GPA of 3.00, ethnic or
cultural background, and a plan to attend an accredited college or
vocational school. Applicants must complete the application, write an
original essay, and submit one letter of recommendation and high school
transcripts. Visit http://www.apca-att.org/scholarship.html for more
information and to download the application.

DUE MARCH 1, 2011

*For African-American high school seniors: Community NETwork Scholarship

This scholarship is in honor of Lewis Latimer, an African American
inventor and draftsman who contributed to the invention of the telephone.
To be eligible for this scholarship, which awards a minimum of $500, you
must be an African American senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 intending to
attend a four-year accredited college, two-year community college, or an
accredited business school. You will turn in an application including a
personal essay, letter of recommendation, high school transcripts, and a
photo of yourself. Finalists will be interviewed and will deliver a short
oral presentation and are expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge
about Lewis Latimer.

Pick up a copy of the application and more information about the
scholarship in the College Career Center. 

DUE MARCH 4, 2011

*2011 Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship and 2011 Shell Minority
Scholarship

Are you thinking of majoring in geology, physics, or engineering at any of
the following schools?  If so, you might want to check out these
scholarship programs. These programs include $2,500 awards plus a possible
four-year renewable award of $5,000 annually. Visit this link for more
information and for applications: http://goo.gl/RFDek. Click on the “High
School Seniors” tab. Colorado School of Mines

Cornell University

Florida A&M University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Michigan State University

North Carolina A&T University

Ohio State University – Columbus

Pennsylvania State University – University Park

Prairie View A&M University

Purdue University – West Lafayette

Rice University

Stanford University

Texas A&M University – College Station

University of Colorado – Boulder

University of Houston – University Park

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

University of Oklahoma – Norman

University of Texas – Austin

University of Texas – El Paso

DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2011.

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.

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 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
are available in College Career Center.  Due Date: March 15, 2011

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.

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.

Cherry Blossom Festival Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating
senior of Japanese American descent with a grade point average minimum of
2.5 on a scale of 4.0.  Applicant should be actively involved in her or
his community. Two winners will each receive $2,000.00 cash. Winners will
participate in various Cherry Blossom Festival activities.  Applications
are available in the College Career Center, D221.  Due Date: March 15,
2011

Tzu Chi Scholarship – Open to outstanding, college-bound high school
seniors who have financial need and demonstrated community involvement.
Each winner will be awarded $1,000.  Applications are available on the web
at http://www.us.tzuchi.org <http://www.us.tzuchi.org/>  or in the College
Career Center, D221. Due Date: March 1, 2011

Templeton Press Scholarships – Applicants need to write an essay or
compose a video response to excerpts from the book, New Threats to
Freedom.  There are two chances to win: a short form contest and a long
form contest. Scholarships are will be between $1,000 and 5,000.  Any
student who intends to be enrolled in an American college or university by
the start of the fall 2011 semester is eligible to enter. For rules and
information go to: http://newthreatstofreedom.com/contests/  Due Date:
March 31, 2011

Kiwanis Club Scholarship – Open to graduating seniors. Applicants will be
considered who demonstrate academic ability, leadership and moral
integrity, a commitment to serve their school and community, and the
greatest incentive to continue development of their life goals. Income
will not be a consideration. Deadline:  March 25.  Scholarships ranging
between $2000 and 10,000 will be awarded.  Applications are available in
the College Career Center, D221.  

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 is listed 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.

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:  March1, 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.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program will award forty $1,000.00
scholarships in a random drawing to high school seniors planning to enroll
at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S.
Bank No Fee Education Loan Program by September 2011. To apply go to:
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm  Deadline:
March 31, 2011

WWW.COLLEGEWEEKLIVE.COM <http://www.collegeweeklive.com/>  - this website
will feature an online event on financial aid, grants, and scholarship
opportunities on January 13, 2011 from 2pm to 9pm EST. Signing up is free.
Students will be able to connect live online with financial aid experts
and college financial aid officers.

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

SUMMER / INTERNSIHP OPPORTUNITIES:

1. 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/ 

2.  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/>  

3. 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 

4. 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.

5.  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. 

6. Summer Engineering Seminar (SES): The SES program is a five-day
experience offering specially designed classes taught by Santa Clara
University engineering faculty. Courses are presented as a mix of lecture
and interactive laboratory work, spanning several fields of engineering.
This program provides students with the opportunity to work together
creatively to solve problems while learning what engineers can do to
improve society.  It also gives them a taste of university life as they
stay in residence halls, eat meals at campus and neighboring dining
facilities and take part in fun afternoon and evening.  The program is
free and students can apply online at:
http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm    Application Deadline:
March 18. Program brochures are also available in the College Career
Center.

*7. 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.

*New or updated information

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