[BHS Etree] COLLEGE-CAREER BULLETIN: Week of Feb. 14, 2011
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COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN
Week of Feb. 14, 2011
*New or updated information
SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: Symmetry-balance; evenness
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, Feb. 15, 3:40 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 3:40 pm
2. 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.
*3. Second Semester Schedule Changes
Schedule changes must be reported and explained to colleges a student has
applied to. This should be done right away, keep in mind colleges do not
want students to change their senior semester schedules. A schedule change
could negatively affect your college admission outcome. If you have
questions and/or need help with this you should contact Ms. Sandberg or
Ms. Price.
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 .
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. Free SAT Prep Class: People's Test Prep (PTPS) will conduct a free
SAT/ACT prep class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 -5:30 beginning Feb.
7 in room D220 for Berkeley High School juniors only.
SCHOLARSHIPS - JUNIORS
1. 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. 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. 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
2. 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
3. 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!
*Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship: come to an informational meeting on
Wednesday, February 16, during lunch in the College/Career Center to find
out how to apply for this scholarship and to pick up an application. This
year, between 12 and 15 scholarships of $16,000 - payable in installments
of $4,000 per year for four years - will be awarded, based on demonstrated
financial need, academic and personal achievement. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is
required.
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. Due February 15, 2011.
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
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.
Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship - Each $1,500 scholarship is awarded
to full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitment
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.
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.
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
*Skidmore College Scholarship - 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.
Berkeley Rotary Club Scholarships: Open to students graduating from a
high school in Berkeley who are academically qualified to complete a four
year college degree but would be unable to attend without the scholarship.
Selection is based on financial need, academic potential, extracurricular
activities, willingness to work during the summer. The scholarships
provide an annual award ranging from 2,000 up to $5,000. At least one
scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years will be awarded. To keep
the application process as green as possible, the Rotary Club requests
that students use the Word application on their website at
http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/DxProgramHome/programhome.aspx?cid=4632
<http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/DxProgramHome/programhome.aspx?cid=4632&pid
=45266> &pid=45266 and email it to Don at AlterConsulting.Net. Paper
applications are also available in the College Center (D221.) Application
Deadline: April 14.
Morris and Juliet James Achievement Award - Open to Berkeley High seniors
who have spent most of their school age years in the Berkeley Unified
School District. Awards will be based on hobbies, community service, home
responsibilities, work experience, career goals, extracurricular
activities and leadership experience. $2,000 will be awarded to five
applicants. Applications available in D221. Deadline: March 3.
*Robert T. Nahas Scholarship Award - Open to graduating senior from an
Alameda County high school with a record of community service/involvement
for at least two years, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has competed in a
competitive sports program for at least two years, who plans to attend a
four year accredited college, and is a native born US citizen. Four
scholarships (two male and two female) of $2,750 per year to a maximum of
$11,000 within a five year period will be awarded. Deadline: April 30.
*Jon & Ann Reynolds Scholarship Award - Open to graduating senior from an
Alameda County high school with a record of community service/involvement
for at least two years, with a minimum GPA of 2.6 who plans to attend a
four year accredited college, has financial need and is a native born US
citizen. Scholarships are worth up to $1000.00 per student. Application
are available at www.fsrequests.com/splawnscholarship Deadline: April
30.
*The Stephanie Brown Cadet Memorial Foundation Scholarship - Open to
seniors who have a significant number of volunteer hours in community,
grade point average of 3.0 or higher, attend a US two or four year
academic, vocational or technical college during next school year and
reside in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Selected students will be
awarded $1,000 each year (renewable for up to four years.) Applications
available in D221 or online at www.sbcfoundation.org Application deadline
is March 25, 2011.
*New American College Fund - Open to foreign-born graduating seniors
planning to enroll in a two or four year college in fall 2011 who have
financial need, have lived in California for three or more years during
high school, have community or extracurricular involvement and have a
minimum unweighted GPA of 3.3. US Citizenship or permanent residency is
NOT required. Scholarships of up to 10,000. Applications available in
D221 and at http://www.e4fc.org/ . Deadline: March 1.
*Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) scholarships
- Latino students: Pick up this list of scholarship opportunities, some of
which are available to students who are not US citizens or permanent
residents. Scholarship list available in the College Center D221.
For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS website, moodle or
come to the College Center and pick up a hard copy!
SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A complete list of summer opportunities can be picked up in the College
Center D221.
1. 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/>
2. 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
3. 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. Deadline: Feb. 25. 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_Applic_2
011.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.
8. Academic Talent Development Program at UC Berkeley: Open to students
currently in grades 7-11. This is a 6-week session (June 20 - July 29) of
challenging and stimulating classes is designed for both acceleration and
enrichment. Courses are available in a wide variety of subjects.
Financial aid is available (application deadline March 2.) Application
deadline is March 2 for new students and February 16 for returning
students. For more information go to <http://atdp.berkeley.edu/>
http://atdp.berkeley.edu or call 510-642-8308.
*9. UC Davis Young Scholar Program - This program offers summer research
opportunities in the biological and natural sciences for 40 current
sophomores and juniors. Students live in the dorm from June 19-July 30
and work closely with university research faculty on individual projects.
For more information and application, go to <http://ysp.ucdavis.edu/>
http://ysp.ucdavis.edu . Fee reductions are available for students based
on need. Application deadline: March 31
10. Summer Math & Science Honors Academy (SMASH) - SMASH is a free 5-week
math & science summer program at UC Berkeley and Stanford, for
high-potential, low-income under-represented students of color. The
program assists high-achieving high school students of color from
underrepresented populations to become competitive and successful in
science, technology, math and engineering studies at competitive colleges
and universities. For more information go to
<http://www.lpfi.org/education/smash.html>
http://www.lpfi.org/education/smash.html Students must register online by
February 21, 2011 to be eligible for SMASH 2011.
*11. *COSMOS - CA State Summer School for Mathematics and Science.
Programs offered at UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, and UC San Diego.
COSMOS is a four-week residential program for talented and motivated
students completing grades eight through twelve. Students work
side-by-side with outstanding university researchers and faculty exploring
advanced topics that extend beyond the typical high school curriculum.
COSMOS courses are hands-on and lab intensive emphasizing current research
underway at the University of California. Most students have a GPA of 3.5
or above. Students may only apply to one campus, but may apply to more
than one cluster at that campus. Application deadline: March 15.
Applications are available at http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos/
SUMMER JOBS AND PAID INTERNSHIPS
*1. iCLEM is an 8-week paid internship program for current sophomores and
juniors with an interest in biotechnology. Applicants should come from
disadvantaged social/financial backgrounds, must be US citizens or
permanent residents and must be 16 years of age by June 1, 2011. The
program takes place at the Joint BioEnergy Institute in Emeryville from
June 12 through August 11, 2011. In addition to basic science and
research, the program exposes students to career exploration and college
preparation. Students are paid a stipend of $1500 plus a scholarship of
$500 upon successful completion of the program. Online applications are
now being accepted at www.synberc.org/iCLEM_internship Application
Deadline: March 1.
A complete list of summer opportunities can be picked up in the College
Center D221.
*New or updated information
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