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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact
Angela Price, <a href="mailto:angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us">angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>College
Advisor's Bulletin<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Week of
November 6-13, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Untenable - unable to be maintained<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>1. Both the UC
application (<a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply">www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply</a>)
and the Cal State application (<a href="http://www.csumentor.edu/">www.csumentor.edu</a>)
are now available online. The deadline for the UC application is November
30. The priority deadline for the Cal State applications is also November
30. We urge you to get your applications in before November 30th, and
preferably earlier as both websites get extremely busy (and slow) at the end of
November. Check the schedule for workshops in your red folders. The schedule is
also available in your BHS Moodle site, as well as on the College Advisor's
website. Both college advisors are also available to review your applications
before they are submitted, but will need a day or two of turn-around time, so
don't wait until the last minute.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>2. Seniors please access
your BHS Moodle account for the latest updated college center information.
(College visits, application workshops, college center deadlines, SAT dates,
etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>3. FINANCIAL AID
INFORMATION NIGHT - November 18, 6:30 pm, Berkeley High Library. A
representative from the East Bay Consortium, an educational non-profit organization,
will walk us line by line through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>4. UC/CSU College
Application Workshops: Tuesday October 26 and Wednesday October 27 in the
Library computer room, 3:30-4:30.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>5. College Essay Readers
Available: In the college center, D221 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Lunch -
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Morning
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>After
School - Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>6. Advising Appointments
(Seniors only)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Sign-up sheets will
remain up for the remainder of the semester. Because there are nearly 812
seniors, seniors may have only one scheduled half-hour appointment during the
fall. If students miss their appointment, they will not be able to sign up
again. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend the meeting as long as it is
okay with their student. Seniors may drop in any day at lunch or after
school without an appointment to have shorter questions answered. College
advisor assignments: Ms. Price - AC students and CPA students, Ms. Sandberg
- IHS, AHA, SSJE, and CAS students.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*7. COLLEGE VISITS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Over 100 college
representatives visit Berkeley High's College/Career Center every
year. Seniors may attend up to 10 of those meetings, with the permission
of the teacher whose class they are missing. Sign up in advance in the
College/Career Center and pick up a permission slip. The complete list
(updated daily) is available at <a
href="http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=finding-a-college">http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=finding-a-college</a>
. BHS seniors can also find updated college lists on their Moodle site.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Monday, November 8<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>9:57 Oregon State
University<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>1:58 Cornish
College of the Arts<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Tuesday, November 9<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>9:31 Mills College<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>2:32 U of Nevada,
Reno<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Wednesday, November 10<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>10:40 Santa Fe
University of Art & Design<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS/JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>1. FREE SAT PREP CLASS -
The class meets Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45 pm, in D219. One day will focus
on the math section and the other day on the critical reading section of the
test. There is no need to register in advance, just come to D219.
For Seniors and Juniors.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*2. St. Mary’s
Fall Preview Day – Saturday, November 13, from 11am-4pm. 1928 St.
Mary’s Rd., Moraga. Students will have to opportunity to explore the
academic life at St. Mary’s. Sign up online at <a
href="http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions/visit-saint-marys/preview-day/form-nov.html">http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions/visit-saint-marys/preview-day/form-nov.html</a>
.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS
<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>1. GATES MILLENIUM
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 <a href="http://www.gmsp.org/">www.gmsp.org</a> . <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>2. Horatio Alger
Association - Open to graduating seniors, planning to pursue a bachelor's
degree (but may start at a community college), with family income no more than
$50,000, involved in co-curricular and community activities, with a minimum GPA
of 2.0, who is a US citizen. Apply online at <a
href="http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships">www.horatioalger.org/scholarships</a>
. Scholarships from $2,000-20,000. Deadline: October 30. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>3. 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. Two deadlines: November 1 (considered for Ron Brown
Scholarship and forwarded to additional colleges and scholarship providers) and
January 9 (considered for Ron Brown scholarship only). Apply at <a
href="http://www.ronbrown.org/">www.ronbrown.org</a> or pick up an
application in the College Center.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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 <a
href="http://www.mahatmatrice.com/scholaship">www.mahatmatrice.com/scholaship</a>
. Due date: February 15, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>4. GOOD TIDINGS
FOUNDATION - Open to seniors who participated in community service and have financial
need. 20 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded.
Deadline: November 08. Applications available in D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>5. CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, FRESNO, PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Full in-state tuition and fees,
full room rent for those living in a campus residence hall, laptop
stipend. Minimum requirements: 3.6 GPA, SAT 1800 or above, be in top of
10% of graduating class. Scholarship application available online at <a
href="http://honors.scufresno.edu/">http://honors.scufresno.edu</a> .
Application postmark deadline: December 9, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>6. BOSTON UNIVERSITY
TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION - A four-year, full-tuition scholarship to
BU. Deadline: December 1, 2010. For more information go to: <a
href="http://www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee">www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>7. COCA COLA SCHOLARSHIP
- For high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and academic achievement.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an
accredited university. Must have a GPA of 3.0. Contact Scholarship committee, 1
Coca Plaza, NW. Atlanta, Ga 30313, 800-306-2653, <a
href="https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/">https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/</a>
or email scholas@na.ko.com. Deadline: Oct. 31. Award: $10,000-$20,000.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>8. 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 available in College Career Center. Due
Date: March 15, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>9. 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 or pick one
up in the College Career Center, D221. Application deadline is December
15, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*10. 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 <a
href="http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html">http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html</a>
Deadline: March 31, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>*11. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The Berkeley Public Library
has acquired a new database of scholarships. Anyone who has a Berkeley
Public Library card can go to <a
href="http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php">http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php</a>
Tuition Funding Sources are listed in the Grants & Scholarships
section. The database is also available from the online catalog inside the
public library locations, regardless of whether users have cards.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*12.
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 <a href="http://www.cacesf.org/">www.cacesf.org</a>.
Awards range from $1,500-$2,500. Deadline: January 31, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*13. 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 <a
href="http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective">http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*14. Elks
National Foundation – 500 four-year scholarships will be awarded to high
school seniors who are US citizens, based on scholarship, leadership and
financial need. Scholarships range from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per
year. Applications are available at <a
href="http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars">www.elks.org/enf/scholars</a> .
Received deadline: December 1. Mail to: BPO Elks, Lodge 1816, 1475
Creekside Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*15. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*16. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>17. COLLEGE SPECIFIC
SCHOLARSHIPS <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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 for 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>FOR ALL
STUDENTS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*1. FREE SAT WORKSHOPS
AND PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES – The People’s Test Preparation Service
is holding workshops to which students and parents of all grades are welcome! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>November
13 – Math Strategies, 12-2pm, 105 Dwinelle Hall at UC Berkeley<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>November
20 – Verbal/Writing Strategies, 105 Dwinelle Hall at UC Berkeley<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>November
20 – Mock Exam, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 106 Wheeler Hall at UC Berkeley.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Please bring number 2
pencils and a calculator. All other materials will be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>2. 21st ANNUAL BLACK
COLLEGE AWARENESS FAIR - Saturday, November 13, 2010, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.,
Stanford University, Tresidder Memorial Union, 459 Lagunita Drive, Palo Alto,
CA 94305, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meet representatives from Historically Black
Colleges and Universities, local colleges and universities, attend workshops on
admissions, financial aid, test prep and essay writing, listen to panel
discussions by recent graduates on life at an HBCU and obtain valuable college
resource and scholarship information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>3. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>• 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>• 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: <a
href="http://www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize">www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize</a>
or in the College Center in the Scholarship Box.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEERS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Are you looking for an
internship? Interested in politics/city planning? The Jacquelyn McCormick
Campaign for Berkeley City Council is looking for volunteers. If you are
interested contact Anna or Lara at 843-0318.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIORS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Herb Singer Green Scholars Program: </span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Are you currently a Junior Attending Berkeley High School? Are you
interested in developing your on the job skills? Would you like some help
with your resume and interviewing skills? Are you interested in working this
summer? The Herb Singer Green Scholars program may be just what you need! The
Herb Singer Green Scholars Program (HSGS) will be accepting applications from
November 1st to November 30, 2010. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Students completing the entire six-month program will receive: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>1. Career skills training <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>2. Interviewing experience <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>3. Relevant work experience <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>4. Updated resumé and references <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5. Certificate of Completion <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Workshops will start early in February. Students will earn
$15.00 per session attended. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>This is the fourth year of the Herb Singer Green Scholars Program.
The program includes twelve weeks of workshops, and summer internships at
green businesses. The workshops will be held once a week and they will
include interview skills, time management, and communication skills. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>There will also be field trips to green businesses every other
week. Internships will start during the last two weeks of June and go
until the end of August. The interns will meet with the HSGS coordinator once a
week over the summer to go over the week at work and get lunch money and
transportation costs. Costs for uniforms will also be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Certificates of completion and letters of recommendation will be
given at the end of the program. Applications are available in the
College Career Center. Due Date: November 30, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>MIT Women’s
Technology Program</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – 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 <a href="http://wtp.mit.edu/">http://wtp.mit.edu</a>
.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*New to the bulletin
today<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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