College Bulletin – Jan/Feb 2011

6:00pm-7:00pm

This is a workshop for parents & students which provides an overview of ways to save for college; financial resources & financial aid information

7:00pm-8:30pm

This workshop is for parents &students to get assistance completing the Free Application

Oakland, CA.

(across the street from Laney College Theatre)

3:30pm-5:30pm

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

Session 3

This program is open to all students.

(See your counselor for an application)

3:30pm-6:00pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays

First priority is given to 11^th & 12^th grade student who need to make-up credits in science, math, and English.

(Space is limited – see your counselor for an application)

Math – Ms. Hayes, Room 229

English – Ms. Bailey, Room 231

February 1, 2011

An 8-week full time summer program, from mid-June through mid-August

Eligibility:

Students apply during their junior year of high school.

The goal of this program is to introduce students to the professional world of science.

(Students who are interested must be motivated, responsible, and have a strong capacity for academic achievement).

Download the application at: http://bhsi.ucsf.edu

Documents required:

• BHSI High School application and two short essays.

• Two letters of recommendation.

• High school transcript and ACT/SAT/PSAT scores.

February 4, 2011

Session Dates: April 2, 9, 23, 30

(SEEDs)

Sessions include specially designed classes spanning several engineering fields.

Eligibility: All high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply to the program.

School of Engineering

Santa Clara University

500 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA

(408) 554-4728 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (408) 554-4728 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Apply at: www.scu.edu/engineering/ undergraduate/seeds.cfm

6:30pm-8:00pm

9:00am-1:00pm

(Be sure to bring your calculator, water, snack and pencils.)

This is an opportunity for students to find out which test is best suited for their skills and abilities without actually sitting for both tests.

The Princeton Review & Tech Counseling Dept.

See Ms. Johnson, Room 114 to sign-up. The cost is $10.00. Students will receive “Got College T-shirts” for attending practice test.

6:30pm-8:00pm

The focus of this meeting is to pick up scores, get answers to college admission questions, and learn strategies and techniques to increase scores on the real SAT.

8:00-3:30pm

(UOP) – Stockton, CA.

All day UOP trip planned for seniors which includes admission presentation and campus tour.

Ms. Hancock, Project Soar, Room 108

Ms. Johnson, Counselor, Room 114

6:30-8:30pm

Get help your financial aid and scholarship applications. The workshop is FREE. One high school senior from each workshop will win a $1,000 scholarship.

3:30-5:30pm

SAT Prep classes are taught by UC Berkeley students. This is a 10-week program. This program is for students who are serious about getting SAT prep services. Attendance is mandatory.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

(No classes during spring break (4/18-4/22) and on Cesar Chavez Day (3/31).

See Ms. Johnson, Room 114 to sign-up.

Program begins on June 13, 2011 – August 3, 2011

The goal of this program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students in the research pipeline who are committed to a career in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social science research.

Student participation allowance: $2,300.00

11:46-12:43pm

This program will provide community college-bound students information about the community college matriculation process and transfer information.

Center for Educational Partnerships University of California, Berkeley

February 25, 2011

(Friday)

Applications can be submitted via email to this address

Information call: 451-356-5483

Or:

See Ms. Johnson, Counselor, room 114.

Internship will run from June 13 to August 5, 2011

This is an opportunity for twelve students to work in leading research and clinical laboratories under respected scientists.

Application: Must be filled out completely.

Letters of Reference: three letters of reference from faculty members of current school.

Transcript: Most recent.

Age Restriction: Must be 17 years old by June 1, 2011.

9:00am-5:00pm

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Meet with over 60 colleges /university & HBCUs.

• Most application fees will be waived.

• Get accepted on the spot. Get scholarship information.

Downtown Convention Center

(Remember to bring copies of your transcript and SAT/ACT test scores)

Deadline: April 20^th

Session begins on June 20 and runs through July 29, 2011.

21^st Anniversary

Summer

Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Science, and Technology (for high school students)

This six-week summer course of study is designed to strengthen the academic skills of students who are planning to enter a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program.

Prof. John R. Veillette

Assoc. Dean, Founder of PAVE

Vanderbilt University

VU Station B #351736

2301 Vanderbilt Place

Nashville, TN 37235-1736

Tel #1-615-322-7827 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-615-322-7827 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fax #1-615-322-3297

Email: pave@vanderbilt.edu

Web: https://pave.vanderbilt.edu