Special events, student clubs, scholarships, internships/special programs, and tutoring/test prep. To read “Great Student Opportunities” from previous weeks, please go to the Bulletin Board at http://www.skylinehs.org/
SPECIAL EVENTS
The 19th Annual East Bay College Connection College Fair
Saturday, 5/8/2010, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
More than 150 colleges and universities will be represented at the 19th Annual East Bay College Connection College Fair. Admission and financial information sessions will be available in English and Spanish. For more information please go to http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions/ebcc.html
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Financial aid workshop for students of color: The Stanford Undergraduate Admission Office and the Association of Black Admission and Financial Aid Officers of the Ivy League and Sister Schools are hosting a workshop for students of color and their families on admissions and financial aid at Stanford on Saturday, May 15, 2010. While all students are welcome to attend, the event is geared toward students from ethnic minority groups. Please register at abafaoilss.eventbrite.com.
STUDENT CLUBS
Leadership Class 2010-2011
Applications for leadership next year are available in Room 55. They are due on April 16. Contact: Ms. Cory Henrickson in Room 55 or at cory.henrickson@ousd.k12.ca.us.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Signa Lota Chapter 2010 Percy H. Steel Scholarship: is offering financial support to African American High School Seniors who are continuing their education at a four (4) year university or college. Eligibility: African American Graduating high school seniors residing in Alameda or Contra Costa counties and enrolled in four (4) year program at a university or college for the Fall 2010 and Winter 2011 semesters. See Ms. Reed for an application. Applications due May 1, 2010.
For previous announcements, View the full listing of scheduled meetings under Bulletin Board at http://www.skylinehs.org/
INTERNSHIPS/SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Gateway to College Program: Laney College is now accepting applications to its Gateway to College Program. This program is for students between the ages of 16 and 20 who will not earn a high school diploma by June 2010. Students must reside in Oakland and read at an 8th grade level or above. Gateway to College will empower you to earn a diploma and college credit in a supportive environment. Please call (510) 986-6941 or visit www.elaney.org/wpgateway for an application. Information session attendance is required. Reservations are required.
TUTORING/TEST PREP
Free SAT Classes: People’s Test Preparation Service (PTPS) at UC Berkeley offers free, ten week long SAT classes, each semester, to high school students through out the East Bay Area. Learn more about the PTPS program at http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ptps/ or inquire at ptps.berkeley@gmail.com.
