Galileo Academy College & Career Center announcement for 11/06/17-11/12/17

We are updating the galileoweb.org/college website. You can check weekly College & Career Center announcements, Scholarship List, Fly-In Program List and more on the website. See you there!

For 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th:

CA College of the Arts: 11/6 @ 2:10pm @ RM 101:Are you curious about art careers? Want to learn how to put together a portfolio for art colleges? Interested in learning more about the CA College of the Arts, which has a campus in SF and Oakland. Come check out this presentation. If you need a pass to be excused from class, please see Ms. S. Chan in room 258F.

CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) Presentation: 11/7 @ 3:15pm @ RM 104:Are you interested in traveling abroad? Come check out the Global Navigator High School Summer Study Abroad programs and scholarship opportunities.

All programs feature top-notch academics and cultural immersion, combined with exciting activities and travel in one of 39 amazing destinations around the world. Choose from: Language and Culture Programs; Service and Leadership Programs; or Global Discovery Programs. For more details:

The priority deadline to apply is 12/1/17. If you have any questions, please reach out to our local CIEE International Studies Director, Kelly Britt: .

UC Berkeley Fiat Lux Scholarship Info: 11/9 @ 11:45Am @ RM 104:A scholarship program affiliated with UC Berkeley. Our goal and mission is to provide a scholarship and support high achieving low income UC Berkeley students in the Bay Area and Los Angeles area.

For 9th & 10th:

Holy Names University (Oakland) & UC Berkeley Field Trip Info. Session: 11/6/17 @ 12:20pm @ RM 104: Students will receive information regarding the upcoming field trip to HNU and UCB.

Free Field Trip to Holy Names University (Oakland) & UC Berkeley: 11/8/17 @ 8am-3pm: The best way to know if you like a college is by visiting it. On this trip, you will get to learn two different types of colleges close to SF. And you will get to experience dining in the UC Berkley dining room for free! If you’re interested in going, please pick up a permission slip from Larissa in RM 209. The signed permission slip must be returned to her by 11/6.

For 11th:

Low Cost ACT Prep Class for Juniors: An extremely affordable after school ACT prep class at Galileo. Last day to register is 11/27 and last day to make payment is 12/4. For details or to RSVP, please check out:

For 12th:

College Ambassador (CA) Meeting: 11/7 @ 12:20pm @ RM 104: This is your usual weekly meeting.

College Application Workshop: 11/8 & 11/9 @ 2:15pm @ Rm 104: Come work on either the UC application or Common App. with us. Get a head start!

UC Berkeley Fiat Lux Scholarship Info: 11/9 @ 11:45Am @ RM 104: A scholarship program affiliated with UC Berkeley. Our goal and mission is to provide a scholarship and support high achieving low income UC Berkeley students in the Bay Area and Los Angeles area.

College Application Essay Editing Support: 11/18 @ 9:45am-12pm @ School Cafeteria: Wellesley College Alumni coaches can help you finalize your drafted essays. Please bring 1 hard copy of your 2nd or 3rd or final essay drafts. Must RSVP by: 11/03/17

RSVP here:

Cash for College: 12/7 @ 5:30pm @ Cafeteria: Come win a FREE laptop, get free dinner and complete either FAFSA or Dream Act for college financial aid. This event is for both seniors and or their parents. Information will be provided in English, Spanish, and Chinese. If possible, please bring the following information:

- Social Security number for each family member (If you are undocumented and not a permanent resident, we can help you complete the CA Dream Act so that the student can get CA financial aid.)

- 2015 or 2016 federal income tax forms

- Records of untaxed income

- Business, farm, and other real estate records

- W2s and other income forms

uAspirecan help you with financial aid related questions. Turn in your uAspire consent forms to Michael in room 209 to receive financial aid help.

If you’re interested in applying for scholarships, please check the updated Scholarship List either on galileoweb.org under College & Career or on the Scholarship bulletin board in the Counseling Center (RM 258).

Supporting you every step of the way for the college application process, just ask for help!

Ms. S. Chan

College & Career Counselor

Room 258F