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ALL students should pursue education or training after high school!
• Opportunities exist for everyone• Know your options• Even if you have the transcript for 4 year university, make sure
it’s the best option for you…• …financially• …personally• …career wise
MilitaryArmy
Air ForceNavy
MarinesMerchant Marines
National Guard
Community College
Career Technical Pathways
1 &2 Year Certificates2 Year Associates Degrees
Associates of Transfer
Career Specific Colleges
Culinary, massage, cosmetology, medical
programs
ApprenticeshipsElectrician, Carpentry, Masonry, Construction,
Welding
4 Year University
Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Science
Graduate School/Advanced
DegreeMasters-M.A
Doctorate- PhD
Career Technical Training (aka TRADES)• Apprenticeships
• Earn while you learn, on the job training• Highly competitive
• Job Corp• Residential or non-residential• Campuses throughout the state• Free for students who qualify
• Career specific schools• Culinary, massage therapy, cosmetology• Check for program at community college for cheaper cost
Community College•Career technical training
• Career specific (medical assistant, dental assistant, auto, welding, HVAC)• Certificate programs (1/2 years)• Associate degrees (2 year)
•Transfer degree aka “Associate of Transfer/AOT” • 2 years• General education studies• Transfer to 4 year college or university as a junior• Automatic transfer to Oregon state schools (C’s and above)• Small classes
• Save $$$$$
4 Year Universities/Colleges• Bachelor of Arts• Bachelor of Science
Resources for College Searching• CIS• Career and College Center @ SRHS• www.collegeboard.org• College Comparison
• http://colleges.findthebest.com/
• www.collegedata.com• www.collegeview.com
Where to start?• ALL students should pursue education beyond high school• What is the best fit for you?
• What are your areas of interest? • What are your strengths?• What do you value? • What careers are you considering?
• Consider cost• Who’s paying?!?!
• Scholarships
• Loans
• Financial Aid must be paid back!• How much will you make in your future career?
• Consider environment• Location-urban, rural, in-state, out-of-state (WUE)• Size
Gather Information• District information nights• College fairs• Career fairs• Visit schools• College visits in CCC• College search web resources• Career and interest inventories
What are they looking for?
• Academic rigor in high school• Grades/rank in class• Test scores• Special talent• Extracurricular activities
• Leadership• Honors and Awards• Service in the community
Which Schools Should I Apply to?
• Reach Schools• Most competitive
• Probable Schools• Strong programs in your interest areas and to which you
are more likely to be accepted
• Safety Schools• Most likely to be accepted
What to expect
• Application• Fee • Waiver (form required)
• Official Transcript• College Admission Test Scores (ACT or SAT)• Essay(s) • Recommendations – usually two teachers and one counselor • Interviews (highly selective schools)• Deadlines
ACT & SAT
• Take the ACT for free in March• Depending on where you are applying, you may not need to
take another entrance exam • Take the SAT if necessary• When do you need SAT II’s (subject tests)?• Have scores sent to 4 schools for free when you take college
admissions tests
Common Application• What is the Common App and SendEdu?• Essays (1-3)• Letters of recommendation
• Counselor 1-3 teachers
• Mid-year reports• School report / mid year / final (counselor)• Transcripts• Deadlines
Recommendation Letters
• Required for Common App, scholarships• All recommendation requests due to teacher /
counselor 3 weeks before application deadline• Rec packet is available on Southridge website
Paying for College• FAFSA
• For ALL post-secondary education• Apply immediately after January 1st of senior year
• Scholarships• College Career Center• CIS• OSAC-application for scholarships for Oregon residents
• Prepare before Jan. 1st, submit after FAFSA is filed
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