Junior Seminar: Envisioning the future

People that HELP!

Jennifer Corona- College AdvisorSonia Lemacks- TRiO AdvisorMr. Koekkoek- School CounselorMrs. Ingwerson- Academic AdvisorMrs. Carvalho- Diploma CenterMrs. Pond- Diploma CenterBrenda Aguilera- College Dream

We’re here to help you!!

PHS Graduation Requirements

TOTAL CREDITS: 25Attend Advisory

Junior Paper Senior Project

Student Led ConferenceYOU MUST PASS YOUR OAKS TESTS!

Double Dip!High School → ←College

↑Credits

Did you know you can be earning college credit right now while in High School?

We offer these RCC, SOU, KCC college credits :

University Systems

• Undergraduate & graduate degrees awarded• Enrollment varies: 3,100 – 26,500 students • Must meet admission requirements

– GPA– Course rigor – SAT or ACT test • Complete application by priority date

• Scholarship date. • Application Fee (waivers)

• Private Universities• May require SAT subject tests *• Application may require recommendations, essays or CSS

Profile

CommonApp.org

4-year Universities

Minimum Core Requirement- 4 Language Arts - 3 Social Science- 3 Math - 2 Foreign Language- 3 Science - C- or better

Oregon Community Colleges

• One- and two-year certificate programs

• Associate degrees, including Oregon transfer degree into a 4 year school

• Open enrollment/Rolling Admissions

• High School Diploma or GED• Placement tests

– SAT or ACT may be accepted instead of placement tests

2-year public colleges

Applying to College: It is more than just your GPA

Extracurriculars

InterviewEssays

Recommendations

Test scoresGrades/Class rank

Volunteering

“X”Preparation

Application

•No one factor determines acceptance

Career-Technical School

• Certification programs available•Fields of training include:

Diesel mechanicTruck drivingComputers/IT Cosmetology

Healthcare Dental Assistant Massage therapistHeavy equipment operatorPROGRAMS ALSO OFFERED THROUGH YOUR LOCAL

COMMUNITY COLLEGESee the College Center for more

information.

Western Undergraduate Exchange

• WUE offers reciprocal agreements between selected public schools in 13 western states

• Designed to reduce tuition for out-of-state residents

• Must apply to desired schools; qualifications vary. Check school websites or call financial aid office

See the College Center for more information.

Military

U.S. Air ForceU.S. Coast GuardU.S. ArmyU.S. Marine CorpsU.S. NavyU.S. Army National Guard*Students can set up an appointment with a military rep in the College Corner

Opportunities for Student Athletes

• Students wishing to participate at the NCAA and NAIA college level may require special attention

Athletic Seminar December 16th during Advisory

• Many opportunities to participate at the community college level

VISIT THE COLLEGE CORNER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND

COLLEGE VISIT SIGN UPS!We are open Monday-Thursday

From 8am - 4pmQuestions or thoughts?????