south medford high school college & post high school
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South Medford High South Medford High SchoolSchool
College & Post High SchoolCollege & Post High School
Why go on after high school?Why go on after high school?
More career optionsMore career options Develop critical thinking skillsDevelop critical thinking skills Expand knowledge & skill baseExpand knowledge & skill base Growth in personal relationships & Growth in personal relationships &
professional lifeprofessional life Improved job securityImproved job security Greater income potentialGreater income potential
Higher Learning = Higher Earning
Source: Postsecondary Education OPPORTUNITY, 2005
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN 2004
$95,699
$79,403
$59,508
$49,889
$37,605
$35,714
$30,766
$22,939
$0 $15,000 $30,000 $45,000 $60,000 $75,000 $90,000
1.7%
1.8%
2.5%
3.0%
3.7%
4.5%
5.0%
8.5%
0%2%4%6%8%10%
MEDIAN EARNINGS IN 2003
LESS THANHIGH SCHOOL
PROFESSIONALDEGREE
DOCTORATE
MASTER’SDEGREE
BACHELOR’SDEGREE
ASSOCIATEDEGREE
SOME COLLEGENO DEGREE
HIGH SCHOOLGRADUATE
What are my options?What are my options?
Vocational, technical
and private career schools
Out-of-state community
colleges, 4-year colleges, and universities
Oregon public 4-
year public colleges and universities
Oregon private 4-
year colleges
Oregon community
colleges
Degree TypesDegree Types
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)Science (BS)4 years at a college/university/institute4 years at a college/university/institute
2 years of general education requirements2 years of general education requirements2 years of classes relating to your major2 years of classes relating to your major
Associates of Arts (AA)Associates of Arts (AA)2 years at a community college2 years at a community collegeCan be applied to a 4 year degreeCan be applied to a 4 year degree
Degree TypesDegree Types
Vocational Certificates Vocational Certificates Special training through community Special training through community
collegescollegesAuto Specialist, Diesel Specialist, Dental Auto Specialist, Diesel Specialist, Dental
Assisting, Massage Therapy, Criminal Justice, Assisting, Massage Therapy, Criminal Justice, Computer Software, Fire Science, Computer Software, Fire Science, Electronics, Accounting, Nursing Assistant Electronics, Accounting, Nursing Assistant and moreand more
CIS CIS (Career Information System)(Career Information System)
http://http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/webcisoregoncis.uoregon.edu/webcisUsername: panthersUsername: panthers
Password: smhsPassword: smhs
Career Information SystemCareer Information Systemoregoncis.uoregon.eduoregoncis.uoregon.edu
ASVABASVAB(Armed Services Vocational (Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery)Aptitude Battery)
A test which matches your A test which matches your
aptitudesaptitudes with your with your interestsinterests..
2 Year Colleges2 Year Colleges
17 Oregon Two Year Colleges17 Oregon Two Year Colleges
Blue Mountain, Central Oregon, Chemeketa, Blue Mountain, Central Oregon, Chemeketa, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia Gorge, Klamath, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia Gorge, Klamath,
Lane, Linn-Benton, Mt. Hood, Oregon Coast, Lane, Linn-Benton, Mt. Hood, Oregon Coast, Portland, Rogue, Southwestern, Tillamook Bay, Portland, Rogue, Southwestern, Tillamook Bay,
Treasure Valley, UmpquaTreasure Valley, Umpqua
Oregon Community CollegesOregon Community Colleges
2 Year Colleges2 Year Colleges
Costs (approximate)Costs (approximate) $3,000 tuition + $500 books/supplies$3,000 tuition + $500 books/supplies Allow for room and board expenses if Allow for room and board expenses if
necessarynecessary RequirementsRequirements
18 or high school graduate18 or high school graduate Placement testPlacement test
Programs offeredPrograms offered 2 year degree Associates of Arts (AA)2 year degree Associates of Arts (AA) Transfer programsTransfer programs Vocational certificatesVocational certificates
Oregon University SystemOregon University System
8 Oregon public 4 year colleges8 Oregon public 4 year colleges
Southern Oregon University (Ashland)Southern Oregon University (Ashland)
Oregon Institute of Technology (Klamath Falls)Oregon Institute of Technology (Klamath Falls)
University of Oregon (Eugene)University of Oregon (Eugene)
Oregon State University (Corvallis)Oregon State University (Corvallis)
Oregon Health Sciences University (Portland)Oregon Health Sciences University (Portland)
Portland State University (Portland)Portland State University (Portland)
Western Oregon University (Monmouth)Western Oregon University (Monmouth)
Eastern Oregon University (La Grande)Eastern Oregon University (La Grande)
Oregon University Oregon University System SchoolsSystem Schools
Oregon University SystemOregon University System
Costs (approximate)Costs (approximate)
$6,000 tuition + $7,000 room/board + $1,500 $6,000 tuition + $7,000 room/board + $1,500 books/suppliesbooks/supplies
Total approximate cost would be $14,000-$16,000Total approximate cost would be $14,000-$16,000
RequirementsRequirements Approximately a 3.0 GPAApproximately a 3.0 GPA
4 years English, 3 years social science, 3 years math, 2 4 years English, 3 years social science, 3 years math, 2 years science, 2 years foreign languageyears science, 2 years foreign language
SAT ISAT I Programs offeredPrograms offered
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) Masters degreeMasters degree Doctorate degree (some)Doctorate degree (some)
Private Colleges/UniversitiesPrivate Colleges/Universities
18 private colleges in Oregon18 private colleges in Oregon Costs (approximate)Costs (approximate)
$30,000-$35,000 per year$30,000-$35,000 per year RequirementsRequirements
GPA 3.0+GPA 3.0+ Same curriculum requirements – honors and AP courses Same curriculum requirements – honors and AP courses
expected with advanced level electivesexpected with advanced level electives
SAT I or ACTSAT I or ACT Programs offeredPrograms offered
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Graduate degrees (some)Graduate degrees (some)
Out-of-state Out-of-state OpportunitiesOpportunities
Over 4,000 colleges & universities Over 4,000 colleges & universities nationwidenationwide
Requirements vary greatly; check each Requirements vary greatly; check each school’s requirementsschool’s requirements
Requirements may change annuallyRequirements may change annually
Military AcademiesMilitary Academiesand Military Serviceand Military Service
Academies (by recommendation or special Academies (by recommendation or special acceptance only)acceptance only) Air Force AcademyAir Force Academy Naval AcademyNaval Academy West PointWest Point U.S. Coast Guard AcademyU.S. Coast Guard Academy
Collegiate OpportunitiesCollegiate Opportunities ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Candidate)ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Candidate)
Military ServiceMilitary Service ArmyArmy NavyNavy Air ForceAir Force MarinesMarines
If you are interested…contact the local recruiter, use the Internet, sign up for the ASVAB.
CollegeBoard – connect to college successCollegeBoard – connect to college success
Your Test HeadquartersYour Test Headquarters
Go to Go to www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com
Find test dates, locations, register and pay Find test dates, locations, register and pay fee online!fee online!
Getting into CollegeGetting into College(PSAT, SAT I, ACT, SAT II)(PSAT, SAT I, ACT, SAT II)
PSATPSAT Practice for SAT IPractice for SAT I National Merit ScholarNational Merit Scholar
SAT I (reasoning test)SAT I (reasoning test) RequiredRequired
Measures English, math, and writing skillsMeasures English, math, and writing skills
ACTACT Can be taken instead of SAT ICan be taken instead of SAT I
Measures math, English, science, reading and writingMeasures math, English, science, reading and writing
Getting into CollegeGetting into College(PSAT, SAT I, ACT, SAT II)(PSAT, SAT I, ACT, SAT II)
SAT II (subject tests)SAT II (subject tests)Required by U.C. schools (UCLA, UCSB, Required by U.C. schools (UCLA, UCSB,
etc.)etc.)May also be required by some private May also be required by some private
collegescollegesCheck admission requirementsCheck admission requirements
ScoresScoresDistributed in approximately 6-8 weeksDistributed in approximately 6-8 weeks
Plan accordingly if required by a certain datePlan accordingly if required by a certain date
How to Apply for CollegeHow to Apply for College
Select collegesSelect colleges Choose 6Choose 6
1-2 long shots1-2 long shots 2 very desirables2 very desirables 2 probables2 probables
Request applications (typically online)Request applications (typically online) Check admission requirements, application deadlinesCheck admission requirements, application deadlines Start writing practice admission essays Start writing practice admission essays NOWNOW Start arranging letters of recommendation (2 week Start arranging letters of recommendation (2 week
notice required)notice required)
StudentsStudents cancan afford college!afford college!
Financial aid & scholarships may cover a large Financial aid & scholarships may cover a large part of the COA for the students’ school of choice. part of the COA for the students’ school of choice.
Community colleges offer substantial savings on Community colleges offer substantial savings on tuition. tuition.
Private colleges may provide enough grant and Private colleges may provide enough grant and scholarship money to make the cost of scholarship money to make the cost of attendance equal to or less than the cost of a attendance equal to or less than the cost of a public institution.public institution.
FAFSAFAFSA
FFree ree AApplication for pplication for FFederal ederal SStudent tudent AAididU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Education
www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov
You You mustmust complete and submit a FAFSA to apply for complete and submit a FAFSA to apply for federal student aid and apply for most state and federal student aid and apply for most state and
college aid.college aid.Complete and submit as soon after January 1Complete and submit as soon after January 1stst as as
possible, but before March 1stpossible, but before March 1st
December 3 at 7pm South Medford High SchoolDecember 3 at 7pm South Medford High School
Money for CollegeMoney for College Student LoansStudent Loans
Money borrowed that has to be paid backMoney borrowed that has to be paid back Generally with low interestGenerally with low interest
Work StudyWork Study College provides jobs for studentsCollege provides jobs for students
Good way to work and pay for educationGood way to work and pay for education
ScholarshipsScholarships Money given by organizationsMoney given by organizations
Does not have to be paid backDoes not have to be paid back
GrantsGrants Money given through the federal governmentMoney given through the federal government
Does not have to be paid backDoes not have to be paid back Based on financial need, first come first served (FAFSA)Based on financial need, first come first served (FAFSA)
ScholarshipsScholarships
National scholarshipsNational scholarships Announced in Senior English classes and on Announced in Senior English classes and on
student daily announcementsstudent daily announcements Applications available in Student ServicesApplications available in Student Services Find information on scholarship listsFind information on scholarship lists Use CIS Scholarship SearchUse CIS Scholarship Search
Local scholarshipsLocal scholarships Applications available in Student Services April Applications available in Student Services April
1 and due around April 151 and due around April 15
Questions?Questions?
Arlene Louis, Scholarship DirectorArlene Louis, Scholarship Director Bettina Burns, ASPIRE CoordinatorBettina Burns, ASPIRE Coordinator Riah Safady, TRiO CoordinatorRiah Safady, TRiO Coordinator
See any of these individuals for See any of these individuals for scholarship/financial aid/post high school scholarship/financial aid/post high school planningplanning