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South Medford High
School
College & Post High School
Why go on after high
school?
More career options
Develop critical thinking skills
Expand knowledge & skill base
Growth in personal relationships &
professional life
Improved job security
Greater income potential
Higher Learning = Higher Earning
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
$0
0%
1.7%
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
1.8%
DOCTORATE
2.5%
3.0%
3.7%
4.5%
5.0%
8.5%
$15,000
$30,000
$75,000
$79,403
$59,508
BACHELOR’S
DEGREE
$49,889
ASSOCIATE
DEGREE
$37,605
SOME COLLEGE
NO DEGREE
$35,714
LESS THAN
HIGH SCHOOL
$60,000
$95,699
MASTER’S
DEGREE
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE
$45,000
$30,766
$22,939
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN 2004
Source: Postsecondary Education OPPORTUNITY, 2005
MEDIAN EARNINGS IN 2003
$90,000
What are my options?
Oregon private
4-year colleges
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
community
colleges
Degree Types
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science
(BS)
4 years at a college/university/institute
2 years of general education requirements
2 years of classes relating to your major
Associates of Arts (AA)
2 years at a community college
Can be applied to a 4 year degree
Degree Types
Vocational Certificates
Special training through community colleges
Auto Specialist, Diesel Specialist, Dental Assisting,
Massage Therapy, Criminal Justice, Computer Software,
Fire Science, Electronics, Accounting, Nursing Assistant
and more
CIS
(Career Information System)
http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/webcis
Username: panthers
Password: smhs
Career Information System
oregoncis.uoregon.edu
ASVAB
(Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery)
A test which matches your
aptitudes with your interests.
Offered November 5th and February 11th at SMHS.
2 Year Colleges
17 Oregon Two Year Colleges
Blue Mountain, Central Oregon, Chemeketa, Clackamas, Clatsop,
Columbia Gorge, Klamath, Lane, Linn-Benton, Mt. Hood,
Oregon Coast, Portland, Rogue, Southwestern, Tillamook Bay,
Treasure Valley, Umpqua
Oregon Community Colleges
2 Year Colleges
Costs (approximate)
$3,000 tuition + $500 books/supplies
Allow for room and board expenses if necessary
Requirements
18 or high school graduate
Placement test
Programs offered
2 year degree Associates of Arts (AA)
Transfer programs
Vocational certificates
Oregon University System
8 Oregon public 4 year colleges
Southern Oregon University (Ashland)
Oregon Institute of Technology (Klamath Falls)
University of Oregon (Eugene)
Oregon State University (Corvallis)
Oregon Health Sciences University (Portland)
Portland State University (Portland)
Western Oregon University (Monmouth)
Eastern Oregon University (La Grande)
Oregon University
System Schools
Oregon University System
Costs (approximate)
$6,000 tuition + $7,000 room/board + $1,500 books/supplies
Total approximate cost would be $14,000-$16,000
Requirements
Approximately a 3.0 GPA
4 years English, 3 years social science, 3 years math, 2 years science, 2 years
foreign language
SAT I
Programs offered
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
Masters degree
Doctorate degree (some)
Private
Colleges/Universities
18 private colleges in Oregon
Costs (approximate)
$30,000-$35,000 per year
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Same curriculum requirements –
• honors and AP courses expected with advanced level electives
SAT I or ACT
Programs offered
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Graduate degrees (some)
To ensure college
admissions/scholarships…
Take honors and AP classes
Earn high GPA
Earn high SAT/ACT test scores
Take a preparation class
Out-of-state
Opportunities
Over 4,000 colleges & universities nationwide
Requirements vary greatly; check each school’s
requirements
Requirements may change annually
Military Academies
and Military Service
Academies (by recommendation or special acceptance only)
Air Force Academy
Naval Academy
West Point
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Collegiate Opportunities
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Candidate)
Military Service
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
If you are interested…contact the local recruiter, use the Internet, sign up for the
ASVAB.
CollegeBoard – connect to college
success
Your Test Headquarters
Go to www.collegeboard.com
Find test dates, locations, register and pay fee online!
Getting into College
(PSAT, SAT I, ACT, SAT II)
PSAT
Practice for SAT I
National Merit Scholar
SAT I (reasoning test)
Required
Measures English, math, and writing skills
ACT
Can be taken instead of SAT I
Measures math, English, science, reading and writing
Getting into College
(PSAT, SAT I, ACT, SAT II)
SAT II (subject tests)
Required by U.C. schools (UCLA, UCSB, etc.)
May also be required by some private colleges
Check admission requirements
Scores
Distributed in approximately 6-8 weeks
Plan accordingly if required by a certain date
How to Apply for College
Select colleges
Choose 6
1-2 long shots
2 very desirables
2 probables
Request applications (typically online)
Check admission requirements, application deadlines
Start writing practice admission essays NOW
Start arranging letters of recommendation (2 week notice required)
Students can afford college!
Financial aid & scholarships may cover a large part of
the COA for the students’ school of choice.
Community colleges offer substantial savings on tuition.
Private colleges may provide enough grant and
scholarship money to make the cost of attendance equal
to or less than the cost of a public institution.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
U.S. Department of Education
www.fafsa.ed.gov
You must complete and submit a FAFSA to apply for federal
student aid and apply for most state and college aid.
Complete and submit as soon after January 1st as possible, but
before March 1st
December 8 at 7pm North Medford High School
Money for College
Student Loans
Money borrowed that has to be paid back
Generally with low interest
Work Study
College provides jobs for students
Good way to work and pay for education
Scholarships
Money given by organizations
Does not have to be paid back
Grants
Money given through the federal government
Does not have to be paid back
Based on financial need, first come first served (FAFSA)
Scholarships
National scholarships
Announced in Senior English classes and on student daily
announcements
Applications available in Student Services
Find information on scholarship lists
Use CIS Scholarship Search
Local scholarships
Applications available in Student Services April 1 and due
around April 15
Questions?
Arlene Louis, Scholarship Director
Marybeth Pearson, ASPIRE Coordinator
Angel Garcia, TRiO Coordinator
See any of these individuals for scholarship/financial
aid/post high school planning