SUGGESTED TIMELINE Complete college applications Complete scholarships for your colleges schools by their deadlines. Complete Bio Sheet and request letters of recommendation before Christmas Break. Complete FASFA January 1 st. Use Christmas Break to work on OSAC and local scholarships.

CCC/ PSU and PCC/ PSU Students can attend PSU, live on campus, and take all classes at PCC for up to two years. Students can live at home, take some classes at CCC, and some at PSU OSU/ Linn Benton Students can live on campus at OSU, take two classes per term at OSU, and the rest at Linn Benton, for up to 3 years. This can cut tuition costs by half. MORE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY….DUAL ENROLLMENT

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP Covers 4 years of tuition Student must be Pell Grant Eligible Student must have a GPA of 3.4 or higher ALL STUDENTS WHO MET THIS CRITERIA LAST YEAR RECEIVED THE PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP!! If you meet these criteria and University of Oregon offers your major, consider applying. Oregon State has a similar program: “Bridge to Success”. Covers tuition and fees for more than 2,000 Oregon students with the greatest financial need.

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE WUE Members: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Out-of-State students are able to receive a reduced tuition rate. The WUE reduced tuition rate is not automatically awarded to all eligible candidates. Many institutions limit the number of new WUE awards each academic year, so apply early. For a list of schools:

SAT FEE WAIVERS The SAT Fee-Waiver Service assists low-income, college-aspiring students for whom payment of fees for the SAT might be a barrier to college entrance. Changes for the 2015/2016 school year: Students college application fee waivers will be ed to the student. They will receive 4 waivers to be used to waive the fees for 4 different college applications.

ADVANCED COLLEGE CREDIT PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EARN COLLEGE CREDITS WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL Registration Process  On-line student registration – Students are responsible to register each trimester and within the registration timelines of each term:  Fall Term: October 5 th – November 13 th  Winter Term: January 11 th – February 19 th  Spring Term: April 18 th – May 27 th  4 Step Process:  Apply for CCC Student ID Number  Verify Courses to register for  Register online  Pay $10 per credit fee online or by mail Registration assistance is given to students at Molalla HS by Heather Fix, Counselor.  Late registrations will not be processed.  Students are responsible to drop college course(s) by term deadlines listed on the ACC website.  ACC grades post to college transcript as earned in the class (A-F), unless specified differently in the class syllabus. Encourage students to only register with A, B or C’s.  ACC courses are included in Financial Aid calculations for PACE and Credit Totals

ADVANCED COLLEGE CREDIT WEBSITE YOUR SOURCE FOR ACC INFORMATION Welcome to Advanced College Credit at Clackamas Community College

ADVANCED COLLEGE CREDIT PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EARN COLLEGE CREDITS WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL Quick Tips for ACC Students  Students need to be familiar with the registration process and their CCC Student Account. Important to keep information updated.  Students should keep a copy of any course transcript that they earn college credit for – Start a CCC File.  Students should check grades at the end of each term to verify grades were posted correctly. Contact ACC Office and ACC Instructor if any errors.  When coming to CCC after graduation, important to update student account with SSN (if not already on account) and with degree/certificate intentions  If not attending CCC after graduation, still important to update student account with SSN and to order transcripts to be sent to the college you will attend. Credits do not transfer automatically.  Print copy of unofficial transcripts to take to any college advising sessions.

Thank you for your time this evening! We are here to help your student get a jump start on their college education while they are here at Molalla High School Clackamas Community College Advanced College Credit Program Cheryl Tallman

Why is college important? Success & Happiness Less likely to be incarcerated More likely to Vote & Volunteer Live Longer “College will help you achieve your personal goals”

College is Important (ECMC College Night in Oregon2011) Earn more Cash $1,000,000

Choosing a college (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) 6000 colleges in the US Visit colleges What are your goals? Things to consider Program or area of study College size Class size Location or distance from home

Choosing a college (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) 1.Additional factors to consider Campus culture Extracurricular activities Religious or cultural affiliations Cost of attendance 2.Ultimately cost matters but Think about cost when making your final decision, not as much when starting your search Consider your net out-of-pocket cost, not just the sticker price

Researching college choices (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) 1.Parents and school counselors can help 2.There are many college search websites All these sites allow you to search for colleges based on the factors that are important to you

Your college Applications (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) 1.Application process 2.These can include Completing an application, essays, and taking appropriate tests. Submitting test scores, essays, reference letters and a portfolio at some colleges Check each college’s website for requirements and deadlines.

Your college Applications (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) 1.Determine college application due dates Postmark date or arrive-by date Note on your calendar 2.Read the directions carefully Ability to follow directions correctly is part of the acceptance criteria 3.Meet the application deadlines Each college sets its own deadline

Collegiate Athletics O Athletes who are wanting to keep the door open to play sports at the collegiate level need to be aware of college athlete participation requirements set forth by the NAIA and NCAA. O These requirements can be found on the websites listed below. We recommend students, along with their parents review these requirements at the beginning of freshman year of high school as there are specific high school course requirements that need to be met. O Students will need to register with the NAIA and/or NCAA Clearinghouses during their junior year of high school. Students will also need to work with their high school coaches to compile the proper materials to assist them in the pursuit of participating in collegiate athletics..

NCAA and NAIA O Students during their junior year who are looking to participate in college athletics need to register with either the NCAA Eligibility Center and/or the NAIA Eligibility Center O NCAA- O NAIA- O If you have questions contact your coaches or the athletic director

College entrance exams (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) The admissions process may include taking college entrance exams PSAT or PLAN—“Practice” tests for the SAT/ACT SAT: Measures conceptual thinking rather than facts Critical reasoning, math and a required writing test ACT: Measures what you learned in high school English, math, reading, science and Optional writing test Disability accommodations and fee waivers are available

College Applications (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) Transcripts Official high school transcript needed for each college application College transcript also required if you’ve taken any college courses Transcript is used to document your GPA, class rank and the rigorousness of your high school program Many acceptances contingent on maintaining GPA Most require a final high school transcript

College Applications (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) References Usually from teachers, other adults and peers Allow plenty of time Give as much information as possible Include stamped, pre-addressed envelope Write thank you notes to your references and let them know when you get accepted

College Applications (ECMC College Night in Oregon2013) Admissions essays Stay on topic Essays should be error free Don’t exceed the word limit Be yourself It’s your change to show them who you are beyond your transcript.

4-year Universities Vs. 2-year Colleges

4–year Universities Private & Public Dorm Experience 4-Years same school Bachelor Degrees Admission Deadlines Activities

2-year Colleges Location Cost Accredited Career Ready Admission Deadlines Activities

4-year Vs. 2-year Public Universitie s Private Universities Clackamas Community Colleges Tuition $8,092$28,420$4,000est Room & Board $9,618 $0 Books & Supplies $1,487 Personal Expenses $2,785 Total $21,982$42,310$8,272 Average FT Enrollment 12,000est. 1,500est.3,574 GPA Requiremen ts Yes No CollegeStats. (2013). List of Cheapest Colleges and Universities in Oregon (OR) (Lowest Tuition,In-State). Retrieved from Collegestats.org.

Action Plan… Challenge yourself by taking the right classes Be serious about tests & grades Get involved Stay focused & work hard Talk to your Counselors Explore careers

Action Plan… It’s never too early to start visiting colleges Make a plan for how to pay for college Attend the Portland National College Fair Read, read & read some more! Plan for the year ahead... & the years after that!