1. College Bound Information Night

2. College Types Public Community College Private Oregon State University
University of Oregon
Portland State
Community College
Portland Community College – 2 year
Private
George Fox University
Pacific University

3. Considerations for Choosing a College
Major and Minors Offered
Cost
Location of Campus (setting and distance)
Size of School and Classes
Housing
Activities – Sports, Music, Clubs
Graduation Rate
Internship/Job Placement Services

4. Things to Check Out When Visiting A College
Housing options
Proximity of dorms to classes and local businesses
Food service
Availability of classes
Advising assistance
Availability of teaching staff
Academic help
Social life

5. College Visit Days Oregon State University University of Oregon
Friday, October 11th, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, OSU Corvallis
Saturday, November 2nd , 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, OSU Corvallis
University of Oregon
Friday, October 18th, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm U of O Campus
Friday, November 8th, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm U of O Campus
Portland State University
Saturday, October 26th, 9:00 am, PSU
Friday, November 15th, 9:00 am, PSU – 1st Generation college students
Portland Community College
Friday, April 17, 9:30 am at Sylvania PCC Campus
Western Oregon University
Friday, October 11th , 8:30 am Week Day/ Weekend Tours Available.
Portland National College Fair
Sunday, October 27th and Monday, October 28th
Oregon Convention Center

6. Colleges Consider Student’s
GPA
ACT/SAT Scores
Application Essays
High School Activities
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

7. ACT vs SAT Accepted by all US Colleges ACT SAT Score of 1-36
205 Questions
Time 2 hours 55 Minutes
With Writing 3 Hours 35 Minutes
154 Questions
Time: 3 hours
With Essay: 3 hours 50 Minutes
More time per Question
Multiple Choice Math Questions
Multiple Choice and Fill In Math Questions
Tests Math Above Algebra 2 such as Matrices, Trigonometry, Logarithms
Provides Math Formulas
Math counts for ¼ of your test score
Math counts for ½ of your test score
Individual Questions
Evidence Based Reading Questions – References line in Essay
References previous questions
Reading questions refer to random areas of essay
Reading questions flow chronologically

8. College Application Timelines
Early Decision – receive response from college early, binding decision
Early Action – receive response from college early, not binding
University of Oregon – November 1st
Oregon State University – November 1st
Regular Decision
University of Oregon – January 15th
Oregon State University – February 1st
Portland State University (Scholarship consideration only) – February 1st
Regular Acceptance Decision - May
Final Application Deadline - August

9. Typical College Costs Tuition Housing Out of State Total
Portland State University
$9,439
$12,831
$22,270
Oregon State University
$11,715
$12,306
$24,021
Portland Community College
$5,700
George Fox University
$37,280
$11,650
$48,930
University of Washington
$11,207
$12,798
$36,587
$49,385
University of Oregon
$12,720
$12,400
$25,120
*Use Net Calculator on College Websites to determine approximate costs

10. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
States Include
Alaska New Mexico
Arizona North Dakota
California Oregon
Colorado South Dakota
Hawaii Utah
Idaho Washington
Montana Wyoming
Nevada US Pacific Territories
160 colleges
Application is directly thru the individual colleges

11. Common App One application for over 800 colleges
Not used by all colleges
Includes data on GPA, sports, clubs, work, service, transcript
Includes reference letters and counselor recommendation

12. What’s Needed for College Applications
Transcript(s) – High School and College Work
ACT or SAT Scores
Register on ACT.org to send scores
ACT # found on mailed test score or Counseling
Use same address entered on test
Application Essay
Letters of Recommendation

13. Naviance Career Cluster Survey Career Research College LookUp
Research colleges
SuperMatch College Search
Matches colleges to criteria you select
Scattergrams
Looks at College Acceptance rates for
GPAs and Test Scores
College Visits
Register for TuHS visits
Transcripts
Request Transcripts for Colleges and Scholarships
Letters Of Recommendation
Request Letters from TuHS Staff
Brag Sheet
For recommendation letter
Scholarships
Local and Some National Scholarships
Naviance Access is Available for Parents

14. College Supermatch

15. Scattergrams

16. College Visits

17. What Should Juniors Be Doing Now?
Research Careers of Interest
Research Colleges of Interest
Get involved in Sports and Clubs
Volunteer in Community
Record activities and volunteer experience
Prepare for ACT – Practice Test, Saturday, November 2nd Tualatin High ACT Test – Feb. 25, 2020
Maintain or improve GPA

18. What Should Seniors Be Doing Now?
Retake ACT or SAT if needed
Upcoming ACT Test
December 14th , 2019 (Register by Nov. 8, 2019)
February 8th , 2020 (Register by Jan. 10, 2020)
Upcoming SAT Test
November 2nd (Register by Oct 3rd , 2019)
December 7th (Register by Nov 8th , 2019)
March 14th (Register by Feb 14th , 2020)
Identify Individuals for Letters of Recommendation
Start Applying to Colleges of Interest
Stay focused on classes and GPA

19. Aspire Mentor Program

20. Upcoming Events College Financial Aid Night Monday, October 14th 6:30 pm - Tualatin High Library FAFSA & ORSSA Workshop Thursday, November 21st 6:30 pm - Tualatin High Library

21. Tualatin High Contacts
College and Career Center
Kathy Stallkamp Jennifer Butts
Multicultural Coordinator
Martin Alvarez
Counselors
Lauren Biles Last Names Starting with A-Ce
Kat Toms Last Names Starting with Cha- Gra
Jessica Carter Last Names Starting with Gre –Ll
Christie Langer Last Names Starting with Le – On
Holly Poulivaati Last Names Starting with Op-Sha
Jen Woebke Last Names Starting with She - Z
Presentation slides available on TuHS Website under College and Career Center
Under Counseling Tab