Helpful tips preparing/applying to college and scholarships
- ASPIRE
What is ASPIRE?
ASPIRE is Oregon's statewide college and career readiness program that offers mentorship in education, resources, and mentoring in areas you would like to talk about when it comes to your high school or post high school life.
Elements of the program include:
mentoring opportunities
career and college exploration
financial aid and scholarship support
educational career and college event information
How can I join ASPIRE?
ALL students at North Salem High School are automatically a part of the ASPIRE program. Visit room 110 or email corzo-lira_aylin@salkeiz.k12.or.us if you'd like to be paired with a menotr! You can visit our ASPIRE mentor program tab for additional info. If you wish to opt out, please see Miss Corzo in room 110 or send an email to corzo-lira_aylin@salkeiz.k12.or.us
- What is financial literacy? Que es educación financiera?
We believe when students learn financial literacy at an early age, it helps them to make astute decisions about their personal finances, as smart financial behavior leads to financially secure lives. College is a huge first step in learning how to manage finances. This site covers things like:
-Filling out a FAFSA request
-Merit-Based Scholarships
-How Student Loans Work
-Planning for life after college and much more
- Recommendation Letter Tools
How to Get a Great letter of Recommendation
North Salem High School Personal Data/Request for Recommendation Letters - Students when requesting recommendation letters, you should come prepared. Please create a document with the information on this form to give to your teacher/coach/staff member to allow them to write a great recommendation letter for you. Make sure you give those you are asking to write letters plenty of time (2-3 weeks) to complete the recommendation letters. It's important that you also ask the individual to provide you with a signed letter on official letterhead if possible.
- Official/Unofficial Transcript Request
Student Transcript Request - Click on CURRENT STUDENT to request a transcript. Please complete ALL information on the form, including a full address. In the special instructions box please let the registrar know if you intend to pick up the transcript in person OR if you need an PDF Copy of your unofficial transcript emailed to you. See the registrar if you have any questions.
- How to start your scholarship essays / Consejos para ayudarte a comenzar tus ensayos de becas
14 scholarship essay examples that won thousands of $ in 2023
MY STORY College and Scholarship Essay (presentation given to AP English)
Checklist for Submitting College/Scholarship Applications and Essays
Khan Academy has some good videos about college essays
- College planning checklists / Listas para planear a ir a la universidad
Oregon Gear Up has checklists on the steps that students should be taking each year in high school to prepare for college.
Oregon Gear Up tiene listas con los pasos que los estudiantes deberían de tomar mientras están en la preparatoria para preparse a ir a la universidad.
You can view the lists and more details here.
Puede ver las listas con mas detalles en línea aqui
- Need to know about Oregon public universities / Informacion sobre las universidades públicas de Oregón
- Degree Partnership Program or Dual Enrollment between a Community College & 4-year college / Programa de Asociación de Grado o inscripción doble entre un colegio comunitario y una universidad de 4 años
If you know you want to transfer to a specific 4 year college after community college, consider enrolling in a degree partnership program. By doing so you would be considered a student at both colleges, access resources from both colleges, and so much more!
Below are some degree partnerships:
Oregon State University: All community colleges
University of Oregon: Lane community College, Southwestern Oregon Community College
Portland State University: Chemeketa, Clackamas, Clatsop, Oregon Coast, Mt. Hood, Portland
Western Oregon University: Chemeketa, Clackamas, Linn- Benton
Oregon Tech- Chemeketa, Clackamas, Klamath, Linn-Benton, Mt. Hood, Portland
For more information and details, click here