Helpful tips preparing/applying to college and scholarships

PSAT DAY - About college applications

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: 

How can I join ASPIRE?

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 

Click here to find out more!

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.

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.



ASPIRE CALENDAR/CHECKLIST

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





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:

For more information and details, click here