Resources

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.

• Chemeketa High School Alternative GED Program

HELPFUL TIPS TO WRITE A RESUME

SAMPLE RESUMES

• Chronological resume

• Functional resume

• Combination/hybrid resume

National Paying for College Materials 

• ENGLISH VIDEO -ECMC  // SPANISH VIDEO -Stacy Carle @ S. Medford

• Oregon Goes to College - How To Pay For College

• Road2College - Everything You Need To Know About College Financial Planning

• List of colleges with the most merit aid

• Average Merit Aid 

Understanding Financial Aid Video HERE

FSA ID  - Create an account using your social security number for the FAFSA Application (student and at least 1 parent should create an FSA ID)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Opens each academic year on October 1st. To apply, a student must have a social security number and be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen. 

Federal Student Aid Contact Information - Federal website to help students/parents understand federal financial aid.

Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) - An alternative  to the FAFSA for undocumented Oregon students, including students who have (DACA (deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status. Do NOT complete the ORSAA if you are a U.S. citizen or legal non-citizen with an alien registration number. 

Comparing Financial Aid Award Letters - Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to college. Now it’s time to make a decision about which college you will attend. For most students, the cost of college will be a major factor in the final decision.  Click HERE

See Scholarship Tab for information related to DACA/Undocumented Student Scholarship information at the bottom of the Scholarships Page

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL CODE # (used on college applications, etc): 381025

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.

Want to play sports in College?  NCAA Eligibility Center  As a college-bound student athlete, you are responsible for your eligibility - that means planning ahead, taking high school classes seriously and protecting your amateur status. If you want to practice, compete and receive an athletics scholarship during your first year at a Division 1 or 2 school, the NCAA Eligibility Center must certify you as eligible.

Collegiate Athletics Visit Questions - Are you considering playing collegiate sports? When you meet with coaches consider questions like these.

College Planning Website: Oregon Goes to College - It's A Plan!  Great resources for students and families. 

College and Scholarship Organization Worksheet - One way to compare colleges and the scholarships they have to offer.

Username & Password Log - You may think you will be able to remember all your Usernames and Passwords, but it is simply not possible. By the end of your senior year you typically will have between 20 - 30 different username and passwords you will be managing. Save yourself the trouble and use this log to write them down when at the moment you create them. OR find another online App or source to manage your passwords. 

Activities, Community/Volunteer Service Log - Print this Activities chart (or create a similar chart using a Google Sheet/Excel Document) to keep track of the community service, activities, and employment you have participated in during high school. This will be important when creating an ACTIVITIES RESUME for college and scholarship applications.

Log of Scholarships - A list and important information of ALL the scholarships you apply to.

Log of Scholarships you have Received/Earned - It's very important to note pertinent information about scholarships you receive, contact information, etc. to make sure that you have a way to connect/contact them if the check doesn't arrive to your college in the fall. In addition, you should always send thank you notes to the scholarship committees, thanking them for your award! 

ACT Registration and Upcoming ACT Test Dates

NEW CHANGES to ACT TEST in 2020 - Find out more HERE

SAT Registration and Upcoming SAT Test Dates

SAT Khan Academy - FREE - Use Khan Academy to create personalized practice tests for the SAT

ACT Academy - FREE - Personalized practice tests for ACT Test Preparation 

Chemeketa Community College Placement Assessment

Chemeketa Community College Admissions Application

Chemeketa Foundation Scholarships  - Application is available online beginning February 1st and ending March 31st to apply for scholarships.

Chemeketa Scholars Program - 2 years tuition at Chemeketa Community College for students who apply, have a 3.5+ GPA. Application is open from typically the first week in March. Applications must be dropped off IN PERSON to the Admissions Office.

Chemeketa TRIO Program - An educational opportunity for low-income, first generation, and disabled students. The goal of TRiO is to assist students to overcome financial, class, social and cultural barriers to higher education. Once in college, TRiO assists them so that they can earn a college degree. Students complete a separate application to apply to this program. For more information, call 503.315.4293

Chemeketa CAMP Program - The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally funded program that supports students from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds during their first year in college. The program provides supplemental financial assistance and support services, with the goal of preparing them to continue their education and obtain a degree. 

Chemeketa Applied Technology and Apprenticeship Programs

COLLEGE VISIT CHECKLIST  

Visiting a college campus is one of the best ways to know if a college is right for you. Use this checklist when you visit colleges of interest.

CREATE A PERSONAL BUDGET FOR COLLEGE - Going to college means being more independent - which also means being more responsible. Consider using this resource to help you manage your monthly expenses while in college.

COLLEGE COMPARISON FINANCIAL WORKSHEET - A quick way to compare financial aid offers and determine your out-of-pocket expenses after financial aid is applied.  

OREGON CIS (Oregon Career Information System)  - All McNary students have an Oregon CIS Account. This resource is an incredible tool to search and sort colleges by programs, location and many more options. Explore Career and College Options. Also, find state and national scholarships. If students are unsure of how to access this tool, see Mrs. Farris for help.

CAREER ONE STOP  Occupation videos of jobs and careers.

Career Pathways Resource - Explore career options and take the next step on your career pathway at one of Oregon's 17 community colleges. Attending community college to reach your goals and utilize financial aid/Oregon Promise to receive additional training beyond college. These pathways not only include traditional education, but also 1 or 2 year hands on programs to get you directly into a career. Take a look at the many opportunities offered at our local community colleges state-wide! Short term certificate programs (9 Month - 1 Year), Associate Degree Programs (2 year) or path to a Bachelor Degree Program (4 year) can begin at a community college. 

Will you Be Able to Help your College-age Child in a Medical Emergency? This article is a great reminder that once your child turns 18 the HIPAA Privacy Rule will make it difficult to help your child during any medical event. "You as a parent, have no more right to obtain medical information on your legal-age son or daughter." Attached to this article are also Medical authorizations for parents to complete to help facilitate the process of being able to assist their adult children while away at college. 

CLICK HERE FOR A GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ADMISSION 

A growing number of students are considering getting degrees internationally. This is a guide that was developed with the guidance of more than 20 NACAC members and foreign government representatives with experience counseling students seeking international study. 

A great career to consider after high school - click the links below to learn more!

West Point

West Point Admissions Timeline

Joining the Military After High School - Benefits and Risks

United States Air Force Academy

Military Colleges, Academies, and ROTC

Introduction to a Registered Apprenticeship: Watch Video HERE

• OREGON APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS - A registered apprenticeship is occupational training that combines supervised, paid, on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Explore this site for resources and tools to start off on your career pathway. 

• OREGON CONSTRUCTION TRADE OPPORTUNITIES 

• INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS OF OREGON APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

CHEMEKETA APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

• INSIDE ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (SALEM)

• PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (SALEM)

• MID-VALLEY HVAC/R TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (SALEM)

• SHEET METAL WORKER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (SALEM)