Resources

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WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE Click HERE

West Coast College Map Click HERE

COLLEGE TESTING INFORMATION:

WEST HIGH SCHOOL CODE # (used on college applications, SAT/ACT): 381056

ACT Registration and Upcoming ACT Test Dates

SAT Registration and Upcoming SAT Test Dates

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

Chemeketa Community College Placement Testing

Learning Express Library: Tests, tutorials, eBooks and more. Everything from: ASVAB, AP, SAT, Occupation exams and more. Click HERE

CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Chemeketa Scholars Program - 2 years tuition at Chemeketa Community College for students who apply, have a 3.5+ GPA.

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 farmworker 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.

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.

Oregon Promise Grant Application: Students with 2.5 gpa or higher can apply for Oregon Promise grant application. This is a grant for 90 credits of community college, pending FAFSA/ORSAA eligibility. If a student has taken college credits in high school these credits would be deducted from the 90. All seniors with a 2.5 or above should be applying for this grant. It can also be applied to WOU financial aid package and apprentice programs at Chemeketa.

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

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.

NCAA Zoom presentation on 12/14/2020 Click ==>> HERE

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Letter of Recommendation Request Click HERE

How to Get a Great letter of Recommendation

Brag Sheet Questions to give those writing your recommendation letters more personal information to write stellar letters on your behalf. Give your teachers/counselors/community organizers/coaches some help by answering questions from this brag sheet.

BUDGETING FOR COLLEGE

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.

DACA/UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT RESOURCES

Undocumented student resources: HERE Oregon Gear Up understands that undocumented students face unique challenges in accessing and paying for higher education. This website has helpful information for undocumented students and their families.

Como acceder a la universidad como esudiante indocumentado

Scholarships open to Undocumented/DACA Students - a list created by Scholarships.com that brings scholarship opportunities to one location.

Oregon Gear Up - Oregon Gear Up - in Spanish - Information for students, parents and educators to help assist undocumented students with college planning.

DREAMer's RoadMap

The Undocumented Life

EXPLORE CAREERS

OREGON CIS (Oregon Career Information System) - All 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 Options. Also, find state and national scholarships

RESUMES

HELPFUL TIPS TO WRITE A RESUME

For Minority, Low-Income, First Generation Students

www.finaid.org/otheraid/minority.phtml – minority aid site

http://www.hispanicfund.org/ – Hispanic resource for college aid

http://www.uncf.org/ – United Negro College Fund

http://www.ubp.com/ – universal black pages

collegefund.org – American Indian fund

http://www.aimd.org/ – American Institute for Managing Diversity

http://www.aihec.org/ – American Indian Higher Education Consortium

www.ed.gov/offices/OBEMLA– Department of Education/Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs

http://www.black-collegian.com/ – the Black Collegian

http://www.blackexcel.org/ – Black Excel: The College Help Network

http://www.hillel.org/ – Jewish resource for colleges

http://www.gmsp.org/ – Gates Millennium Scholars Fund

http://www.hsf.net/ – Hispanic scholarships

http://www.hacu.net/ – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

http://www.jbhe.com/ – Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

qemnetwork.qem.org – Quality Education for Minorities

www.nativeculture.com/lisamitten/education.html – Tribal Colleges, Native Studies Programs, and Indian Education

Students with Disabilities

http://www.ahead.org/ – Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

http://www.add.org/ – Attention Deficit Disorder Association

http://www.chadd.org/ – Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders

http://www.ldanatl.org/ – Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

http://www.ldresources.com/ – Learning Disability Resources

http://www.ncld.org/ – National Center for Learning Disabilities

http://www.fcsn.org/ – Federation for Children with Special Needs

http://www.ldonline.org/ – Learning Disabilities Online

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Health tips for College Students: CLICK HERE