Silverton High Counseling Department

College Resources

Welcome to our website! We have gathered together some valuable resources and hope you'll find this digital site valuable, but please don't let it replace a good ol' fashioned face-to-face with your counselor. See the Counseling Dept. Secretary to make an appointment to discuss your college path!

Mr. Ortega, Mrs. White, Mr. Wong , & Mrs. Bullock

Most of our resources can be found in the menu bar at the top of the page.

Below are some miscellaneous things we hope you'll find helpful . . .

"We can do this the easy way, or ... "

Here are Mr. Ortega's thoughts on the college search and admissions process. Getting into college can be very complicated, but… IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE. Click here to read more: Two Paths to College

Google: https://google.com/

Never underestimate the power of the Google Machine! This really is your best tool in the college search and application process. There is nothing you can’t find with just a few key words.

Oregon Goes To College is the go-to resource for information about how to get ready for education beyond high school. Click HERE!

Many colleges have unique admissions requirements . . .

Some nursing programs may require Chemistry.
All public universities in California require a year-long class in Fine Arts. Click HERE to find out more.
Hopefully you have heard it many times, but most Universities now require two years of a foreign language.
It is helpful to have a list of colleges you are interested in before you forecast for your senior year. You will want to research those school's particular course requirements.