Summit High School
College and Careers
Future Center
Greetings Summit Students and Families,
The Future Center is taking appointments for Seniors and Juniors currently. Juniors will be contacted through their school email. Please reach out if you are ready for your appointment. Students can do a very detailed college search on Big Futures on CollegeBoard: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
A Future Center tab will appear on your students Canvas page below their scheduled classes. For now, the information below details Workshops and Virtual University Visits that are scheduled to date. Check back frequently. Also, I will be working with our CTE teachers to provide Industry speakers for students wishing to pursue an apprenticeship, automotive, or a specific technical career. If you have a specific CTE Career you would like covered please email me.
Future Center Appointment: Email me for a one to one appointment:
Ms. Sondee Low-Johnson, [email protected]
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Upcoming Events & College Visits
Virtual University Admission Presentations and Workshops are scheduled via WebEx or Zoom. Registration links are provided below.
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Watch at your convenience. FAFSA/Financial Aid Zoom Presentation: https://www.cocc.edu/departments/financial-aid/videos-high-school.aspx. A video is also available in Spanish and can be accessed by clicking on the link athttps://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_wo3heh1j/184092791.
March 25 - The National Catholic College Admission Association Zoom Conference - Register today for Thursday March 25. A full list of colleges are on this link: https://www.strivescan.com/nccaa/
Seniors - Important Information:
August, Sept, October:
- Aug-Oct - Request Letters of Recommendation from (2) Junior year teachers. Some Universities ask for a Counselor recommendation, check each college's requirement.
- Apply to Universities using The Common Application: https://www.commonapp.org/
- Prepare Personal Essay (ask your English teacher to proof read your essay) For additional help with your Personal Essay visit Youtube: College Essay Guy or sign up for our Future Center Essay Workshop.
- Virtual College Visit Links will be added as they are published above.
- You will have the opportunity to have a virtual visit with the Future Center. Make a list of questions you would like to discuss.
****Beginning October 1, 2020 -March 1, 2021
- Financial Aid: www.fafsa.gov apply each year until your Bachelor's Degree has been earned. Spanish Instructions: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/2020-21...
- Oregon Promise for community college apply: oregonstudentaid.gov must have a 2.5 GPA to qualify. Your GPA is being verified through the Future Center.
Juniors- Important Information:
Post high school planning session will be offered in January 2021. In the meantime here are a few ideas to work toward your goals. We are here for you!
- Keep motivated and earn good grades.
- Join in our virtual college visits mentioned above. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what other students are asking.
- Begin to form a list of colleges/universities/technical institutions you are considering. Visit their web page. Consider cost of attendance, investigate if your GPA is in line with their admissions. Is the campus test optional or will you need an ACT or SAT for admission. Many colleges and universities have changed this recently so check each college.
- Visit CollegeBoard.com to sign up for the SAT
- Visit www.act.or to sign up for the ACT.
- https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/steps-to-admi...
Students interested in the Trades:
Oregon Apprenticeships -https://oregonapprenticeship.org/
Apprenticeship and Training options
Careers to Consider:
International Air Academy: aha.eduNW Culinary Institute: nwculinary.com
NW Renewable Energy Institute: nw-rei.com
NW Railroad Institute: nw-ri.com
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Future Occupations Rotations - 14/16 Week Job Shadow Experience - .5 Elective Credit - Coursework/Assignments due. Students must have reliable transportation each Wed.2:00pm-4:00pm
Dental Occupations - Juniors; sign up for Dental Occupations for the 21/22 school year. This program runs every other year.
Engineering Rotations - 14/16 Week rotations at various Engineering firms each week. Begins in January each year. All rotations will be virtual this year and will begin Jan. 27, 2021.
Health Occupations Rotations - St. Charles 15 weeks of various hospital occupations to job shadow. Considering signing up as a Freshman or Sophomore. Orientation is normally the first Wed. of Feb. Rotations are from 7:45 am to 9 am at St. Charles. Due to the pandemic Health Occupations rotations will not happen for 2021.
Build It Construction Walk - Experience the daily life of a construction worker. Plumbing, drywall, tiny homes, electrical, irrigation, design concepts, residential and commercial building. This rotation is also 14/16 weeks in length. Must have reliable transportation each Wed.
See a complete list of Future Center events here.
College
Applying to college and for financial aid and scholarships can feel daunting. We can help.
College Search:
- Oregon Colleges and Universities
- CIS - Career Information System
- username: summit high school, password: 2003storm
- College Board
- Virtual Tours of College Campuses
- College Rankings
Applications:
- Tips for Submitting Your College Application
- The Common Application
- Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success (a.k.a. The Coalition)
- Universal College Application
Essays:
Transcripts:
- Requests for official transcripts for college applications/admissions and scholarships are made by visiting: https://www.parchment.com/
- Check your student email for your code to parchment.
- OSAC and Oregon Promise eligibility is uploaded directly to the Oregon Student Access and Completion web portal. Seventh semester grades are required for both applications.
- Unofficial transcript requests can be made in the Future Center.
- Request a COCC transcript.
National Tests:
FairTest's master directory of more than 1,600 accredited, bachelor-degree granting institutions that are ACT/SAT-optional for at least fall 2021 applicantshttps://fairtest.org/university/optional
- ACT
- Tests English, Math, Science with an optional Writing section.
- SAT
- Tests Reading and Writing, Math with an optional Essay section.
- SAT II
- Offers multiple subject tests in the areas of English, Science, Math, History and Foreign Language.
- Most students don't have to take the SAT II. Of those that do need the SAT II most only take 2 subject tests (1-Humanities-based, 1-Science/Math-based). Engineering students might take 3 tests with emphasis on Math and Science.
- The difference between the old SAT and new SAT
- ACT and SAT test prep is a good idea.
- Prep classes are offered both privately and through the school district.
- Test prep websites
- ASVAB - Armed Services Vocation and Aptitude Battery
- Required for military enlistment.
- Tests Verbal, Math, Science, Automotive and Shop, Electronics, and Mechanical Comprehension.
- Offered at Summit HS on December 12, 2019 at 8 am. Sign up in the Future Center, The test is offered at Bend High (Feb) and Mountain View HS (April). Recruiting offices offer the test on a regular basis.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Letters of Recommendation from counselors, teachers, administrators, coaches and community members can make the difference in admissions decisions.
- Ask teachers and counselors early. Give at least 3 weeks notice.
- Counselors have a worksheet to complete. Forms are in the Counseling office and Future Center.
- Provide all writers with an activities resume and some interesting information about you.
- Letter writing is not easy. It takes time and thought. Don't forget to say thank you.
- Tips for asking for letters of recommendation
Scholarships
- 2020-21 Bend La Pine Schools Scholarship List
- Summit High School Only scholarships are under a tab on the general scholarship page.
- Central Oregon Only scholarships are a great place to start.
- Don't miss deadlines. Apply early
- Most scholarship applications require transcript copies, 1-3 letters of recommendation and short essays. Transcripts can be ordered at: www.parchment.com
- You do not have to be a great academic to win scholarships. Tell your story. Brag, but be truthful. Let scholarship committees see your potential!
- OSAC - Oregon Student Access and Completion
- https://www.cascadeseast.org/scholarships - Medical related majors
- Finding Merit Money
- Scholarship and Financial Websites
- Oregon Gear Up Scholarships
- Engineering, physics, biomedical related majors
Financial Aid
FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Our Guide for Filling Out the FAFSA
- FAFSA opens October 1, 2019 for students entering college in the Fall 2020. More info.
- Grants, Scholarships, Loans and Work Study.
- FSA ID: Electronic signature for both student and parent.
- Guide to Filing FAFSA.
- Must file FAFSA and be Pell Grant eligible to be considered.
- The promise almost free community college tuition at Oregon 2-year institutions.
- Apply anytime between Oct 1 and March 1.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 unweighted
Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Generally offers 150% of in-state tuition for specific state institutions in the West.
- Criteria and deadlines are individual to each university.
- Public university "scholarship."
Resources for Undocumented Students
College Athletes
NCAA
Students who want to play NCAA sports in college should be aware of opportunities, registration and requirements. Important resource sites:
- Find out information regarding Division I and II sports and colleges.
- Register for the NCAA.
2019-20 Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete
Your Path to the Student-Athlete Experience for Students: Narrated presentation by NCAA
NAIA
Students who want to play NAIA sports in college should be aware of opportunities, registration and requirements. Important resource sites.
- Get a listing of NAIA schools. Locate information regarding Division I and II sports.
- Register to play.
School to Career
Students can earn elective credit in non-traditional ways. Our school offers several including:
Industry Programs:
- Cadet Teaching
- Semester long during the school day.
- Cadets work in middle or elementary classrooms. Cadets mix it up with one-on-one tutoring, small group instruction, administrative assistance, grading, and more.
- Health Occupations
- Rotations program with lecture and lab component.
- This is a, Wednesday afternoon program. Runs January to June.
- Students job shadow in a wide variety of departments at St. Charles Medical Center and The Center.
- Dental Occupations
- Rotations program with lecture and lab component.
- This is a, Wednesday afternoon program. Runs October to March.
- Students job shadow in a wide variety of dental offices and are exposed to jobs that range from dental techs to hygienists to dental specialists.
- Engineering/Architecture/Design Occupations
- Rotations program with lecture and lab component.
- This is a, Wednesday afternoon program. Runs January to May.
- Students job shadow each week at different local engineering firm.
Work Credit Opportunities:
- Elective credit for working
- Community Service
- Paid Work
- Internships
- Requirements: Completion of minimum number of work hours. Homework packet. Favorable employee evaluation. Continued adequate progress to completion. More details can be found in the Future Center.
Work and Internships
Job Search, Resumes, Letters of Introduction, Interviewing Skills
- Oregon Careers 2019
- CIS - Career Information System
- username: summit high school, password: 2003storm
Apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships focus on construction, manufacturing and industrial trades.
- Training is on-the-job and in the classroom all while getting paid!
- BOLI Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship and Training Division
- Oregon Apprenticeships
Community Service
- College and scholarship applications usually ask about community service experiences. Remember, it's better to have a deep commitment to one or two causes than to spread yourself thin with an hour here and another there.
- Volunteer Connect
- A local guide to community service opportunities in Central Oregon
Foreign Exchange/Gap Year
Students interested in a foreign exchange program during high school have many options to consider. Each year our local Rotary Club sends and hosts high school students in their programs. Applications are available in late September for travel in August of the following school year.
Other programs include:
- Rotary Youth Exchange
- Ciee Study Abroad
- CSIET - The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
- Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- High School Foreign Exchange Programs - This list represents a starting point for foreign exchange program research. Bend-La Pine Schools does not endorse or sponsor any program or organization.
Those considering a Gap Year between high school and college can look at these resources:
- Gapyear.com
- AmeriCorps
- American Gap Association
- https://wwoofusa.org/
- https://vertoeducation.org/college-fair/
Military
For students wishing to go straight from high school into the military, a call to one of our local recruiters is the best place to start. Meetings can be set up in the recruiting office or in the Future Center.
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Core)
ROTC is offered at some colleges and is designed as officer training, while students are going to college. Once selected for a ROTC program most likely you will be offered either a full or partial scholarship. The ROTC department at the school you plan to attend will have detailed information about post-college commitments.
Academies
The Academies offer students a very prestigious education, one that is filled with rigor and regimentation. The admission process is arduous, but worth it, if this is the route for you.