College and Careers

Future Center

Our Future Center Coordinator and community volunteers are here to help students think about and prepare for college and career opportunities. Drop by or make an appointment to learn more.

Contact:
Sondee Low-Johnson, Email or 541-355-4161

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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
• CollegeBoard
• 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:

Tips on Writing an Essay

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.
• Requests for transcripts for the Common Application go directly to the Summit Counseling office. For OSAC scholarships and Oregon Promise are made in the Future Center. These are 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:

• 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 in December and Mountain View HS in 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 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

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Scholarships

• 2018-19 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
• Finding Merit Money
• Scholarship and Financial Websites

Financial Aid

FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Our Guide for Filling Out the FAFSA

• FAFSA opens October 1, 2016 for students entering college fall 2017. More info.
• Grants, Scholarships, Loans and Work Study.
• FSA ID: Electronic signature for both student and parent.
• Guide to Filing FAFSA.

Oregon Opportunity Grant

• Must file FAFSA and be Pell Grant eligible to be considered.

Oregon Promise

• The promise almost free community college tuition at Oregon 2-year institutions.
• Available to families who have an EFC (Estimated Family Contribution/FAFSA) of less than $18,000
• 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

• You can go to college. You can access student aid by attending college in Oregon.

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College Athletes

NCAA

Students who want to play NCAA sports in college should be aware of opportunities, registration and requirements. Important resource sites:

NCAA Eligibility Center

• Find out information regarding Division I and II sports and colleges.
• Register for the NCAA.

2016-17 Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete

Your Path to the Student-Athlete Experience for Students: Narrated presentation by NCAA

Student-Athlete FAQs

NAIA

Students who want to play NAIA sports in college should be aware of opportunities, registration and requirements. Important resource sites.

NAIA Eligibility Center

• Get a listing of NAIA schools. Locate information regarding Division I and II sports.
• Register to play.

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School to Career

Students can earn elective credit in non-traditional ways. Our school offers several the 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.
  • After school, 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.
  • After school, 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.
  • After school, Wednesday afternoon program. Runs January to May.
  • Students job shadow each week at different area engineering firms.

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 2016
• 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

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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
• 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

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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.

• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marines
• National Guard
• Navy

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. To admission process is arduous, but worth it, if this is the route for you.

• U.S. Naval Academy-Annapolis, Maryland
• U.S. Air Force-Colorado Springs, Colorado
• U.S. Military Academy (Army)-West Point, New York
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy-New London, Connecticut
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy-Kings Point, New York