College & Career Newsletter

SBHS Families:

You are invited to attend our College Nights presentation, targeting juniors, and all ages are welcome to attend. Learn about why you should go to college, paying for college, financial aid and scholarships and more. Plus, one lucky student in attendance will win a $1000 scholarship to be used at a college of their choice.

Tuesday, April 25th-In person event

6:00-7:30pm

SBHS Media Center

Register here by Friday, April 14th.

Life can often get in the way, even for the easiest of tasks. That's why The College Place is sponsoring two virtual ECMC College Nights events in April. If you don't have the capacity this year to attend Barlow's College Night on April 25th, attend a virtual event!

Wednesday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. in English: https://bit.ly/3YyYq9Z

Spanish presentation CANCELLED

Register at the links above to receive the email link to the webinars. All ages are welcome to attend but the above events are particularly helpful to juniors.

We also have two webinar offerings this spring geared toward the classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026:

Planning and Paying for College: What You Need to Know Today
Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. In English
Register here: http://bit.ly/3ZgJayZ

College Options: Start Planning Now!
Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. In English
Register here: http://bit.ly/3KB24MY

Have you checked out Oregon Goes to College's website? It is packed full of useful tools and information. If college is in your future, take a look at their tips on How to Explore College Options.

Attend a Preview Day at COCC on April 21st

Bend Campus
9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
What's it like to be a COCC Bobcat? Join us for our Preview Day where interested students will take mini-classes with COCC staff and faculty, tour campus, and more. This is a great opportunity to see if COCC is the right fit.

RSVP here

Spring Into Action, from Oregon Community Colleges
All of Oregon's community colleges and many 4-year colleges are still accepting applications for fall term. Oregon Goes To College and Oregon community colleges are teaming up to help students make plans for continuing their education next fall. Colleges will offer virtual and in-person activities to help explore options, apply for admission, complete FAFSA or ORSAA, and submit Oregon Promise applications.

See more here

Seniors should ALL do their financial aid applications, regardless of plans for next year. We have all learned that plans change. Doing these forms sets aside funding for continued education.

FAFSA (federal funds for US citizens)

ORSAA (non-citizen, state funds)

Oregon Promise (state funds for community college use)

Forms must be completed by June 1 to be eligible.

Go to the Spring College Fair on Sunday, April 30th.

Students and families are cordially invited to the 2023 Spring PNACAC College Fair at the University of Portland on Sunday, April 30th. Over 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance. To see a list of participating institutions, visit this link: https://www.pnacac.org/portland-fair#colleges. The fair will be held from 12:00PM-3:00PM at the University of Portland Chiles Center (5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Portland, OR 97203).

There will be free parking in the main parking lot. Follow this link to view a campus map: https://www.up.edu/admissions/files/campus-map.pdf

For more information about the participating institutions and to save time during the fair, students are encouraged to register in advance for a barcode through Strive Scan. By having a barcode, students can spend time during the fair talking to colleges instead of filling out information cards. Use this link to register: https://app.strivescan.com/students.

Check out this article from Get Schooled. They have search engines to help you find an internship or a job. Read More Here

As you prepare for adult life, you will need interview skills. If you are looking for a job, competing for a scholarship, or trying to get into a college, your interview skills need to be spot-on! Learn more here.

This spring we are holding Mock Interviews with half of the sophomore class. They begin the process in their PD2 classes, completing an application and a resume. Students have the opportunity to practice their interview skills with community professionals who volunteer their time to make a difference here at Sam Barlow. If you have a sophomore, take some time to practice with them and help them shake their nerves. If you want to volunteer your time as an interviewer on April 13th or 14th, please email LindaLee Frazier.

Orient Schools Scholarship-due May 1

Gordon Russel Middle School Scholarship-due May 3

Damascus/Deep Creek Schools Scholarship (Zimmerman Memorial)-due April 25

East Area Metro Realtors Assoc (EMAR) (seniors) due April 3

SBHS NHS Scholarship-due April 3

Gresham Rotary MHCC Scholarship-(seniors) due April 7

Diversity in Leadership in Oregon Scholarship (seniors) due March 1

Hillsboro Hops Dream Big Scholarship (seniors) due March 5

Horatio Alger Scholarship (juniors) due March 15

Other Horatio Alger Scholarships (trades, target major or state scholarships) due March 15

Dale Krueger Scholarship-due April 5 (See tip sheet here.)

Don Adams Memorial Trades Scholarship due April 10th

Gordon Russell Middle School Scholarship-due May 3

Eastwind Running & Endurance Scholarship-due April 14

Gresham Barlow Ed Assoc. Future Teachers Scholarship-due April 20

Cascade Athletic Club Scholarship-due April 20

Gresham Lions Supper Club Scholarship-due April 20

KMR Group Scholarship for MHCC-due April 21

DDC/Zimmerman Scholarship-due April 25

OSEA Classified Union Scholarship-due April 25

SBHS MEChA Scholarship-due April 27

Clackamas County Bank Scholarship-due April 28

Marty Brill Memorial Scholarship-due April 27

Orient Schools Scholarship-due May 1

DDC/Zimmerman Scholarship-due April 25

Reach for Your Peak Scholarship (seniors, Oregonians) due May 8

Powell Valley Garden Club Sch for MHCC-due May 12

Renaissance Scholars Scholarship-due May 1

Zeno B. Katterle Scholarship-due May 12

Have you seen our Local Scholarship list? These are mostly donations from our local service organizations and more. Stop by the C&CC to learn about each individual scholarship's requirements.

Be sure to check out Oregon Goes to College's Scholarship list for more choices.

Are you prepared to do well in an interview? Have you put your materials together so you will have success? Here is a great article on things to do to be ready. Read more.

If you want to learn more about the beautiful world of architecture and design join a small group in Mid-April to visit Neil Kelly Home Remodelers and PSU Architecture program. Transportation and lunch are provided. Due to a few details that are still in progress, you can sign up if you are interested and check your email for the final details.

Educational/exploratory summer programs are great opportunities for students to explore their career interests, build their resumes, and check out colleges/universities of interest.

Take a look at Oregon Goes to College’s list of Summer Programs

There is a little something for EVERYONE:

• College Programs
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Career Exploration
• Leadership
• Community Service

Many of these programs have registrations that are already open, and these types of programs fill up fast. Encourage your students to consider ways they can be ‘productive’ and continue learning during their summer months!

This summer there are a number of in-person and virtual summer camps taking place at OSU. Most of them do have a cost associated with them, however, there are Needs-based scholarships available for students. You can see all the camps that are taking place here: https://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu/high-school-summer-camps - I will highlight the ones that connect with engineering and are virtual:

In-person:

• “Blender” Camp (Computer Science)
• Toxicology Camp (Bioengineering, Ecological engineering)
• Microbiology Camp (Bioengineering)
• This camp would be free and the student would get a $405 gift card after they complete the camp if they are underrepresented.
• https://tinyurl.com/Microbiology2023 -> if the student is from an underrepresented group, have them use this link, there are 3 spots left.
• OSU Summer Transportation Institute (Civil and construction engineering)
• Cyber Camp (Computer Science)

Virtual:

• “Blender” Camp (Computer Science)
• "Processing" Camp (Computer Science)

Students and or parents can register here: http://apps.ideal-logic.com/stemacademy - if you have any additional questions, you can email my colleague - Catherine Law - Catherine.Law@oregonstate.edu

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Ignite in STEM Camp

• A new program led by chemistry professor Marilyn Mackiewicz, this week-long workshop is designed to help students discover the wonders of deigning nanomaterials that can be used to solved global biomedical, environmental, and energy challenges. In addition, students gain skills in professional development, self-advocacy and identity, and career pathways for chemistry students.
• This camp is specifically for Latinx students and there is no cost to attend.
• Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/IgniteSTEM2023

Prepare for a construction industry career by working for a general contractor on a commercial building project this summer and earn $15.00 an hour and career experience! Current juniors can apply for this summer program. The tentative dates are June 22nd - August 18th, 2023. Applications are due by April 10th. Learn more here and apply today!

Are you interested in exploring the exciting career of cybersecurity? Learn from industry experts while at camp July 24th-28th. They plan to empower the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Learn more here and sign up soon as it will fill quickly.

For most students, the cost of college will be a major factor in the decision about where to attend. So it's important to compare financial aid offers carefully.

Here's how:

• Wait for your financial aid offers
• Consider all the costs and calculate what you will actually pay
• Pay attention to the types of aid
• Get help, especially if you have changes to your financial situation
• Make a decision and follow up

Learn more here from Oregon Goes to College

The deadline to submit your PSU application and your FAFSA to receive 4 Years Free is June 15th. If you miss this deadline, there is not an option for these funds. Starting in fall 2023, PSU will offer the Tuition-Free Degree program to low-income full time and part time Oregon students.

Here are four tips from past applicants to help you organize your college search:

• Dedicate the time to research your options
• Use digital tools to organize your research
• Keep one calendar to stay on track
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Learn more here.

FREE week-long Day and Residential programs for freshmen through seniors. This program is hosted at the University of Oregon. High school students learn about various subjects from the University of Oregon faculty through fun social and interactive activities. Residential/overnight programs provide students an opportunity to live on campus for a week and are reserved for juniors and seniors. (Preference for the Residential/overnight program is given to students who live outside the Eugene and Springfield area) Register here soon!

Did you know that you can download an app, supplied by the ACT, that will help you plan for college and careers using the information you supplied on your ACT test? The app is called ENCOURAGE. Read more and see if you'd like to participate.

Seniors, if you need an unofficial transcript of your earned credits at MHCC, log in here on your MyMHCC account and look for the link that says Unofficial Transcript. Download a copy and use it for your scholarship applications.

At the end of this school year, you will want to request an official transcript from MHCC to be sent to your future college so your credits will transfer there.

Remember, if you have AP credits, you will need to request those from the CollegeBoard and have them sent to your future college to be added to your transcript.

You will need to have your SBHS transcript sent to the MHCC placement office to get you started. To do this, seniors should complete this form. MHCC Placement Form. This method uses a review of your existing SBHS classes and grades for your placement in future college courses.

If you prefer to take a test to see whether you can be placed higher, go to the MHCC CPT website to learn more.

Also, MHCC will be offering their placement test here at SBHS on April 19 from 2:30-5:00pm.

Go to the C&CC to learn how to sign up for this option for placement.

Put this date on your calendar!

Tuesday, May 30th at 7:00pm is the SBHS Evening Of Excellence. This event is where local scholarship donors award their scholarships to our students and is also a chance for SBHS to acknowledge support from local businesses and service groups. Students will also be recognized for a variety of honors.

All students and families are welcome to attend. Scholarship winners, or students being recognized for another honor, will receive an invitation in the mail. This event is not set up to recognize every scholarship earned by students but is a pared down event for local recognition.