Chemeketa Updates

Here are a few important updates about Chemeketa:

1) If students expect to get financial aid (through Fafsa, etc.) from Chemeketa, they MUST APPLY for admission there before April 1. Otherwise, the money runs out.I learned last week that students from ours and other high schools who wait until late spring or even summer to apply are pretty much out of luck. Apparently it happens pretty frequently that late students then show at Chemeketa asking about the financial aid they expect to receive --only to find they will be getting none. ARGGGGG this April 1 date was news to me.The other lesson here seems to be to encourage all students to make sure their chosen college has received their FAFSA info and that all is in order.

2) Students applying for the Chemeketa Scholars Program, WILL be able to drop off their applications at the Yamhill Valley Campus (YVC)in McMinnville. Likely, there will be limited times and days to do so since their staffing is limited. You may recall that this year, Chemeketa is requiring the Scholars applications be hand-delivered to them. Delivering to the Mac campus will save students a drive to Salem.   Also, please remind your students that the Scholars application period is much shorter this year: April 16-20, 2012. And, Scholars applicants must take the Chemeketa placement test (unless they have SAT/ACT scores in lieu of) before April 13.

3) “Getting Started at Chemeketa” Workshops will be held at the YVC Campus in McMinnville from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 18 and Dec. 2 in Building 1, room 205.

4) “New Student Advising and Registration” sessions will be held at the YVC Campus from 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 6 and 9; and from 4 -6 p.m. Dec. 7.

OSU Offering Online College Chemistry Courses to High School Students

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College Web Sites to Include Cost Calculators

Washington Post article about a requirement now taking effect that college web sites include cost calculators to help estimate the actual cost of attendance.

Portland 2011 Fall College Fair Flyer

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Here's an awesome interactive site to check out, especially for 9th and 10th graders!

http://knowhow2go.org/

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and the Oregon and SW Washington Region are now accepting applications for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing, which recognizes young women at the high school level for their aspirations and achievements in technology and computing! The Award is open to young women in the U.S. and Puerto Rico in grades 9-12. 

Application, Information, & Dates

Information and application are available online at: www.aspirationsaward.org.

Applications accepted from September 15 to October 31, 2011

Teacher and parent supporting statements by November 7, 2011 

Award Purpose

The “NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing” acknowledges the computing achievements and aspirations of young women, and generates visibility for women’s participation in computing-related pursuits. 

Award Region

The “NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing” is available at both National and Regional levels. Our region includes all of Oregon and the areas of SW Washington near Vancouver and Portland. Girls applying from this region will automatically have their applications entered at both national and regional levels. 

Award Criteria

» Applicants must be high-school level girls (grades 9-12).

OSU Admissions Blog

If you are interested in attending OSU take a look at the OSU Admissions Blog for information on events, campus life, and so forth.