Central Catholic College Counseling
Class of 2021 - May 1, 2021
Request a College Counseling Meeting with Mrs. Martin
College Counseling Meeting Request Form - Here
Class of 2021 To Do List - May 2021
When you've decided what your plans are for next year please complete the following:
- Class of 2021 Graduation Survey in Naviance Student!
Naviance Student > About me, > My Surveys > Surveys Not Started. - Scholarships You've Been Awarded Survey!
Please list all scholarships that you’ve been awarded HERE. All scholarships (regardless of whether you accept them) will be posted in the graduation program. You can also find it in the Class of 2021 Graduation Survey in Naviance Student. - Instagram Class of '21
We’d love to highlight your accomplishments! Complete this Google Form and include some sort of visual in the picture that signifies your college decision - t-shirt, sign, college pennant. Pictures will be posted on the Class of 2021 instagram page and the Central Catholic instagram page.
Student Loans
See below for valuable information about student loan debt. Each first year college student is given the option to take out $5500 in federal loans. See below for more information.
If you haven't already it's not too late to complete the FAFSA!
See below for tips. This is required for all federal and state financial aid, federal student and parent loans, and most scholarships --including OSAC scholarships!
Scholarships !
Continue to research and apply for scholarships. Check out the scholarships and scholarship search engines listed below!
College Decision Day - May 1
What Do You Need To Do By May 1?
- Some colleges have pushed their Decision Date back -- so make sure to check your emails and follow the instructions to the tee!
- Deposit at only one school! In your acceptance email or packet from each college, there should be instructions. Read and complete everything carefully.
- If you have been offered a financial aid package, complete all forms and documents to accept any or all financial aid. You can choose to accept or decline any part of your financial aid package i.e. student loans or parent plus loans.
- If you're feeling stressed, remember that your choice is not completely irreversible. If you choose a college, even start classes, and feel it was a wrong decision, you can always consider transferring. A transfer involves work, but it's your college career and you should be satisfied with your choice.
Final Transcripts, Dual Credit, & AP Info!
You will need final transcripts sent to your college! Here’s how to make sure that they are sent!
- Central Catholic Final Transcript
Update Naviance Student with the college you will be attending! College Counseling will send your final transcript to the school listed in Naviance Student. Transcripts will be sent the first week of June.
- Portland Community College Dual Credit Transcript
In late June or July your PCC transcript reflecting the Dual Credit that you earned during high school will be available. You must login to your PCC account and request a transcript be sent to the college you will be attending in the fall. HERE
- Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
- Athletes - NCAA or NAIA
Admission Decision Questions?
Denial News
Don't take the decision personally! Admission offices receive thousands of applications. Often, your denial has more to do with the large volume of applicants than whether or not you are qualified for admission. Redirect your energy to those colleges who have welcomed you.
Appeal Efforts
Some schools will consider appeals. If you were not admitted to your top choice school then you may want to appeal. Components of an appeal are determined by each college but may include: a statement of purpose, additional grades or information, and/or an offer to interview. Email college counseling for help with this process.
No Offers of Admission
If you find yourself in this situation:
- Don't panic!
- Email college counseling immediately to schedule a meeting.
Waiting List
Each year, many students are placed on a waiting list. They're asking you, "If we have room later, would you like to be considered again?"
Persistence may pay off! Respond to the offer with a detailed letter expressing your interest, send improved grades, another essay, recommendations, call the admission representative and discuss how to improve your chances of getting admitted.
But --- have a backup plan! Maybe your second choice school is the way to go!
More information about Waiting Lists for Class of 2021 - HERE.
Oregon State University Engineering Virtual Expo 2021
8:30-11:30 am
- Student Project Displays
- Virtual Tours for High School Students
12:10–1:15 pm
- Keynote Presentation with Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
- Student Project Award Presentations
Free and open to the public. Complete details and registration
Friday, Jun 4, 2021, 08:30 AM
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MORE SCHOLARSHIPS
- Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship - High School Seniors that have done community service are eligible to apply. Due July 15.
- Mary Bowman Arts Activism Award - High School Seniors that have a passion for the arts as the vehicle for their own HIV/AIDS community activism that have done community service are eligible to apply. Due July 15.
- Big Sun Scholarship - All student athletes eligible to apply. Due June 19.
- StudentScholarships.org - check out this scholarship search tool.
- Scholar's App -- another good scholarship search tool!
- Oregon Goes to College - worth a look!
- Albina Rotary Club Foundation-Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship - see pdf attachment above. Due May 7.
STOP THE BLEED® National Scholarship Up to $3,000. All of your High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior are eligible to apply. Due May 8.
STOP THE BLEED® Frontline Families Scholarship Up to $1,000. All of your High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior who have a parent or guardian who has been on the frontline this past year are eligible to apply. Due May 8.
- OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union - Varsity student-athletes with a minimum 3.50 GPA. Due May 30.
- Oregon Sports Hall of Fame- Student-athletes attending Oregon colleges. Due June 14.
- Korean American Scholarship Foundation Western Regional Chapter - Students with Korean heritage and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due June 30.
- Oregon State Sheriffs' Association Studying law enforcement. Due June 30
- 2021 Portland Chinese Scholarship Opportunities - scholarship opportunities for students of Chinese descent who are graduating from Oregon high schools and continuing on to higher education. 26 scholarships are being offered, each with differing criteria. Due May 7 5:00pm.
- Central Oregon Community College Foundation Scholarship - gave away nearly 400 scholarships totaling $1.7 million dollars this year. The application process is quick and easy and can be renewed for two additional years.
- Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - $1000 scholarships! Due June 12.
Oregon Promise - Community College Scholarship
- Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition at any Oregon community college.
- In this panemic environment it might be good to have a backup plan! Easy application!
Who is Eligible?
Complete the Oregon Promise application by June 1!
- File a FAFSA or ORSAA application and list one Oregon community college.
- Be a recent high school graduate with a 2.5 GPA or above.