College & Career Update
August 24, 2020
Hey, it's me again!
- College choices
- College financial aid options
- Scholarships and scholarship essays
- Community college programs
- Apprenticeship programs
- Job opportunities
- Work-Based-learning opportunities
- Career Pathways @ SHS and beyond
- Dual Credit questions
Like last year, I'll be sending out periodic newsletters (like this one) with updates, information, opportunities, and scholarship information. I generally send these newsletters out to 11th-12th grade parents and students, but that can vary based on the content. You can also find them on the SHS website.
Meeting with Mr. Kirby this fall and beyond...
Additionally, I'm planning to be available for appointments before and after student classroom hours, from 8:00-9:00 on Mondays, from 8:00-8:30 Tues-Friday, and 2:00pm-4:00pm Mon-Friday.
*Parents, if you need to meet with me/talk to me at a different time (even later in the afternoon/evening), let me know and we will work on a time.
House #2 nears completion!
At-home, temporary student job opportunity
Filling orders by pre-assembling individual items into ready-to-ship kits instead of picking and packing those individual items as orders are received is known as kitting. This method offers a high rate of savings in fulfillment costs.
Specifically, kitting involves a process where separate but related items are grouped, packaged, and supplied together as one unit.
A typical example: when ordering a computer online, a customer may select memory, drives, peripherals, and software from any number of alternatives. The supplier assembles these parts into a kit to be shipped as one unit.
Job Description:
Efficiently assemble, count, weigh or package components in a prescribed manner to form complete units of materials sub-assemblies and completed workshop tubs or kits. Check for proper placement, quantities and labeling and make necessary adjustments for newly assembled as well as recycled tubs or kits.
Kitting will be performed from the comfort and safety of your home. Parts will need to be retrieved from central location. Assembled at home. Then returned to Client. Quotas based on individual project. Maintaining quotas are expected.
$14 pr hr. Assignment will last 3-4 weeks.
Apply here: https://hrcenter.ontempworks.com/en/BDIStaffing/?orders=1343286
Senior Timeline: What you should be working on now
1. Do you have a professional-sounding email? If not, it's time to create one, separate from your school email. Also, it's a good time to think about your online presence, and how you look there.
2. Start preparing for financial aid opportunities. The FAFSA opens on October 1 (you will hear more about that from me, don't worry). Get letters of recommendation from teachers and others that you can use for scholarships, as some require them. You will also want copies of your transcripts handy (usually unofficial) for reference for college and scholarship applications. Also, read my newsletters which give you lots of reminders about scholarships :) So, if you are reading this, +1 for you already!
3. SAT/ACT: Okay, this one has changed as less schools are requiring them for admission, Including Oregon Public Universities (link to story here). I am also aware that many testing opportunities have been cancelled. However, if and when possible, if you are planning to go to a 4 year university, you should plan to take one of these tests. For one, if you score well, it may make a difference for in-school scholarships, and for another, some schools will likely still want this score.
SAT testing information: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines
ACT testing information: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
4. Create a resume that includes school and other activities, honors, service opportunities, advanced classes taken, and work history. It can be easy to forget something that you have done that could/should be included in a scholarship application, so half of the reason to do this is so that you have all of this information in one place, for reference. It's also useful for people who are writing you letters of recommendation to have a list of activities you have been involved in.
5. Start to narrow your school choices. There are a lot of options out there, but it's good to start narrowing to 4-5 top options by later in the fall. If you are not there yet..then start broad this month and go from there! Remember to consider: Is there a certain program you are looking for? Location (in/out of state, big city/smaller town, etc). Here is one online tool to help: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
If you are thinking of a trade program at a community college, it's worth it to look closely at what you need to have to get into that program. These programs are limited in student numbers, and having certain experiences can help move you up the list. There are also prerequisite classes you will want to look at.
I'm glad to help you explore your thoughts as you think consider your choices. Some schools will be looking for early applications as soon as October-November, so be aware of the timelines for schools you are considering.
More advice and ideas here: http://oregongoestocollege.org/itsaplan/students-12
Scholarships
Be sure to check the SHS Counseling Page for updated scholarships, especially local ones. I will use my newsletters to highlight those and other scholarships with approaching due dates. I'll be giving some scholarship advice in an upcoming newsletter.
Scholarship lists:
SHS Scholarship Page: https://www.nsantiam.k12.or.us/domain/469
https://oregongearup.org/calendar/scholarship
http://oregongoestocollege.org/pay/scholarships
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Upcoming Scholarships:
Unigo "Make Me Laugh" scholarship: Due August 31 (Unigo regularly has short essay-prompt scholarships).
Submit an online written response to the question:
"OMG... finding and applying for scholarships is serious business, but it's time to lighten things up a little. We don't want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!" (250 words or less) https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-laugh-scholarship
Be Bold Scholarship: Due August 31 The $10,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being:
- Earnest
- Determined
- Moving
Application page HERE.
(there are more scholarships through bold.org HERE. You will need to sign up for a profile with them to apply for these, scholarships, but there are a number of them).
Beat the Odds Scholarship: Due September 15: "Our Beat the Odds Scholarship program was started in 2007 to emphasize the critical role that education plays in helping students meet challenges and land on a path to success. The program is a partnership between Stand for Children Oregon and The Renaissance Foundation. The Beat the Odds Scholarship is a $4,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years, for students who are overcoming adversity and succeeding in school. We are now accepting scholarship applications from Oregon public high school students in the class of 2021." http://stand.org/oregon/beat-the-odds/apply2020
Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship: Due September 15: The Cameron Impact Scholarship will be awarded annually, in December, to approximately 10-15 high-school seniors (applications are due in May and September preceding the awards). This four-year, merit-based scholarship (“Scholarship”) is intended to cover the full tuition and ‘qualified educational expenses’ (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) at the recipient’s chosen collegiate institution (estimated to be between $20,000-$50,000 per annum). ‘Educational expenses’ vary amongst higher institutions, but the Scholarship is intended to cover tuition, fees, course-related expenses, books, supplies, and equipment.
As a merit-based program, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. We are looking for passionate young leaders with demonstrated commitment to any variety of positive impact.
We are currently accepting applications from the Class of 2021. US Citizens who have an unweighted GPA of a 3.7 or higher are eligible to apply.
https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/cameron-impact-scholarship/faq
Gates Millennium Scholars: Due September 15: African American/Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic students with 3.3+ GPA who meet Pell Grant criteria and have demonstrated leadership abilities, high school senior planning to enroll full time in four year degree program. https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
StudentScholarships.org scholarship list: PDF attached below.
Alan Kirby
Email: alan.kirby@nsantiam.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.nsantiam.k12.or.us/domain/465
Location: 757 West Locust Street, Stayton, OR, USA
Phone: 5037692336
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staytonhighschool
Twitter: @StaytonPathways