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Planning for College

Listed here are unbiased, effective, and quality pieces of information in regards to planning for college. Please take your time and review these free resources, if you have any questions at all- please feel free to contact me.

Make the Most of High School

The Oregon Department of Education sets minimum graduation standards for high schools (most recently updated Jan. 22, 2007), but individual districts may have more requirements for earning a diploma. If you transfer from one district to another, it is especially important you see a counselor with your previous transcript so you know which courses at your prior school meet expectations for your new school.

Considering a Major and Career Field

Why should you try to think now about what you want to do for the next ten years (at least)? Colleges and vocational schools may have specialties (like pre-law or physical sciences). Then again, they may not offer some majors at all. If you have to transfer later, it’s usually possible, but it may be costly, so it’s best to choose a school that features your career path.