College Application Week 2016: More Sites, More Students
Over 100 schools and organizations participated in College Application Week in November 2016, serving more students than ever before.
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College Application Week: In The News 2016
Throughout November, over 100 schools and organizations are participating in Oregon College Application Week. Check out some of the news highlights!
Gov. Brown Proclaims November Oregon Goes To College Month
For the fifth year in a row, Oregon seniors are focused on applying for college and financial aid during the month of November. Oregon College Application Week and College Cash Campaign events will be held at 112 schools and organizations across the state, with the potential to reach more than 20,000 students. The goal: to support seniors in completing applications for postsecondary education or training and financial aid with the support of caring adults during the school day.
Sign Up to Host 2016-17 Events!
Our series of three events, College Application Week, College Cash Campaign and Decision Day, help high schools and community-based organizations support 12th grade students on the path to postsecondary education. Use our Planning Calendar for 12th Grade College Activities to schedule your events.
College Application Week 2015: The Biggest Year Yet
College Application Week continues to grow and in its fourth year saw its biggest participation yet with more sites across the state hosting dedicated events to support seniors in applying to postsecondary education throughout the month of November. But don't take our word for it - see the data and what educators and students have to say.
"College Application Week made it really easy to apply." Student, Philomath High School, Philomath
Press Release: November is College Application Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Adrienne Enriquez, College Application Week State Coordinator, 503-926-6073, adrienne.enriquez@oregonstate.edu
President Obama and Governor Brown Proclaim November is College Application Month
The White House and Oregon GEAR UP unveil new resources to help students access higher education
Coordinators Share Ideas in Debrief Sessions
Back in November, a few CAW coordinators requested an opportunity to talk with colleagues around the state. They wanted to share what went well, discuss their challenges, and hear others' ideas for making CAW 2015 even better. They wanted to wait until after they'd had some time to reflect on their November events and make it through the holiday break. Last month, we hosted several video chats in which we learned a great deal about what makes Oregon College Application Week so successful.
In the News: Lincoln County students prepare for post secondary options
Read the original article by Dani Palmer in the News Times.
In the News: College application week spurs local students to get a head start on their future
Five high schools in Eastern Oregon hosted College Application Week events this year: Pendleton, Umatilla, Echo, Stanfield, and Hermiston. The Hermiston Herald visited some of these events and discovered why education after high school is so important:
[Hermiston High School counselor, Melody Bustillos] said by 2030, 90 percent of jobs will require at least some sort of training simply because of advancements in technology. She said that’s why introducing students to their options early on in their senior years is particularly helpful for students.
In the News: Beaverton High School gets students to sit down and apply for college or trade schools
The Oregonian
Beaverton High School opened the door to Oregonian reporter Wendy Owen during their College Application Week events: