College Application Week is...
We learn so much from watching what you do! One of our favorite finds so far this year comes from Hermiston High School. They've put together a list of what College Application Week is - and isn't. Check it out!
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In the News: College Application Week set for Nov 4-7 at HHS
Hermiston's CAW is in the news! Check out this article on the Northeast Oregon Now website:
It won’t be long before high school seniors with college aspirations will need to start filling out applications to the school or schools of their choice.
In the News: Volunteers Wanted for Taft College Application Week
Now's the time to get the word out about your College Application Week events! Kudos to Taft 7-12 for being the first Oregon site to make their local news this year!
From Lincoln City's local public radio station, KYAQ comes this plea for volunteers:
Scheduling your CAW week
One of the things I love most about College Application Week is that it's intended to be customizable to each school, site, or community. No two CAW events look exactly the same because no two schools, sites, or communities are exactly the same. But that doesn't mean folks can't learn from each other, swap ideas, and implement successful elements of other sites' good work.
A few days ago, I posted Taft's schedule of events for their CAW week. Today, I'd like to share what Parkrose High School will be doing.
Governor proclaims November Oregon College Application Month, with 2nd Annual College Application Week starting November 4
The Oregon University System (OUS) announced today that Governor Kitzhaber has proclaimed that November is Oregon College Application Month. High school seniors and GED candidates at thirty-two high schools and community based organizations throughout the state will actively heed the Governor’s call to apply to college by participating in Oregon’s College Application Week, November 4-8 and November 11-15.
September tasks: engaging your community
September is a busy time in education - school's just starting and everyone is getting back into the swing of things. For seniors, the pace is picking up because it's time to get serious about their college plans.
Gathering support and building awareness
College Application Week is still the new kid on the block in Oregon, and it's brand new at the vast majority of our sites this year. That means we need to do a bit of work to ensure that the people in our buildings and communities know about the initiative and how they can help.
Governor Kitzhaber issues proclamation for College Application Month
We've been waiting to announce this tidbit of news until the time was just right. We wanted school back in session. We wanted seniors to be thinking about their college search. And we wanted site coordinators to be in the throes of planning their CAW events.
We think now is the right time!
#whyapply in #fivewordsorless
We launched our #whyapply social media campaign just about a week ago, and in that time we've had some great feedback!
Have you checked out our Facebook page yet? The submissions keep coming in - we've heard from
Why Apply? In five words or less...
Not a senior.
Not a site coordinator.
Not a faculty or staff member at an official College Application Week site.
But wanting to help inspire students to participate in CAW and achieve their postsecondary dreams.
Does that sound like you? Have you been looking for a way to get involved?
We've got the perfect opportunity for you!
