North Medford
High School
College Bound Students
- Activities Chart - Schools will ask for a list of activities that you have done DURING high school. Scholarships also ask for activities. This will include approximate dates and hours that you participated, and responsibilities/description of the activity. This could be volunteering, workshops, sports (at school or outside of school), clubs, awards, etc.
- Brag Sheet - this will be used for letters of recommendation. It's a form that you fill out about yourself so your teacher, coach, or mentor can write specifics about you in their letter.
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Take time to create a rough draft of personal statements for scholarship and college applications. Personal Statement Worksheet
Oregon Schools
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Completing your College Application can be a bit intimidating but don't let it be! Jump in and get it started.
Here you will find checklists of materials you'll need to collect BEFORE applying to any college.
- Go to your school's website and find the "admissions" link (becoming familiar with the admissions pages of the schools you plan to added will be helpful to you).
- Under admissions, you should find something that says "apply."
- Click "how to apply."
- Review requirements (Requirements may vary from college to college).
- When you create an admissions log-in, save your username and passwords in a safe place. Aspire Tracker Tool click here!
Learn more the planning process: CLICK HERE
Most common requirements needed for Admissions to Colleges:
| This Aspire link. provides information on general application information (ex. Common App.) and the different admissions that colleges offer (ex early action, etc). | |
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The classes you take in high school and your grades (GPA) can have a impact on your college admissions process (admissions requirements can vary from school to school). |
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High School transcript (You can request an "official" copy of your transcript from our Registrar, Mrs. Plankenhorn). For an unofficial transcripts see your senior team. |
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Application Essay Tips : Big Future Tips Aspire Tips Essay Writing Practice |
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Letters of Recommendation - Brag Sheet This form to provide to a teacher, counselor, or staff that will help write a letter that speaks to your skills, experiences, and qualities. |
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Colleges want to see your involvement through your extracurricular activities in and out of school. Here is a sample Aspire Portfolio |
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Official SAT. or ACT. Scores are optional depending on the university. |
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Every college will charge an application fee. Many colleges offer fee waivers or deferrals. See your Senior Team for more information. |
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Make your College List |