Welcome to the College and Career Center
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Our College and Career Center plays an intricate role in helping students explore post-high school options and potential careers through sharing information, field trips, presentations, connecting students with college admissions counselors, apprenticeship programs, and military representatives as well as one-on-one college and career counseling and so much more! We are here to help provide meaningful career exploration and help you walk through and reach your next steps. Who are you, where are you going, and how do you get there?Mrs. Mathis in the Career Center is excited to help students in all grade levels! Parents are more than welcome to contactMrs. Mathis directly as well.Please reach out for assistanceWHERE: Located in the back of the Library (door is directly across from the main office)
Trending Topics and Events
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Dollars for Scholars!
Keep an eye on the website and your emails. The application window for Dollars for Scholars is February 1 - 28.
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ASVAB Testing in February and March
We will be offering the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test in February and March at both YHS and YES. If you are interested in taking the ASVAB, please use this Google Form to sign up!
Why would you take the ASVAB? Take it:
- For career exploration purposes. Find out where your strengths lie and what jobs match those strengths and your interests.
- If you wish to serve in the military, you must pass the ASVAB. Your score will also determine what jobs you are eligible for. in each branch.
- If you need to fulfill a graduation pathway (can be use in lieu of the SBA state test).
Contact Mrs. Mathis in the YHS Career Center if you have questions.
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Summer Program for grades 8-11
Explore Your Passions This Summer!
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies advances the education of academically talented, intellectually curious, pre-college students. Our online programs cover advanced subjects rarely taught in high school, offering students a chance to challenge themselves by diving deep into cutting-edge topics.
Financial Aid is available. Learn more about this program on Stanford's website. Flyers are also available in the YHS Career Center.
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In-Person College Fair April 23rd - Seattle
The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling will be hosting in-person college fairs this spring! The closest to our area will be on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 - 11:00 am at Seattle University.
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Financial Aid Information and Filing Events
Do you know the steps you need to take to apply for college?
Do you need money for college?
The 12th Year Campaign can help you with two important steps you need to take to go to college: applying for college and applying for financial aid. The first step is to file a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application.
Join one of the events listed in Washington State's 12th Year Campaign flyer to learn more and register. Please note, most events are offered virtually.
See the Career Center for more information.
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Pacific University Preview Scholarship Days
Are you applying to Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon?
Don't miss out on their Scholarship Preview Days! Pacific's Senior Preview Scholarship Days provide high school seniors and their guests an opportunity to interact with the Pacific University campus and community. Throughout the day you will hear from a Pacific University Oregon Admissions Counselor, meet with outstanding faculty, interact with current students and tour our beautiful campus. Financial Aid, Advising Center, and Career Development will be in attendance as well.
Attendees will earn an annual $1,000 tuition scholarship at Pacific University Oregon (total of $4,000 over 4 years) by attending a session and participating. Students must be admitted and enrolled in order to receive the institutional scholarship. This is open for current high school seniors who are applying to Pacific as a first-year student.
5 in-person days are still available, one virtual as well. Other types of campus visits are also available. Visit Pacific's website to register!
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Upcoming Virtual College Fairs
Sign up to participate in virtual college fairs August through November! To check out the different available fairs and sign up, visit the National Association for College Admission Counseling website. You'll have the opportunity to visit with admissions counselors, listen to presentations, explore campuses virtually and more.
August 29th, September 12th, October 3rd, October 24th, November 14th: General College Fairs
September 28th: Northeastern US College Fair
October 14th: Midwest US College Fair
November 2nd: Arts & STEM College Fair
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Virtual College Tours
You can access virtual college tours at your leisure! Connect easily with Washington schools via the 4-year public, 4-year private and 2-year Community and Technical Colleges links on the YHS Career Center webpages.
You can access virtual tours nation-wide at CampusTours.com as well as via the National Association for College Admission Counseling website.
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Military Recruiter Lunch Visits
You will notice that recruiters set up tables during your lunch time. Feel free to talk to them! They will be here to answer questions. As of now, The Army will be here on Mondays, The Navy on some Tuesday, The Air Force every third Wednesday of the month and the Marines on Thursdays.
If you want to connect with a recruiter but don't want to talk during lunch time, let me know so I can arrange an introduction or check the military section of the website for contact information.
