College & Career Monthly Newsletter
January Edition
Did you miss our previous events?
High School and College Student Webinars
Webinars will relate to career and/or college planning and may include financial aid and scholarship support, student loan information, the Oregon College Savings Plan, and more.
- FAFSA/ORSAA Drop-In Help Session
- Scholarships 101
Important Dates!
Dates that you should put down in your planner!
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) open now!
- OSAC Scholarship deadline is March 2, at 11:59 PM PT // Early Bird is February 11:59 PM
- Oregon Promise has opened: Check it out here!
- [Go to the September Newsletter to learn more!]
- PCC Foundation Scholarships open
- December 1st: Ford Family Foundation Scholarship is open NOW!
Upcoming Admissions Deadlines
🦆University of Oregon: regular Decision: Jan 15th
🦫Oregon State University : Priority Deadline: Feb 2nd
🎓Private Colleges/Universities: Many fall between Jan 15 - Feb 15th. Check your schools!
🏖️Going further away? Confirm the deadlines now. Some are early as mid-January!
Seniors, you may be aware that you need to complete something in order earn your last bit of career credit to graduate high school. That instinct is correct, as you will need to fill out a Career Credit Form created by yours truly.
Here's what you'll need to do:
1. Access the form here: https://forms.gle/HU1mxsKyiEv4uyBc6
2. Fill out the Form
3. Access the APEX modules (Financial Aid and Careers) through the FOS Class of 2026. There are a few modules you must complete, but they are not graded.
4. In the form, there will be a section that asks if you are planning on going to college or pursuing another option. Choose the one that is appropriate for you and complete the relevant documents.
5. Submit the form!
Once you've completed everything, the counselors and I will review the submissions at a later date and award the career credit
Other info to note: The due date for the career credit is May 8th. For those planning on graduating early, the form will be due January 9th.
If you are stuck or have questions, please contact me at philip_hou@beaverton.k12.or.us
- Are you going to a 4 or 2 year school? You may need to make a Common Application account and start the application process!
- Do you need to take the SAT or ACT for your school? Check the Registration Deadlines!
- Do you need a Letter of Recommendation for a school? (Most schools don't, but it's always good to double check)
- The Questbridge deadline has passed, but if you're a junior, you can always apply next year!
- FAFSA or ORSAA? Take a short quiz to see which one you need!
- What the heck are those? Learn more about FAFSA and ORSAA here!
- Are you an athlete and want to play sports in college? Register for NCAA or NAIA!
Early Admission Decisions & Financial Aid Offers
Did you apply via Early Action or Early Decision? Congratulations! Around December 15th, you may start getting admission and aid notifications. Some reminders for you as this rolls around:
- Check college portals and emails (including your spam folders!)
- Review financial aid offers carefully - especially merit aid, which may arrive separately.
- Ask for help comparing offers-I'm happy to assist!
Speaking of Scholarships....
Are you thinking about attending PCC? Are you looking for a specific scholarship for PCC? Well lucky for you they have just the scholarship for you!
Here's the link if you're interested! The application is open now!
https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/scholarships/apply/#how-to-apply
Watch the video below to learn more!
Need Help with your Foundation Scholarship?
PCC has you covered! On their website, they have Scholarship workshops over Zoom to help you refine your essays and application. Click the link to find out more!
Job of the Month: Dental Assistant
What is a Dental Assistant?
- "Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes." Quality Info
What level of Education do I need?
- The typical entry level education for this occupation is a Postsecondary training (non-degree).
What's the wage range look like? (Throughout all Oregon)
- $23.81 (10th percentile) - $29.57 (75th percentile)
- Average Annual: $59,328
What does the growth look like in 10 years?
- 10 year growth is projected to be 11.6%. Employment in this occupation in 2024 was somewhat larger than most occupations across the state. The total number of job openings is projected to be much larger than most occupations in Oregon through 2034. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2034. Reasonable employment opportunities exist.
What are some schools I can go to for this occupation?
- Chemeketa Community College
- Lane Community College
- Practical Dental Assisting of Oregon
- Portland Community College
- And more!
What are some other related fields?
- Dental Hygienists
- Surgical Assistants
- Dental Laboratory Technicians
- Learn more here: Quality Info (Oregon)
Contact me!
Scheduled an appointment using the link HERE
Email: philip_hou@beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: Tuesday Afternoon (PCC/Zoom Only) Wednesday/Friday (FLEX site)
Phone: 503-356-9170