College Information
The college application is a complex process that requires a lot of planning, time, and effort. We've gathered a variety of resources to help students and families prepare for this next endeavor. The BHS Counseling and College/Career Center staff is eager to help you in this process. We have many resources and much knowledge available in the Counseling and College/Career Center.
Beaverton High School CEBB Code is 380075
College Applications
A COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID GUIDE FOR ALL STUDENTS
The Fair Opportunity Project is a nonprofit organization started by students and for students. The Fair Opportunity Project believes in human potential, opportunity, and the ability to succeed. The FOP has prepared a comprehensive college guide full of resources that will allow every student take control of the college application process.
Modules
• GETTING STARTED
• MAKING THE MOST OF HIGH SCHOOL
• FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGES
• STANDARDIZED TESTS
• COMPLETING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION
• WRITING COLLEGE ESSAYS
• AFFORDING COLLEGE
• POST SUBMISSION
The College Guide is available in English, Spanish, Turkish and Chinese. Below is an outline of the information available in the FOP College Guide.
Section I: The College Application
Chapter 1: College Application Timeline
Chapter 2: Starting Your College Search
Chapter 3: Standardized Tests
Chapter 4: Creating a College List
Chapter 5: Organizing the College Application
Chapter 6: Letters of Recommendation
Chapter 7: The Application
Chapter 8: The College Essay
Chapter 9: Optional Interview
Chapter 10: Update Letter
Chapter 11: Post Submission
Section II: Affording College
Chapter 12: Financial Aid
Chapter 13: Scholarships
Section III: Before College Applications
Chapter 14: Timeline Before College Applications
Chapter 15: Picking High School Courses
Chapter 16: Taking Initiative and Starting Projects
Chapter 17: Summer Experiences
Section IV: Essays that Worked: From Common App to Supplements
Chapter 18: Experience Essays
Chapter 19: Reflection Essays
Chapter 20: Strict Prompt Essays
Chapter 21: Short Response
Section V: Feedback and Additional Tools
College Rep Visits
College Search
SAT-ACT Testing
2019-2020 SAT and ACT Test Information
** All US Colleges accept either SAT or ACT test scores **
* If you are on free or reduced lunch, please check with your counselor to see if you qualify for SAT and/or ACT fee waivers.
SAT Test Information
Register online: www.collegeboard.org
SAT/College Board Customer Service: 1-866-756-7346 (Toll Free)
ACT Test Information
Register online: www.actstudent.org
ACT Customer Service: 319-337-1270