College & Career Counseling
Exploring Interests & Developing Options
We believe that every student has the ability to reach their college and career goals with the right resources. PCS college & career programming will provide each student with the information and encouragement needed to enable them to pursue their goals after high school graduation.
Each student at PC will have many options for their future. Some will go on to full-time employment, other students may choose military service, and over 90% of students continue on to college after graduation. Through individual and grade level meetings, online resources, college events, and additional information, students will have what they need to make the right decision about life after high school.
Each year our students are accepted to competitive colleges and universities. Here are some of the schools our graduates have attended in recent years:
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Arizona State University
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Northeastern University
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University of Michigan
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Azusa Pacific University
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Northwest University
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University of Oregon
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Biola University
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Northwest Nazarene University
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University of Portland
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California Baptist University
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Oregon State University
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University of Redlands
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California Polytechnic University
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Pepperdine University
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University of Washington
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George Fox University
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Point Loma Nazarene University
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Vanguard University |
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Grand Canyon University
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Portland State University
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Westmont College
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Harvard University
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Syracuse University
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Wheaton College
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Linfield University
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The Savannah College of Art & Design
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Whitworth University
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Michigan State University
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Willamette University
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College Representatives Visiting PC
Representatives from a variety of four-year and two-year colleges and universities, technical schools, and military recruiters will be on campus to meet with students during lunch period. Students should take advantage of this opportunity to meet with these representatives when they visit to gather information and learn about the options they have after high school.
Listen to morning announcements for information about schools that are visiting, and stop by the table in the hallway at lunchtime.
Additional College & Career Resources
Scholarship Opportunities
Oregon Promise - https://oregonstudentaid.gov/grants/Oregon-promise-grant/
Oregon Student Access and Completion - www.oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) - www.wiche.tuition-savings/wue
Chant Thompson Legacy Scholarship - www.FindYourChristianCollege.com/resources/financial-aid
College Raptor - www.collegeraptor.com/2500scholarship/
Christian Connector - www.christianconnector.com/Christian-colleges-form-SS.cfm
Doodle for Google - https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
College Xpress - www.collegexpress.com/10k/
Fast Web - www.fastweb.com
Scholarships.com scholarship search - www.Scholarships.com
Future Focus (our College & Career Newsletter)
Parent Newsletter
College & Career Planning Events
May 15, 2023 at 2:30 pm -3:20 pm - PCS Decision Day Celebration recognizing seniors
May 15, 2023 at 6 pm - “Preparing for Life After High School” event directed for juniors and open to all students. More info in the April issue of Future Focus newsletter.
July 24-28, 2023 - Oregon Private College Week - https://oaicu.org/oregon-private-college-week/
Past Events:
May 1, 2023 - National College Decision Day Celebration recognizing seniors
March 6, 2023 - Christian College Fair at Portland Christian Jr/Sr High School - https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/college-fairs/portland-or-christian-college-fair-sp
Feb. 22, 2023 - NW Youth Careers Expo - https://www.portlandworkforcealliance.org/our-work/expo/
Helpful College & Career Planning Links
Christian College search site - www.Christianconnector.com
College Board: Standardized testing and college resources - www.Collegeboard.com
Federal Student Aid Application and Loan information - www.FAFSA.gov or https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (never pay to submit the FAFSA, it is FREE).
Christian College Fair information, college search and additional resources - www.FindYourChristianCollege.com
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities information on regional colleges - https://oaicu.org/
Oregon Goes to College: support for students & families in the college decision process - www.oregongoestocollege.org
Oregon Student Aid scholarship & grant information and other college search resources - https://oregonstudentaid.gov
Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CtBpBDoBZw
Washington Student Achievement Council: financial aid information for Washington students – https://wsac.wa.gov