Lock It Up!

Notice

Dani Metz — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:06:51 +0000

This site is part of a campaign with only a month-long implementation restriction. Unfortunately, we are unable to continue posting new content. However, this site will still be available for resource purposes.

Thank you for making Lock Up Your Future a success!

A Big Thanks!

Dani Metz — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:06:04 +0000

We just wanted to send a huge thanks to students and parents who left comments, questions and feedback about our Web site and our assembly/presentation! We are so happy and excited to hear that our information is valuable and is encouraging middle schoolers to pursue higher education after high school. We’re extremely excited for tomorrow’s Lock Up Your Future Campus Day, and we hope you are too!

Sincerely,

The Bateman Team

Prepare For Rain!

Dani Metz — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:01:59 +0000

Unfortunately, the beautiful weather of last week did not want to stick around. It looks like it will rain tomorrow Click here for forecast

Students, please remember to dress appropriately! Wear a rain jacket (or poncho) and bring an umbrella if you wish. We will try to keep you all as dry as possible; therefore, for the campus tours, we will have you to tour inside the buildings longer. You will get to see inside our student union (EMU), the newest dorm complex (The Living Learning Center), and a sneak peak into the Student Rec Center.

Earn Extra Raffle Tickets!

Dani Metz — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:19:37 +0000

Students, click HERE for more information and instructions to earn extra raffle tickets!

Some of the prizes include free bowling games and several gift cards!

Lock Up Your Future Campus Day

Dani Metz — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:06:08 +0000

Parents, get the details!

Follow this link to view the news release for the event.

http://www.pitchengine.com/lockupyourfuturecampaign/briggs-and-cascade-middle-school-students-to-visit-uo-/5135/

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the event with their child and volunteer where needed.

Assembly at Briggs Middle School

Dani Metz — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:15:50 +0000

We hope everybody enjoyed the assembly today! You all were a great audience. We were really happy to see that so many of you had questions for our guest speakers. We hope you are just as excited about the event as we are!

Photos by Gretchen Brandtjen

College Is Closer Than You Think. What You Can Do Right Now

Dani Metz — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:54:54 +0000

Although your grades in high school are very important in the college application process, there is more to it than you might think. The difficulty of your high school courses and your outside involvement are also important factors to begin thinking about right now.

Strong grades are not the only thing colleges look at. The more competitive colleges also consider the difficulty and variety of your course load. Extracurricular activities, including both sports and clubs, are also very important to not only the college application process, but your high school education as a whole. Numerous studies have shown that there is a positive correlation between extracurricular involvement and higher grades.

Even if you are not planning on applying to a competitive college, a strong GPA, school involvement, community service, and high test scores can still help you score a great scholarship!

Here are some simple tips to help you start planning a college-bound future:

Start working on your study skills. Don’t be afraid to seek tutoring for areas you struggle in or would like to improve on.
Dare to challenge yourself. Check out the elective courses offered at your future high school and start thinking about the ones you want to take.
Get involved in your high school as much as possible. Even if you do not play sports, check out the clubs and other activities offered at your high school and get involved.
Start volunteering. Especially if you are planning to apply to a competitive school, community involvement looks amazing.
Look into PSAT prep courses offered at your school or in your community. It’s a good idea to begin taking the PSAT and SAT or ACT as soon as possible so you will have more time to retake the test if you’d like to improve your score.
Start researching colleges using online resources such as the College MatchMaker at CollegeBoard.com and Peterson’s College Search.

Financial Information

Dani Metz — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:08:58 +0000

COLLEGE GOAL OREGON

http://www.CollegeGoalOregon.org

College Goal Oregon is a free event designed to help Oregon college-bound students and their families with the financial aid application process. Everyone is invited to attend this event, whether they are high school or non-traditional returning students. Financial aid professionals will be on hand to help attendees complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) scholarship application.

The event is offered at various community colleges and high schools across the state. For more information, contact the Oregon Student Assistance Commission at its statewide toll-free number: 1-800-452-8807 or at www.osac.state.or.us

For more information about next year’s event at Lane Community College, contact LCC’s counseling department at 463-3200.

Contacts from January 2009′s event:

Beth S. Landy, Faculty/Counselor, (541) 463-5295, landyb@lanecc.edu
Jackie Bryson, Lane Scholarship Coordinator, (541) 463-5164, brysonj@lanecc.edu

GEAR UP

http://gearup.ous.edu/

Features:

Oregon university preview dates
Scholarship lists and information
Links

OTHER ONLINE FINANCIAL RESOURCES:

http://www.getcollegefunds.org

http://www.osac.state.or.us

http://www.nela.net/

http://www.aspireoregon.org

http://www.finaid.org

http://www.nasfaa.org

Questions?

Dani Metz — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:20:43 +0000

Do you guys have questions for us? We’d love to give you some answers. Click on comment below and post them here!