Beyond CHS

Advanced Placement at CHS

AP test sign up

CIS on-line

Colleges in the Philadelphia PA area

Exchange programs

Military

Other opportunities

  SAT & ACT schedule

   Scholarships and awards

Transcripts

Beyond CHS volunteer meeting

Western Oregon visits

Beyond CHS news

Beyond CHS volunteer meeting: noon, February 13 – just before the parent connection meeting.

Advanced Placement (AP) at CHS:  In May 2002, 151 Corvallis High School students took 199 AP exams in 13 different subject areas. The exams are scored on a 5-point scale (5 is considered a perfect score, 3 a passing score).

AP scores translate into credit earned and money saved as a student enters college. While colleges and universities differ in granting credit in various content areas, most schools consider these scores worthy of credit. For example, a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Physics B exam results in fifteen credits at OSU! A passing score on the US History exam is worth nine credits at OSU! 

Corvallis High School has a long tradition of Advanced Placement class offerings.  If you have questions about the challenging AP curriculum at CHS, visit the Counseling Center, Beyond CHS or one of the AP teachers.

Bar chart of CHS student scores on AP exams: below the zero line is the number of non-passing scores (1’s and 2’s) and above the line each portion of a bar indicates the number of passing scores (3’s, 4’s and 5’s) in a given year. The number of tests taken at CHS has increased steadily from 14 in 1978 to 199 in 2002.

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AP exam registration begins on Monday, February 10, in Beyond CHS. Exams cost $90 this year. $15 of that is a nonrefundable deposit due at the time of registration. Checks should be made payable to Corvallis High School. The $75 balance due on AP tests should be paid in Beyond CHS by May 3. Please do not pay the full amount at the time of registration, it is difficult to refund the money if a student cancels. The deposit is nonrefundable. 

The final deadline to register for exams is Thursday, March 20. Specific exams will be given according to the schedule below. If school is not held on the day a test is scheduled (due to school closures) – the AP exam will be held that day, so plan accordingly. Test schedules are set by ETS, and no adjustments are made for those who choose to take long weekend trips. If you have any questions or you are not sure if you should take an exam, please call Nancy Shaffer, AP Coordinator, at 757-5711. 

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CIS on-line for CHS: CIS for this year is now up and running. CIS provides wonderful information on occupations and employment, education and training, colleges and vocational training. The information is very complete and includes information on financial aid, the military, non-college training programs, job search skills, and easy links to colleges. To access CIS go to the Corvallis High School web site: http://www2.corvallis.k12.or.us/chs/  – click on Career Information. The address and password have changed to:  Name:  corvallisHS   Password:  spartans    [top] [home]

Western Oregon visits: Winter Preview, 8:30-3:30, Saturday, February 1 and again on Saturday, February 22

Transcripts:  It is strongly recommended that students order all the transcripts needed for college applications at one time. Order 

transcripts in Beyond CHS well in advance of when you need them! The first two official transcripts are free, after that $2 is charged for each copy (due when the order is placed). There is no charge for unofficial transcripts. The student is responsible for picking up and mailing transcripts.

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Military: The Army visits Beyond CHS on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, the Navy visits on second and third Tuesdays of the month, the Marines visits on the second Monday of each month, and the Air Force visits on the second Wednesday of the month. They will be seeing students at the lunch period in Beyond CHS.     [top] [home]

All juniors who intend to go to college after high school should be registered by now to take either the SAT or ACT. If you are not yet signed up, come into Beyond CHS right away! Beyond CHS encourages students to apply on line. Also, juniors are encouraged to pick up "Get On Track," a brochure about planning for college, in Beyond CHS. [top] [home]

Scholarships and awards    [top] [home]

Applications available in Beyond CHS

American Chemical Society Scholars Program- For African-American, Hispanic and Native American students to pursue degrees in the chemical sciences. Award: $2500. Deadline: 2/15/03

American Meteorological Society- For minority students who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Award: two years at $3000. Deadline: 2/21/03

Art Institute of Portland- For seniors graduating 2003. Choose the area of study for which you are applying: apparel design, digital media production; graphic design, interior design, media arts & animation; multimedia & web design. You must submit an essay and slides of your work. Award: $5000 - $25,000. Deadline: 5/15/03

Art Institutes- The scholarships listed below are to be used at the Art Institutes Schools. See scholarship folder for a list of these schools and their locations. Contact the school for information on requirements and deadlines.

► Culinary Scholarship Competition; Evelyn Keedy Memorial-www.artinstitutes.edu; VICA Skills USA Championship- www.skillsusa.org; Scholastics Arts Competition- www.scholastic.com/artandwriting/; Technology Student Assoc Competition- www.tsawww.org; C-Cap- www.ccapinc.org; ProStart- www.nraef.org; 

► National Art Honor Society Scholarship- For seniors graduating 2003 and who are members of National Art Honor Society. Submit six different pieces of original artwork. Award: one full year and two half-year tuition scholarships for use at various Art Institute locations. Deadline: 3/01/03

Associated Oregon Loggers Inc- For students enrolling in a forest resource production field of study. Must write an essay. Award: $1500. Deadline: 4/01/03

Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest- For 9^th & 10^th graders, an essay on Anthem. Award: $30 -$2000. Deadline: 3/18/03

Ayn Rand The Fountainhead Essay Contest- For 11^th and 12^th graders, an essay on The Fountainhead. Award: $50 to $10,000. Deadline: 4/15/03

Benton County Foundation Scholarships: Deadlines all 3/01/03   [top] [home]

► Coopey Boys’ Scholarship- For a graduating senior from CHS or CV who has show courage, friendliness and inspiration in the face of a chronic or an ongoing health problem or physical disability. Award: up to $1000. 

► Dale & Thomasina Trout Scholarship- For graduating seniors from each Benton County High School who is in the upper half of his/her class. Award: up to $1000.

► David Bruce Belcher Scholarship- For a graduating senior from Benton County to study nursing, therapy or special education. Award: $500. 

► Emily & Vic Logan Tuition Scholarship-  For graduating senior from CHS with a strong interest in United States history, foreign affairs or the political process. Award: up to $1000.

► Knights of Pythias Scholarship- For graduating seniors from any public or private high school in Benton County; to provide tuition to an accredited vocational education program. Award: up to $1000.

Corvallis Ambassadors Scholarship- For CV and CHS seniors who participated in athletics and activities and who will attend OSU. Award: $500. Deadline: 5/10/03

Credit Union Association- For any Oregon high school senior with membership in an Oregon credit union. Award: $500.  Deadline: 3/07/03

Delta Kappa Gamma, Grant-in-Aid -  For a high school senior girl from Linn and Benton County pursuing an education major. Award: $500. Deadline: 5/02/03

E.E. Wilson Scholarship- For students who will attend OSU; they must live on campus. They must have lived in Benton County for 4 years. Deadline: 02/28/03

Educational Tours Global Citizen Awards- For high school senior to submit an essay. Award: $1000 plus a 10 day expenses paid tour of Europe. Additional info at: eftours.com/globalcitizen    Deadline: 2/15/03

Elks National Foundation Vocational Grant- For students pursuing a vocational or technical program. Award: $1000. Deadline: 04/01/03

Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay- An essay on the Holocaust of up to 1200 words. Award: all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., and a scholarship of $1000 to $5000. Deadline: 4/30/03

Independent Essay Competition- Write an essay “What do you believe are the threats to liberty posed by government action in the ‘War on Terrorism’?” Award: up to $5000. Deadline: 3/14/03

Is All Ears- For students ages 14 to 19, write in 150 words or less, if you had the ear of any one special person, what would you tell them and why. Additional info at: www.invernesscorp.com/contest Award: $1000-$5000. Deadline: online 2/28/03 or by mail 3/07/03

Kiwanis Student of the Month- Every other month during the school year (Oct-May) the Kiwanis Club of Corvallis honors an outstanding senior from each Corvallis high school. To be so honored, the student must demonstrate well-rounded achievement in school and outside activities. Monthly award winners are eligible to be considered for the Student of the Year Award. 

Laurel G. Case Pre-Med Scholarship- For students pursuing a career in medicine, particularly family medicine. Award: $1500. Deadline: 2/20/03

LBCC Program Grants & Scholarships- For full-time new student at LBCC. Award: one term tuition. Deadline: 05/01/03; 06/01/03; 09/01/03; 10/01/03    [top] [home]

LBCC Scholars Award- Must be resident of Linn or Benton County. Award: in-state tuition for one year. Deadline: 3/14/03

MENSA Education and Research Foundation- An essay that describes the applicant’s career, vocational and academic goals is required. Additional info http://merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php Award: $500-$1000. Deadline: 1/15/03

NALS of Oregon Scholarship- For students preparing for a legal support staff (non-attorney) career. Award: to be determined. Deadline: 03/01/03

NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium- For students planning to attend college in Idaho and major in math, science, engineering, computer science or science/math education. Award: $1000 renewable. Deadline: 3/01/02

National Federation of Independent Business- Applicant must be nominated by a member of NFIB. Applications available at: www.nfibeducationfoundation.org Award: $1000. Deadline: 3/15/03

NIH Scholarship for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds- For students committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. Award: up to $20,000 per year. Recipients are obliged to serve as paid employees in NIH research labs during the summer and after graduation. Deadline: 2/28/03

 NISEI Student Relocation Commemorative Fund- Students of Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, Mien and Vietnamese heritage living in Oregon. Award: varying amounts. Scholarship is awarded at a banquet in Portland. Deadline: 2/07/03

OSU Federal Credit Union- For seniors who are active members of TLT Club. Award: $1000. Deadline: 01/31/03

OSU Folk Club Scholarship- For Benton County seniors who will attend OSU as freshmen in the fall of 2003. Award: $1500.  Deadline: 3/26/03   [top] [home]

Oregon Health Forum- For seniors who efforts have improved health or awareness about physical, mental or public health issues. Award: $500. Deadline: 3/14/03

Oregon Medical Education Foundation- For Linn or Benton County students seeking a career in medicine or nursing. Award: three $1000. Deadline: 3/01/03

Oregon Nurserymen’s Foundation- For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in horticulture. Award: fifteen $500-1000 and two $2000. Deadline: 4/01/03

Oregon Police Corps- For students wishing to pursue a 4 year degree; after which they must work a minimum of 4 years for the police/sheriff. Applications also available at:  http://www.oregonpolicecorps.com  Award: up to $7500 per year. Deadline: open

Oregon PTA's Teacher Educational Scholarship. Requirements: Oregon resident studying for a teaching degree at an Oregon public university. Oregon community colleges that transfer credit in education to an Oregon four-year public institution also qualify. The scholarship is a one time, $500 award. Deadline is March 1

Pioneer Telephone Cooperative- Must be a member or an immediate relative of a member of Pioneer Telephone Cooperative and have your primary residence located in an area served by the cooperative. Deadline: 03/31/03

Sammy Scholarship- For outstanding scholar athletes. Award: $7500. Additional information at: www.whymilk.com Deadline: 3/07/03 

US Bank- Application at usbank.com/studentbanking  Award: $1000. Deadline: February 03

US Foreign Service National High School Essay- Contest is open to grades 9 through 12. Award: $750 to $2500. Deadline: 3/01/03

USA Funds- For minority or physically disabled students with financial need. More info at: www.usafunds.org Award: $1500. Deadline: 3/15/03

Wells Fargo CollegeSteps- Students must sign up for the scholarship program and then become eligible for the scholarship at: wellsfargo.com/collegesteps  Winners are chosen at random. Award: $1000. Scholarship drawings dates are monthly with the last one: 5/30/03

Western Oregon University/David S. Brody Memorial- For students attending WOU who are bilingual, are first-generation college bound, can show financial need and demonstrate a strong academic record. Award: $8500. Deadline: 03/15/03

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Other opportunities:

Presidential Classroom - A seven day program in Washington, D.C. Estimated cost $1200 in addition to a $125 nonrefundable deposit. Additional information at: www.presidentialclassroom.org  Deadline:  4/04/03   [top] [home]

Exchange programs:

American Field Service:

Hosting: A step toward world peace

To help nurture world peace bring "a piece" of the world into your home by hosting an AFS (American Field Service) international high school student. Your family's world will expand, and the daily news reports will take on new meaning, because you know someone who calls another country "home."  Hosting experiences lead to lifetime relationships. 

AFS Intercultural Programs, a volunteer-based, non-profit organization, has been sponsoring high school student exchanges for 56 years in a continuing effort to promote world peace through person to person relationships. Currently, 50 nations participate in a variety of AFS programs:  both hosting and sending. The host family and the school are basic to the success of the program's goals. A hosting commitment may be arranged for the school year or for a half year as a two-family placement. Students arrive in August and come with their own spending money. AFS provides very good medical insurance, and there is a small tax deduction. Local AFS volunteers support the international students and host families with orientations, guidance and activities. Apply early. For more information call: Alice Block, 752-6866 or Lynne Regan 752-0351 

ASSE Int’l (International Student Exchange Programs)-Academic year exchanges as well as summer programs. Available in Beyond CHS is a brochure that explains the program and benefits. Deadlines: From April 01 to Aug 01 

Currently there is a scholarship of full scholarships to high school students to spend one school year in Germany. Knowledge of German is not required. More information is available at: www.usagemanyscholarship.org

Rotary Short-Term Youth Exchange- Spend 3 to 4 weeks during the summer exploring a different country. In return you will welcome a “host brother or sister” into your home for 3 to 4 weeks during the summer. Deadline: 4/10/03

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