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Search for Colleges and Vocational Programs

College Profile Tools
It can be tricky to identify schools that will suit your needs and wants for your postsecondary education. The following tools will recommend some options that might be a good match based on your interests and desired. Don’t be limited by the suggested schools, explore any other colleges that may appeal to you.

College Search - apps.collegeboard.com/search/advhome.jsp
  • Answer the questions that matter to you in order of importance.
  • Search for matches at any time.
  • Recommends colleges that meet your needs.
College Personality Quiz
  • Look at your interests, abilities, and attitudes.
  • Assess you needs and what types of learning environments might work best for you.
Technical/Vocational Programs - www.technical-vocational-schools.com
  • Gateway to information about culinary, design, information technology, automotive, aviation, and business schools.
  • Search schools by state.
  • Includes job outlook for related occupations.

Getting More Information
One of the best resources is a school’s admissions office website. If the website doesn’t contain all of the information you are looking for, you may need to contact the admissions office or a specific department for more information. Many school websites have online forms to fill out, or you can also follow this format when writing an email or letter requesting written information.

College fairs are another great resource because you can obtain information from a variety of colleges in just one trip. Ask your high school counselor if there is a college fair coming to your school or one nearby.

Oregon Colleges
  • Map of all postsecondary degree granting institutions in Oregon.
Campus Tours - www.campustours.com/
  • Take a virtual tour of a variety of colleges.
  • Request college view books.
  • Links to college websites.
College Fairs
Using the Internet as a Tool

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