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College and Career Center
- College Exams
- Financial Aid and FAFSA
- Scholarship information
- College Essays
- School Code
- The Common App
- LBCC Outreach Specialist
- Internships
- Preparing for college athletics
- Transcripts
College Exams
College Board
The College Board administers the PSAT, SAT and AP tests. For more information about registering for any of these tests, visit their website.
2025-2026 Test Dates Schedule
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SAT Bluebook
The SAT is transitioning to a digital format. SAT tests will be taken on devices. For more information, visit the College Board website.
If students want to use a school Chromebook for the test, the SAT Bluebook app is already loaded on their Chromebook. See Amy Pallari in the library for more information.
ACT
The ACT test is administered by ACT and is another standardized college admissions test. For more information about registering for the ACT, visit their website.
2025-2026 Test Dates Schedule
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2026-2027 Test Dates Schedule
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School Code
The high school code for PHS is 380820.
Financial Aid and FAFSA
FAFSA
The FAFSA application is now open. For more information, go to www.fafsa.gov 
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For help with FAFSA, students can contact:
- Kim StClair, senior counselor
- Levi Pagel, LBCC high school outreach specialist. He is in the PHS library on Tuesdays. Students can sign up for an appointment with him on the clipboard in the library or by following this link and selecting a Tuesday appointment.
- Leslie Adams, college/career specialist. Her office is in the College/Career Center in the library.
- Students can also access videos that help explain the FAFSA process produced by Federal Student Aid, the federal agency in charge of FAFSA.
Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion
To apply for Oregon student aid, visit the Oregon Student Aid site.
CSS Profile
Many private schools require students to file this in addition to the FAFSA. Each year CSS Profile unlocks access to more than $10 billion in non federal aid to thousands of students. Check on your prospective college's requirements before filling out.
ORSAA
Students who are not US Citizens may file the ORSAA which will allow them to receive state grants and scholarships. ORSAA Application .
Scholarship information
Local scholarships
The counseling office maintains a list of local scholarships . For more information, visit the counseling office.
Benton Community Foundation
The Benton Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarship through its online portal. This year, the portal opens Jan. 5 and applications are due by March 5.
Philomath Comunity Foundation
The Philomath Community Foundation also offers a variety of scholarships. Their applications typically open January 1 and are due by April 15.
Other sources
The internet can be a valuable resource for locating sources of money for college. Beware of any services that charge a fee for scholarships. You should not have to pay money to get a scholarship.
We recommend that you use these links:
College Essays
School Code
The Common App
The Common App 
- More than 1,000 colleges use this one application. Check to see if your school is listed. Let your counselor know you are using the Common App.
LBCC Outreach Specialist
PHS partners with LBCC to have an outreach specialist visit PHS on Tuesdays in the library. Levi Pagel will be able to help with the College Now program, the Campus High School Programs , FAFSA applications and READ early registration benefits.
To make an appointment with Mr. Pagel, sign up on the clipboard in the library or click on the link to his linktr.ee below and schedule an appointment for a Tuesday.
Levi Pagel
Internships
There are a variety of internship opportunities for high school students. The following resources are gathered by Ms. Adams.
Smithsonian Internship Program
United States Secret Service Internship
Summer Classes for High School Students at Oregon State University:
Preparing for college athletics
NCAA
If you plan to play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Div 1 or Div 2 sports in college, you must become a "qualifier" through the NCAA Eligibility Center. College-bound athletes have to meet certain requirements in order to participate.
Becoming a college athlete begins by making an appointment with your school counselor. They will be able to guide you on planning your path.
For more information and resources, visit the NCAA's Eligibility Center 
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NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete 
NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is the governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs dedicated to championships in balance with the overall college educational experience.
Transcripts
Official transcripts
Current and former students may order transcripts from Parchment . They will send your transcripts to the colleges you choose in the formats they prefer.
