After High School Planning
After High School Planning
Technical colleges can offer associate’s degrees and certificates for specific trades, setting students up for rigorous, hands-on careers. Some technical colleges even offer bachelor’s degrees, so be sure to check the offerings at the school you are considering.
Entrance requirements: A well-rounded high school background is important. Business, technology, family and consumer science, and arts courses are very appropriate. A student wishing further exposure to technical education might also consider attending the Wenatchee Technical Skills center.
Apprenticeships are competitive, paid positions that allow students on-the-job training in addition to their studies. Student apprentices graduate with the skills and experience needed to immediately enter their field.
WA Community & Technical Colleges that offer apprenticeships
Community Colleges offer associate’s degrees, certificates, and training for certain trades. Some even have limited bachelor’s degree offerings.
Entrance requirements: Community colleges require high school graduation or the equivalent. They do not require a specific GPA or test scores. Solid academic preparation is required to avoid significant remedial coursework. Many students complete two years at a community college before transferring to a four year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Universities offer bachelor’s and post-graduate degrees and often charge a higher tuition cost. However, scholarship offerings are often more robust at public and private universities to help offset the cost. The following courses are minimum requirements for admission to Washington State universities:
- 4 years of English (including composition and literature)
- 3 years of Math (through Algebra 2 or a math based course in the senior year)
- 2 years of Science
- 3 years of Social Studies
- 2 years of a single World Language
- 1 year of Fine Arts
Many students choose to enlist in a branch of the United States military after graduating from high school. Contact our local recruiters for more information.
Local recruiters:
- U.S. Air Force – Athena Garretson
- U.S. Army – Andrew Oullette
- U.S. Marine Corps – Stephen Liverman
- U.S. Navy – Curtis Shanklin
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Technical colleges can offer associate’s degrees and certificates for specific trades, setting students up for rigorous, hands-on careers. Some technical colleges even offer bachelor’s degrees, so be sure to check the offerings at the school you are considering.
Entrance requirements: A well-rounded high school background is important. Business, technology, family and consumer science, and arts courses are very appropriate. A student wishing further exposure to technical education might also consider attending the Wenatchee Technical Skills center.
Apprenticeships are competitive, paid positions that allow students on-the-job training in addition to their studies. Student apprentices graduate with the skills and experience needed to immediately enter their field.
WA Community & Technical Colleges that offer apprenticeships
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Community Colleges offer associate’s degrees, certificates, and training for certain trades. Some even have limited bachelor’s degree offerings.
Entrance requirements: Community colleges require high school graduation or the equivalent. They do not require a specific GPA or test scores. Solid academic preparation is required to avoid significant remedial coursework. Many students complete two years at a community college before transferring to a four year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Universities offer bachelor’s and post-graduate degrees and often charge a higher tuition cost. However, scholarship offerings are often more robust at public and private universities to help offset the cost. The following courses are minimum requirements for admission to Washington State universities:
- 4 years of English (including composition and literature)
- 3 years of Math (through Algebra 2 or a math based course in the senior year)
- 2 years of Science
- 3 years of Social Studies
- 2 years of a single World Language
- 1 year of Fine Arts
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Many students choose to enlist in a branch of the United States military after graduating from high school. Contact our local recruiters for more information.
Local recruiters:
- U.S. Air Force – Athena Garretson
- U.S. Army – Andrew Oullette
- U.S. Marine Corps – Stephen Liverman
- U.S. Navy – Curtis Shanklin
NCAA Athletic Eligibility
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Browse NCAA-Approved Courses at WHS
Enter the High School Code "481535" to get started.
Planning on participating in DI or DII college athletics after high school?
In addition to meeting WHS graduation requirements, students interested in participating in Division I & II college athletics after high school must meet the NCAA eligibility requirements. This includes taking courses approved by the NCAA.
Visit the NCAA website and talk with your school counselor for more information.
Scholarship Information
See the spreadsheet linked below for a list of scholarship opportunties available to WHS students. Please note, scholarship information may not be up to date. For the most accurate information, use your SchoolLinks account. Log in using the link in the panel on the right side of the page.
Once you log into SchoolLinks, click the "Finances" tab on the left panel and select "Scholarship Matching." On this page, you can enter as much or as little information as you would like. The more detail you enter, the more tailored the results will be to your path. To view all available scholarships, you only need to enter your zip code.