Resources
Students have many options after high school, including apprenticeships, military service, on-the-job training programs, community college certificates, two-year degrees, and four-year degrees.
The GEAR UP Washington website contains comprehensive information for all post-high school options and financing.
Common App
Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. Navigate your entire university application journey with Common App.
Career & Technical Programs in Washington State
Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. All accredited Washington community college and technical programs can be reached by completing your application through CTC Link.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Applying for federal student aid is a local graduation requirement for North Beach High School seniors. Students and parents must have their own FSA ID to complete the application.
Creating the FSA requires your:
- legal name,
- birthdate,
- social security number,
- personal email address and/or a cell phone number.
Once your ID is created, there is a 3-5 day waiting period for your information to be verified before you can complete the rest of the application process.
Otterbot texting service for future planning, grades 9-12 & Parents
OtterBot now supports 9th-12th grade students and their parents/guardians! OtterBot is:
- A free texting service to support all Washington high school students and their parents/guardians. It is designed for high school students who are enrolled in College Bound, but is open to others.
- A great source of info about financial aid, college planning, and reminders.
- Available 24/7. Get started TODAY!
Accupacer Testing Practice Why ACCUPLACER Matters ACCUPLACER tests make sure you get placed in classes that are right for you so you don’t waste time or money taking courses you don’t need.
The ASVAB is offered to high school and post-secondary students as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program.
The program provides tools to help students learn more about career exploration and planning, in both the civilian and military worlds of work. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is free of charge to participating schools.
The ASVAB test can also be used as your Personal Pathway option, required by Washington State Board of Education for graduation.
Khan Academy Practice for SAT or PSAT
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a practice test for the SAT, taken by many 10th and 11th graders.
The SAT is a college entrance exam used for admissions and scholarships. While both test math, reading, and writing skills, the PSAT is designed to prepare students for the SAT and also serves as a qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships.