Matthew Whitmire
School Counselor 
S.I.P Team Member 

Education 
B.S. Psychology, Iowa State University 1991 
M.A./E.S.A. Counseling, Saint Martin's College 1995

Welcome to the Columbia High School Counseling page.

Here you will find information about our schedules and classes, how to plan for your best academic experiences at CHS, what to know about Washington state colleges, and upcoming due dates for scholarships and other related events. If you have questions about specific counseling issues, please visit my office, or phone or email me. 

Master Course Schedule for 2011/2012

NEW: High school JUNIORS -- here's an action plan for high school

Planning your schedule 
Begining in your freshman year, you should plan your high school schedule carefully, with an eye toward fulfilling graduation requirements, possible college admission requirements, as well as exploring your own creative and intellectual interests. The counseling center is available to students and parents throughout the year, to help you plan your high school courses, as well as answer questions of an academic and vocational nature. For an idea of the courses available at Columbia, visit our course information page. 

College Planning and Financial Aid: Useful Links

• College Board's Financial Aid Calendar
• Washington State's Higher Education Board's College Bound Scholarship
• Federal Student Aid

College admission requirements and application information 
Four-year Universities 

• Washington State University
• University of Washington
• Oregon State University
• University of Oregon

• Clark College
• Columbia Gorge Community College