Senior Parent Night

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• Senior Parent Night
• CLASS
• of
• 2013

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Guidance Department

• Mrs. Kim Scott A - Da
• Mrs. Kim Brumage De - He
• Ms. Alice Mathis Hi - Me
• Mr. Ron Callahan Mi - Sc
• Mrs. Teresa Dennis Se Z
• Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary
• Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

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Graduation Requirements

• English 4 credits
• Math 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its
  equivalent)
• Science 3 credits to include Biology
• Social Studies 3 credits ( World History, US
  History, Economics and US Government)
• Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)
  - 1 credit
• Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art 1
  credit
• Electives as needed for a total of 24 credits
  (8 credits)
• Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA
• Pass Grade 10 FCAT Reading and Math
• All requirements must be met to participate in
  commencement activities.
• DOE Approved Practical Arts credit for
  graduation
• Web I, II
• TV Productions I, II, III, IV
• Communications Technology I, II, III
• Engineering Technology I, II, III
• Culinary Arts I,II,III
• Exam Exemptions

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Options After High School

• Work
• Military Active, Reserves, ROTC, Non-Deployment,
  Academy
• Vocational School
• Lively Tallahassee
• South West Georgia Tech - Thomasville
• 2 year Community College
• A.A. degree transfers to university
• A.S. degree go right into the work world.
• 4 year College/University

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College Fit

• Institution type
• Size
• Location
• Degree programs
• Sports and activities
• Housing
• Tuition and fees
• We recommend that students narrow down their
  choices.
• flvc.org Florida based Career and College
  searches
• CollegeBoard.com profile of schools, AP scores,
  majors, range for admissions
• Visit from afar
• www.facebook.com
• www.youniversitytv.com
• www.collegeconfidential.com
• www.youtube.com

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What should seniors be doing right now?

• Narrowing down choices of colleges to apply to.
• Preparing application packets. Most schools
  require online applications. Know the deadlines!
  GET ORGANIZED! FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! Many out of
  state and private college use the common
  application at commonapp.org.
• Request transcripts to be sent- electronically
  free (all public and most private in FL), 1 for
  printed/certified copy, usually available in 24
  hours. Request form is available in a folder
  outside Mrs.Tuckers door.
• Complete a college/scholarship resume.
• Request letters of recommendation this usually
  takes a minimum of a week allow this time from a
  teacher or counselor.
• Finalize essays. Have a teacher review them.
• Sign up and retake the SAT, ACT, or SAT II- for
  admissions, all official scores must come
  directly from SAT/ACT.
• Check out the scholarship list on Guidance
  website and in the scholarship drawer.

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State of Florida University System

• Minimum standards
• 3.0 recalculated academic GPA, plus SAT or ACT
• OR
• 2.5 2.99 recalculated academic GPA, plus at
  least a minimum score in all three sections of
  the SAT or ACT as outlined below
• SAT Critical Reading gt 460 or ACT Reading gt
  19,
• SAT Math gt 460 or ACT Math gt 19, and
• SAT Writing gt 440 or ACT English/Writing gt
  18.
• ALL students must complete the secondary academic
  unit requirements
• 4 units of English
• 4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and
  higher
• 3 units of science
• 3 units of social science
• 2 sequential units of the same foreign language
• 2 elective units, preferably English, math,
  science, social science, or foreign language
• State universities use the same method for
  weighting academic courses earning a C or
  better

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Florida State University

• Middle 50 Fall Middle 50
  Summer
• 3.7 - 4.3 academic GPA 3.5 4.0 academic
  GPA
• 1750 - 2000 SAT 1670-1870 SAT
• 26 - 30 ACT 23 - 27 ACT
• Application and documents received by
  Electronic Transcript request deadline
• October 15 Decisions available December 19
  Monday, October 8
• January 14 March 20 Monday, January 7
• November SAT can count for October deadline but
  it cannot be the first SAT attempt.
• Apply online (SAT or ACT w/writing and must
  complete application essay).
• FSU does not want letters of recommendations
  from counselors and teachers.
• Major factor for admissions Academic profile
  (academic GPA and quality of curriculum) in
  combination with test scores. FSU will recompute
  the GPA. They review grade trend and course
  selection in senior year. FSU is looking for
  good, reliable students!
• In addition to GPA and test information, the
  admissions process will continue to assess
  applicants on the strength of the academic
  curriculum with greater consideration given to
  those taking advanced coursework. Other factors
  considered include class rank, first generation
  and socioeconomic status.

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• All applicants will be evaluated using a
  GPA/ACT/SAT matrix that incorporates the
  plus/minus assessment. If an applicant is
  deferred on the Dec. 19 notification, FSU will
  expect to see additional test scores and mid year
  grades. Minimum score requirements
• SAT - 500 CR, 500 math, 500 writing,
• ACT - 21 English, 22 Reading, 21 math, 21
  writing.
• Satisfying the minimum required units does not
  guarantee admission. The typical student accepted
  to Florida State has 22 core academic units.
• Students with acceptable GPA but below minimum
  SAT/ACT subscores will automatically be deferred
  or denied until new test scores have been
  received. Jan. SAT and Feb. ACT scores are last
  that will be accepted.
• Students deferred on Dec. 19 notification FSU
  will expect to see mid-year grades and additional
  test scores for final decision.
• Admissions offers will be rescinded if a
  students dual enrollment GPA is below a 2.0.
• Learn more about FSUs degree programs,
  pre-requisite requirements, etc. at
  www.academic-guide.fsu.edu
• Website for parents www.admissions.fsu.edu/freshm
  an/parents/role.cfm

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University of Florida

• Fall - Middle 50 Summer Middle 50
• 4.1 - 4.5 academic GPA 3.9 - 4.3 academic GPA
  
• 1840 - 2140 SAT 1670 - 1960 SAT
• 28 - 32 ACT 25 - 30 ACT
• Requires on-line application.
• One Application Deadline November 1
  Electronic Transcript request deadline
• One Decision Release Date February
  8 Thursday, October 25
• (will receive test scores through Dec.)
• All applicants must submit the SAT or the ACT
  w/writing test. The university will accept the
  highest subscores from the SAT if you took it
  multiple times. The university cannot mix or
  combine ACT subscores.
• Few students are admitted purely on academic
  merit. While the potential for academic success
  is a primary consideration, UF's comprehensive
  holistic application review considers the
  personal essay, academic awards, extracurricular
  activities, family background and home community.
  The admissions process is designed to consider
  all aspects of an applicants academic record and
  personal experiences, and is not intended to
  admit applicants solely on the basis of grade
  point averages and test scores.

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• The Office of Admissions employs a comprehensive
  review process that evaluates academic and
  nonacademic criteria. They search for students
  who will be UF's future community of leaders,
  learners and thinkers, and whose education will
  be enhanced by diverse experiences
• Short-answer and essay questions, in particular,
  help admissions officers consider the applicant
  within the context of each applicant's own
  experiences with family, in high school, in his
  or her local communities and within the context
  of his or her cultural backgrounds. All factors
  that can distinguish an applicant's achievements
  and indicate the potential for success at the
  University of Florida are considered.
• UF does not want counselor or teacher
  recommendations.
• Innovation Academy- Provides students will a
  small-group experience focused on innovation,
  creativity, entrepreneurship, ethics and
  leadership. Students are enrolled in the
  spring-summer academic year and have the fall to
  explore off-campus experiential pursuits such as
  study abroad, internships, research or online
  courses. Majors included in the Colleges of
  Agricultural and Life Sciences, Business, Design,
  Construction and Planning, Engineering,
  Journalism and Communications, Liberal Arts and
  Sciences and Public Health and Health
  Professions.

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FAMU

• Fall - Middle 50 Summer Middle 50
• 3.00 3.49 academic GPA 2.50 2.99 academic
  GPA
• 1200 - 1470 SAT 1200 - 1470 SAT
• 17 - 20 ACT 17 - 20 ACT
• Online applications preferred.
• Rolling admissions deadline May 1, preferred by
  November 1.
• Admit under minimum state standards Offer
  Summer Bridge Program
• Many scholarship opportunities. ACT 27 or SAT
  1850 many scholarship opportunities!!
• Fall Preview for High School Juniors and Seniors
  Saturday, October 20. Meet with representatives
  from academic schools and colleges.   Showcase of
  the school, tailgate and game tickets. Contact
  admissions office to register.  

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University of Central Florida

• Fall Middle 50 Summer Middle 50
• 3.5 4.2 academic GPA 3.4 3.9 academic GPA
  
• 1700-1960 SAT 1560-1720 SAT
• 25-29 ACT 22-25 ACT
• Apply online.
• UCF will interchange SAT scores, but not ACT sub
  scores from different test dates.
• Rolling admissions generally notified three to
  six weeks after they receive all supporting
  official documents.
• Most important factors for admissions quality
  and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or
  ACT.
• Unless the student will clearly be accepted
  through academic merit alone, UCF strongly
  encourages submitting letters of recommendations,
  essay and resume.
• Acceptances 2/3 based on academics, 1/3 other (
  talents, socio-economic, etc)
• Special Programs Lead Scholars - 2 year program
  designed to produce young leaders of the future.
  EXCEL Program - designed to increase student
  success in the first two years of college career
  in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
  Math) discipline.

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University of South Florida

• Middle 50 -Fall Middle 50 - Summer
• 3.97 4.27 academic GPA 3.5 3.8 academic GPA
• 1770-1900 SAT 1620-1720 SAT
• 27-29 ACT 23-25 ACT
• Apply online
• Rolling admissions prefer that you apply by
  January 2nd for scholarship opportunities.
• Most important factors for admissions quality
  and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or
  ACT.
• Unless you will clearly be accepted through
  academic merit alone, USF strongly encourages
  submitting letters of recommendation, essay and
  resume.
• Housing Apply early! USF requires all
  freshmen students to live on campus their first
  year.
• One of the fastest growing large research
  universities. Very diverse campus 37
  non-Caucasian undergraduate students. Located in
  a metropolitan area.
• USF Florida Resident Scholarships Opportunities
  priority deadline January 2nd.

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University of North Florida

• Middle 50 -Fall Middle 50 - Summer
• 3.51 4.21 academic GPA 3.2 3.8 academic GPA
• 1670-1920 SAT 1530 - 1670 SAT
• 25-27 ACT 22-24 ACT
• Located in Jacksonville. 16,000 students.
• Apply online. Rolling admissions November 16th
  priority admissions deadline. Plan to release
  decisions by December 14th . On-Site Admissions
  Event in Tallahassee October 24. Visit
  www.unf.edu/visitorscenter for details.
• Will interchange best sub scores for SAT and ACT.
  
• Most important factors for admissions quality
  and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or
  ACT.
• Unless the student will clearly be accepted
  through academic merit alone, UNF encourages
  submitting letters of recommendation, essay and
  resume.
• UNF Scholarships Deadlines- Merit-based Nov.
  16, Need-based March 1
• Housing Apply early! Freshman are required to
  live on campus.

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University of West Florida

• Middle 50 -Fall and Summer
• 3.4 academic GPA
• 1480 SAT
• 22 ACT
• Located in Pensacola. 12,000 students
• Apply online. Rolling admissions. Priority
  Admissions deadline January 1.
• Merit scholarship deadline January 1.
• Most important factors for admissions quality
  and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or
  ACT.
• Will interchange best sub scores for SAT and ACT.
  
• Unless the student will clearly be accepted
  through academic merit alone, UWF encourages
  submitting letters of recommendation, essay and
  resume.
• Discover UWF Local Information Night. In
  Tallahassee October 28. See www.uwf.edu/admissi
  ons/discoverUWF for details.

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Other State Universities

• Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. Meyers
• Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton
• Has a separate Honors College in Jupiter.
• Florida International University Miami
• New College of Florida Sarasota
• Go to www.flvc.org to sort Florida colleges by
  majors!
• Most state universities have Honors Programs for
  academically exceptional freshmen. The programs
  provide students with exceptional and rewarding
  learning opportunities with small class sizes and
  outstanding faculty. See individual university
  websites for criteria.
• Most universities host Open House Events on their
  campuses. These specialized events allow
  students and families the opportunity to learn
  more about campus life, academic programs and
  financial aid. Registration is typically
  required. See the university's admission website
  for details.

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Highly Selective Colleges

• They are looking at
• Grades in academic courses, strength of
  curriculum (Has the student taken the highest
  academics we offer?), ACT/SAT and often SAT II,
  class rank, extracurricular activities/college
  resume, leadership and community
  service/volunteer experiences, essays and letters
  of recommendation
• Visit the schools website.
• Know the deadlines and requirements.
• Apply Early
• Many require the SAT II subject area tests.
• Essays - should allow the admissions personnel to
  see the student what the student has to offer to
  their campus and their learning environment. They
  want students to have serious involvement in
  activities and be able to express why they were
  involved and how they were involved. Students do
  not need to be the president of the club, they
  may be the worker bee.
• Ask about financial aid and apply early.

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• Common Application https//www.commonapp.org/Commo
  nApp/default.aspx
• over 300 member colleges, one stop
  application, easy chart to help simplify
  application requirements. We plan to complete the
  counselor and teacher forms online.
• Federal Financial Aid - http//www.fafsa.ed.gov/
  - Everyone needs to apply beginning January 1 at
  www.fafsa.ed.gov. You can decrease the
  processing time by applying for a pin now.
  Summer semester requires the 2012 -13 FAFSA.
• Federal government determines your family
  contribution. This is used to determine
  eligibility for grants, loans, etc. Institutions
  usually begin awarding money by March. Applying
  early is essential to getting the most .
• Federal Financial Aid includes Grants,
  Scholarships, Work Study Programs and Loans.
• Net Price Calculator available on college
  websites. Using the net price calculator, you can
  find out your probable eligibility for financial
  aid and estimate your out-of-pocket expenses.
• CSS Profile www.CollegeBoard.com many private
  and out of state school require this additional
  financial aid piece.
• Financial aid packages may be negotiable. Speak
  directly to the financial aid office at the
  institution.
• Attend the Financial Aid workshop held Weds.,
  December 5th _at_ 600 in auditorium. The workshop
  is designed to assist with questions regarding
  federal financial aid applications.

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Follow Through and Follow Up

• Have SAT and ACT scores sent directly to colleges
  from CollegeBoard and ACT. All testing should
  include writing component.
• The standard entry point is the fall semester.
  However, freshmen may choose to acclimate
  themselves to college and campus life in Summer,
  when there aren't as many students at the
  university. Summer admit may differ slightly
  from fall in terms of competition. You should
  apply to the semester that you want to begin.
  Most universities will offer you summer if you
  are a candidate for it.
• Online Status Check- Students can monitor the
  status of transcripts and test scores, as well as
  the specific date on which the admission decision
  will be made. Applicants being deferred or
  offered summer admission will have that
  information available to them online. Check your
  email regularly. Colleges receive thousands of
  applications and supporting documents, therefore
  it will take some time for files to be updated.
  Please be patient and check back regularly before
  panicking and contacting the admissions office.
• Post admissions tuition deposit is due by May
  1.
• Housing- It is highly encouraged that students
  apply for housing as soon as possible.
• Financial Aid All students are encouraged to
  apply for financial aid. Students should submit
  the Free Application for Federal Students Aid
  (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.
• Scholarships Accepted students are typically
  automatically considered for merit scholarship.
  Another reason to apply early! A separate
  application is not typically required. Log onto
  the Financial Aid office at the college to search
  for campus scholarship opportunities.

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After applying

• Accepted
• Deferred still in the game. Send mid-year
  grades, updated test scores!
• Denied
• Rescind admissions offers
• Poor academic performance
• Negative grade trend
• Dual Enrollment GPA below a 2.0
• Drop classes that you said you were taking when
  you applied.
• Students should check their email and/or college
  accounts regularly to receive updated information
  from the admissions offices. That is their
  method of connecting with you.
• ALL universities request that students let them
  know if they do not plan to attend their
  institution. An email is appreciated and may
  allow an opportunity for a student on the
  deferred list.

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Community College

• Why CC? close to home, lower cost, smaller
  classrooms, low student/teacher ratio, flexible
  scheduling .
• Admission based on Regular high school diploma.
  Apply by January for admissions and scholarships!
  
• Everyone must take placement test. PERT used
  unless exempted by SAT/ACT scores.
• SAT 440 verbal and 550 math - ACT 17
  English, 18 reading, 21 math
• PERT Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113
• Students who take college prep courses in high
  school are more likely to be successful on the
  tests and not need remediation at the community
  college.
• A student with an AA degree is guaranteed
  admission to state university (not necessarily
  university or program of choice). Admitted as a
  junior upon transfer to the university,
  students need to know their major, the
  pre-requisite requirements, deadlines, etc. It
  is important for them to attend the Transfer
  Orientation Program and get involved on campus!
• TCCs will host several events on their campus
  check website for dates and times.
• Preview will feature information on admissions,
  scholarships, financial aid, TCC degree and
  workforce programs, campus activities and events
  as well as information on TCC student services
  such as Disability Support Services, The Learning
  Commons and more. 
• Scholarship Fair is for current and prospective
  students.
• 2 2 Pathways to Success http//www.fldoe.org/a
  rticulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdf

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Bright Futures Scholarships

• Academic Scholars Award - - Pro-rated per hour
  tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary
  institution.
• Requirements 3.5 weighted GPA (16 required
  academic credits), 1280 SAT or 28 ACT and 100
  hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines
  available on Chiles Guidance website. Maintain
  3.0 GPA in college to maintain scholarship.
• Florida Medallion Scholars Award - Pro-rated per
  hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary
  institution.
• Requirements 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required
  academic credits) and 1020 SAT or 22 ACT and 75
  hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines
  available on Chiles Guidance website. . Maintain
  2.75 GPA in college to maintain scholarship.
• 16 required academic credits include
• 4 English
• 4 Math (Algebra I level and higher)
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Science
• 2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
• View scholarship award amounts at
  www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awarda
  mt.htm
• Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per
  semester for honors and AP
• courses with a C or higher. Honors foreign
  language is not honors for BF GPA calculation.

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• Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award -
  Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida
  post secondary institution.
• Requirements 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required
  credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit
  vocational program, 30 hours of community
  service. Forms and Guidelines available on
  Chiles Guidance website. a passing score on a
  college placement test (SAT 440 verbal math,
  ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or PERT
  Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113) Maintain 2.75
  GPA in college to maintain scholarship. Gold
  Seal is funded only for technical/vocational post
  secondary programs.
• TV Productions I Communication Technology I
• TV Productions II Communication Technology II
• TV Productions III Communication Technology
  III
• Culinary Arts I DCT I
• Culinary Arts II DCT II
• Culinary Arts III DCT III
• Engineering Technology I Computing for College
  and Careers
• Engineering Technology II Web Design I
• Engineering Technology III Web Design II
• Criminal Justice I
• Criminal Justice II
• Criminal Justice III

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B.F. Application Information

• Seniors should apply even if they plan to attend
  outside the state of Florida.
• Students who do not apply by graduation, forfeit
  all future eligibility. There is a delay option
  available, but students must be awarded the
  scholarship as a senior in high school.
•  
• DO NOT APPLY BEFORE DECEMBER 1!
  www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
• Students need to complete the application.
  Accuracy is important! (SS, DOB, official name,
  active email address, graduation date, etc. )
  This application is the state financial aid
  application and covers many programs.
• ALL correspondence regarding application and
  scholarship awards will occur through the Bright
  Futures account. Make sure to check it!
• Students are required to submit a complete,
  error-free FAFSA for Bright Futures, Florida
  Resident Access Grant, and Access to Better
  Learning and Education Grant initial and renewal
  eligibility any time prior to disbursement. No
  FAFSA No
• Community Service documentation please submit
  the least amount of paperwork possible and keep a
  copy for your records. ( Make copies BEFORE
  submitting it to Mrs. Fisher in guidance).

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• To earn BF in first evaluation (7 semester
  review- notification in March) students must
  earn the required GPA after completion of 1st
  semester, the required test scores by January
  2013 and submit documentation of community
  service hours by January 18, 2013. (Hours must be
  completed by end of 1st semester.)
• To earn BF in second evaluation (8 semester
  review- notification in August) students must
  earn the required GPA after completion of 2nd
  semester, the required test scores by June 2013
  and submitted documentation of community service
  hours by graduation. Community Service
  documentation forms MUST be signed by guidance
  counselor by May 17, 2013.
• The only students who will be announced as
  Bright Future recipients during the Senior Awards
  Ceremony will be those students who have
  qualified after 1st semester. Students need to
  check their BF account in April to ensure they
  have qualified.

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Scholarships

• Many schools offer partial or full scholarship
  programs.
• ie GT Presidential Scholars, UVA Jefferson
  Scholars, Emory
• Scholars, UF Lombardi, NC State
  Jacob and Betty Belin Scholarship
• Guidance Scholarship Website
• http//www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/dept
  /Guidance/index_guidance.html
• New opportunities arrive daily. Check the
  scholarship list at least every two weeks. You
  never know what you might qualify for! Check
  for scholarships at the institutions that you
  plan to attend.

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• Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
• Need Based, Eligibility determined at
  institutions
• Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG ) -
• Tuition Assistance at non-public year schools
• First Generation Matching Grant Program
• Need based grant program for students attending
  a Public State University
• Eligibility is based on Parents have not
  earned a baccalaureate degree, need
  determination, undergraduate, resident full-time
  status
• University can award up to the cost of
  attendance.
• Academic Competitive Grant (ACG)
• First and second year college students
• Pell Grant recipients need based program

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NCAA Requirements

• DIVISION I - 16 Core Courses
• 4 years of English.
• 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
  
• 2 years of science
• 1 year of additional English, math or science
  
• 2 years of social science.
• 4 years of additional academic courses
• Sliding Scale for Core GPA/Test score
• The SAT combined score is based on the Verbal and
  Math sections only.
• ACT uses a sum score of the four sections, not
  the composite.
• The writing section is not used on SAT or ACT.
• Examples Core GPA SAT ACT
• 3.000 620 52
• 2.500 820 68
• 2.000 1010 86
• See complete scale at www.ncaa.org

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www. FLVC.org This website is a tracking tool
for the Florida BrightFutures scholarships. This
website also includes information
regardingresources for student advising, Career
Planning Tools, CollegeLocator, Degree Program
Search, Admission Requirements,Online
applications, Financial Aid and more.
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My College QuickStartwww.quickstart.collegeboard.
org

• Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT can access their
  personalized college and career planning kit
  until the graduate from high school. It
  includes
• My Online Score Report
• My SAT Study Plan
• My College Matches
• My Major and Career Matches

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Big Future www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
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College Admissions Visitations

• October
• 9 Thomas University 4th
• 15 St. Leo University 3rd
• Samford 3rd
• 25 Birmingham Southern 2nd
• Colleges that have visited CHS this school year
• Rollins College Millsap University
• University of West Florida Emory University
• Mercer University Florida Gulf Coast University
  
• New College of FL Florida State University
• Furman University Florida Institute of
  Technology
• Albany State University University of Southern
  California
• University of Penn Agnes Scott
• University of South Florida University of North
  Florida
• University of Central Florida University of
  Florida
• Florida Southern University Florida Atlantic
  University

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Helpful Websites

• www. flvc.org
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.actstudent.org
• Financial Aid
• www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• www.fastweb.com
• http//scholarships.brokescholar.com
• http//www.scholaraid.com/
• College Search
• www.collegeweeklive.com - College Fairs held
  online where students can search nationwide
  colleges and visit with college admissions
  experts online!
• www.youniversitytv.com
• www.collegeconfidential.com
• www.collegequest.com
• www.anycollege.net
• www.review.com

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SAT/ACT

• Online registration - Must upload photo ID with
  registration. Both websites offer practice
  materials. Also check out testpreview.com and
  sparknotes.com Scores must be sent directly to
  the universities from SAT/ACT for admissions
  purposes. Colleges recommend that you submit all
  of your scores to them and not utilize the Score
  Choice options.
• SAT - Collegeboard.com
• Test Date Registration Deadline Late
  Registration
• October 6 September 26
• Nov 3 Oct 5 Oct 19
• Dec 1 Nov 6 Nov 20
• Jan 26 Dec 28 Jan 11
• March 9 Feb 8 Feb 22
• May 4 April 4 April 19
• June 1 May 7 May 21
• ACT ACTstudent.org
• Test Date Registration Deadline Late
  Registration
• Oct 27 Oct 5
• Dec 8 Nov 2 Nov 16
• Feb 9 Jan 11 Jan 18
• April 13 March 8 March 22