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Admissions Workshop 2008Admissions Workshop 2008
Florida’s Community CollegesFlorida’s Community Colleges
Florida’s Community Colleges…
Providing Access for All
Access for All
•High Quality
•Close to Home
•Open-Door Admissions Policy
•Affordable
•Small Classes
•Flexible Schedules
•Student Life
Diverse Program Offerings
• AA degree, guaranteed transfer to university
• Career education degree and certificate programs
• Bachelor’s degree programs
• Online/distance learning programs
Advising Tips for Students
Get Ready for College
Practice Independence!– Take Challenging Courses– Goal-setting– Time Management– Study Skills
“The more courses students take and the more challenging those courses, the more likely these students will be college ready and will persist to a college degree.”
Crisis at the Core; Preparing All Students for College
• Get Money for College!– Complete the FASFA – Bright Futures Medallion Scholars
get 100% tuition and fees FREE for associate degree programs
• Get What You Need! – Determine Financial Aid & Residency
Status– Common Placement Test (CPT)– Register Early for Best Course
Options
Apply Early!
Chart a Course! (Avoid Excess
Hours)
» See a Community College Advisor» Go to FACTS.org for planning» Choose a Major» Know where you want to transfer » Complete the AA degree before
transferring to a university
Get Involved in Student Life
– Internships– Study Abroad– Honors Programs– Volunteer Opportunities– Leadership Development– Athletics– Brain Bowl
Admission Requirements for Degree-Seeking Students
• Standard High School Diploma
• High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Previously demonstrated competency in college-credit postsecondary coursework
• Home School Affidavit
High School Diploma Alternatives
Degree-seeking:
• CPT-Eligible Certificate of Completion
Certificate-seeking:
• Certificate of Completion
• Special Diploma
Take a College Readiness Assessment in High School
Approximately 65% of
prior-year* high school graduates entering community colleges need remediation in one or more areas.
*(2005-2006)
Entry Level Placement Tests
• CPT required unless exempted by SAT/ACT scores:
Minimum Test Scores
SAT Math 440
Critical Reading 440
ACT Reading 18
English 17
Math 19
CPT Algebra 72
Sentence Skills 83
Reading Comprehension 83
Types of ProgramsCertificates/Diplomas/Degrees
Degrees Complete In*
Associate in Arts Degree (AA) 2 years
Associate in Science Degree (AS) 2 years
Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) 2 years
Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)
1 year or less
Certificates** 1 year or less
Baccalaureate Degree 4 years
*Typical time to complete by maintaining full-time enrollment.**Completion time varies according to program length.
ResourcesFlorida’s Community College System
http://www.fldoe.org/ccGeneral information about our 28 institutions; reports and other helpful resources
2+2 Pathways to Success Advising Brochure http://www.facts.org/pdf_sw/Pathways_to_Success.pdfInformation for students planning to transfer from a community college to a university for completion of the baccalaureate degree
FACTS.orgwww.facts.org Free online advising website helps students plan and track their education progress from middle school through college.
Office of Articulationhttp://www.fldoe.org/articulation/ General transfer information.
Division of Community Colleges Contacts
Julie AlexanderArticulation and Educational Services
Amy AlbeeOutreach and [email protected]
