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Class of 2016YOUR FUTURE BEGINS NOW!!!
Everglades Guidance Department
Ms. Alvarez Guidance Director
Mrs. Denbow 12th Grade
Ms. Lysaght-Marikos 11th grade
Ms. DiBenedetto 10th grade
Mrs. Cohen 9th Grade
Mrs. Gitten BRACE Advisor
SIGN UP FOR REMIND TEXTSFROM MRS. GITTEN!
Class of 2016To: 81010Message: @075445
Class of 2017To: 81010Message: @61b1f
Sign Up forEmails from Mrs. Gitten
Everglades HS WebsiteBRACE Class of 2016BRACE Class of 2017
Graduation Requirements
40 Service Learning HoursPass FCAT Reading OR Pass with
concordant score on ACT or SATPass Algebra 1 and GeometryPass Algebra 1 EOC1 Online class2.0 Unweighted GPA
How Do I Keep Trackof Where I Am?
Virtual Counselor
Graduation Check
Bright Futures Status
Service Hours
GPA/Rank
2 Year vs. 4 Year
BC, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach CC
No Foreign Language Requirement
No Algebra 2 requirement
Less Expensive
FIU, FAU, FSU, UF, UCF, FGCU, FL POLY, UNF Minimum 2 years of the
same foreign language requirement
Algebra 2 required
More Expensive, Other costs can include living
Choosing Your College
If possible, visit the colleges that you want to apply to.
Sign up in the BRACE Office to meet with the college reps visiting our school.
Consider: Size, Location, Majors, Campus Life
YOU WILL WANT TO CHOOSE
Safe Schools
Realistic Schools
Reach Schools
What Are Colleges Looking For?
IN THIS ORDER Grades in Academic Classes: (English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)
Strength of Classes (Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment)
Test Scores (SAT & ACT)
Resume: Clubs & Activites, Leadership, Community Service
4 Parts to a COMPLETECollege Application
1. Completed Online Application
2. Standardized scores sent (SAT/ACT)
3. Transcript Sent
4. Application fee
Plus: Any Other Needed Components: (letters of recommendation, SAT Subject scores)
FLORIDA PUBLIC UNIVERSITIESONLINE APPLICATIONS
Apply Online Through Each College’s Website There is NO central Application for the Florida schools FAMU paper application—you will need to download
from their website Application fees are $30. If on free/reduced lunch,
downloadable SAT application waivers in College Board Account
See Mrs. Gitten for ACT application fee waiver Broward College does NOT accept waivers
SAT/ACTHow do I Prepare?
SAT: Go to www.collegeboard.com
ACT: Go to www.actstudent.org
HS Code: 101807
Pick up SAT and ACT study guides from BRACE Office
Broward County Libraries, Princeton Review, Khan Academy (College Board), ACT
Register for the SAT/ACT!!
SAT: Next test date is November 7th
Register by October 9th
ACT: Next test date is December 12th
Register by November 6th
If on free/reduced lunch, you must see Mrs. Gitten to obtain a fee waiver. 2 for each test.
SAT Subject Tests
1 hour long tests in specific subject areas (math, history, chemistry)
Required by many private or out-of-state colleges
Can’t be taken on same day as regular SAT test Not given on every SAT test date Best to be taken after the class in that subject Can take 3 subject tests in the same day
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITYTO SEND YOUR SCORES!
When you register you can send up to 4 colleges for FREE
The window is from time of registration to 1 week after the test
After that, you must pay $12 per college SAT will send a cumulative report ACT will send only one test a time (Make sure you
send correct test) Check college websites for last accepted test date Do not send AP scores. You will self report on the
application
TRANSCRIPTS
UF, FSU and Florida Poly—Must complete the online self reported SSAR Use the academic history tab in Virtual Counselor
Do Not send a transcript is using SSAR
ALL OTHER FLORIDA SCHOOLS Student needs to fill out a Transcript request form and
return to front of Guidance It will go electronically AT NO COST TO YOU!
Self-Reported StudentAcademic Record (SSAR)
For UF, FSU and Florida Poly Only1 Do not send transcript
Go to Virtual Counselor to get complete grade history.
You started high school in 2012
Must put any middle school classes taken for college credit (GEM or foreign language)
Must enter all grades as Semester
If took class for forgiveness, must enter both OLD and NEW grade
Current high school classes should be listed as “In Progress”
TRANSCRIPTS FOR PRIVATE &OUT-OF-STATE SCHOOLS
Fill out form in front of Guidance
Indicate if transcript is to be mailed ($3) or will be picked up by student ($2).
You must provide address of where to mail transcript
COMMON APPLICATIONwww.commonapp.org
Used by 500 private and out-of-state colleges Florida public universities do not use Common App U Miami and Nova Southeastern DO Must list guidance counselor and recommenders’
email. Counselor email is [email protected]
No need for transcript requests No need for application fee waivers Check for each college’s supplement Must send test scores to each college.
WATCH THESE DEADLINES!
Most Florida schools have rolling admissions FSU 1st deadline is October 15th
UF deadline is November 1st (firm!) Schools with rolling admissions may have
scholarship opportunities Most private college’s regular decision
deadline is December 31st
Plan for test scores to meet deadline
EARLY DECISION VS.EARLY ACTION
EARLY DECISION—BINDING Completed Application by November 1st
May only apply to 1 school ED
MUST ATTEND IF ACCEPTED
EARLY ACTION—SINGLE CHOICE Usually November 1st deadline
May only apply to one school early
Not binding, you can decide if you want to attend
EARLY ACTION Same deadline/can apply to multiple schools
Not binding
HOW AM I SUPPOSETO PAY FOR COLLEGE?
2 TYPES OF AID
MERIT BASED Bright Futures—FL Schools
University based scholarships
Outside scholarships
NEED BASED FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is to be used
for grants or loans
State based aid also looks at BF/FAFSA information
University based aid looks at FAFSA
GRANTS & LOANS
GRANTS = FREE MONEY $$$$$
GRANTS = are part of the FAFSA
YOU CAN APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID AFTER January 1, 2016 Step 1 W2 from work
Step 2 Income Tax Form
Step 3 Numbers from your income tax form are used to fill out FAFSA
PARENTS—GET YOUR TAXES DONE EARLY!!!
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURESPROGRAM
3 BRIGHT FUTURESAWARD LEVELS
Florida Academic Scholars Award
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
Florida AcademicScholars Award
$103 per credit hour
3.5 weighted GPA using:
4 English
4 Math (Algebra 1 & above
3 Natural Science (2 with Lab)
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (same language)
SAT 1290 (Reading and Math) or 29 ACT Composite
100 Hours of Community Service
Florida MedallionScholars Award
$77 per credit hour 3.0 weighted GPA using the credits listed below:
4 English
4 Math (Algebra 1 & above)
3 Natural Science (2 with Lab)
2 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (same language)
SAT 1170 (Reading and Math) or 26 ACT Composite
75 hours of Community Service
Florida Gold SealVocational Scholar
$ Varies depending on program 3.0 weighted GPA using the 16 credits listed below:
4 English
4 Math
3 Natural Science
3 Social Science
1 Performing Arts
½ Life Management Skills, ½ Personal Fitness, ½ PE
SAT 440 R/440 M
ACT 17 English, 19 Reading, 19 Math OR
PERT 106 Reading, 103 Writing, 114 Math
Florida Gold SealVocational Scholar (cont.)
In Addition:
3.5 unweighted GPA in a minimum total of 3 vocational classes in one vocational program
Comm TechEngineering
Allied HealthDigital Media
Applying for Bright Futures
You can start to apply for Bright Futures starting December 1st of Senior Year
One application used for BF and other state scholarships
Need to know Social Security Number
Please make sure school has Social Security Number on file here
FreeScholarship Search Sites
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.cappex.com
www.zinch.com
Scholarship ScamWarning Signs
Never pay to apply for a scholarshipMoney Back GuaranteeCredit Card/Bank information requiredNever pay a registration feePhony Financial Aid Seminars that
pressure you to pay for services that are free
NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org
Division I and Division II athletes need to complete the NCAA online clearinghouse forms.
See Coach Menendez or other coaches
TECHNICAL CENTERS
Learn a skill or trade
Broward County ha 3 tech centers McFatter – Davie
Atlantic – Margate
Sheridan – Hollywood
Financial Aid (FAFSA and Bright Futures) can be used!
UPCOMINGCOLLEGE FAIRS
Thursday, October 15th
Cardinal Gibbons High School
6p-8p
Free and Open to Public
Tuesday, October 20th
BCPS College Fair @ Nova University
5p-8p
Free and Open to Public
THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS???
