Who is your counselor? Upcoming Events and Deadlines Graduation
Requirements College Planning SAT / ACT Grade Point Averages
College Application Process Scholarships Bright Futures Local
Scholarships Agenda
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Cindy Giles (Dept. Chair) Do- F Lyndsey Dombroski A-Di Heather
Minsker G L Connie Perrin M-Re Deb Wessman Ri Z Who is your
Counselor?
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JJunior Parent Night: January 12, 2015 6:30pm GGCHS Financial
Aid Night: January 20, 2015 6:30pm CCheck GCH Website for additions
! Upcoming Events & Deadlines!!
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Application Deadline FGCU February 15, 2015 Florida
Southwestern April 12, 2015 SAT/ACT deadlines ( last test dates:
FGCU is Jan 25 th, FSW is March 8 th ) Please see website for
requirements Application deadlines and requirements are set by FGCU
& FSW and may change. Dual Enrollment Deadlines for
Juniors
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Student Services Website www.gulfcoastsharks.com
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Standard Diploma Diploma with Distinctions: Scholar (College
Prep Focus) Merit (Career Certifications) Graduation
Requirements!
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Required Credits:24 English4.0 Math4.0 Science3.0 Social
Science3.0 Practical/Performing Art1.0 HOPE1.0 Elective Credits8.0
Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA Complete one on-line course
(Gov/Econ@GCH) Testing Requirements: Pass the 10 th Grade FCAT Pass
Algebra I EOC Note: Additional courses are required for SUS
admissions Graduation Requirements Class of 2016 (Standard
Diploma)
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Complete Standard Diploma requirements and: Earn at least one
credit in AP, AICE or Dual Enrollment Math: Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, Statistics or an equally rigorous course Science: must
pass Biology EOC, 1 credit in chemistry or physics. 1 credit in a
course = rigorous to chemistry or physics. Social Studies: Pass
U.S. History EOC (Exempted if you have college credit score for AP
U.S. History exam) If you are enrolled in Dual Enrollment AMH 2010
and 2020 you must pass the US history EOC) Foreign Language: 2
credits same foreign language Graduating with Scholar
Designation
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Standard Diploma Requirements and: Earn one or more industry
certifications. GCH Currently Offers: Auto CAD (Depuy) Adobe
Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop (Thiewes, Roudy, Kelly & Roop)
Certified Medical Assisting & Administrative Assistant (Ellard)
Food Handler (Snead) * Certifications subject to change. See
Student Services for up to date information Graduating with Merit
Designation
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Not required for graduation But requirement for Bright Futures
Cannot be affiliated with religious or political organizations Must
obtain prior approval during lunch on Thursdays and Fridays in the
Student Services Department Forms available on the web page or in
the Student Services Office Important Community Service
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College Admissions: What colleges are looking for? SAT / ACT
GPAs State University System State College System Planning
Ahead
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Standardized Tests Recalculated core GPA The strength of your
high school academic program (including the senior year) Difficulty
of classes Highest level of classes (honors, AP) Improvement
Consistency Strong Performance in a Challenging Curriculum What
Colleges Are Looking For
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Extracurricular Activities Special Talents/Interests Athletics
Community Service (not a laundry list- depth& breadth )
Leadership Employment What Colleges are Looking For
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SAT & ACT Changes to the SAT: Students effected : The first
administration of the SAT will be in spring 2016. The first cohort
of students to primarily take the redesigned SAT will be the
entering class of 2017. However, some students will take the
current SAT before spring 2016 and then take the redesigned SAT
later. In those cases, it is recommended that students send both
scores to the colleges they apply to. When Offered registration
deadlines See GCHS Student Services Website www.gulfcoastsharks.com
www.gulfcoastsharks.com College Admissions Exams
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SAT focuses on college success skills: writing, critical
reading, and mathematics Time: 3 hours and 45 minutes ACT is
curriculum based in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and
science ( must take writing) Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes Students
should take one or both in the winter of their junior year
Differences Between ACT and SAT
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2015 Spring Test Dates ACT.org Test Date Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline DEC 13, 2014 NOV 7, 2014NOV 21, 2014 FEB
7, 2015 JAN 9, 2015JAN 16, 2015 APRIL 18, 2015 MARCH 13, 2015MARCH
27, 2015 JUNE 13, 2015 MAY 8, 2015MAY 22, 2015 Collegeboard.com
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline DEC 6,
2014 SAT I / IINOV 6, 2014 NOV 24, 2014 JAN 24, 2015 SAT I / IIDEC
29 2014JAN 13, 2015 MARCH 14, 2015 SAT I / IIFEB 13, 2015 MARCH 3,
2015 MAY 2, 2015 SAT I / II APRIL 6, 2015 APRIL 21, 2014 JUNE 6,
2015 SAT I / IIMay 8, 2015May 27, 2015
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(It is recommended that all students take a prep course or
independent study work) A+ Skills Tutoring Club Z Kahn Academy Math
Works Study Island March 2 Success SAT /ACT Prep Resources
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www.ACT.ORG www.COLLEGEBOARD.com Princeton Review Books The
College Board Real SATs Barrons SAT Prep Up Your Score-the
Underground Guide to the SAT ACT/SAT RESOURCES
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Minimum Admission Requirements Graduation From an Accredited
High School 18 Core Academic Credits SAT or ACT Scores ( With
Writing) Specific Requirements (GPA, Test Scores & Essays) vary
From College to College Minimum SAT Reading: 460 Math: 460 Minimum
ACT Reading: 19 English:18 Math 19 Four Year State
Universities
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College MR GPAMR SAT MR ACT FGCU3.07-3.731440-1680 20-24 FSU3.8
-4.31730-2010 26-30 UF4.1- 4.51820-2120 28-32 USF3.75-4.31680-1920
24-28 *No letters of recommendation required State University
System Matrix
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FSU has 1 admissions deadline: 10/15/14 ((12/16/13
notification) AApplications after are on a space available basis UF
has 1 admission deadline: 11/3/14 (2/14/14 notification)
Applications after are on a space available basis 99% admitted from
November applicant pool FIU has a priority deadline: 11/1/2014
(Applications after are on a space available basis) FGCU has 1
priority admission deadline: 11/15/14 (Applications after are on a
space available basis) SUS Admissions Deadlines
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Note: Generally to be considered for university scholarships,
students must apply by the first deadline. SUS Admissions
Deadlines
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28 State (Community) Colleges in Florida 61 Campuses Serve over
900,000 students 67% enrolled in AA transfer Program 33% enrolled
in AS & certificate program State Colleges
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Bright Futures Local Scholarships National Scholarships
Scholarships
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SAT/ACT Bright Futures Scores for Class of 2015 Bright Futures
Florida Medallion Scholars 3.0 BF GPA SAT 1170 ACT 26 *75 hours
community service for FMS Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars
3.5 BF GPA ACT 29 SAT 1290 *100 hours community service for FAS *
Bright Futures criteria subject to legislative change.
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Collier County Public Schools Website www.collier.k12.fl.us
www.collier.k12.fl.us
http://www.collierschools.com/candi/scholarshipsse
arch/Default.aspx Or Connect from GCHS Website !!
www.gulfcoastsharks.com www.gulfcoastsharks.com How to Find Local
Scholarships
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Lots of free search engines: Fastweb.com Scholarships.com
Collegenet.com Collegeboard.com Scholarshipmonkey.com National
Scholarships
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2011/01/20/compare-5-top-
scholarship-search-engines
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Check School Website for Daily Announcements and Upcoming
Events Check Student Services and District Website for College,
Dual Enrollment and Scholarship Information College Bound Students
Attend Financial Aid Night Thank you for listening! Closing
Thoughts