HIALEAH HIGH SCHOOL

College Assistance Program

Testing For College

PSAT SAT ACT CPT PERT

PSAT/NMSQT

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

It’s a standardized test that provides practice for the SAT Reasoning Test.

It also gives you a chance to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures

Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are:

To receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses so that you can prepare for the SAT

To enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition (when taken in 11th grade)

To receive information from colleges

SAT Reasoning Test The SAT Test measures critical thinking skills

you’ll need to succeed in college. It measures three areas: Critical Reading, Math

and Writing The SAT is typically taken by high school

juniors and seniors Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of

200-800 It is administered seven times a year Don’t guess, what you don’t know CAN hurt you

ACT The ACT test measures high school student’s

general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work

It measures: English, mathematics, reading and science

There is also an optional Writing Test The ACT is typically taken by high school

juniors and seniors Scores: 1-36 Administered six times a year No penalty for guessing

FEE WAIVERS

Students participating in the free or reduced lunch program could receive waivers to pay for these tests.

Two SAT Test Waivers Two ACT Test Waivers Up to eight College Application Waivers

when taking both the SAT and the ACT

CPT/PERT

MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTS

PERT Writing 103 Reading 106 Math 114

You are exempt if:

SAT – 440 Critical Reading

500 MathACT - 17 English

19 Reading 19 Math

Now You’re Ready!!

Florida Bright Futures

F L O R ID A A C A D E M IC F L O R ID A M E D A L L IO N F L O R ID A G O L D S E A L

F L O R ID A B R IG H T F U TU R E S S C H O L A R S H IP S

For more information visit www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture or call 1-888-827-2004A copy of the current Bright Futures Brochure can be found athttps://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/pdf/bf_brochure.pdf

Florida Academic Scholar

Specified award amounts 3.5 weighted BF GPA 1290 SAT (Critical Reading & Math

Only) 29 ACT 100 hours of community service

FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARS

Specified award amounts 3.0 weighted GPA 1170 SAT (Critical Reading & Math

only) 26 ACT. 75 Hours of community service

FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS

Specified award amounts 3.0 weighted GPA 3.5 weighted GPA in a minimum of 3

vocational credits in one vocational program

Specified SAT/ACT/CPT scores 30 hours of community service

ources of Financial Aid

Federal State Institutional Private

Financial Aid Grants – Free money

you don’t have to pay back!

Loans- are borrowed funds. Money must be repaid with interest.

Work study - Work at college/university and get paid.

Florida State Financial Aid Application available December 1st of

senior year at: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Students must apply to be considered for: Bright Futures Scholarship Florida Student Assistance Grant Florida Student Access Grant Florida Work Experience Program Jose Marti Scholarship

Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) Free Application for

Federal Student Aid Available January 1st

of senior year Current Family Income

Tax information needed to complete form

Application available online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

How Can I Earn Scholarships?

You must SEARCH and APPLY for them Look into local scholarships Look for scholarships from the colleges/

universities you are applying to Read Mrs. Grandal’s Scholarship

Bulletin published once a month available at hialeahhigh.org

Watch Out! College Scams Want Your Money

Here are some ways to spot them: The Scholarships will cost some money Credit card or bank account number please! Money back guarantee We will do all of the work for you You’ve been selected by a national

foundation to receive a scholarship “You’re a finalist”… in a contest you never

even entered

For more information visit www.ftc.gov

Important Dates Bright Futures Scholarship

Application available – December 1

Deadline to apply - End of Senior Year

FAFSA – After January 1 Apply as early as possible after

January 1, some funds are first come first serve

For Florida grants FAFSA must be processed by May 15

New application every year while in college

Plan You WorkWork Your Plan

Focus on grades and testsWorking for these “A’s and B’s” will pay off since these are the grades that will get you into college. Also, select the most challenging curriculum that you can handle

Get Involved

Colleges and universities are looking for well-rounded students. Get involved in school and community activities.

ENJOY COLLEGE!!!