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Junior Planning Night. GCHS Guidance Department February 4, 2008. Agenda. Counselor Introductions Accessing Guidance Information Graduation Requirements Planning For After High School Tech School Opportunities in Collier County Community College Opportunities - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Agenda Counselor Introductions Accessing Guidance Information Graduation Requirements Planning For After High School
Tech School Opportunities in Collier County Community College Opportunities
Four Year Colleges and Universities Selecting a College What Colleges are Looking For Florida State Universities College Application Process and Timeline ACT/SAT College Admissions Tests Dual Enrollment
Financing Your Education Bright Futures Scholarship Search Engines GCHS Financial Aid Process
Other Random Thoughts Gradebook, Contacting GCH Faculty NCAA Clearinghouse
GCHS Counselors
Linda Sharp: Director DE Cindy Giles: A – E Kim Walsh: E-H; ELL Heather Minsker: I – N, ACE Pam Berryman: O-Q & Gifted Kim Beyer: R – Z Connie Perrin: ESE
Guidance Web Page
The Guidance Department strives to keep parents/students/teachers informed of high school guidance information through the following:
Guidance Information
Classroom presentations to all students in all grade levels through the English classes
Four Parent Nights throughout the school year
Information packet for new students/parents
Handouts in the Guidance Office Web Page
Guidance Information
A user friendly and comprehensive web page assists in streamlining the delivery of services and information
http://www.gulfcoastsharks.com
Graduation Requirements Class of 2009
English I, II, III & IV 3 Math Credits Including Algebra I 3 Science Credits Including Biology American History, World History, American
Government and Economics Personal Fitness, Health (Life Management)
and .5 PE Elective 1.0 credit of Fine Arts or Practical Arts
Graduation Requirements 24 Total Credits 2.0 Minimum Grade Point Average Pass FCAT Communications and
Mathematics
Planning for After High School: Which is best for you? Tech School Community College Four Year Colleges and
Universities
Starting Salaries
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
4year
2YearAA
2YearAS
LWIT HSGrad
Starting Salaries
Tech School Programs: Lorenzo Walker Institute of TechnologyComputer and Business Technology: Accounting Operations Computer Electronics Legal Secretary Medical Secretary PC Support Services
Personal and Human Services Commercial Foods and Culinary
Arts Cosmetology Early Childhood Education CDA Early Childhood Education 40 hour Fire Fighting
Transportation and Industrial Auto Tech Aviation Maintenance Technology Marine Technology
Apprenticeship Programs Electrical Iron Workers Masonry Carpentry Heating and Air Conditioning Plumbing
Health Science Dental Assisting Dental Office Receptionist IV Therapy Certification Massage Therapy Medical Assisting Medical Office Receptionist EKG Aide Advanced Medical Assisting Nursing Assistant Phlebotomy Practical Nursing Surgical Technology
Community Colleges
28 community Colleges in Florida 52 Campuses Serve over 900,000 students 67% enrolled in AA transfer Program 33% enrolled in AS & certificate
program
Community Colleges Why Attend A Community College
Open access/close to home Quality Instruction at low cost Low student/instructor ratios Small Classes Instructors with primary Focus on
Teaching Flexibility in Scheduling
Community Colleges Admissions Standard High School Diploma GED ACT/SAT or College Placement Test Special Diploma students may earn non-
college credit career and technical certificate programs
Once an AA degree is earned, student may transfer to a 4 year college with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
Edison College AS Programs Career Programs Associate in Science Degree Accounting Technology Business Administration and Management Cardiovascular Technology Computer programming and Analysis Crime Scene Technology Criminal Justice Technology Dental Hygiene Drafting and Design Technology Building and Construction Specialization CAD Specialization Civil Engineering / Land Surveying Specialization Emergency Medical Services Technology Fire Science Technology Golf Course Operations Internet Services Technology Network Services Technology Nursing R.N. Opticianry Paralegal Studies Physical Therapist Assistant Program Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Technology
Edison College: Certificate Programs Certificate Programs Accounting Applications Computer Programming and Applications Crime Scene Technology Dental Assisting Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) Eyecare Technician Network Specialist Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician Small Business Management Turf Equipment Technology Visual Assessment End of Life Palliative Care
Four Year UniversitiesSelecting A College
Do Your Research Visit the Colleges-Attend Open Houses Meet With College Recruiters at GCHS Attend College Fairs View College Websites Read Fiske Guide, US News and World
Report, Ruggs etc. Read Student and Local Newspapers Determine if you fit the admissions
profile
What Colleges Are Looking For
Standardized Tests Extracurricular Activities
Special Talents/Interests Athletics Community Service Leadership Employment
What Colleges are Looking For
The strength of your high school academic program (including the senior year) Recalculated GPA Difficulty of classes Highest Level of classes (honors, AP, Dual
Enrollment) Improvement ConsistencyStrong Performance in a Challenging
Curriculum
Selecting a College Size-Large, Cost-what are my cost
limitations? medium or small Faculty/Student Ratio Rural or Urban-city scene or suburban? Location-out of state, close to home Campus-campus life, dorms, food,
activities, athletics, Greek life Majors
Things to Consider While Choosing Your 12th Grade Courses
Strength of Senior Year Schedule Choose the most academically
rigorous schedule which is relevant to your college/career plans.
Take advantage of AP and Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Options.
Choose your courses wisely.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Edison College 3.0 Unweighted GPA SAT Verbal 440 Math 440 or 540
Math for College Algebra ACT English 17, Reading 18, Math
19 or Math 23 for College Algebra Placement Test at Edison
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Florida Gulf Coast University 3.3 recalculated core academic GPA SAT-1100 combined verbal & math ACT-23 Composite
All Dual Enrollment Criteria must be met and an appointment scheduled with the counselor prior to May 9, 2008.
Admissions Terminology Regular Admission Early Admission(full time dual enrollment) Early Application
Early Action (Non Binding) UM Early Decision (Binding)
• Flagler (80% of freshman class from ED)
Rolling Admissions-you apply & receive a decision within 1-3 months (FGCU)
Admission Deadlines (UF, FSU)
Florida Four Year State Universities
Minimum Admission Requirements Graduation From an Accredited High School 18 Core Academic Credits SAT or ACT Scores
Specific Requirements (GPA, Test Scores & Essays) vary From College to College
Where to Find State University Information
Florida A & M University(FAMU) Tallahassee www.famu.edu
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Boca Raton www.fau.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Fort Myers www.fgcu.edu
Florida International University (FIU) Miami www.fiu.edu
Florida State University (FSU) Tallahassee www.fsu.edu
State Colleges New College of Florida (NCF) Sarasota
www.ncf.edu University of Central Florida (UCF) Orlando
www.ucf.edu University of Florida (UF) Gainesville
www.ufl.edu University of North Florida (UNF) Jacksonville
www.unf.edu University of South Florida (USF) Tampa
www.usf.edu University of West Florida (UWF) Pensacola
www.uwf.edu
State University System Matrix
College MR GPA MR SAT MR ACT
FGCU 3.39 1049 21.6 FSU F 3.4-4.0 F-1110-1290 F-24-28
– S 3.1- 3.7 S-1010-1190 S- 21-25
UF 3.8-4.3 1210-1380 25-30 USF 3.13-3.86 1050-1200 22-26
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College Application Process Select up to 5 colleges and visit their websites to
obtain their application procedures-most colleges require/prefer online applications
Get Started Now. You should begin the application process this summer.
Update your resume. Teachers and counselors require a resume in order to write a letter of recommendation
Complete a “pink slip” in guidance to request an official transcript for each college application
Once an official transcript has been sent to a college, NO SCHEDULES WILL BE CHANGED
College Application Process College Application Time Line State Universities Admissions and
Application Process
College Application Time LineSpring of Junior Year
Prep for the SAT/ACT
Take SAT/ACT
Write Resume
Identify 4-6 Colleges of Interest
Contact / Visit Colleges
Summer of Junior Year
Obtain Applications
Write Essays
College Application Time LineFall of Senior Year
Complete Applications
Retake SAT/ACT If Needed
Identify Scholarships of Interest
College Application Time Line Spring of Senior Year
Complete FASFA Complete Bright Futures
Application Retest SAT/ACT if Needed.
Registering for the SAT/ACT Preparing for SAT/ACT tests is
essential. Remember to include the GCHS
Code when registering for the SAT/ACT : 101540
SAT Test Date Test Deadline Late Fee
Jan. 26, 2008SAT I/II 12/26/07 01/04/08
Mar. 1, 2008 SAT I 01/29/08 02/07/08
May 3, 2008 SAT I/II 04/01/08 04/10/08
June 7, 2008 SAT I/II 05/06/08 05/15/08
www.collegeboard.com
ACTTest Date Test Deadline Late
Fee
Feb. 9, 2008 ACT 01/04/08 01/05/08
April 12, 2008 ACT 03/07/0803/08/08
June 14, 2008 ACT 05/09/0805/10/08
www.act.org
SAT I & SAT II
SAT 1 (Reasoning Test) Standard SAT exam (most students take)
SAT II (Subject Area Tests) Only required at very competitive
schools or for entry into very select programs of study
Majority of students do not take Not sure? Check with the admissions of
the school where you are applying
SAT /ACT Prep Resources A+ Skills Tutoring Service (254-9807) Club Z Standardized Test Help (775-5227) Edison College SAT/ACT Prep ([email protected]) Florida Gulf Coast University (590-7974) Gold Star Tutoring (404-9410) Huntington Learning Center (254-9411) Joe Hemrick English & Reading [email protected] Major Math and More (435-7532) Math Works (591-2468 Princeton Review (1-800-2-REVIEW) Review Cards (1-402-727-8378) RMASS (Coming in March) Sylvan Learning Center (643-3779)
ACT/SAT RESOURCES Princeton Review Books The College Board Real SAT’s Baron’s SAT Prep testGear for SAT www.number2.com www.testu.com www.ACT.ORG www.COLLEGEBOARD.com
Bright Futures Scholarships
Florida Academic Scholarship 3.5 BF GPA 75 Hours Community Service 1270 SAT , 28 Composite
ACT Florida Medallion
3.0 BF GPA 970 SAT, 20 Composite ACT
Florida Gold Seal 3.0 Gold Seal BF GPA Complete 3 Sequential Technical
Classes with a 3.5 GPA SAT: 440 Math, 440 Verbal ACT: 18 Rdg, 17 Eng, 19 Math CPT: Reading 83, Sentence Skills 83,
Algebra 72
Bright Futures Scholarship Program is subject to Legislative Change.
Recalculated GPA: Core Academic Courses only. The higher grade for the required
English, Math, Science, Social Science and Foreign Language will be used to calculate the core academic GPA.
Honors Courses and Dual Enrolment courses are given a .5 weight. A is calculated at a 4.5
Advanced Placement Courses are given a 1.0 credit weight. A is Calculated at a 5.0
Bright Futures Core GPA
Scholarships
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Florida Financial Aid Applications Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Talented 20 Program State Grant and Scholarship
Programs
Gulf Coast High School Scholarship List www.gulfcoastsharks.com
State/National Scholarships Hard Copies in Guidance Senior Scholarship Presentation
Local Scholarships (02/11/08)
Scholarship Search Engines
www.collegeanswer.com www.collegenet.com www.fastaid.com www.fastweb.com www.scholarshiphunter.com www.scholarships.com www.schoolsoup.com
See GCHS Web Site for additional search engines and information.
Financial Aid Process
Complete a FAFSA form beginning January 1, 2009
Explore Scholarships/Grants/Loans
Attend GCHS Financial Aid Night in January of 2009
WWW.FACTS.ORG
Access website for high school academic evaluations
Access for Bright Futures Eligibility Access for State of Florida
Scholarships
Resume
Students Need to Keep a Resume Academic Information Awards/Talents/Leadership Community Service School Activities Out of School Activities
Letters of Recommendation
Only ask for what you need-many schools do not require this and admissions will not read
Must have a resume before a teacher/counselor will write the recommendation
Did you know….….
Check your student’s grades on-line: www.gradebook.collier.k12.fl.us Username: 6 digit student number Password: Birth Month and Day
• June 7, (0607)
Contact Teachers:
www.gulfcoastsharks.com
Click ‘Faculty’ for email addresses
College Recruiters at Gulf Coast High School
Students sign up in Guidance in College Visitation Office
List of recruiters visiting posted in Guidance Office, Announcements and on-line at www.gulfcoastsharks.com