POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

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Helpful information on your childs senior year!
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Welcome

• Mr. James Haj
• Principal

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Program Overview

• Ms. Giovanna Blanco
• Assistant Principal
• for Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

• Ms. Patty Fleri
• Student Services Chairperson

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 ENGLISH
• 3 MATH
• 3 SCIENCE
• 3 SOCIAL STUDIES
• ½ FINE ART
• ½ PRACTICAL ART
• ½ PERSONAL FITNESS
• ½ HEALTH
• ½ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• 8.5 ELECTIVE CLASSES
• 24 CREDITS TOTAL

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ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 2.0 GPA
• PASSING SCORE ON FCAT R/M
• 20 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

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CAP

• COLLEGE
• ASSISTANCE
• PROGRAM

Mrs. Cuevas, CAP Advisor
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What Are My Options?
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Selecting A College/University

• There are over 3,000 colleges and universities in
  the U.S.
  
• Keep the following in mind..
• Four- year, two-year, public, private or
  vocational.
  
• Location.-Do you want to be close to home or far
  away?
  
• Size.- Under 3,000 students or over 30,000
  students.
  
• Coed or single sex.
• Private or public institutions.
• Programs of study offered.
• Sports and extracurricular activities.
• Cost- Do not exclude any choices because
• of high cost.
• (Sometimes expensive schools can afford
• to give you more aid).

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COMMUNITY COLLEGES

• Programs of 6 months to two years designed for
  the student to either transfer into a four-year
  university (A.A) or go directly into the
  workforce (A.S. and Certificate Programs).
• Open admissions anyone with a high school
  diploma or GED is admitted.
  
• SAT/ACT not required do need to be placed
  with either SAT/ACT or CPT scores (more about
  that later!)
  
• Vast selection of programs including Graphic
  Design, Music Production Management, Fire
  Science Technology, Nursing and much more.
  
• MDC offers s full scholarship including books,
  fee, and stipend to students who are selected to
  attend the Honors College.
  

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Applying To College

• College entrance exams
• Admissions process
• Scholarships
• Financial aid

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College Entrance Exams

• What are the SAT and ACT exams?
• These exams are used by colleges and
  universities nationwide to assess an applicants
  aptitude for college-level work.
  
• Even if you are not planning to apply to
  college, or you are considering a program that
  does not require these exams, it is a good idea
  to have them in your records for the future.

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College Entrance Exams

• SAT
• Critical Reading
• Math
• Writing
• Scores 200 800 each section. Total2400
• Scores Adjusted.
• DONT GUESS!
• Registration available online at
  www.collegeboard.com
  

• ACT
• English
• Reading
• Math
• Science Reasoning
• Writing (Optional though you are strongly
  encouraged to take the writing portion)
  
• Scores 1-36
• NO PENALTY FOR GUESSING
• Registration available online at www.act.org

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FEE WAIVERS

• A limited amount of fee waivers for SAT and/or
  ACT and college application waivers are available
  for students who currently participate in the
  free or reduced lunch program at our school.
• Fee waivers can ONLY be used for ON TIME
  REGISTRATIONS. Fee waivers cannot be used for
  late or standby registrations.
  

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NCAA Clearing House Form

• Athletes applying to Division I or II Schools
  MUST fill out an NCAA Clearance House Form.
  
• For more information, please see the Athletic
  Director or visit www.ncaa.org National
  Collegiate Athletic Association-official website
  for the NCAA.
• The NCAA Code for SAT/ACT testing is 9999

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CPT

• Miami-Dade College
• Placement Test
• At Miami-Dade College and other 2-year schools
  - you are exempt from the CPT if you score
  
• SAT - 440 verbal
• 500 math
• ACT- 17- English
• 18- reading
• 21- math
• IMPORTANT Please visit www.mdc.edu
  periodically for updates and changes.
  
• If you dont obtain the minimum scores on the
  SAT, ACT or CPT, then you will be placed in
  remedial classes.
  
• Honors College will use the Writing score on the
  SAT and or ACT for admission.
  

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Applying For Admission

• Application (online or paper online is
  preferred by most schools)
  
• Transcript electronic or hard copy
• (See Elena Zayas-Bazan) in Student Services)
• Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
• Essay (if applicable)
• Application fee
• Copy of other required documentation
• (if applicable)
• Important! Keep photocopies of everything
  you mail!

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Application Deadlines

• EARLY DECISION Binding
• Early October - November
• University of Florida - Preferred Deadline
  November 1st
  
• University of Miami - Early Decision
  Deadline November 1st)
  
• EARLY ACTION Non-binding (may be different for
  some schools)
  
• Most Early Deadlines tend to be in early
  November however, ALWAYS CONTACT EACH
  INSTITUTION TO VERIFY ALL DEADLINES!
  
• REGULAR DECISION Varies as per
  college/university
  

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FACTS.org is your central web resource for plan
ning and managing your higher education
experience in Florida

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Estimated Budget

• State Universities
• Tuition 3,370
• Books 940
• Room/Board 7,020
• Personal 1,000
• Total 12,330

• Private (UM)
• 33,018
• 940
• 9,784
• 1,000
• 44,742

The cost of a college education is important, but
should not be the sole, factor in your
decision-making process
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Financial Aid

• Grants - money you dont pay back
• Loans- are borrowed funds. Money must be repaid
  with interest.
  
• Work study - Work at the
  college/university and get paid.

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FAFSA

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Available after January 1 of senior year
• Family Income Tax information needed to complete
  form.
  
• Application available online at
  www.fafsa.ed.gov
  

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Scholarships Do Not Fall From The Sky!
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

• You must SEARCH and APPLY for them.
• Look into local scholarships
• Look for institutional scholarships from the
  college/ university
  
• Pick up the Scholarship Bulletin published at
  least once a month at the CAP Office
  

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Watch Out! College Scams Want Your Money

• Here are some ways to spot them
• Money back guarantee
• The Scholarships will cost some money
• Credit card or bank account number please!
• We will do all of the work
• Youve been selected by a national foundation to
  receive a scholarship or
  
• Youre a finalist!

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Florida Bright Futures
Bright Futures Scholarships CAN be used at BOTH
public and private institutions in Florida
For more information visit www.MyFloridaEducation.
com/brfuture or call 1-888-827-2004
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FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS

• 100 tuition _at_ Florida public institution (or its
  equivalent _at_ a private) fees 600 for books
  
• 3.5 weighted BF GPA ( 15 core academic classes 4
  Eng 3 math, 3 soc studies, 3 natural science 2
  foreign lang)
  
• 1270 SAT or 28 ACT
• Writing scores are NOT included
• 75 hours of community service

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FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARS

• 75 tuition _at_ Florida public institution (or its
  equivalent _at_ a private)
  
• 3.0 weighted BF GPA ( 15 core academics)
• 970 SAT or 20 ACT. Writing Scores are NOT included

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FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS

• 75 tuition _at_ Florida public institution (or its
  equivalent _at_ a private)
  
• 3.0 weighted BF GPA (core academics) and a 3.5
  weighted GPA in a minimum of 3 vocational credits
  in the SAME program
  
• SAT/ACT or CPT scores

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• Things to Remember
• Keep your grades up
• Keep a calendar with deadlines
• Sign up to take SAT/ACT and other required tests
• Send college applications and required
  documentation on time
  
• Apply for as many scholarships as possible
• Apply for Financial Aid after January 1st
• Keep photocopies
• READ, READ, READ!!!!!

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES

• Annie Diaz
• Activities Director

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• SENIOR ACTIVITIES
• Senior Breakfast
• January TBA Parrot Jungle
• 30.00
• Tickets sold in December
• Senior Picnic
• March TBA Indian Hammocks
• 30.00
• Tickets sold in early March

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• Prom
• May 2 Hotel InterContinental
• 80.00
• Tickets sold in April
• GradBash
• Apr. 26 Universal Studios
• 100.00 - 115.00
• Tickets sold February 1st

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• Dates and prices are subject to change.
• Students with 10 or more absences (excused or
  unexcused), 20/25 days tardy/excused early,
  and/or 6 or more days suspended are not permitted
  to attend any events. Students must present a
  picture ID to purchase tickets, and to enter any
  events.

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GRADUATION

• Cap and Gown Orders Nov. 30 Dec. 1
• 21.00 Cash/Check
• Announcement Orders Herff Jones
• Graduation Tickets 4 Tickets per senior
• Graduation Date TBA