Encourage your parent(s) to attend the annual

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• Encourage your parent(s) to attend the annual
• Senior Parent Night
• hosted by the guidance department on
• Tuesday, September 24th _at_ 600 in the
  auditorium.
• The guidance department is offering an email
  distribution list for senior students. You can
  receive emails with important Senior News sent
  directly to you. This information will include
  scholarships, college visits, application and
  transcript deadlines and more.
• In addition, we have a Virtual News Blast for
  the students who are enrolled in an academic
  course online. We often distribute information
  through academic courses. Registering for the
  listserve will help to ensure you receive
  important information.
• To register, you must send an email to
  wittersv_at_leonschools.net Type in SENIOR NEWS
  BLAST or Virtual News Blast in the subject
  area of the email.

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• SENIOR
• CLASS
• of
• 2014

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Guidance Department

• Mrs. Natalie Garner A - C
• Mrs. Kim Brumage D - He
• Ms. Alice Mathis Hi - Me
• Mrs. Candace Carlson Mi - Sc
• Mrs. Teresa Dennis Se Z
• Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary
• Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

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Graduation Requirements

• English 4 credits
• Math 4 credits (to include Algebra I or its
  equivalent)
• Science 3 credits to include Biology
• Social Studies 3 credits ( World History, US
  History, Economics and US Government)
• Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)
  - 1 credit
• Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art 1
  credit
• Electives as needed for a total of 24 credits
  (8 credits)
• Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA
• Pass Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
• All requirements must be met to participate in
  commencement activities.
• DOE Approved Practical Arts credit for
  graduation
• Web I, II
• TV Productions I, II, III, IV
• Communications Technology I, II, III
• Engineering Technology I, II, III
• Culinary Arts I,II,III
• Computing for College and Careers
• Exam Exemptions

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Options After High School

• Work
• Military Active, Reserves, ROTC, Non-Deployment,
  Academy
• Vocational School
• Lively Tallahassee
• South West Georgia Tech - Thomasville
• 2 year Community College
• A.A. degree transfers to university
• A.S. degree go right into the work world.
• 4 year College/University

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Considerations for College

• Why are you going?
• Do you like school?
• Have you been successful academically,
  emotionally?
• Are you prepared academically and emotionally?
• Be realistic about finances and college costs.
• Visit campuses, talk to representatives, alumni.
• Interview college
• Freshmen retention rate
• 4 year graduation rate
• How many students live on campus, how many can
  they accommodate
• How do they deal with AP and dual enrollment
  credit
• Who teaches and what is the average size of
  classes
• Apply to 2-6 (2-3 safe for admissions) ALL
  schools that you apply to should be ones that you
  would be happy to attend.

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College Fit

• Institution type
• Size
• Location
• Degree programs
• Sports and activities
• Housing
• Tuition and fees
• We recommend that students narrow down their
  choices.
• flvc.org Florida based Career and College
  searches
• CollegeBoard.com profile of schools, AP scores,
  majors, range for admissions
• Visit from afar
• www.facebook.com
• www.youniversitytv.com
• www.collegeconfidential.com
• www.youtube.com

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What should you be doing right now?

• Narrowing down choices of colleges to apply to.
• Preparing application packets. Most schools
  require online applications. Know the deadlines!
  Know what is required for each of the
  applications. GET ORGANIZED! FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
  Many out of state and private college use the
  common application at commonapp.org.
• Request transcripts to be sent- electronically
  free (all public and most private in FL), 1 for
  printed/certified copy, usually available in 24
  hours. Request form is available in a folder
  outside Mrs.Tuckers door.
• Complete a college/scholarship resume.
• Request letters of recommendation this usually
  takes a minimum of a week allow this time from a
  teacher or counselor.
• Finalize essays. Have a teacher review them.
• Sign up and retake the SAT, ACT, or SAT II- for
  admissions, all official scores must come
  directly from SAT/ACT.
• Check out the scholarship list on Guidance
  website and in the scholarship drawer.

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State of Florida University System

• Minimum standards
• 3.0 recalculated academic GPA, plus SAT or ACT
• OR
• 2.5 2.99 recalculated academic GPA, plus at
  least a minimum score in all three sections of
  the SAT or ACT as outlined below
• SAT Critical Reading gt 460 or ACT Reading gt
  19,
• SAT Math gt 460 or ACT Math gt 19, and
• SAT Writing gt 440 or ACT English/Writing gt
  18.
• ALL students must complete the secondary academic
  unit requirements
• 4 units of English
• 4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and
  higher
• 3 units of science
• 3 units of social science
• 2 sequential units of the same foreign language
• 2 elective units, preferably English, math,
  science, social science, or foreign language
• State universities use the same method for
  weighting academic courses earning a C or
  better

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Florida State University

• Middle 50 Fall Middle 50
  Summer
• 3.8 - 4.3 academic GPA 3.5 4.0 academic
  GPA
• 1730 - 2010 SAT 1650-1890 SAT
• 26 - 30 ACT 24 - 28 ACT
• Application and documents received by
  Electronic Transcript request deadline
• October 16 Decisions available December 16
  Monday, October 7
• January 15 March 19 Tuesday, January 7
• November SAT can count for October deadline but
  it cannot be the first SAT attempt.
• Apply online (SAT or ACT w/writing and must
  complete application essay).
• FSU has stated that they do not want letters of
  recommendations from counselors and teachers.
• Major factor for admissions Academic profile
  (academic GPA and quality of curriculum) in
  combination with test scores. FSU will use high
  school weighted GPA. They review grade trend and
  course selection in senior year. FSU is looking
  for good, reliable students!
• All applicants will be evaluated using a
  GPA/ACT/SAT matrix that incorporates the
  plus/minus assessment. If an applicant is
  deferred on the Dec. 16 notification, FSU will
  expect to see additional test scores and mid year
  grades. Minimum score requirements
• SAT - 500 CR, 500 math, 500 writing,
• ACT - 21 English, 22 Reading, 21 math, 21
  writing.
• January SAT and February ACT scores are last that
  will be accepted.

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• In addition to GPA and test information, the
  admissions process will continue to assess
  applicants on the strength of the academic
  curriculum with greater consideration given to
  those taking advanced coursework. Other factors
  considered include class rank, first generation
  and socioeconomic status.
• Satisfying the minimum required units does not
  guarantee admission. The typical student accepted
  to Florida State has 22 core academic units.
• Students will acceptable GPA but below minimum
  SAT/ACT subscores will automatically be deferred
  or denied until new test scores have been
  received.
• Students deferred on Dec. 16 notification FSU
  will expect to see mid-year grades and additional
  test scores for final decision.
• Admissions offers will be rescinded if a
  students dual enrollment GPA is below a 2.0.
• Learn more about FSUs degree programs,
  pre-requisite requirements, etc. at
  www.academic-guide.fsu.edu
• Website for parents www.admissions.fsu.edu/freshm
  an/parents/role.cfm

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University of Florida

• Fall - Middle 50 Summer Middle 50
• 4.1 - 4.5 academic GPA 3.9 - 4.3 academic GPA
  
• 1820 - 2120 SAT 1670 - 1990 SAT
• 28 - 32 ACT 25 - 30 ACT
• Requires on-line application.
• One Application Deadline November 1
  Transcript request deadline
• One Decision Release Date February
  14 Thursday, October 24
• (will receive test scores through Dec.)
• IMPORTANT CHANGE Applicants are now required to
  enter in their academic profile onto the online
  application SAR report, this includes class names
  and grades earned. UF will not be collecting
  transcripts at time of application (only after
  admission has been awarded).
• All applicants must submit the SAT or the ACT
  w/writing test. The university will accept the
  highest subscores from the SAT if you took it
  multiple times. The university cannot mix or
  combine ACT subscores.
• Few students are admitted purely on academic
  merit. While the potential for academic success
  is a primary consideration, UF's comprehensive
  holistic application review considers the
  personal essay, academic awards, extracurricular
  activities, family background and home community.
  The admissions process is designed to consider
  all aspects of an applicants academic record and
  personal experiences, and is not intended to
  admit applicants solely on the basis of grade
  point averages and test scores.

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• The Office of Admissions employs a comprehensive
  review process that evaluates academic and
  nonacademic criteria. They search for students
  who will be UF's future community of leaders,
  learners and thinkers, and whose education will
  be enhanced by diverse experiences
• Freshmen Review Academic GPA, SAT/ACT, strength
  of curriculum, extracurricular participation/leade
  rship, extraordinary achievement/talent, personal
  circumstances, essay, holistic review. Holistic
  part is opportunity for student to speak to the
  admissions officer. Dont repeat information
  that is available in other parts of your
  application.
• Short-answer and essay questions, in particular,
  help admissions officers consider the applicant
  within the context of each applicant's own
  experiences with family, in high school, in his
  or her local communities and within the context
  of his or her cultural backgrounds. All factors
  that can distinguish an applicant's achievements
  and indicate the potential for success at the
  University of Florida are considered.
• UF does not want counselor or teacher
  recommendations.
• Innovation Academy- Provides students will a
  small-group experience focused on innovation,
  creativity, entrepreneurship, ethics and
  leadership. Students are enrolled in the
  spring-summer academic year and have the fall to
  explore off-campus experiential pursuits such as
  study abroad, internships, research or online
  courses. Majors included in the Colleges of
  Agricultural and Life Sciences, Business, Design,
  Construction and Planning, Engineering,
  Journalism and Communications, Liberal Arts and
  Sciences and Public Health and Health
  Professions.

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FAMU

• Fall - Middle 50 Summer Middle 50
• 3.00 3.49 academic GPA 2.50 2.99 academic
  GPA
• 1200 - 1500 SAT 1200 - 1500 SAT
• 17 - 20 ACT 17 - 20 ACT
• Online applications preferred.
• Rolling admissions deadline May 1, preferred by
  November 1.
• Admit under minimum state standards Offer
  Summer Bridge Program
• Many scholarship opportunities. ACT 27 or SAT
  1850 many scholarship opportunities!!
• Fall Preview for High School Juniors and Seniors
  Friday, October 25 and November 15. Meet with
  representatives from academic schools and
  colleges.   Showcase of the school, tailgate and
  game tickets. Contact admissions office to
  register.  

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University of Central Florida

• Fall Middle 50 Summer Middle 50
• 3.5 4.2 academic GPA 3.4 3.9 academic GPA
  
• 1700-1960 SAT 1560-1720 SAT
• 25-29 ACT 22-25 ACT
• Apply online.
• UCF will interchange SAT scores, but not ACT sub
  scores from different test dates.
• Rolling admissions generally notified three to
  six weeks after they receive all supporting
  official documents.
• Most important factors for admissions quality
  and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or
  ACT.
• Unless you will clearly be accepted through
  academic merit alone, UCF strongly encourages
  submitting letters of recommendations, essay and
  resume.
• Acceptances 2/3 based on academics, 1/3 other (
  talents, socio-economic, etc)
• Special Programs Lead Scholars - 2 year program
  designed to produce young leaders of the future.
  EXCEL Program - designed to increase student
  success in the first two years of college career
  in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
  Math) discipline.

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University of South Florida

• Middle 50 -Fall Middle 50 - Summer
• 3.75 4.30 academic GPA 3.4 3.8 academic GPA
• 1660-1930 SAT 1570-1720 SAT
• 27-29 ACT 23-25 ACT
• Apply online
• Modified Rolling admissions prefer that you
  apply before January 2nd for scholarship
  opportunities.
• Most important factors for admissions quality
  and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or
  ACT.
• Unless you will clearly be accepted through
  academic merit alone, USF strongly encourages
  submitting letters of recommendation, essay and
  resume.
• Housing Apply early! USF requires all
  freshmen students to live on campus their first
  year.
• One of the fastest growing large research
  universities. Very diverse campus 37
  non-Caucasian undergraduate students. Located in
  a metropolitan area.
• USF Florida Resident Scholarships Opportunities
  priority deadline January 2nd.

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University of North Florida

• Middle 50 -Fall Middle 50 - Summer
• 3.51 4.21 academic GPA 3.2 3.8 academic GPA
• 1670-1920 SAT 1530 - 1670 SAT
• 25-27 ACT 22-24 ACT
• Located in Jacksonville. 16,000 students.
• Apply online. Rolling admissions apply prior to
  Dec 13th . On-Site Admissions Event in
  Tallahassee Visit www.unf.edu/visitorscenter
  for details.
• Will interchange best sub scores for SAT and ACT.
  
• Most important factors for admissions quality
  and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or
  ACT.
• Unless you will clearly be accepted through
  academic merit alone, UNF encourages submitting
  letters of recommendation, essay and resume.
• UNF Scholarships Deadlines- Merit-based prior
  to Dec. 13 , Need-based April 1 (best to apply
  prior to March 1)
• Housing Apply early! Freshman are required to
  live on campus.

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University of West Florida

• Middle 50 -Fall Middle 50 - Summer
• 3.3-3.9 academic GPA 3.2-3.6 academic GPA
• 1460-1600 SAT 1430-1540 SAT
• 21-24 ACT 20-23 ACT
• Located in Pensacola. 12,000 students
• Apply online. Rolling admissions. Priority
  Admissions deadline December 1.
• Merit scholarship deadline January 1.
• Most important factors for admissions quality
  and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or
  ACT.
• Will interchange best sub scores for SAT and ACT.
  
• Unless you will clearly be accepted through
  academic merit alone, UWF encourages submitting
  letters of recommendation, essay and resume.
• Discover UWF Local Information Night. In
  Tallahassee October 22. See www.uwf.edu/admissi
  ons/discoverUWF for details.

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Other State Universities

• Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. Meyers
• Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton
• Has a separate Honors College in Jupiter.
• Florida International University Miami
• New College of Florida Sarasota
• Go to www.flvc.org to sort Florida colleges by
  majors!
• Most state universities have Honors Programs for
  academically exceptional freshmen. The programs
  provide students with exceptional and rewarding
  learning opportunities with small class sizes and
  outstanding faculty. See individual university
  websites for criteria.
• Most universities host Open House Events on their
  campuses. These specialized events allow
  students and families the opportunity to learn
  more about campus life, academic programs and
  financial aid. Registration is typically
  required. See the university's admission website
  for details.

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Highly Selective Colleges

• They are looking at
• Grades in academic courses, strength of
  curriculum (Has the student taken the highest
  academics we offer?), ACT/SAT and often SAT II,
  class rank, extracurricular activities/college
  resume, leadership and community
  service/volunteer experiences, essays and letters
  of recommendation
• Visit the schools website.
• Know the deadlines and requirements.
• Apply Early
• Many require the SAT II subject area tests.
• Essays - should allow the admissions personnel to
  see who you are what you have to offer to their
  campus and their learning environment. They want
  students to have serious involvement in
  activities and be able to express why they were
  involved and how they were involved. Students do
  not need to be the president of the club, they
  may be the worker bee.
• Ask about financial aid and apply early.

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• Common Application https//www.commonapp.org/Commo
  nApp/default.aspx
• over 300 member colleges, one stop
  application, easy chart to help simplify
  application requirements. We plan to complete the
  counselor and teacher forms online.
• Federal Financial Aid - http//www.fafsa.ed.gov/
  - Everyone needs to apply beginning January 1 at
  www.fafsa.ed.gov. You can decrease the
  processing time by applying for a pin now.
  Summer semester requires the 2012 -13 FAFSA.
• Federal government determines your family
  contribution. This is used to determine
  eligibility for grants, loans, etc. Institutions
  usually begin awarding money by March. Applying
  early is essential to getting the most .
• Federal Financial Aid includes Grants,
  Scholarships, Work Study Programs and Loans.
• Net Price Calculator available on college
  websites. Using the net price calculator, you can
  find out your probable eligibility for financial
  aid and estimate your out-of-pocket expenses.
• CSS Profile www.CollegeBoard.com many private
  and out of state school require this additional
  financial aid piece.
• Financial aid packages may be negotiable. Speak
  directly to the financial aid office at the
  institution.
• Attend the Financial Aid workshop held in
  December - TBA The workshop is designed to assist
  with questions regarding federal financial aid
  applications.

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Follow Through and Follow Up

• Have SAT and ACT scores sent directly to colleges
  from CollegeBoard and ACT. All testing should
  include writing component.
• The standard entry point is the fall semester.
  However, freshmen may choose to acclimate
  themselves to college and campus life in Summer,
  when there aren't as many students at the
  university. Summer admit may differ slightly
  from fall in terms of competition. You should
  apply to the semester that you want to begin.
  Most universities will offer you summer if you
  are a candidate for it.
• Online Status Check- Students can monitor the
  status of transcripts and test scores, as well as
  the specific date on which the admission decision
  will be made. Applicants being deferred or
  offered summer admission will have that
  information available to them online. Check your
  email regularly. Colleges receive thousands of
  applications and supporting documents, therefore
  it will take some time for files to be updated.
  Please be patient and check back regularly before
  panicking and contacting the admissions office.
• Post admissions tuition deposit is due by May
  1.
• Housing- It is highly encouraged that students
  apply for housing as soon as possible.
• Financial Aid All students are encouraged to
  apply for financial aid. Students should submit
  the Free Application for Federal Students Aid
  (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.
• Scholarships Accepted students are typically
  automatically considered for merit scholarship.
  Another reason to apply early! A separate
  application is not typically required. Log onto
  the Financial Aid office at the college to search
  for campus scholarship opportunities.

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After applying

• Accepted
• Deferred still in the game. Send mid-year
  grades, updated test scores!
• Denied
• Rescind admissions offers
• Poor academic performance
• Negative grade trend
• Dual Enrollment GPA below a 2.0
• Drop classes that you said you were taking when
  you applied.
• Make sure that you check your email and/or
  college accounts regularly so that you can stay
  in touch with the admissions office. That is
  their method of connecting with you.
• ALL universities request that students let them
  know if they do not plan to attend their
  institution. An email is appreciated and may
  allow an opportunity for a student on the
  deferred list.

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Community College

• Why CC? close to home, lower cost, smaller
  classrooms, low student/teacher ratio, flexible
  scheduling .
• Admission based on Regular high school diploma.
  Apply by January for admissions and scholarships!
  
• Everyone must take placement test. PERT used
  unless exempted by SAT/ACT scores.
• SAT 440 verbal and 550 math - ACT 17
  English, 18 reading, 21 math
• PERT Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113
• Students who take college prep courses in high
  school are more likely to be successful on the
  tests and not need remediation at the community
  college.
• A student with an AA degree is guaranteed
  admission to state university (not necessarily
  university or program of your choice), acceptance
  of 60 credit hours towards your BA/BS degree and
  junior standing. Admitted as a junior upon
  transfer to the university. You need to know
  your major, the pre-requisite requirements,
  deadlines, etc. Attend the Transfer Orientation
  Program and get involved on campus!
• TCCs will host several events on their campus
  check website for dates and times.
• Preview will feature information on admissions,
  scholarships, financial aid, TCC degree and
  workforce programs, campus activities and events
  as well as information on TCC student services
  such as Disability Support Services, The Learning
  Commons and more. 
• Scholarship Fair is for current and prospective
  students.
• 2 2 Pathways to Success http//www.fldoe.org/a
  rticulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdf

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Bright Futures Scholarships

• Academic Scholars Award - - Pro-rated per hour
  tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary
  institution.
• Requirements 3.5 weighted GPA (16 required
  academic credits), 1290 SAT or 29 ACT and 100
  hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines
  available on Chiles Guidance website. Maintain
  3.0 GPA in college to maintain scholarship.
• Florida Medallion Scholars Award - Pro-rated per
  hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary
  institution.
• Requirements 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required
  academic credits) and 1170 SAT or 26 ACT and 75
  hours of community service. Forms and Guidelines
  available on Chiles Guidance website. . Maintain
  2.75 GPA in college to maintain scholarship.
• 16 required academic credits include
• 4 English
• 4 Math (Algebra I level and higher)
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Science
• 2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
• View scholarship award amounts at
  www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/awarda
  mt.htm
• Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per
  semester for honors and AP
• courses with a C or higher. Honors foreign
  language is not honors for BF GPA calculation.

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• Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award -
  Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida
  post secondary institution.
• Requirements 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required
  credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit
  vocational program, 30 hours of community
  service. Forms and Guidelines available on
  Chiles Guidance website. a passing score on a
  college placement test (SAT 440 verbal math,
  ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or PERT
  Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113) Maintain 2.75
  GPA in college to maintain scholarship. Gold
  Seal is funded only for technical/vocational post
  secondary programs.
• TV Productions I Communication Technology I
• TV Productions II Communication Technology II
• TV Productions III Communication Technology
  III
• Culinary Arts I DCT I
• Culinary Arts II DCT II
• Culinary Arts III DCT III
• Engineering Technology I Computing for College
  and Careers
• Engineering Technology II Web Design I
• Engineering Technology III Web Design II
• Criminal Justice I
• Criminal Justice II
• Criminal Justice III

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B.F. Application Information

• Seniors should apply even if they plan to attend
  outside the state of Florida.
• Students who do not apply by graduation, forfeit
  all future eligibility. There is a delay option
  available, but you must be processed and awarded
  the scholarship as a senior in high school.
•  
• DO NOT APPLY BEFORE DECEMBER 1!
  www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
• Please complete the application yourself. Make
  sure you are accurate with your SS, DOB,
  official name, active email address, graduation
  date, etc. This application is the state
  financial aid application and covers many
  programs. ALL correspondence regarding your
  application and scholarship awards will occur
  through your Bright Futures account. Make sure
  you check it!
• Students are required to submit a complete,
  error-free FAFSA for Bright Futures, Florida
  Resident Access Grant, and Access to Better
  Learning and Education Grant initial and renewal
  eligibility any time prior to disbursement. No
  FAFSA No
• Community Service documentation please submit
  the least amount of paperwork possible and keep a
  copy for your records. ( Make copies BEFORE you
  submit it to Mrs. Fisher in guidance).

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• To earn BF in first evaluation (7 semester
  review- notification in March) students must
  earn the required GPA after completion of 1st
  semester, the required test scores by January
  2013 and submit documentation of community
  service hours by January 17, 2014. (Hours must be
  completed by end of 1st semester.)
• To earn BF in second evaluation (8 semester
  review- notification in August) students must
  earn the required GPA after completion of 2nd
  semester, the required test scores by June 2013
  and submitted documentation of community service
  hours by graduation. Community Service
  documentation forms MUST be signed by guidance
  counselor by May 16, 2014.
• The only students who will be announced as
  Bright Future recipients during the Senior Awards
  Ceremony will be those students who have
  qualified after 1st semester. You will need to
  check your BF account in April to ensure that you
  have qualified.

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Scholarships

• Many schools offer partial or full scholarship
  programs.
• ie GT Presidential Scholars, UVA Jefferson
  Scholars, Emory
• Scholars, UF Lombardi, NC State
  Jacob and Betty Belin Scholarship
• Guidance Scholarship Website
• http//www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/dept
  /Guidance/index_guidance.html
• New opportunities arrive daily. Check the
  scholarship list at least every two weeks. You
  never know what you might qualify for! Check
  for scholarships at the institutions that you
  plan to attend.

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• Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
• Need Based, Eligibility determined at
  institutions
• Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG ) -
• Tuition Assistance at non-public year schools
• First Generation Matching Grant Program
• Need based grant program for students attending
  a Public State University
• Eligibility is based on Parents have not
  earned a baccalaureate degree, need
  determination, undergraduate, resident full-time
  status
• University can award up to the cost of
  attendance.
• Academic Competitive Grant (ACG)
• First and second year college students
• Pell Grant recipients need based program

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NCAA Requirements

• DIVISION I - 16 Core Courses
• 4 years of English.
• 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
  
• 2 years of science
• 1 year of additional English, math or science
  
• 2 years of social science.
• 4 years of additional academic courses
• Sliding Scale for Core GPA/Test score
• The SAT combined score is based on the Verbal and
  Math sections only.
• ACT uses a sum score of the four sections, not
  the composite.
• The writing section is not used on SAT or ACT.
• Examples Core GPA SAT ACT
• 3.000 620 52
• 2.500 820 68
• 2.000 1010 86
• See complete scale at www.ncaa.org

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www. FLVC.org This website is a tracking tool
for the Florida BrightFutures scholarships. This
website also includes information
regardingresources for student advising, Career
Planning Tools, CollegeLocator, Degree Program
Search, Admission Requirements,Online
applications, Financial Aid and more.
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My College QuickStartwww.quickstart.collegeboard.
org

• Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT can access their
  personalized college and career planning kit
  until the graduate from high school. It
  includes
• My Online Score Report
• My SAT Study Plan
• My College Matches
• My Major and Career Matches

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Big Future www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
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College Essays

• Read the question Follow instructions and be
  concise. Be sure to stay on the topic.
• Begin with a catchy first sentence.
• Choose a single moment or event that defines who
  you are and write a creative essay about it.
  Dont make a list of achievements. Key in on
  what makes you special.
• Clear, strong writing skills - communicate your
  ideas, thoughts and feelings to others
• Proofread, proofread, proofread ask others to
  review your essay.
• Dont write about something that is too negative,
  too intimate, too disturbing, too anything
• Avoid gimmicks -stay away from the why not?
• The essay in not a place to try to cover mediocre
  grades, etc, instead it is a place to shine
  regardless of the past. Basically the school is
  asking who are you?
• For the most part it is best to avoid the hot,
  trendy subjectsthey become boring to the readers.

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Resume Writing Workshops

• Applying to College??? Need a Resume???
•  
• A resume writing workshop will be held for
  students who are preparing their resumes for
  college admissions or employment. The workshop
  will be held in one of the Guidance Conference
  rooms. Interested students need to sign up with
  Mrs. Fisher in Guidance Students may choose one
  of three different dates and times listed below.
•  
• Tuesday, 10/1- 705 -725am
•  
• Wednesday, 10/2- 1120-1140 am (feel free to
  bring your lunch)
•  
• Thursday, 10/3- 2-220pm
• Where? Guidance Office
• How? Sign up with Mrs. Fisher in Guidance

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National Manufactorng Day

• Attention students!  Interested in exploring
  manufacturing careers?
•  
• Please plan to attend the  TCCs Annual
  Manufacturing Day Event ( located at TCCs
  Advanced Manufacturing Training Center) on
  Friday, October 4, 2013 from 10am-1pm. This is
  an opportunity or students interested in
  manufacturing , hands-on, or STEM  (Science,
  Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related
  careers. 
•  
• Students will leave from Chiles by bus in the
  morning and return by the end of the school day. 
  Lunch will be provided by TCC and students will
  have the opportunity to tour the facility and do
  hands-on activities.  In addition, a
  question/answer session has been set up for
  students to ask about career opportunities within
  various represented companies. 
• Please see Mrs.Brumage in Guidance by Wednesday,
  September 25th  if you are interested in going to
  this event.

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College Admissions Visitations

• September
• 20 ITT Institute 3rd
• 23 Florida Southern 2nd
• University of South Florida 3rd
• 24 University of North Florida 2nd
• University of Central Florida 3rd
• Florida Institute of Technology 4th
• Eckerd College (St. Petersburg) 5th
• 30 University of Florida 3rd
• See Mrs. Fisher in Guidance to sign up to attend
  a visit and for updates on visits scheduled in
  October!
• Colleges that have visited CHS this school year
• Rollins College Millsap University
• University of West Florida Emory University
• Mercer University Florida Gulf Coast University
  
• New College of FL Florida State University

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Helpful Websites

• www. flvc.org
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.actstudent.org
• Financial Aid
• www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• www.fastweb.com
• http//scholarships.brokescholar.com
• http//www.scholaraid.com/
• College Search
• www.collegeweeklive.com - College Fairs held
  online where students can search nationwide
  colleges and visit with college admissions
  experts online!
• www.youniversitytv.com
• www.collegeconfidential.com
• www.collegequest.com
• www.anycollege.net
• www.review.com

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SAT/ACT

• Online registration - Must upload photo ID with
  registration. Both websites offer practice
  materials. Also check out testpreview.com and
  sparknotes.com Scores must be sent directly to
  the universities from SAT/ACT for admissions
  purposes. Colleges recommend that you submit all
  of your scores to them and not utilize the Score
  Choice options.
• SAT - Collegeboard.com
• Test Date Registration Deadline Late
  Registration
• October 5 September 26
• Nov 2 Oct 3 Oct 19
• Dec 7 Nov 12 Nov 20
• Jan 25 Dec 27 Jan 11
• March 8 Feb 9 Feb 22
• May 3 April 6 April 19
• June 7 May 8 May 21
• ACT ACTstudent.org
• Test Date Registration Deadline Late
  Registration
• Oct 26 Oct 11
• Dec 14 Nov 8 Nov 22
• Feb 8 Jan 10 Jan 24
• April 12 March 7 March 21