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Agenda Counselor Introductions GCH Guidance Web Site www.FACTS.org (academic evaluations & more) Graduation Requirements Bright Futures Scholarships SAT / ACT Calculating Grade Point Averages Community Service College Application Process State University Admissions Community College Admissions Bright Futures Scholarships Financial Aid Process Local and State/National Scholarships
GCHS Counselors
Cindy Giles : A – E Kim Walsh: F-H; ESOL Heather Minsker: I – N, ACE Pam Berryman: O-Q & Gifted Kim Beyer: R – Z Connie Perrin: ESE Linda Sharp: Director
Graduation RequirementsClasses of 2008 & 2009
Reguired Credits: 24 English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Science 3.0 Practical/Performing Art 1.0 Health .5 Personal Fitness .5
Pass the 10th Grade FCAT Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA
Bright Futures Scholarships
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (75% tuition and fees)
Florida Medallion Scholars (100% tuition and fees at community colleges and 75% at 4 year state colleges)
Academic Scholars (100% Tuition and fees and $300.00 per semester for expenses)
Each scholarship has specific GPA and ACT/SAT guidelines
Registration for Bright Futures
The application/registration process begins December 1st of the senior year
Counselors will call seniors to a computer lab for Bright Futures Registration beginning in January
Registration Instructions are also available on the Guidance Website under Scholarships/Bright Futures Registration Instructions
The application must be completed in order to be eligible for Bright Futures Scholarships
Differences Between ACT and SAT
SAT focuses on college successskills: 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 minutesStudents should take one or both in
the spring of their junior year
SAT Test Date Test Deadline Late Fee
Oct. 06, 2007SAT I/II 9/10/07 09/14/07
Nov. 3, 2007 SAT I/II 10/02/07 10/11/07
Dec. 1, 2007 SAT I/II 10/30/07 11/08/07
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
Sept. 15, 2007 ACT 08/10/07 08/11/07
Oct. 27, 2007ACT 09/21/07 09/22/07
Dec. 08, 2007 ACT 11/02/07 11/03/07
Feb. 09, 2008 ACT 01/04/08 01/05/08
Apr. 12, 2008ACT 03/07/08 03/08/08
Jun. 14, 2008 ACT 05/09/08 05/10/08
www.act.orgPlease send scores to colleges when you register or when you take the
tests
SAT /ACT Prep Resources(It is recommended that all students take a prep
course or independent study work) CAMP SAT Educational Pursuits Florida Gulf Coast University Huntington Learning Center MathWorks Sylvan Learning Center Private Tutors Collier County Adult Education (Spring)
ACT/SAT RESOURCES Princeton Review Books The College Board Real SAT’s Barron’s SAT Prep Up Your Score-the Underground
Guide to the SAT testGear for SAT www.number2.com www.testu.com www.ACT.ORG www.COLLEGEBOARD.com
Grades
Calculation State unweighted for graduation County weighted for class ranking Recalculated “academic core”
for universities and Bright Futures
Weighted Calculations Honors/Dual Enrollment
add .02 points to each semester with grade of “C” or better
Ex. English 1 Hon. A= 4.04
Advanced Placementadd .04 points to each semester with grade of “C” or better
Ex. Biology Honors (AP) with AP Biology
Grade “A” 4.16
Community Service
Not required for graduation Most scholarships & many college
applications will ask for or require it Cannot be affiliated with religious
or political organizations Must obtain prior approval from
your guidance counselor Forms available in guidance
Selecting a College Cost-what are my cost limitations? Size-Large, 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
Selecting 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
The strength of your high school academic program (including the senior year)
Recalculated Core GPA Difficulty of classes Highest Level of classes (honors, AP) Improvement Consistency
Strong Performance in a Challenging Curriculum
What Colleges Are Looking For
Standardized Tests Extracurricular Activities
Special Talents/Interests Athletics Community Service (not a laundry
list-depth& breadth) Leadership Employment
Getting Started 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- Colleges accept applications & make decisions continuously
SUS Admissions Deadlines
FSU has 3 admissions deadlines: 10/10/07, 01/02/2008, 02/13/08
UF has an admissions deadline of November 1 (all other applications are on a space available basis)
FIU has a deadline of Dec. 1 (all other applications are on a space available basis)
UNF has 3 admission deadlines:11/01/07, 02/01/08, 04/01/08
New College has 4 admissions dates FAU, FGCU have rolling admissions with a priority
deadline of February 15. The other 4 year state universities are on a rolling
admissions schedule. Please note that generally to be considered for
scholarships, students must apply at the first deadline
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 College 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 3.0-3.7 960-1110 20-24 FSU F 3.4-4.1 F-1140-1280 F-25-28
S 3.3- 3.9 S-1040-1180 S- 22-25
UF 3.9-4.3 1220-1390 25-31 USF 3.30-3.97 1060-1220 22-27
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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 if you are a senior 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
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 Bright Futures Medallion pays 100%
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
Scholarships
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance www.floridafinancialaid.org Florida Financial Aid Applications Florida Bright Futures
Scholarships Talented 20 Program State Grant and Scholarship
Programs
Scholarships at GCHS 2007
Bright Futures Scholarships
Total: $2,204,000
Community Scholarships
Total: $359,951
College/University Scholarships
Total: 1,795,138
Grand Total: $4,359,089
Gulf Coast High School Scholarship List www.gulfcoastsharks.com Hard Copies in Guidance State/National List is now
available and has weekly updates Local Scholarship List will be
available in February of 2008 Assembly on 2/11/08 at 9:00 AM
Financial Aid Night 01/28/08 at 7:00PM
Scholarship National Search Sites
www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com www.collegenet.com www.collegeanswer.com www.fastaid.com www.schoolsoup.com
See GCHS Web Site for additional search engines and information.
College Recruiters at Gulf Coast High School Students sign up in Guidance List of recruiters visiting posted in
Guidance Office, announcements and on-line at www.gulfcoastsharks.com
Upcoming visits include: UCF, FSU, Stetson University, & more!
NCAA In order to play college sports, students
must register with NCAA www.ncaa.org (online registration) the
fee is $50.00 Athletes must be certified by the NCAA
Clearinghouse and meet academic and athletic requirements
A copy of the NCAA release must be given to Mrs. Sharp in order for transcripts to be released to colleges and coaches