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Altamonte Christian School1
Preparing for College Presented by Dr. Sharon Nix
Academic Principal
What will be different?
´Weighting of grades
´Number of grades
´Reminders from teachers
´Taking the right courses
´Temptation for all of the social activities
´Less time in the classroom
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Active PreparationStarts Now!!!!!
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Ask the Lord for guidance; pray for help in your decisions; seek His perfect plan for
your life.
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What Do You Need To Do?
´Investigate five to six colleges your JUNIOR year.
´Visit your top choices your junior year.
´Take ownership in your search!
´Place deadlines on a calendar.
´Know your GPA.
´Keep looking at your timeline.
´Forget senioritis!!!
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StandardDiploma9thGradeCohort2013-2014andForward
Subject Credits
English/Language Arts 4 — ELA I, II, III, IV
Mathematics 4* — must include Algebra I and Geometry
Science 3** — must include Biology I, two of which must have a lab and be equally rigorous science courses (Chemistry-Class of 2017 up)
Social Studies 3 — World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Economics with financial literacy
Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts
1 — Eligible courses are in the Florida Course Code Directory
Physical Education 1 — to include the integration of health
Electives 8
Online Course One course within the 24 credits must be completed via online learning
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Why should you consider enrolling in a Christian college?
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Christian FoundationLike-Minded Fellowship Connections
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Trinity Baptist CollegePalm Beach Atlantic UniversitySoutheastern UniversityLiberty University Pensacola Christian College
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Research All Colleges10
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Arizona State … Auburn … Baptist Bible College … Berry University … Bob Jones University … Bryan College … Carson-Newman … Columbia University…Duke University … Embry-Riddle … Emory University … Flagler College … Florida Atlantic University … Florida Southern College … Florida State … Galludet University … Grace College … Harvard…Johns Hopkins University… Lee College … LeTourneau University … Liberty University …Maranatha Baptist Bible College … Oral Roberts University … Palm Beach Atlantic University … Pensacola Christian College … Ringling School of Art and Design … Rollins College … Southeastern University … Stetson University … Toccoa Falls College … Troy State … Trinity College… Union University … University of Alabama …University of Central Florida … University of Florida … University of South Florida …Wheaton University … Wesleyan College
SUSAdmissions
State University System Standard Admission Requirements
´ Coursework ´ 4 English ´ 4 Math (Algebra 1 or higher) ´ 3 Social Science ´ 3 Natural Science (2 with lab
experience) ´ 2 same World Language ´ 2 Electives ´ Core Listed in Florida Counseling for
Future Education Handbook
´ Test Minimums ´ Critical Reading
´ SAT 460 or ´ ACT 19
´ Mathematics ´ ACT 19 or ´ SAT 460
´ English with Writing ´ Combined ACT Plus Writing
18 or ´ SAT 440 ´ Minimum HS GPA 2.5
Universitiesmayestablishhigheradmissionstandardsthanthoselistedabove.
Thinking AheadRequired Courses Academic Rigor
College Entrance PreparationFinal Transcripts
Major
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What you don’t know can hurt you!
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College Fairs Senior Bulletin BoardSenior Shelves
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www.flbog.edu 18
Florida College System to SUS
1. Start making a plan early - Understand the admission process at the
transfer institution - Research the pre-requisite courses needed for
the intended major: Some can and should be taken at the FSC prior to transfer
2. Take Transfer Orientation seriously Every institution is different and even though a
student may have gone through the process at the FSC institution, they must learn the policies and requirements at the new institution
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Senior Year Academic Rigor
Important for seniors to take a rigorous senior year to better prepare themselves for college, also to be more competitive for admissions
Students who take high school Pre- calculus or
Calculus within one year of college Calculus 1 are far more successful.
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Post Admissions Commitment
Accept your scholarships and financial aid awards or verification documents, if needed.
Make sure you apply for Bright Futures BEFORE graduation Pay housing and dining deposits…. Send final high school transcript with your graduation
documented.
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Federal Financial Aid
Course withdrawals do not go away--they affect the
student’s pace to graduation, which is one of the measures of eligibility for federal aid. Students thinking of withdrawal from their courses should check with the financial aid office to find out how it will affect their financial aid (and whether it might require them to pay some money back).
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Applying Early and Adhering to Deadlines
Apply early (August, Sept, Oct) of senior year. Allow extra time to get all necessary documents submitted to school (ACT/SAT scores, HS transcripts, etc).
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PARENTS’ ROLE IN COLLEGE ADMISSION
Parents should be effective time managers in helping their student get the admissions applications, scholarship applications, and honors or other special programmatic applications done in a timely manner.
Parents should help their student think critically about the type of institutions that they desire to seek admission into with regard to size, academic reputation, and costs.
Parents should begin to seek, become familiar with, and discuss available resources at the collegiate level.
University of Central FloridaSAT M,R,W-600
ACT 27-32 Summer ACT 23-26
GPA 3.7-4.3 $6368 Tuition and Fees
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Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. MyersFlorida State University TallahasseeUniversity of Florida GainesvilleUniversity of South Florida TampaUniversity of West Florida PensacolaUniversity of North Florida Jacksonville
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Florida Polytechnic UniversityLakeland
SAT M 670, R-640, W600ACT 28
GPA 4.08
November 1- Early Application DeadlineFebruary 1-Priority Application
$4,940
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Lowest- Florida Polytech $4,940Highest- New College of Florida $7,040
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State Colleges
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$3000 - $4,000
Seminole State College
Daytona State College
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IT’S TIME FOR A BREAK!!!!!
ACT and SATKnow Your Date!
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ACT and SAT
National achievement tests and college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT back up a student's GPA record and, along with a transcript of courses taken, tell a college virtually all it needs to
know for admissions purposes.
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Anticipate College Testing
11th Grade 1st Sem PSAT
2nd Sem ACT/SAT
Summer ACT/SAT
12th Grade 1st Sem ACT/SAT
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New Formats
PSAT 2015 SAT 2016
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´ The first administration of the redesigned SAT will be in spring 2016.
´ Today’s 11th graders will primarily be the first to take the redesigned SAT.
*Please note: All time limits are tentative and subject to research.
About the Redesigned SAT
SAT® Scores and Subscores
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Khan Academy
Set Up AccountSearch for SAT Preparation
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College Connection
´ Students should answer "yes" to the Student Search Service question on their answer sheet when they take any College Board assessment
´ Participation is completely voluntary
´ Students may stop participating at any time by contacting Student Search Service
Visit: www.collegereadiness.collegeboard.org
For More Information
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´ College Readiness Standards ´ http://www.act.org/standard/
ACT Resources
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´ Prompt provides context to an issue
´ Presents 3 perspectives
´ Students are asked to: ´ Analyze and evaluate perspectives ´ State and develop their own perspective ´ Explain the relationship between own perspective and those provided
´ Prompt provides guiding questions ´ What insight do perspectives fail to consider?
ACT Writing Test
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´ Student will receive scores in four areas (2-12 score range): ´ Ideas and Analysis ´ Development and Support ´ Organization ´ Language Use
´ Overall Writing score will be on the 1-36 score scale
ACT Writing Test (cont.)
College-Ready Scores
SAT-1 Enhanced ACT
Math Math 440 Math 19
Reading Verbal 440 Reading 19
Writing Verbal 440 English 17
How else can a student demonstrate college readiness?
State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315, F.A.C.
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Scholarships
Search for Scholarships
´ Library
´ Senior Bulletin Board
´ Florida Bright Future www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
´ www.fastweb.com
´ www.scholarships.com
´ http://www.finaid.org/
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BrightFuturesScholarships
Florida Academic Scholars Award (Subject to Change)
2015-2016
Grade Point 3.5
SAT Score (minimum)
1290
ACT Score (minimum)
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Service Hours (Turn in hours)
100
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Florida Medallion Scholars Award (Subject to Change)
2015-2016
Grade Point 3.0
SAT Score (minimum)
1170
ACT Score (minimum)
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Service Hours (Turn in hours)
75
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***Florida Bright Futures GPA calculations are not the same as ACS GPA calculations. The Florida Bright Futures Scholarships are based on the core subjects listed.
Core Subjects: 4 math (Alg. I and above), 3 Natural Science (2 lab), 3 Social Science, 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language), 4 English (substantial writing), online course Latest Test Date: By June 30
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You must apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship after December of your senior year to be considered for the scholarship, but before graduation. You must also apply for FAFSA.
Check your award status.
Keep your institution of choice updated to receive award money.
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Remember
´Your scholarship can be rescinded due to poor second semester grades in your senior year.
´Determine your priorities. ´God ´Church ´Sports ´Work ´Studies
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Seniors
´Learn how to manage money before you leave home.
´Practice using a budget. ´Find out how much items really cost.
´Pay for your own meals for a month.
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Talk to your parents about funding.
´In state colleges
´Out of state colleges
´Textbook costs
´Travel costs
´Medical emergencies
´Entertainment
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Don’t miss out.
´Make a decision about college.
´Apply in August of your senior year.
´Look for scholarships your junior and senior year.
´Be realistic.
´Write a strong essay. Have it proofed.
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What do we want you to remember?
´ We love you. ´ We care about
you. ´ We will pray for
you.
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Who do you want to be in ten years?Do you want Christ to be first in your life when you are 28 years old?Where are
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HOW STRONG IS YOUR FOUNDATION?
Keep God First In All That You Do.
Visit Us And Stay In Touch.
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