Junior Planning Night

GCHS Guidance Department February 4, 2008

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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

35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 4 year 2 Year AA 2 Year AS LWIT HS Grad Starting Salaries

Tech School Programs: Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology

Computer 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

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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

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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 Universities 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

  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  Consistency

Strong 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 12

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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.

Other Options for 12

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Grade

  Dual Enrollment Early Admissions

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

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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

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CollegeMR GPA MR SAT MR ACT

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FGCU FSU

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UF USF 3.39

F 3.4-4.0

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S 3.1- 3.7

3.8-4.3

3.13-3.86

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1049 F-1110-1290 S-1010-1190 1210-1380 1050-1200 21.6

F-24-28 S- 21-25 25-30 22-26

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 Line

Spring 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 Line

Fall 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

Test Date

Jan. 26, 2008 Mar. 1, 2008 May 3, 2008 June 7, 2008

Test

SAT I/II SAT I

SAT

Deadline

12/26/07 01/29/08 SAT I/II SAT I/II 04/01/08 05/06/08

Late Fee

01/04/08 02/07/08 04/10/08 05/15/08 www.collegeboard.com

Test Date

Feb. 9, 2008 April 12, 2008 June 14, 2008

Test

ACT

Deadline

ACT ACT ACT 01/04/08 03/07/08 05/09/08

Late Fee

01/05/08 03/08/08 05/10/08 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)

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.

Bright Futures Core GPA

   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

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

College Athletics

Students interested in college athletics need to register with the NCA Clearinghouse.

www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

$50.00 Application Fee Submit High School Transcript and SAT/ACT Scores