Transcript SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT

SENIOR
INFORMATION
MEETING
Spanish River Community High School
September 2012
Presented by the Guidance Department
Guidance Counselors
A-D
E-G,
Mrs. Freedman
ESE Students
Mrs. Loyacona
H-ME
Mrs. Rockwell
MI-SG
Mrs. Towers
SH-Z
Mrs. Barry,
FAU Intern
Mrs. Mancuso
Guidance Coordinator
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
• 24 Credits Required
• 24 Credits Required
• Pass FCAT Reading and Math
= 300 each section
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• Pass FCAT Reading
2.0and
GPAMath
in all courses
= 300 each
• 20 hours of community service
2.0
• GPA=
• Due December
1
Course Requirements
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English - 4 credits
Math - 4 credits
Science - 3 credits
Social Studies - 3 credits
Physical Education - 1 credit HOPE
Performing/Fine Arts – 1 credit
Electives – 8 credits
Grade Point Average
for Graduation
• 2.0 GPA in all credits attempted
• Competitive Universities require 3.5
and Higher
• Most recalculate your GPA/HPA
Spanish River School Code
100136
College Entrance Exams
• All college bound JUNIORS were
advised to take the PSAT last
October and the SAT and/or ACT
between January and June 2012.
• SAT and ACT Fall dates:
– SAT: Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1
– ACT: Sept. 8, Oct. 27, Dec. 8
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
Scholastic Achievement Test
SAT
Critical Reading, Math, and Writing
Maximum Score 800 each section
Minimum requirement (including writing)
State Universities: 1360
(Read 460, Math 460, Writing 440)
American College Testing
ACT
Verbal, Math, Reading, Science
Maximum Score 36 each section
Minimum requirement (including essay)
State Universities:
(Read 19, Math 19, Eng/Writing 18)
What are SAT II’s
• Subject-area tests- 1 hour length
• Same registration procedure as SAT’s
• Required for entrance at some colleges
– Register early!
• Required for course placement at some
colleges
• Check college application requirements
• Next SAT II test date is Oct. 6th
SELECTING COLLEGES
• Safe Schools
• Match Schools
• Reach Schools
• Maximum 5-7 schools total
College Admissions Criteria
• Academic achievements
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Challenging Courses
Test Scores
Essays
GPA/HPA
• Teacher recommendations
• School/counselor recommendations for out-ofstate or private schools
• Leadership and extra-curricular
accomplishments (include Academy info here)
• “Special” talents
APPLICATION OPTIONS
• REGULAR DECISION
– Due in January or February
• November is recommended!
• UF is November 1st
• FSU is October 15th (Decision Dec. 19th)
• EARLY DECISION
– Due November 1
– Response in December
– Binding decision; You must withdraw other
applications
Take Action Early
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PLANNING
TESTING OPTION
(PERT)
COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST
FEE
$25
CONTENT
READING, ENGLISH, MATH
2 + 2 PROGRAM in Florida:
FRESHMAN/ SOPHOMORE YEAR at COMM. COLLEGE
JUNIOR & SENIOR YEAR transfer to UNIVERSITY
AA Degrees
A student with an AA Degree is guaranteed
admission to the State University System
*not necessarily university or
degree program of choice
Acceptance of 60 credit hours toward BA/BS degree
Junior standing at university
51% of BA/BS degree recipients in State Universities
are Community College transfers!
Open House and Campus Visits
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Check websites for Open House Dates
RSVP if necessary
Call to cancel if necessary
Be prepared with questions
Set-up appointments in advance with
specific departments/colleges
Things to Avoid
• Letting others make the choice for you
• Procrastination and waiting too long to
apply
• Deciding not to apply because you
think you would not be accepted
TEACHER
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Determine who to ask
– Applications may specify
– Someone who knows your work and potential
• Give teachers 3 weeks to prepare letters
• Give teachers your resume, forms needed,
and stamped, addressed envelopes
• Remember to thank the teachers!!
Counselor Recommendations
• For out-of-state and private
universities, submit your
resume, personal statement,
forms, and stamped,
addressed envelopes
• Provide counselor with
additional information if
necessary
• Counselor will mail to college
• Give counselors 3 weeks to
prepare letters
TRANSCRIPTS
• Transcripts require 48 hours to process
• Private and out-of-state universities and
scholarship applications require paper
transcripts
• Bring stamped, addressed envelopes for
paper transcripts
• Electronic transcripts are NOT fast!
– 3-5 days for university processing
• Fees: $1- electronic
$3- paper
To Request a Transcript
• Complete a blue request
form
• Submit the form and payment
with stamped addressed
envelope to Ms. Memoly in
records
• Transcripts will be mailed to
your college
• Electronic transcripts go
directly to the college
NCAA Requirements
• Athletes must apply
through the NCAA
Clearinghouse
• Contact the NCAA website
• Eligibiltycenter.org
• Submit transcripts and test
scores as required
BRIGHT FUTURES
Please refer to website
Apply Online December 1st
Florida Academic Scholars Award
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$100 per credit hour at public universities
3.5 GPA
1280 SAT (not including Writing) or 28 ACT
100 community service hours
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
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$75 per credit hour at public universities
3.0 GPA
1020 SAT (not including Writing) or 22 ACT
75 community service hours
SCHOLARSHIPS
• University- Merit Based
• Federal- National Merit, National Achievement
• Private- agencies, companies, organizations
Look on our website for weekly
Scholarship Bulletins
WHEN FILING THE FAFSA
“Free Application for Federal Student Aid”
• Do NOT file before January 1st 2013
• Required for Bright Futures Scholarship
Senior Year
• September
– Meet with counselor
– Begin applications
– Request teacher
recommendations
• Retake ACT & SAT
– Register NOW
– Make sure score reports
are sent directly to
prospective schools and a
copy to your counselor
• October
– Study to maintain your
grades!!
• Request transcripts
– $1.00 or $3.00 fee
• Write essays
– Re-write essays
• Visit Colleges
• Search for Financial Aid
WARNING!
Admission directors warn that
"senioritis" may be hazardous to your
educational health. Colleges and
universities may rescind their offer of
admission if you do not follow through
with the expected course work and
maintain your grades. It is
recommended that you continue to take
the most rigorous course work
throughout your senior year in order to
be the most prepared for college work.