Transcript Junior / Senior College Planning Night

Junior Planning Night
GCHS Student Services
Department
January 12, 2015
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Counselor Introductions
Accessing Counseling Information
Graduation Requirements
Registration for 2016
College Placement Test
Planning For After High School
Agenda
 Tech School Opportunities in Collier County
 Community College Opportunities
 Four Year Colleges and Universities
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Selecting a College
What Colleges are Looking For
Florida State Universities
College Application Process and Timeline
 ACT/SAT College Admissions Tests
 Financing Your Education
 Bright Futures
 Other Thoughts
 Recruiters, resume, NCAA Clearinghouse
GCHS Counselors
 Cindy Giles (Dept. Chair)
Lyndsey Dombroski
 Heather Minsker
 Connie Perrin
 Deb Wessman
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Guidance Web Page
 The Student Services department
strives to keep parents, students
and teachers informed of high
school counseling information
through the following:
www.gulfcoastsharks.com
Guidance Information
 Classroom presentations to all students in all
grade levels through the History classes
(November 24-25, 2014)
 Four Parent Nights throughout the school
year
 Information packet for new students/parents
 Handouts in the School Counseling Office
 GCHS Web Page
 GCHS Newsletter
Graduation Requirements Class of
2016
 Required Credits:
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English
Math
Science
Social Science
Practical/Performing Art
HOPE
Elective Credits
24
4.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
8.0
 Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA
 Complete one on-line course
 Testing Requirements:
 Pass the 10th Grade FCAT
 Pass Algebra I EOC
GCH GOV/ECON
Graduating with Scholar Designation
 Complete Standard Diploma requirements and:
 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics or an equally
rigorous course
 Science: must pass Biology EOC, 1 credit in chemistry or physics. 1
credit in a course = rigorous to chemistry or physics.
 Social Studies: Pass U.S. History EOC (Even if you have passed the AP U.S. History
exam you must take and pass the U.S. History EOC)
 Foreign Language: 2 credits same foreign language
Graduating with Merit Designation
 Standard Diploma Requirements and:
 Earn one or more industry certifications.
 GCH Currently Offers:
 Auto CAD (Depuy)
 Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop (Thiewes
and Roop)
 Certified Medical Assisting and Administrative
Assistant (Ellard)
 Food Handler (Culinary)
 *Certifications subject to change. See guidance for up
to date information
Things to Consider While Choosing
Your 12th 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.
Dual Enrollment
FGCU
 Deadline is approaching February 15, 2015
 Last testing date is January 25, 2015
 Limited slots for this program and we are competing
with Lee, Charlotte and other area schools.
 Requirements
 3.7 weighted academic GPA and 3.0 unweighted gpa
 SAT combined 1600
 Minimum 500 in math, reading and writing
 ACT composite 23
 Minimum 20 in math ,reading and English
FGCU is called the ACE Program
 Several public information meetings
 Public Information Meeting
 Monday January 26, 2015
 Edwards Hall – Room 112
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7:00 P.M.
 (parking garage 4 is closest to the building)
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All are invited!
Florida Southwestern State College
Dual Enrollment
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Deadline April 12, 2015
Last testing date is February 7
3.0 gpa unweighted gpa
SAT
Verbal 440, math 440 but for College Algebra Math 540
ACT
English 17, Reading 19, and Math 19
Or Math 23 for College Algebra
Planning for After High School:
Which is best for you?
 Tech School
 Community College/New State Colleges
 Four Year Colleges and Universities
Tech School Programs: Lorenzo
Walker Institute of Technology
Computer and Business Technology:
 Accounting Operations
 Computer Systems Technology
 Legal Administrative Specialist
 Medical Administrative Specialist
 PC Support Services
Personal and Human Services
 Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
 Cosmetology
 Early Childhood Professional
Certificate (ECPC)
 General Educational Development
(GED)
Transportation and Industrial
 Automobile Service technology
 Aviation Maintenance Technology
 Marine Service Technology
Health Science
 Dental Assisting
 Massage Therapy
 Medical Assisting
 Certified Nursing Assistant
 Phlebotomy
 Practical Nursing
 Surgical Technology
 IV Therapy
 New programs
 Pharmacy Tech
 Vet tech
Florida Southwestern State College
Bachelor Degree Programs
 BAS in Secondary Education
 Math
 Biology
 BS in Elementary Education
 BS in Nursing
 BAS in Supervision Mgt
(State 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
State Colleges
 Why Attend A Community/State 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
Four Year Universities
Selecting A College
 Do Your Research
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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
 Strength of your high school academic program (including
the senior year)
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Recalculated GPA
Difficulty of classes
Improvement
Consistency
Extra curricular activities
Selecting a College
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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
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
State University System Matrix
 College MR GPA
MR SAT
 FGCU
1450-1680
3.07-3.73
S 3.03-3.58
 FSU
3.6-4.2
S 3.3- 3.9
 UF
4.1-4.4
S 3.8-4.2
 USF
S 1410-1630
1750-1970
S 1630-1850
1870-2100
S 1640-1910
MR ACT
20-24
S 20-23
26-30
S 23-28
28-32
S 24-29
3.51-4.12
1090-1290(CR + M)
530-620(W)
23-28
S 3.17-3.66
S 1010-1140(CR + M)
S 21-24
 MR= middle range
 S = summer
College Application Process
 Select up to 5 colleges and visit websites to obtain college
application procedures-most colleges require/prefer online
applications.
 Get Started on college visits 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 form through data entry 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 before Senior Year
Obtain Applications online
Write Essays
Finish up volunteer hours needed
College Application Time Line
Fall of Senior Year
Complete Applications
Send transcripts from GCHS Student
Services Office
Retake SAT/ACT If Needed
College Application Time Line
 Spring of Senior Year
 Complete FASFA (after Jan 1, 2016)
 Complete Bright Futures Application (after
Dec 1st ,2015)
 Retest SAT/ACT if Needed.
 Scholarship assembly( February 2016)
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
 Included in your registration fee you may send your
score report to four colleges. After you test there is a
$10.00 charge for each score report.
Out of State and Applications
 Some colleges are using Send.edu applications
 Common Applications
 The “Common App” (CommonApp.org) is currently accepted by
over 450 colleges and universities; many of these are private
schools. The idea was to make the admissions process more
uniform and save students time in entering the same
information over and over.
 Boston University, University of Michigan etc.
SAT I & SAT II
 SAT 1 (Reasoning Test)
 Standard SAT exam (most students take)
SAT II (Subject Area Tests)
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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
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A+ Skills Tutoring Service (254-9807)
Club Z Standardized Test Help (775-5227)
Florida Gulf Coast University (590-7906)
Math Works (591-2468)
Princeton Review (1-800-2-REVIEW)
Review Cards (1-402-727-8378)
Sylvan Learning Center (643-3779)
March2success.com
CCPS Free SAT/ACT Preparation
ACT.org
Username : see current English
teacher
Password: see current English
Teacher
ACT/SAT RESOURCES
 Princeton Review Books
 The College Board Real SAT’s
 Baron’s SAT Prep
 www.number2.com
 www.testu.com
 www.ACT.ORG
 www.COLLEGEBOARD.com
Bright Futures Scholarships
 Florida Academic Scholarship
 3.5 BF CORE GPA
 100 Hours Community Service
 1290 SAT , 29 Composite ACT
 Florida Medallion
 3.0 BF GPA
 75 hours Community Service
1170 SAT, 26 Composite ACT
 Florida Gold Seal
 Not accepted at 4 year universities
 3.0 Gold Seal BF GPA
 30 hours Community Service
 Complete 3 Sequential Technical Classes with
a 3.5 GPA
 SAT: 440 Math, 440 Verbal
 ACT: 18 Rdg, 17 Eng, 19 Math
*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 & Dual Enrollment Courses
are given a 1.0 credit weight.
Scholarships
 Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance
 http://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/Local Scholarships
 All linked to district website
 Senior Scholarship Presentation
 February of Senior year
Scholarship Search Engines
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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
 Attend GCHS Financial Aid Night
 January 20, 2015 6:30pm or January of 2016
 Complete a FAFSA form beginning January 1, 2016
 Community FAFSA workshops through out the school
year.
 Watch the district website for dates.
 Explore Scholarships/Grants/Loans
College Athletics
Students interested in college athletics need to register
with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
www.ncaa.org
$50.00 Application Fee
Submit High School Transcript and SAT/ACT Scores
Highlights
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1. Keep your grades up.
2. Visit colleges.
3. Take your ACT or SAT this spring.
4. Work on volunteer hours.