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Full Potential Learning Academy (FPLA)

Full Potential Learning Academy (FPLA). Since 1998, FPLA has been continually educating South Florida community. Our professionally trained qualified tutors provide One-on-One tutoring for all subjects and grade levels. We specialize in helping early learners in English reading and comprehension (Decoding/comprehension), course work and test preparation assistance for high schoolers. Our One-on-One program ensures stability, dependability and, consistency in the quality of student tutor interactions. Now, students can enjoy the benefits of one-on-one tutoring in our state of the art, LIVE online platform.

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Full Potential Learning Academy (FPLA)

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  1. How to go to college for FREE? Presenter: Subbarayan R Pochi Ph.D. Sponsored by Full Potential Learning Academy (FPLA) 7950 NW 155th Street, Suite 103 Miami Lakes, FL 33016 305-826-1896 info@FullPotentialTutor.Comhttps://www.fullpotentialtutor.com/ One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  2. In this talk you will learn When to start preparing for college admission? High school roadmap College Admission Process AP courses, duel enrollment, MDC honors college What is Florida bright futures scholarship? What/Who is a National merit scholar? How FPLA can help your child go to college for free? One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  3. When does the college admission preparation really start? From kindergarten or whenever the child started getting a formal education One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  4. High school roadmap Fall Fall Fall Fall Spring Spring Spring Spring Oct. PSAT/NMSQT Exam Freshman Dec. College application deadline Sophomore Summer Junior Summer Senior Summer Minimum HS Courses to finish: • 4 English, • 4 Mathematics, • 3 Natural Sciences, • 3 Social Sciences, • 2 World Languages, • 8 Electives Complete the ‘tests’ between Jan. & Aug. FAFSA, scholarship apps etc. One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  5. College Admission Process Universities admit students based on Three years of high school coursework and cumulative GPA Currently enrolled senior year courses Course rigor – Honors, AP, IB, Cambridge etc., Standardized test results – ACT or SAT Admission decisions are always provisional, and may be revoked if the student does not satisfactorily complete the high school (senior year). One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  6. College admission – The Difference Meeting the standards and Exceeding the standards Exceeding the standards = Take challenging courses Honor courses, AP courses, IB credit, Dual Enrollment, CLEP and more One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  7. Advanced Placement (AP) Program • AP courses are rigorous, college-level classes in a variety of subjects that give students an opportunity to gain the skills and experience colleges recognize. • Colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations AP tests are scored on a 1 to 5 scale as follows 5 – Extremely well qualified 4 – Well qualified 3 – Qualified 2 – Possibly qualified 1 – No recommendation One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  8. Dual Enrollment What is dual enrollment: Get high school and college credit at the same time! Eligibility: Current Miami Dade County public schools, private, charter schools, or home school students The credits that students earn at MDC count toward high school graduation and can be applied to a college degree or certificate. Benefits: Enriches the course opportunities for outstanding secondary school students Shortens the time to attain a college degree or certificate Saves students and parents money, as dual enrollment students are exempt from paying tuition and fees Provides students with college credit that is transferable to a college or university http://www.mdc.edu/future-students/high-school/dual-enrollment.aspx One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  9. MDC Honors College • Eligibility: • Only first time in college applicants are eligible. • No earned college credit except for dual enrollment (DE). Starts accepting applications in October, same as state and private universities. One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  10. PSAT - Taken during the junior year ACT & SAT - College admission tests. Taken during the junior year PERT - MDC, Broward college admission test AP tests - College credit exam One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  11. ACT College admission tests. Taken during the junior year Maximum score – 36 English, Math, Science & Social Studies One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  12. SAT College admission tests. Taken during the junior year Maximum score 1600 Math - 800, English - 800 One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  13. Test Preparation Our record 220-320 points increase in the SAT 8 points increase in the ACT “Excellent service, very detailed oriented” - A satisfied parent

  14. National Merit® Scholarship Program (PSAT/NMSQT®) Take the qualifying test in the third year of high school (grade 11, junior year). 1,600,000 Entrants NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM RECOGNITION 34,000 Commended Students 16,000 Semifinalists 15,000 Finalists. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 1,100 Special Scholarship recipients 7,500 Merit Scholarship® winners One-on-One tutoring since 1998

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  16. Florida Bright Futures Eligibility Chart http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm. *The test score requirements are scheduled to change for the year 2021-2022 One-on-One tutoring since 1998

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  20. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application for government financial aid. Types of financial aids: Grants - Free money Work study and - Free money Loans - To be paid back Who: The student and the parents should complete the form When: End of the fall semester for the next academic year (earlier the better ) Where: Online - https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  21. Scholarships awarded by Universities • Research your Universities of interest and apply for early decision. • No separate application is needed. One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  22. Scholarships FastWeb: Matching Students with Scholarships - https://www.fastweb.com/ Types of Financial Aid available - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ Hispanic Scholarship Fund - http://www.hsf.net/ The Scholarship Workshop - Free Scholarship Searches - http://www.scholarshipworkshop.com/sengine.html One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  23. FPLA Programs • Decoding, Reading-comprehension • Math, Science • Test Preparation • Homeschool • College level course assistance

  24. Math programs @ FPLA • Basic Math Skills • Pre-Algebra • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II • Trigonometry • Calculus • Statistics “I highly recommend this tutoring place. My son had a D in Maths and went up to an A in no time!” - Clara

  25. FPLA-Online • Target audience: • Middle and high school students taking high school, honors, AP, Cambridge, IB and or college credit courses • Technical specifications: • A lap top, desk top or notebook computer equipped with audio and optional video capabilities • Reliable high-speed (DSL, cable) internet connection • Compatible Browsers – Up to date versions of Chrome, Firefox, Or Safari • Advantages of live online one-on-one tutoring program: • You save on commute. • Avoid all other hassles without missing the 'real' tutor • Study from the comfort of your home. • We promise, you won’t miss a beat of the in person tutoring. One-on-One tutoring since 1998

  26. Take home message • Have a clear vision, plan ahead and start early. • There are more than one way to go to college for free. • Easy and sure shot way: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship • Keep up the grades • Take challenging courses • Get 1290 (1330), 27 (29) in SAT, ACT respectively • Other methods: • FAFSA • AP credits, CLEP, IB, Cambridge, dual enrolment etc., • Scholarships and more One-on-One tutoring since 1998

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