College Planning Night for Seniors and Parents: SAT & ACT Testing, GPA Calculation, and College Selection

1. WELCOME Seniors and Parents Class of 2013 College Planning Night East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/

2. Visit East Bay’s Website • East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/ • Click on “Guidance” • Monthly Scholarship Bulletins • Bright Futures Brochure • Community Service Paperwork • Guidance Newsletter • THIS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

3. SAT & ACT Testing • SAT and/or ACT scores are required to get a college admissions decision • Registration Online • www.collegeboard.com for SAT • www.actstudent.org for ACT • Test Dates & Locations for 2012-2013 • 6 SAT Test Dates available • Next test Nov 3 – registration deadline 10/4 • 5 ACT Test Dates available • Next test October 27– registration deadline 9/21

4. SAT & ACT Testing • SAT and ACT • Test Dates & Locations on green paper • Registration Online • Costs to take the tests • $50.00 SAT • ACT $35.00 No Writing/$50.50 Plus Writing • Fee Waivers Available for students on free or reduced lunch • Send your score reports online when you register • SAT/ACT scores are not listed on your transcript

5. SAT/ACT/CPT Comparison • SAT & ACT both widely accepted, national college admissions tests • SAT is an analytical reasoning test • ACT aligned with classroom coursework • PERT is for community college academic placement and Gold Seal qualifying • Students should take the SAT and the ACT to determine preference.

6. SAT Scores • Critical Reading scores from 200 - 800 • Math scores from 200 - 800 • Writing scores from 200 - 800 • 2400 highest possible SAT score • Bright Futures(and some colleges) is looking at a 2 section score total with Critical Reading and Math combined

7. ACT Scores • 4 sections – English, Math, Reading and Science. • Each section scored from 1 - 36 • Add all four sections scores together and divide by 4 to get the total (composite) score • Writing section is optional but required by most four year colleges and universities

8. Sending your SAT and ACT Scores to Colleges • SAT and ACT scores are sent directly from the testing company • May send four (4) free score reports to colleges when you register to test • If you need to send scores after the test there is a fee to do so • SAT/ACT scores are not on your transcript

9. Super Scoring • Students benefit by taking the SAT or ACT more then once • Many colleges and university will take the highest sectionscore to give students the highest totalscore. • Bright Futures will also take the highest section scores to determine scholarship eligibility

10. Super Scoring SAT example (200-800 score range): Student took the SAT three times . . . Reading Math Writing 490 530 500 550 500 500 520 510 540 550 + 530 + 540 = 1620 Bright Futures score = 1080 (Reading & Math)

11. Super Scoring ACT example (1-36 score range): Student took the ACT three times . . . English Math Reading Science 21 20 20 21 18 22 22 23 20 21 24 25 21 + 22 + 24 + 25 = 92 =234 (sections) 23 composite (total) ACTscore

12. Understanding GPA’s • Weighted • Honors, dual enrollment and AP (District) • Un-weighted • No quality points added (State) • Recalculated (weighted) • Academic core credits + academic electives; weighted for honors, dual enrollment and AP • Recalculated GPA’s are used for college admissions and Bright Futures • Go to www.FLVC.org to determine recalculated GPA

13. Florida Virtual Campus • Go to www.FLVC.org • Explore career and academic options • Access high school transcript information • Evaluate courses completed against the requirements for graduation, college and career readiness, and Bright Futures Scholarships • Search college and university profiles and degrees • See requirements for admission and transferring • Find college- and university-level distance learning courses • Apply online for admission and financial aid

14. Dept. Of Education parent and student tool for college and career planning • Create an account and log-in • View your unofficial transcript - Click on the “Reports” tab and check your Bright Futures status. This is also your weighted, recalculated GPA for college admissions • Explore college majors and careers

15. Selecting a College • Ask questions that matter to you • Location • Close to home? Far from home? In-state? Out-of-state • Public or Private school • Size of School • Majors • Does the school you want to attend have your major? • Campus life • Sports • Cost of attendance

16. College Campus Visits • Open House dates – on line • RSVP - don’t just show up • Daily tours • 10am & 2pm • Special events • Invitation only • No school business given • On-line college fairs and virtual tours

17. Online College Fairs and Virtual Tours • CollegeWeek Live is the largest online college fair and free to all who register • Students can connect to admissions reps from 300+ colleges and see current college student video webcasting about campus life. • Admissions experts will be presenting live via video on the admissions process • Scholarships and special promotions are available to students who login to attend CollegeWeekLive events Visit www.CollegeWeekLive.com

18. What can students do at CollegeWeekLive? Text chat with live Admissions Representatives Ask questions regarding application requirements and deadlines, applying for financial aid and academic programs. Engage in live student video presentations View interactive presentations led by current college students to find out what campus life is really like. Tune in to live speaker presentations College application and admissions experts share their insights on everything students needs to know on college admissions, including test prep, selecting a good fit college and applying for financial aid.

19. How to Apply to College • Apply on-line – NOW – Dec.by the latest • Web site lists included in your folder • What’s needed for an admissions decision? • Completed on-line application • Application fee paid • SAT and/or ACT scores • High school transcript • Essay and/or recommendation letter (rqst)

20. How to send your transcript • Complete the form found in your folder or pick one up in Guidance • Give completed form to the Registrar, Ms. Harlan in Guidance • No charge for electronic transcript • $2.00 fee for paper transcripts (private and out-of-state colleges) • Scholarship requests are free

21. State University System (SUS) • 11 Public Universities in the state of Florida • SUS admissions matrix • Enrollment data • GPA averages • SAT and ACT averages • Cost of attendance

22. Private Colleges and Out-of-State Universities • Applications completed on-line • Check deadlines carefully • Financial estimator available to determine cost of attendance (COA) • For in-state private colleges, Bright Futures money paid at public tuition dollar amounts • Out of state tuition cost can be higher • Address needed for private or out of state transcript request - $2.00 fee

23. Hillsborough Community College - HCC • Five campuses available • Open enrollment for high school graduates • Online applications preferred • SAT/ACT/CPT or PERT used to place students in college level reading and math classes • Avoid remedial classes – Takes longer to graduate • Apply during second semester in March or April • HCC Honors for available for students

24. HI-TECH Centers • Part of the Hills. Co. Public School system • Offer over 40 career training programs • Non degree certificate programs vary in length from 6 months to 2 years • Very affordable and open access to graduates • Five locations available • Aparicio-Levy Technical Center • Brewster Technical Center • Erwin Technical Center • Learey Technical Center • Tampa Bay Tech Evening School

25. College and Career Center • Group or individual assistance • FLVC.org and ePEP • Scholarship completion • SAT & ACT registration • SAT & ACT Prep class registration • Military information • Technical School information • Community Service Assistance

26. How to get started with Community Service • Select a place to volunteer • Complete proposal approved BEFORE volunteering and get required signatures • Proposal must be approved prior to starting community service • Once completed, hours must be turned in on the organization’s letterhead in letter format • December 15 deadline for Bright Futures “early evaluation” • Seniors have May 1st deadline for all community service hours

27. Community Service Class of 2013 - Bright Futures and community service requirements • Florida Academic Scholarship • 100 hours • Florida Medallion Scholarship • 75 hours • Florida Gold Seal Scholarship • 30 hours

28. Military Information • There are 5 Military Academies: • Navy – the US Naval Academy in Annapolis MD; • US Naval Academy - http://www.usna.edu///homepage.php • Army – US Military Academy in West Point New York; • http://admissions.usma.edu/default.cfm • Air Force – the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; • http://www.usafa.af.mil/index.cfm?catname=AFA%20Homepage • The Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY; http://www.usmma.edu/ • The Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT; http://www.cga.edu/ • ROTC Scholarships • Air Force - http://www.afrotc.com/ • Army - http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp • Navy - https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application.cfm • Enlistment in the Military after High School

29. Paying for College • Determine the COST of Attendance (COA) • The COA is an estimate of how much money will be required to attend school for one year at a college (on or off campus) • The COA is determined for each student by the postsecondary institution • Go online to check COA for each school you’re considering

30. $$ Cost of Attendance $$ The COA is determined for each student by the postsecondary institution and may include: • Tuition and fees • Books and supplies • Transportation • Personal expenses • Room and board • Misc. costs • Go online to the college websites and type in Cost of Attendance

31. In-State school, Living on or off-campus Tuition- $5,800 Room/Board- $9,190 Books/Supplies$1,500 Miscellaneous-$4,100 Total $20,590 In-State school, Living at home Tuition- $5,800 Room/Board- $2,000 Books/Supplies$1,500 Miscellaneous-$4,100 Total $13,400 What is my Cost of Attendance?(Example at 4 year, in state, public university)

32. What is Financial Aid? • Financial aid is money available to help students and their parents pay for educational expenses. • Students and parents use various resources to find money for school • No limit on financial aid amounts earned • Students and parents are the primary source of funds for post secondary education and are expected to contribute to the extent they are able.

33. Types of Financial Aid Grants- Aid given to students by the federal government or by the university that is need based, and the student is not responsible for paying back Scholarships- Award money given to students based on academic, athletic ability, ethnicity, major or talent, that is not paid back Work-Study- Money earned by students as payment for work. Does not have to paid back. Loans- Three types of loans that may be borrowed by the student and/or parents that must be paid back with interest either while enrolled or six or nine months post-graduation or stop attending.

34. Sources of Financial Aid • Federal Programs - FAFSA • State Programs – Bright Futures • Institutional – Colleges/Universities • Civic & Community Programs • Foundations – Hillsborough Education • Company & Union Programs • Scholarships through Private Donors

35. Federal Financial Aid • FAFSA – FreeApplication For Federal Student Aid – Apply online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov • Important part of the college application process for ALL students and required for Bright Futures • On-line application begins January 1, 2013 • Awards - Grants, Work Study, low-interest loans • Based on family income from 2012 tax returns • Financial Aid Meeting on January 29, 2013 @ Riverview High School • Do notgo to FAFSA.com – charges a fee!

36. How much federal student aid can you receive? Example: first-year student in 2013-14 Maximum amounts allowed: • Federal Pell Grant: $5,500 • Academic Competitiveness Grant: $750 • TEACH Grant: $4,000 • Federal Stafford Loan: $5,500 • Federal Perkins Loan: $5,500 • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: $4,000 • Federal Work-Study: depends on funds available at school • Federal PLUS Loan (for parents): COA minus other aid received

37. State Financial Aidaka - Bright Futures • Florida Financial Aid Application • 15 potential scholarships • Online Registration begins December 1st • www.floridastudentfinancialaid.com • Bright Futures pays a basic rate per credit hour wherever you attend in the state • Students can qualify for one of the three Bright Futures Scholarships Available

38. Bright Futures & FAFSA • If you earn the Bright Futures scholarship, you must complete the FAFSA • www.FAFSA.gov for instructions and a worksheet to use in completing the form • Eight (8) Financial Aid Meetings sponsored by the school district begin in December • Closest is on January 29, 2013 at Riverview High School

39. Bright Futures Scholarship Award Levels • Students may receive funding for ONE of the three awards: • Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) • $100.00 per credit hour • Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) • $75.00 per credit hour • Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) • $75.00 per credit hour @ community college or technical center

40. Florida Academic Scholars Award • 3.5 weighted GPA in required college preparatory credits Required Credits • 4 English (3 with substantial writing) • 4 Math (Algebra I level and above) • 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language) • 16 college preparatory credits • May use up to 2 additional credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP, IB, or AICE fine arts courses to raise GPA.

41. Florida Academic Requirements • 16 credits (college preparatory) • 3.5 weighted GPA (unrounded) in those 16 (or up to 18) courses • 100 Community Service Hours • Test sub-scores can be used from multiple testing dates (not mixed from different test types) • ACT = 28 Composite (excludes writing section) • SAT = 1280 (critical reading and math) • Liberal Arts Math is NOT an accepted math course

42. Florida Medallion Scholars Award • 3.0 weighted GPA in required college preparatory credits • Required Credits • 4 English (3 with substantial writing) • 4 Math (Algebra I level and above) • 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language • 16 college preparatory credits • May use up to 2 additional credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP, IB, or AICE fine arts courses to raise GPA.

43. Florida Medallion Requirements • 16 credits (college preparatory) • 3.0 weighted GPA (unrounded) in those 16 (or up to 18) courses • 75 Community Service Hours • Test sub-scores can be used from multiple testing dates (not mixed from different test types) • SAT = 1020 (critical reading and math) • ACT = 22 Composite (excludes writing section) • Liberal Arts Math • is NOT an accepted math course and will not be allowed as a mis-advisement exception

44. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Requirements • 16 credits (core required for HS graduation) • 3.0 weighted GPA (unrounded) in those 16 core courses • 3 career/technical credits in one vocational program • 3.5 unweighted GPA (unrounded) in those 3 credits • 30 Community Service Hours • Test Scores • SAT = 440 Critical Reading and 440 Math • ACT = 17 English, 18 Reading, 19 Math • Test sub-scores can be used from multiple testing dates (not mixed from different test types)

45. www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.orgState Grants, Scholarships & Applications

46. Bright Futures Homepage • What’s New • Chart of Eligibility and Award Criteria • Students • Requirements by HS Graduation Date • Financial Aid Recipient History to check status

47. Types of Scholarships • National scholarship databases • Free search sites • State scholarships • FFSA & Bright Futures • Regional scholarships • Wal-Mart/BK Scholars • County - Hillsborough Education Foundation • Begin applying in November, 2013 • 100 organizations in the Tampa Bay Area

48. Scholarships • East Bay Scholarship Bulletins • Published Monthly • Students receive a hard copy in Advisory • Available on the East Bay High School website under “Guidance” http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/ • Local scholarships • In March for EBHS seniors • Local organizations donated over $150,000 in scholarship monies to the Class of 2012

49. Scholarship “SMARTS” • Scholarships can be based on your academic success, gender, ethnicity, financial need, athletics, college major, essay completion, etc. • It’s a numbers game! The more applications you complete the better chance you’ll have of getting a scholarship. • Try to apply to one scholarship per week. • Use the East Bay High School scholarship bulletin Go to East Bay High School website under “Guidance” http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/

50. Scholarship Tips • Follow application instructions • Get organized and make copies and keep a scholarship log • Proofread your application. Have a parent, teacher or counselor review and don’t leave items blank • Meet the deadlines • How will you know if you won the scholarship? • Often only notified if you are selected • Notification information written on the web site Encourage your students to complete one application a week!