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Off to College Night

Off to College Night. Who is your Counselor. A – E Mrs. Jones F – Li Mrs. Thornton Lo – Ro Mrs. Wilkerson Ru – T, Collegiate HS Mrs. Flajole U – Z Mr. Capalbo. COLLEGE. What to do and when?. College Prep Timeline 9 th & 10 th Grade. Start community service.

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Off to College Night

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  1. Off to CollegeNight

  2. Who is your Counselor • A – E Mrs. Jones • F – Li Mrs. Thornton • Lo – Ro Mrs. Wilkerson • Ru – T, Collegiate HS Mrs. Flajole • U – Z Mr. Capalbo

  3. COLLEGE What to do and when?

  4. College Prep Timeline9th & 10th Grade Start community service Take academically rigorous courses Register and study for PSAT (practice SAT) 9th & 10thGrade 10thGrade Maintain a strong GPA Get involved Study for and take the PLAN (practice ACT)

  5. College Prep Timeline 11th Grade Sign up and study for PSAT Begin exploring & researching colleges Take ACT March 18 at VHS Fall Spring Summer Prepare for College Admissions exams-SAT and/or ACT • Register and study for SAT if preferred • Study for ACT (test at VHS in March) • Visit colleges • Retake ACT & SAT as needed

  6. College Prep Timeline12th Grade Last chance to earn Bright Futures qualifying test scores Be aware of deadlines & submit college applications • Apply for Bright Futures • Apply for federal aid Fall Spring April May June Research and complete applications for Scholarships by deadlines Turn in Scholarship information for awards night Request your Final Transcript

  7. Community College Programs • A.A. Degree 2 + 2 program • Transferable in whole to university • A.S. Two year, Career Education program • Check with community college for transfer agreement with local university • Technical/Vocational Certificate program • Career training and certification

  8. Dual Enrollment If a student earns the 36-hour general education block of credit, these credits will be accepted in total by any Florida public university and no further courses will be required to meet the general education component EFSCUniversity

  9. 2013 Freshman Fall Class Profiles

  10. Colleges Coming to VHS Fri, October 11 Mon, October 14 Tuesday, October, 15 FSU UF SALEM COLLEGE

  11. FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURESSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM • Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) • 4-Year University $103/semester hr • 2-Year University $ 63/semester hr • Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) • 4-Year University $77/semester hr • 2-Year University $48/semester hr • Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) • AS, AAS, CCC $48/semester hr • PSAV $39/semester hr • ATD $39/semester hr

  12. Florida Academic Scholarship • 3.5 weighted GPA • 16 cr of college prep academic courses • Algebra I + • Foreign Language • 100 hours community service • Hours must be on transcript to be awarded scholarship • Best “super score” • 1290 SAT (Reading & Math ONLY) or 29 ACT • Final qualifying SAT/ACT test is in June

  13. Florida MedallionScholarship • 3.0 weighted GPA • 16 cr of college prep academic courses • Algebra I + • Foreign Language • 75 hours community service • Hours must be on transcript to be awarded scholarship • Best “super score” • 1170 SAT (Reading and Math ONLY) or 26 ACT • Final qualifying SAT/ACT test is in June

  14. Credits Counted for FAS & FMS • 4 credits English • 4 credits Math • 3 credits Science • 3 credits Social Studies • 2 credits Foreign Language (same language) TOTAL = 16 Credits * Honors, AP, & DE weighted .5 for every 1 credit. ** Will add up to 3 credits of electives from subjects above.

  15. Florida Gold SealScholarship • 3.0 weighted GPA in 16 core credits • Higher math not required • No foreign language required • 3.5 weighted GPA in 3 credits of a Bright Futures CTE program • 30 hours community service • Hours must be on transcript to be awarded scholarship • Qualifying test scores • SAT 440 Reading, 440 Math • ACT 17 English, 18 Reading, Math 19 • PERT Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113 • Final qualifying test date is June

  16. Credits Counted for GSV • 4 credits English • 4 credits Math • 3 credits Science • 3 credits SS (WH, AH, Am Gov’t, & Econ) • 1 credit Performing Arts • 1 credit HOPE TOTAL = 16 Credits * Honors, AP, & DE weighted .5 for every 1credit.

  17. Dates to Remember • October 16 – PSAT • October 17 – College Fair, Melbourne Auditorium 6:30 – 8:30pm • May 23 - Graduation

  18. Brevard County Schools Financial Aid Workshop January 30 7pm – 9pm Board Room

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