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JUNIOR NIGHT PRESENTATION

JUNIOR NIGHT PRESENTATION. March 5, 2014 Jamie Zucker Counselor & CAP Advisor. High School Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2015. 24 credits are required to graduate 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math (Must pass Algebra 1 EOC)

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JUNIOR NIGHT PRESENTATION

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  1. JUNIOR NIGHT PRESENTATION March 5, 2014 Jamie Zucker Counselor & CAP Advisor

  2. High School Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2015 24 credits are required to graduate • 4 Credits of English • 4 Credits of Math (Must pass Algebra 1 EOC) • 3 Credits of Science: Physical Science, Biology & Chemistry • 3 Credits of History: World History, American History, Government (0.5) & Economics (0.5) • 1 Credit of Fine Art • 1 Credit of Physical Education—must include Personal Fitness (0.5) • 0.5 credit of Digital Learning- must take and pass at least one virtual course • *** 2 Credits of a Foreign Language (2 separate years) are not required, but recommended for almost all colleges & needed for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

  3. High School Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2015 (con.) • Minimum unweighted 2.0 GPA • Earn a passing score on the Reading portion on the FCAT (245) or a standardized test score that is concordant with the passing scores on the FCAT (SAT & ACT)—Verbal portion of the SAT- 430 or Reading portion of the ACT- 19 • Community Service Hours---100 hours required for Somerset and Bright Futures Scholarship

  4. SAT TESTING INFORMATION Website: www.collegeboard.com • Duration of test= 3 hours and 45 minustes • Consists of 10 separatelytimed sections • Assessessubjectmatterslearned in high school and problemsolvingskills in the areas of: Criticalreading, Mathematics & Writing • Math, Critical Reading, and Writing scores will each range between a 200-800; total SAT score ranges between 600-2400 • You will lose ¼ of a point for incorrect answers (except on the grid-in math questions). DON’T GUESS IF YOU CANNOT ELIMINATE SOME ANSWER CHOICES!

  5. ACT TESTING INFORMATION Website: www.act.org • Duration of test= 3 hours and 25 minustes • Consists of 5 separatelytimed sections • Assessessubjectmatterslearned in high school and problemsolvingskills in the areas of: Reading, Mathematics, English, Writing & Science • English, Math, Reading, and Science scores will each range between 1-36.  Composite ACT score is the average of your scores on the four sections; ranges between 1-36 • You will not lose any points for incorrect answers. IT IS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWERS BLANK!

  6. TEST PREP INFORMATION • Miami DadeCollege- Prices start at $119 and up, not including books and materials, and class sizes range from 20 to 30 students. • Wise ChoiceTutoring- offers a six-week-long, comprehensive SAT preparatory class. Each class last two hours and the entire session costs $1,000 (roughly $41 for 24 hours). • Higher Standards Test Prep- offers a 55-hour long course at $945.00. They guarantee a 100-point increase or you can retake the class for $50.00.

  7. TEST PREP (con.) • Kaplan Test Prep- Classes beginat $299 and range from online classes to group classes. • Prepworks- Offers SAT/ACT online classes startingat $199. • Veritas Prep- Offers online, group and individualizedtutoring sessions startingat $240. • Ray DassTutoring- Offersindividualized, paired and small group tutoring sessions startingat $25/hr.

  8. DEADLINES • The deadline for an application means ALL information must be in- NO EXCEPTIONS!

  9. WHAT DO DECISION CODES REALLY MEAN? • Early Decision (ED)—easier to get accepted but it is binding-you must attend and withdraw all other applications. DO NOT apply ED unless this is your dream school and you can afford the costs. No Florida State Schools do Early Decision. • Early Action (EA) -easier to get accepted than regular decision but not binding. DO NOT apply EA if you need senior grades to give you a boost from first semester • Regular decision -later deadline-colleges will look at first semester grades from senior year. DO YOU NEED THE BOOST?

  10. TIPS FOR ESSAYS • Don’t just recycle your essays. • Be yourself! This is time for the college to learn more about you and what you have to say. • Emphasize the positive- this is your time to shine! • Have someone proofread your paper- English teachers, counselor, parents, etc. • Don’t overdo it! Just because your essay is long doesn’t mean it’s what the colleges want.

  11. MORE TIPS & ADVICE 1. DO NOT FILL OUT APPLICATIONS LATE AT NIGHT. • Although access to applications is 24/7, you need to be alert and focused. Take your time, because these documents are too important to rush. 2. HAVE ALL YOUR APPLICATION INFORMATION ON HAND. • You should have all application information next to you, or save your progress and go back in when you do have it. You will also need credit card information to pay application fees and standardized test score reporting fees. 3. HAVE YOUR COUNSELOR REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION - BEFORE HITTING ‘SEND.’ • You need an extra set of eyes to look over absolutely everything - especially essays for your first few applications.

  12. TYPES OF APPLICATIONS • Public Schools in Florida-apply on website if possible. • The Common Application- This is an online system that students use to apply to member colleges with the same form. Students can create a free account and keep this information in a safe place. This website will require letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, coaches, etc. Choose who you invite wisely and make sure to follow-up with them.

  13. WHOSE JOB IS IT? • YOU------application and sending test scores from SAT and ACT website. • ME------- letters of rec and review of application • TRANSCRIPTS--------***You must fill out the transcript request form COMPLETELY located in the main office. Transcript requests take at least 5 days to process. DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

  14. FINANCIAL AID • During January of senior year, parents of students applying for need-based financial aid are to complete the FAFSA online, which is a government-based form that uses tax information from the previous calendar year to determine eligibility for need-based aid. • There will be a presentation on this information in January 2015- Date and Time TBA.

  15. SCHOLARSHIPS • During the third quarter of senior year, Ms. Zucker will meet with EVERY senior to register online for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. • Students can and should apply to all different types of scholarships during their senior year. Please check the website frequently and refer to handouts for more information on scholarships.

  16. NOW WHAT??? • Don’t panic, but you NEED to start your applications sooner than later this summer. • Don’t get Senioritis! This is the home stretch to the finish line. • Use me but don’t abuse me-I am here to help you! • Do your research to find what college is the best fit for you!

  17. NOW WHAT??? Jamie Zucker Counselor & CAP Advisor jzucker@somersetsilverpalms.net

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