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Senior Year & Post Secondary Planning

Join Teri Gimbel, LCVS Guidance Counselor, for a presentation on post-secondary planning and graduation requirements. Learn about graduation options, applying to college, and admission requirements for state universities. Don't miss this important event to help plan for your future!

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Senior Year & Post Secondary Planning

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  1. Senior Year & Post Secondary Planning Presentation by Teri Gimbel LCVS Guidance Counselor

  2. Graduation Rehearsal: May 18 , 2:30 pm Chiles Auditorium Graduation: May 22, 6:30 pm, Chiles Auditorium Graduation Requirements For Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2013-2014 School Year http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7764/urlt/seniorflyer.pdf Graduation

  3. Options After High School • Work • Military: Active, Reserves,ROTC,Academy • Vocational School • Community College • University

  4. Applying to College • Families should be able to answer the following questions for themselves: • Does your student like school? Have they been successful? • What institutions best fit the student’s academic and social interests and educational objectives? • How much is the family able to reasonably afford to help the student meet his or her educational goals?

  5. 2 reaches 3 targets 1 safety visit campus with alumni www.collegeweeklive.com How many students return after their freshmen year? How big are freshmen classes? 6 yr Graduation rate? Are freshmen required to live in a dorm? AP credit policies? Consider 2 to 6 Colleges

  6. SAT Reasoning Test www.sat.org/register LCVS Code: 102628 • SAT $45 • SAT with essay $57 • Test Date: Nov. 5 / Registration by Oct. 7 • Test Date: Dec. 3 / Registration by Nov. 3 • Test Date Jan. 21 / Registration by Dec. 21

  7. SAT Practice • Free Practice Questions , Practice Test and tutorials from Khan Academy • https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

  8. ACT www.actstudent.org LCVS School Code: 102628 ACT –$42.50 ACT with Writing $58.50 Test Date: Dec. 10 / Registration by Nov. 4 Test Date: Feb. 11 / Registration by Jan. 13 ACT online prep http://www.actstudent.org/testprep

  9. State University System ( SUS) Admissions Requirements: • https://www.floridashines.org/go-to-college/know-the-admission-requirements

  10. Applying to a State University • Transcript (request from me) • Application – available online • Fee – credit card or fee waiver • LCVS CEEB # is 102628 • Personal statement essays • Residency (since most students are “dependent”, the parent is the person claiming residency and must provide required documentation)

  11. FSU 32,459 undergraduates • 2016 Admitted Student Profile Fall Admissions 3.8 - 4.3 GPA 1260 - 1440 New SAT 24 – 28 ACT Academic Profile: GPA, strength of curriculum, test scores, number of honors and AP courses, essay Average # of academic units: 23

  12. Applying to FSU • Apply ByDecision Mailed : • Oct. 19 Dec. 8 • Jan. 18 Mar. 16

  13. FAMU 8,166 undergraduates • Admit under SUS minimum requirements • Essay required

  14. Applying to FAMU www.famu.edu • Preferred Application: November 1 • Final Deadline: May 1 for Fall

  15. UF 35,043 undergraduates 2016 Incoming Freshmen Profile • 4.2 – 4. 5 GPA • NEW SAT 1290-1440 • ACT 28-32

  16. www.admissions.ufl.edu • ONE APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1 (decision mid February • Test scores for Nov.1 applicants will be accepted through December 15 • Applications received after Nov. 1 will be on a “space available” basis.

  17. UF’s Pathway to Campus Enrollment (PaCE) Students selected for UF PaCE will enroll in UF Online as a degree – seeking student. for a minimum of two semesters and complete at least 15 credits online. After earning a total of 60 credits and meeting program requirements, students may submit a transition form to move from online learning to a guaranteed place on the UF Residential campus. By enrolling in PaCE, you are a Gator from the very first day. http://admissions.ufl.edu/learn/pace/

  18. UCF 54,527 undergraduates 2016 Fall Freshmen Profile: Average H.S. GPA: 4.0 (recomputed) Average SAT: 1324 Average ACT: 28ACT www.admissions.ucf.edu Smoke Free Campus

  19. Univ. of West Fla. Univ. of No. Fla. Univ of So. Fla Fla. Atlantic Univ. New College Fla. Gulf Coast Fla. International Univ. Fla. Polytechnic Univ Univ. of Miami Flagler Stetson Eckerd Univ. of Tampa Jacksonville Univ. Fl. Southern Other Florida Universities (not all)

  20. Competitive Colleges • Grades & Curriculum • Extracurricular Activities • Leadership & Service • SAT II • Counselor & Teacher Recommendations – give at least 2 weeks notice • Use Common application • Early decision policies

  21. Admission Advice • Apply early! • READ and SAVE all materials: • Tuition Deposit Deadlines • Housing Deposit • Orientation Deposit • Admission is based on satisfactory completion of senior year – CAN RESCIND ADMISSION for poor senior grades or dropped classes!

  22. Community & State Colleges • Of 28 Community Colleges 18 have become State Colleges that offer 4-year degrees in some programs • Many of the Community Colleges offer degrees from partner universities (e.g. TCC has Flagler) • They all have open enrollment (high school diploma required)

  23. Community & State Colleges Admission based on High School Diploma Recommended test scores for College Success: SAT: 440 critical reading , 440 math ACT: 17 English, 19 reading, 19 math Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful

  24. Benefits of Community College • Class size, costs, teachers • Multiple degrees: AA, AS, Certificate AA guarantees admission to SUS with 60 credit hours and junior standing (must meet requirements for specific majors) Check out TCC2FSU and TCC2FAMU Programs

  25. While final application deadline may not be until the summer, it is best to apply to TCC in December/January http://www.tcc.fl.edu/admissions/apply/

  26. Lively Technical Center • Lively offers numerous career oriented programs. For information on academic and career programs offered, go to • http://livelytech.com/

  27. Financial Aid • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov Beginning in 2016 for the 2017-18 academic year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available October 1 (rather than January) and will use income information from two years prior to the academic year instead of the previous year.

  28. Net Price Calculator • The Net Price Calculator is used to help calculate the average award granted to students with similar family and financial circumstances. Please remember this is an average award. • All colleges should have the link on their websites!

  29. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Can be used at any Florida public or private comm.college, university, or voc.school • Everyone who meets the criteria get the money • 4 ways to qualify: • Academic Scholars Award • Medallion Scholars Award • Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award • Gold Seal CAPE Scholars

  30. Academic Scholars Award ** • 3.5 weighted GPA (only .25 weight) on the 16 required credits - may use up to 2 additional credits in required subjects to raise GPA, and • 1290 SAT or 29 ACT (writing sections will not be used), and • 100 hours of community service • **SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE CHANGES

  31. Medallion Scholars Award ** • 3.0 weighted GPA (only .25 weight) on the 16 required courses - may use up to 2 additional credits in required subjects to raise GPA, and • 1170 SAT or 26 ACT (writing sections will not be used) • 75 hours of community service • **SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE CHANGES

  32. Academic & Medallion Coursework • 4 English • 4 Mathematics • 3 Sciences • 3 Social Studies (any) • 2 Foreign Language (in same language) • 16 credits • BF GPA IS NOT THE LCVS GPA

  33. Gold Seal Vocational Award • 3.0 weighted GPA (only .25 weight) using the 16 credits required for graduation, and • 3.5 unweighted GPA in a minimum of 3 sequential vocational credits, and • Pass the PERT or SAT 440 reading & 440 math or ACT English 17, Reading 19, Math 19 • 30 hours of community service • ONLY can be used for Career certificate & Applied Technology or Technical Programs

  34. Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC) • Earn a minimum of 5 postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certification which articulate for college credit • 30 community service hours • Can be use to fund a career education or certificate program

  35. Applying for Bright Futures • Apply online after October 1, 2016 but before high school graduation https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/home/ApplyHere.asp • 7th semester evaluations • test scores through January • community service hours through Dec • 8th semester • test scores through June • not to undo 7th semester award , CS by graduation

  36. Stay informed – visit our website! • www.leongoesvirtual.net • LEFT SIDE CLICK ON Student Advising Center, CLICK HERE to enter • Links to Bright Futures Scholarship, SAT, ACT, NCAA, Financial Aid, College Admission Requirements and more! • Community Service Guidelines & Verification • Special Activities/Programs

  37. Questions? I am here to help students and parents plan for post secondary options. Please call or email me if you would like to set up an appointment. Teri Gimbel 561-8364 or gimbelt@leonschools.net

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