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Navigating the College Application Process. Jennifer Larimore College and Career Specialist Room 1-113 in Student Services Academic Lunch Daily – Room 4-127 Request Appointments Online Email jlarimor@pasco.k12.fl.us FB: CCMHS COLLEGE AND CAREER LAB TWITTER: @coyotecareerlab.
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Jennifer Larimore College and Career Specialist • Room 1-113 in Student Services • Academic Lunch Daily – Room 4-127 • Request Appointments Online • Email jlarimor@pasco.k12.fl.us • FB: CCMHS COLLEGE AND CAREER LAB • TWITTER: @coyotecareerlab
Kristine Fewox School Counselor C/O ‘19 and ‘20 • Room 3-216 in Student Services • Academic Lunch Daily – Room 4-127 • Request Appointments Online • Email sfewox@pasco.k12.fl.us
12 Months Until Graduation!
This Spring and Summer: Do Your Homework • Research Schools • Campus Visits • Register for Aug./Sep. ACT/SAT tests if needed • Put together an academic resume and get a head start on your essays
Stay Up-to-Date! • Follow: • FB: CCMHS College and Career Lab • Twitter: @coyotecareerlab • Join the c/o 2019 Remind Page! • Text @2019ccmhs to 81010
Campus Visits • Schedule your visits when classes are in session • Register for an official campus tour • Take time to explore the campus on your own • Make a list of specific questions before your visit • Talk to students who currently attend the school • Take notes during and immediately after your visit
Compare Your Choices • Use a spreadsheet to compare schools and track of applications: • Distance from home • Size • Tuition Cost • Middle 50% GPA • Middle 50% Test Scores • My top major(s) of interest • Thoughts after visit • Application Deadline • Scholarship Application Deadline • Essay Requirements • Create your own or customize this sample: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ctl3d-CtoVfFzNkwlQ2j1w6Z0eX8oO5h
SAT/ACT • When? • We recommend juniors take the ACT and SAT at least once, then retake the test the scored best on • Why Junior year? • Both exams test math through Algebra II • Students will need exam scores to apply for college early in their Senior year
SAT/ACT • Register at www.act.org and www.collegeboard.org • Test Fees: SAT $46.00 ($62.50 with optional essay) ACT $47.50 ($64.50 with optional essay) • Test Fee Waivers are available to Juniors and Seniors who qualify for free or reduced lunch (2 for SAT and 2 for ACT) • Students who use test fee waivers can also qualify for score report waivers and college application fee waviers
SAT/ACT • Late Registration is still available for the June 2 SAT and the June 9 ACT (additional fee will apply) • Upcoming Tests and Deadlines • ACT July 14 – Register by June 15 • SAT August 25 – Register by July 27 • ACT September 8 – Register by August 3
SAT/ACT • When registering, utilize your 4 free score reports (SAT offers score choice) • SAT Score Use Policy • https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/professionals/sat-score-use-practices-participating-institutions.pdf • Free, Personalized Practice: • SAT Khan Academy • ACT Academy
Fall: GET ORGANIZED • Narrow your Choices • Know THE DEADLINES (Before Nov. 1 is your best bet) • Resume and/or Essays • Tests ACT/SAT • Transcripts • Recommendation letters
Fall: The Application • APPLY EARLY (3-6 schools) • Reach Schools and Sure Things • Have a back up plan! • Don’t put all your eggs in ONE basket • Proof READ • Residency Affidavit • Submit all items • Common Application or Coalition App
Required Documents • TEST SCORES: Log on to collegeboard.org and/or act.org to order a score report (waivers are available for these for students with F/R lunch) • TRANSCRIPTS: Request a transcript to be sent each school you are applying for. Transcript requests can be completed on our Web site: http://ccmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=14609
Required Documents • LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: • Read each application carefully! • Counselor Recommendation - complete the request on line and be specific! (Provide AT LEAST 2 Weeks Notice) • Teacher Recommendation – give about a month’s notice and ask for their procedures for writing letters
PLAN AHEAD Lack of PLANNING on YOUR part DOES NOT Constitute an EMERGENCY on OUR part!
Winter: Financial Aid • Complete FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov after October 1. • You can use FAFSA 4Caster prior to 10/1 for an estimate • Apply for college by Nov. 1st • Apply for Bright Futures beginning Dec. 1st
Applying for Scholarships • Local Scholarships: • Apply for Pasco Education Foundation and CCMHS Local Scholarships beginning December 1st • Attend our Fall Financial Aid Night • Pascoeducationfoundation.org
Spring: It’s the Home Stretch • Keep your Grades UP! • Pay Deposits/Housing • Make your Decisions based on your acceptances and financial aid by May 1 • Apply for State Colleges (PHSC/SPC etc.)