College admissions, financial aid and scholarships

1. College admissions, financial aid and scholarships Mrs. folmar Mr. Norris

2. Graduation Requirements • 24 credits 2.00 unweighted GPA • 16 required courses & 8 electives • Fsa Ela (or concordant score) ACT (19 reading) SAT (430 CR or 24 reading) • Algebra 1 eoc (or concordant score) pert (97 math) NOTE: PLATO, ACE AND ONLINE COURSES MUST BE DONE BY 5/4/2018; ATTENDANCE FAILURES MUST BE CLEARED AS WELL

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

4. Community & State Colleges • Admission based on High School Diploma • will need to take the PERT unless exempted by SAT/ACT scores

5. Community & State Colleges • Many community colleges have become State Colleges that offer 4-year degrees • Many of the Community Colleges offer degrees from partner universities (e.g. TCC has Flagler) • Benefits: • Class size, costs, teachers • Multiple degrees: AA, AS, Certificate • AA guarantees admission to SUS, but not to specific programs • Many have honors programs

6. apply to TCc honors program: • Submit tcc application • Submit honors program Application with proof of one of the following: • QUALIFYING SAT Score • QUALIFYING ACT Score • Minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative high school GPA • Graduation in the top 10% of high school class • upload essay with honors application

7. Important Dates TCC ADMISSIONS PRESENTATION February 6th, 2018 5:30 LEON HIGH SCHOOL auditorium While final deadline may not be until the summer it is best to apply in December/January www.GoToTCC.com

8. Consider 2 to 6 Colleges • Vary your list – consider “reaches, targets, safeties” • Don’t apply somewhere you won’t attend • Narrow your list and get organized before you start applying! www.collegeweeklive.com WWW.BIGFUTURE.COM Tips to help narrow your list: • visit campus • come to campus visits • talk with alumni • Some questions to ask: • How many students return after their freshmen year? • How big are freshmen classes? • Are freshmen required to live in a dorm? • AP credit policies?

9. State University System (sus) Minimum Admissions Requirements • Universities base their admission criteria on minimums set by Florida Board of Governors Regulations; however, they may establish higher standards • First Time In College students applying to the SUS may be considered for admission based on the following criteria: • a 2.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale as calculated by the university • present an official SAT and/or ACT score, and • meet the requirements for college level placement per Board of Governors Regulation 6.008 and high school credits (see next slide)

10. SUS Minimum Course Requirements • English: 4 credits • Math: 4 credits • Science: 3 credits • Social Studies: 3 credits • World language: 2 credits TOTAL: 18 credits • 2 elective credits – Additional academic credits OR One academic credit and one credit from rotc if applicable

11. SAT www.collegeboard.org • saT– reading, writing and language and math $46.00 • saT with essay - $60.00 • Fee waivers available in guidance – see front desk • Will send 4 reports to colleges for free – list when sign up • $12.00 for each additional report sent to colleges • Students required to upload photo prior to test and to provide photo ID when they test

12. ACT www.act.org • ACT – Eng, Math, Science, Reading $46.00 • ACT Plus Writing $62.50 • fee waivers available in guidance – see front desk • Will send 4 reports to colleges for free – list when sign up • $13.00 for each additional report sent to colleges • Students required to upload photo prior to test and to provide photo ID when they test

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

14. Applying to a State University • Transcript • request in main office unless applying through coalition, common app or sendedu – then your counselor uploads it • Application – available online • Fee • Leon’s school code is: 101665 • Senior Schedule • Personal statement essays (depending on application) • Ssar – self-reported student academic record • Need a copy of the student’s academic history to complete

15. Florida State University 32,669 undergraduates • Fall Admissions Middle 50% 4.0-4.5 GPA 1240-1360 NEW SAT 27 – 31 ACT • Summer Middle 50% 3.6-4.2 GPA 1180-1290 SAT 25-29 ACT

16. Applying to FSU On line : admissions.fsu.edu Application fee: $30 Apply ByDecision AVAILABLE : November 1st January 25th February 7th march 29th

17. The process: • Apply online, either through our institutional application or The Coalitionapplication. Students should only submit one application. • Create your Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) • Submit the following items on the Application Status Check by the application deadline: • Self-report all ACT and/or SAT test scores • Link your SSAR • Choose one of five essay questions and upload your essay • Upload one resume • Complete the Residency Declaration for Tuition Purposesform • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), using the IRS Data-Retrieval Tool. The FAFSA should be submitted no later than December 1 for priority consideration for financial aid. Please note that letters of recommendation are not required and will not be used in the decision-making process.

18. fsu honors programFSU HONORS PROGRAM • 2017 Average Accepted Student Profile for Honors: • 4.4 weighted GPA • 1500 SAT/ 33ACT • Evaluated based on, but not limited to: ACT/SAT scores, high school GPA, strength of curriculum, number of courses at the honors level or higher, honors and awards, extracurricular achievements, and unique individual talents • Essay and application required • The Honors application is due by 11:59pm EST on February 14, 2018.

19. fsu Scholarships • All accepted FSU students will be considered for merit scholarships – separate application is not required. Students should be admitted by 1st notification for full consideration. • Students who are admitted into the Honors Program have the opportunity to apply for the Honors Medical and Legal Scholars Program, two professional track programs that give undergraduates a head start in these careers– must apply by November 1st

20. FSU CARE Summer Bridge Program • Designed to support Students who are first generation college students (neither parent has a bachelors degree) and eligible for a Pell Grant • Must apply through general admissions and submit a CARE application • For more information see: care.fsu.edu

21. Florida A&M University 7,120 undergraduates • Summer/Fall Admissions Middle 50% 3.0-3.49 GPA 1000-1180 NEW SAT 18-21 ACT

22. Applying to FAMU www.famu.edu Admissions fee: $35 Applications done through collegenet • Summer admissions: march 1 • Final Deadline: May 1 for Fall • Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: November 30th • The application, application fee, ALL transcripts, official test scores, and supporting documents must be received by the deadline.

23. FAMU Honors & Scholarships • scholarships can only be applied for after you are admitted • To be considered for scholarships, you MUST meet ALL the following criteria: • Be a current FAMU student with a full-time enrollment status. • Completed the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) on file with the university. • All high school graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale, and 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT, are invited to apply for admission to the University Honors Center.   Complete application packets must be submitted with the following information: • Two letters of recommendation • A copy of the high school transcript •  Writing sample

24. University of florida33,754 undergraduates • Fall Admissions Middle 50% 4.3-4.6 GPA 1270-1440 NEW SAT 28-32 ACT • Summer admissions Middle 50% 4.3-4.6 GPA 1270-1440 NEW SAT 28-32 ACT

25. www.admissions.ufl.edu • APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1 (extended to nov. 15th online) • SSAR deadline for completion: December 1 • test scores received by DECEMBER 15TH • Must fill out fafsa by December 15th • Notification on February 9th if submitted before November 1st deadline • Applications received after NovEMBER 1 will be considered on a “space available” basis

26. Applying to uf • COALITION APPLICATION • Profile information • Uf supplement – short-answer questions • Residency information • essay • SSAR (STUDENT SELF-REPORTED ACADEMIC RECORD) • SEND TEST SCORES DIRECTLY FROM SAT AND/OR ACT • $35 NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE

27. UF Innovation Academy • IA program focused on innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, ethics and leadership • Spring / Summer Academic Year • Fall semester – study abroad, internships, research • Same selective holistic review - applicants express their IA interest in the application and intended major

28. Uf pacepathway to campus enrollment • provides freshmen with the opportunity to start their UF degree online and then transition to campus in order to complete an undergraduate degree • Through PaCE they are able to expand admission offers to more of the best and brightest students • Applicants are considered for PaCE through the regular freshman application

29. UF Honors Program • 2017 Accepted Honors Freshman Profile - Middle 50% Range: GPA: 4.5-4.7 SAT: 1980-2230 (old); 1350-1480 (new) ACT: 30-34 2017 Acceptance rate: 43% Students must complete their online Honors application by March 1 at 11:59pm EST. 

30. Self Reported Academic Record • Fsu and uf require an ssarnot a transcript for application • submitted separately from the application, but required for the application to be complete. • Use the academic history report mailed home over the summer to fill out • Additional copies can be requested in the main office for $1 • Do NOT Send Transcripts to fsu or UF until admitted and transcripts are final

31. Competitive Colleges • Grades & Curriculum • Extracurricular Activities • Leadership & Service • SAT and/or act • Counselor & Teacher Recommendations – give at least 2 weeks notice

32. Early decision vs. early action • Early decision plans are binding — a student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college. • Early action plans are nonbinding — students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1. • Approximately 450 colleges have early decision or early action plans, and some have both. • Some colleges offer a nonbinding option called single-choice early action, under which applicants may not apply ED or EA to any other college.

33. Financial Aid • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov • Fill out regardless of financial status – schools need it to SEE YOUR ENTIRE FINANCIAL PICTURE • now for 2018-2019 school year – use 2016 tax return information • You can print out a paper copy and see what information you need ahead of time before you sit down to fill out

34. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program For 2018 High School Graduates www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ • see the specific requirements for the scholarships HANDOUTINCLUDED IN YOUR PACKET • complete the online Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by graduation

35. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program • Can be used at any Florida public or private community college, university, or vocational school • Everyone who meets the criteria and applies gets the money • 3 AWARDS AVAILABLE: • FLORIDA Academic Scholars Award • FLORIDA Medallion Scholars Award • Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award/GOLD SEAL CAPE SCHOLARS AWARD

36. BRIGHT FUTURESGENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Be a Florida resident and a U.s. citizen • Complete the ffaa • Earn a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent • Not have been found guilty of, or pled to, a felony charge • Be accepted and enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an eligible Florida public or independent post secondary institution • Be enrolled in at least 6 non-remedial semester credit hours per term

37. Bright futures Coursework • 4 English • 4 Mathematics (at or above algebra 1) • 3 natural Science • 3 Social science • 2 world language • Sequential, in the same language • Bright Futures GPA IS NOT THE LHS GPA – not all electives count!

38. Academic Scholars Award • 3.5 weighted bright futures GPA • 1290 SAT or 29 ACT (writing sections are not used) • 100 hours of community service documented with school • See award amounts in your packetfor award information

39. Medallion Scholars Award • 3.0 weighted bright futures GPA • 1170 SAT or 26 ACT (writing sections are not used) • 75 hours of community service documented with school • See award amounts in your packetfor award information

40. Gold Seal Vocational Award • May be funded only if enrolled in a career education or certificate program • Requirements • 3.0 weighted bright futures GPA • Qualifying sat, act or pert scores • 30 hours of community service documented with school • SEE BRIGHT FUTURES STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • See award amounts in your packetfor award information

41. Gold seal cape scholars award • May be funded only if initially enrolled in a career education or certificate program • Upon completion of an associate degree program that articulates to a bachelors degree program, a gsc scholar may also receive an award for a maximum of 60 credit hours toward a bachelors degree program • Requirements: • Earn a minimum of 5 postsecondary credit hours through cape industry certifications which articulate for college credit http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/cape-secondary/cape-industry-cert-funding-list-current.stml • 30 hours of community service documented with school • See award amounts in your packetfor award information

42. Community service hoursfor Bright Futures • Information is pulled from our system twice annually – in January and june, so it will not update in real time • The earlier the hours are submitted the earlier they will post to bright futures

43. Scholarships • Search www.fastweb.com • see fastweb scholarship guide in packet • Students - Listen to announcements for scholarships that come through Lhs • Parents – check listserv emails • Check the guidance website

44. Guidance website:www.LEONSCHOOLS.NET/LEON • CLICK ON departments, then GUIDANCE • Links to Bright futures, SAT, ACT, NCAA, Financial Aid and more • Scholarships • Volunteer Opportunities • Special Activities/Programs

45. Questions? email your counselor: 10th-12th grades: A-f Kelly folmarfolmark@leonschools.net G-o sam Norris norriss@leonschools.net P-z Rick davisdavisr@leonschools.net 9th grade: sarahharrisharriss1@leonschools.net