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. 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?

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. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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!

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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.

15. 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

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

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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!

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. Scholarships • Search www.fastweb.com • see fastweb scholarship guide in packet • Students - Listen to announcements for scholarships that come through Lhs • Check the guidance website

34. Guidance website: https://www.leonschools.net/domain/4937

35. 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