FSU International Programs

1. FSU International Programs College for High School Programs 2010 Students can: • Earn college credit from Florida State University • Enhance their college application! • Make new friends and have the time of their life! • Learn about the sites, art, language, and history of other countries in the spring semester (via website) - then travel abroad in the summer semester and experience it! These unique study/travel opportunities will make the world and its culture truly come alive! Available Programs: • EUROPEAN HUMANITIES (multi-location) – 9 Sem. Hrs. • EUROPEAN HUMANITIES (Spring Break) – 3 Sem. Hrs. • INTENSIVE SPANISH (Costa Rica) – 8 Sem. Hrs. Parent Information Meeting Options: Held at area high schools. See Mrs. Scott in guidance for more information.

2. 2009-2010 SENIOR CLASS

3. Guidance Department Mrs. Kim Scott A - C Mrs. Kim Brumage D - Hi Ms. Alice Mathis Ho - Mc Mrs. Rhonda Davis Me - Se Mrs. Teresa Dennis Sh – Z Mrs. Cindy Fisher, Guidance Secretary Mrs. Jeanne Tucker, Registrar

4. Graduation Requirements • English – 4 credits • Math – 3 credits (including Algebra I or its equivalent) • Science – 3 credits (must include Biology) • Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, American History, Economics and American Government) • Physical Education – 1 credit (including Personal Fitness) • Life Management – ½ credit • Arts – 1 credit (Fine or Practical Art) • Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits • Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA • Pass FCAT • All requirements must be met to participate in commencement activities. • Exam Exemptions – • 2nd semester – seniors can exempt any exam in which they have a passing grade, if they have less than 10 unexcused absences. If they failed the last nine weeks for any reason, including attendance, they must take the exam to earn credit.

5. Options After High School • Work • Military • Vocational School • 2 year Community College • 4 year College/University

6. Considerations for College • Why are you going? • Do you like school? • Have you been successful academically, emotionally? • Are you prepared academically and emotionally? • Be realistic about finances and college costs. • Visit campuses, talk to representatives, alumni. • Interview college: • Freshmen retention rate • 4 year graduation rate • How many students live on campus, how many can they accommodate • How do they deal with AP and dual enrollment credit • Who teaches and what is the average size of classes • Apply to 2-6 (2-3 “safe” for admissions) ALL schools that you apply to should be ones that you would be happy to attend.

7. College Fit • Institution type • Size • Location • Degree programs • Sports and activities • Housing • Tuition and fees • We recommend that students narrow down their choices. • FACTS.org – Florida based – Career and College searches • CollegeBoard.com – profile of schools, AP scores, majors, range for admissions

8. What should you be doing right now? • Narrowing down choices of colleges to apply to. • Preparing application packets. Most schools prefer online applications. Know the deadlines! Know what is required for each of the applications. GET ORGANIZED! Many out of state and private college use the common application at commonapp.org. • Request transcripts to be sent- electronically free (all public and most private in FL), $1 for printed/certified copy, usually available in 24 hours. Request form is available in a folder outside Mrs.Tucker’s door. • Complete a college/scholarship resume. • Request letters of recommendation this usually takes a minimum of a week: allow this time from a teacher or counselor. • Finalize essays. Have a teacher review them. • Sign up and retake the SAT, ACT, or SAT II- for admissions, all official scores must come directly from SAT/ACT. • Check out the scholarship drawer for applications.

9. State of Florida University System • Minimum standards - 2.5 recomputed academic GPA (core academic classes) • 21 ACT or 1010 SAT – The writing component will be used for admissions consideration this year. • 18 high school academic units • 4 English • 3 Math (minimum Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II) • 3 Science • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language • 3 additional academic units ALL State universities use the same method for weighting academic courses earning a “C” or better: - 1.0 weighted for AP and dual enrollment - .5 weighted for honors • Admissions offers are rescinded for reasons like: Changed senior schedule, poor academic performance, less than 2.0 GPA in dual enrollment courses. If a situation arises, it is recommended that you contact the admissions office at the university.

10. Florida State University Middle 50% Fall Middle 50% Summer 3.67 - 4.2 academic GPA 3.3 – 3.9 academic GPA 1730 - 1960 SAT 1630-1850 SAT 26 - 29 ACT 23 - 28 ACT • Application and documents received by: Electronic Transcript request deadline October 14 Decisions mailed by:December 9 Friday, October 9th at noon January 20 March 17 Friday, January 15th at noon November SAT can count for October deadline but it cannot be the first SAT attempt. • Apply online: (SAT or ACT w/writing and must complete application essays). The essay is STRONGLY recommended. • FSU has stated that they do not want letters of recommendations from counselors and teachers. • Major factor for admissions: Academic profile (academic GPA and quality of curriculum) in combination with test scores. FSU will recompute the GPA using only grades 9-11. They do review grade trend and course selection in senior year. • In addition a plus-minus system; examples: • Plus- strong academic curriculum including honors courses with a greater consideration given to students completing AP or DE coursework. 5 or more academic courses in the senior year, four years of sequential foreign language, top 10%, first generation college student, low socioeconomics. • Minus– weak academic senior schedule, completing only three math (Alg. I,II & Geom.), second foreign language requirement in the sr. year, low class rank, negative grade trend, academic unit deficiency.

11. All applicants will be evaluated using a GPA/ACT/SAT matrix ranging from 3.0/26/1730 – 3.5+/22/1500 that incorporates the plus/minus assessment. If an applicant is deferred on the Dec. 9 notification, FSU will expect to see additional test scores and mid year grades, however, they will not recompute the GPA incorporating senior year grades. Minimum scores: SAT 500 CR, 500 math, 500 writing, ACT 21 English, 22 Reading, 21 math, 21 writing. February ACT scores are last that will be accepted. • Admissions offers will be rescinded if a student’s dual enrollment GPA is below a 2.0. • Post admissions - Orientation and tuition deposits will be due in spring or students will be withdrawn. Don’t wait until the May 1 deadline. • Online Status Check- Students can monitor the status of transcripts and test scores, as well as the specific date on which the admission decision will be made. Applicants being deferred or offered summer admission will have that information available to them online. Check your email regularly. • Housing – The web application opens December 9 for fall admits and February for summer admits. Apply early! • Scholarships – All accepted students will automatically be considered for merit scholarship. A separate application is not required. • Financial Aid – All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.

12. University of Florida Fall - Middle 50% Summer – Middle 50% 4.3 - 4.4 academic GPA 4.0 - 4.2 academic GPA 1970 - 2090 SAT 1820 - 1950 SAT 30 - 32 ACT 27 - 30 ACT • Require on-line application (SAT or ACT w/writing and must complete application essays). UF will not interchange ACT sub scores from different test dates. • Few students are admitted purely on academic merit. While the potential for academic success is a primary consideration, UF's comprehensive holistic application review also considers personal essays, academic awards, extracurricular activities, family background and home community. The admissions process is designed to consider all aspects of an applicant’s academic record and personal experiences, and is not intended to admit applicants solely on the basis of grade point averages and test scores. • UF's admissions process is also dynamic; it is continually reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the composition of the applicant pool and the evolution of the university’s educational objectives. • Freshmen Review: Academic GPA, SAT/ACT, strength of curriculum, extracurricular participation/leadership, extraordinary achievement/talent, personal circumstances, essay, holistic review. Holistic part is opportunity for student to speak to the admissions officer. Don’t repeat information that is available in other parts of your application. • Short-answer and essay questions, in particular, help admissions officers consider the applicant within the context of each applicant's own experiences with family, in high school, in his or her local communities and within the context of his or her cultural backgrounds. All factors that can distinguish an applicant's achievements and indicate the potential for success at the University of Florida are considered.

13. One Application Deadline: November 1 Electronic Transcript request deadline One Decision Release Date: February 12 Tuesday, October 27th at noon (will receive test scores through Dec.) • It is a phenomenal pool of applicants. Only 41% were admitted last year. • UF does not want counselor or teacher recommendations. • The standard entry point is the fall semester. However, many freshmen now choose Summer B, when there aren't as many students at the university. Beginning freshmen sometimes need the slower pace of summer to acclimate themselves to college and campus life. Summer B is no different from fall in terms of competition, as all freshman applicants are evaluated as a class. There is no distinction between terms, so there is no admission advantage or disadvantage to choosing summer or fall entry. • One week after you apply, visit the UF website to establish a GatorLink account to check your application status. 2-4 weeks after make sure that UF has received all application materials like transcript, test scores, etc. • The Office of Admissions employs a comprehensive review process that evaluates academic and nonacademic criteria. They search for students who will be UF's future community of leaders, learners and thinkers, and whose education will be enhanced by diverse experiences and who will be prepared to serve and participate in all segments of society. • All applicants must submit the SAT or the ACT w/writing test. The university will accept the highest subscores from the SAT if you took it multiple times. The university cannot mix or combine ACT subscores.

14. Post admissions – tuition deposit is due by May 1. • Housing- It is highly encouraged that students apply for housing as soon as possible. Once the application and application fee has been posted, (approximately two weeks after admissions application) the student is eligible to apply for housing. Waiting to be accepted will greatly reduce the chances of being assigned a preference and also increases the risk of not being offered housing at all. Once you are admitted, the Housing Office will send you a housing contract and more housing options and information. • Financial Aid – All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.

15. FAMU Average 2009 freshmen 3.05 academic GPA 1350 SAT 19 ACT • Online applications preferred. • Rolling admissions deadline May 15, preferred by Feb. 1 • 3.0 academic GPA = automatic admissions, no matter the test score • All talented 20 are admitted (top 20% with required academic curriculum) • Admit under minimum state standards – Offer Summer Bridge Program • Many scholarship opportunities • 2009 Fall Preview for High School Juniors and Seniors – Typically held in November. It is an opportunity to meet with representatives from academic schools and colleges.    The highlight of the Preview will be the awarding of full and partial four-year scholarships to students that qualify. 

16. University of Central Florida Fall Middle 50% - FreshmenSummer Middle 50% - Freshmen 3.5 – 4.2 academic GPA 3.3 – 3.8 academic GPA 1150-1290 SAT CR and Math 1060-1150 SAT CR and Math 25-28 ACT 22-25 ACT • Apply online: Will interchange SAT scores, but not ACT sub scores from different test dates. All testing should include writing component: It is a part of admission criteria. • Rolling admissions – generally notified three to six weeks after they receive all supporting official documents. • Most important factors for admissions: quality and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or ACT. • Unless you will clearly be accepted through academic merit alone, UCF strongly encourages submitting letters of recommendation, the essay, resume, and the optional information sheet. • Of their acceptances: 2/3 based on academics 1/3 other ( talents, socio-economic, etc) • Post admissions – tuition deposit and housing agreement. • Housing – Application opens in October. The prepayment will be applied to the first semester's rent if you receive an on-campus room assignment. If on-campus space is not available, the entire pre-payment fee will be refunded. Completing an online housing agreement does not guarantee you a space on-campus.

17. University of South Florida Middle 50% -Fall Middle 50% - Summer 3.5 8– 4.12 academic GPA 3.18 – 3.71 academic GPA 1120-1280 SAT CR and Math 1020-1160 SAT 540 – 620 SAT Writing 490 – 570 SAT Writing 24-29 ACT 22-25 ACT • Apply online: at USF.edu or FACTS.org • Rolling admissions – prefer that you apply by January 2nd. • Most important factors for admissions: quality and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or ACT. • Unless you will clearly be accepted through academic merit alone, USF strongly encourages submitting letters of recommendation, the essay, resume, and the optional information sheet. • Post admissions – tuition deposit. • Housing – Apply early! USF requires all freshmen students to live on campus their first year. • One of the fastest growing large research universities. Very diverse campus – 35% non-Caucasian undergraduate students. Located in a metropolitan area.

18. University of North Florida Middle 50% -FallMiddle 50% - Summer 3.3 – 4.0 academic GPA 2.9 – 3.5 academic GPA 1140-1260 SAT CR and Math 980 - 1090 SAT 22-25 ACT 20-22 ACT • Located in Jacksonville. 15,000+ students. • Apply online. Rolling admissions – November 13th priority admissions. • On-site admissions opportunity - October 18th at the Homewood Suites on Apalachee Parkway from 12-4 pm. Check UNF’s website for more information. • Most important factors for admissions: quality and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or ACT. • Will interchange best sub scores for SAT and ACT. • Unless you will clearly be accepted through academic merit alone, UNF encourages submitting letters of recommendation, the essay, resume, and the optional information sheet. • Post admissions – tuition deposit. • Housing – Apply early! UNF has increased their on campus housing options. • On campus activities and Greek participation has increased. Get involved!

19. University of West Florida Middle 50% -FallMiddle 50% - Summer 3.2 – 4.0 academic GPA 2.7 – 3.6 academic GPA 1010-1140 SAT CR and Math 1000- 1050 SAT 22-26 ACT 21-22 ACT • Located in Pensacola. 10,000+ students • Apply online. Rolling admissions. • Most important factors for admissions: quality and level of rigor of courses, GPA, and SAT or ACT. • Will interchange best sub scores for SAT and ACT. • Unless you will clearly be accepted through academic merit alone, UWF encourages submitting letters of recommendation, the essay, resume, and the optional information sheet. • Post admissions – tuition deposit. • Housing – Apply early!

20. Other State Universities • Florida Gulf Coast University – Ft. Meyers • Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton • Has a separate Honors College in Jupiter. • Florida International University – Miami • New College of Florida – Sarasota Go to www.FACTS.org to sort by majors!

21. Highly Selective Colleges They are looking at: Grades in academic courses, strength of curriculum (Has the student taken the highest academics we offer?), ACT/SAT and often SAT II, class rank, extracurricular activities/college resume, leadership and community service/volunteer experiences, essays and letters of recommendation • Visit the school’s website. • Know the deadlines and requirements. • Apply Early • Many require the SAT II subject area tests. • Essays - should allow the admissions personnel to see who you are: what you have to offer to their campus and their learning environment. They want students to have serious involvement in activities and be able to express why they were involved and how they were involved. Students do not need to be the president of the club, they may be the “worker bee”. Ask about financial aid and apply early.

22. Common Applicationhttps://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx over 300 member colleges, one stop application, easy chart to help simplify application requirements. Downloadable forms for teachers/counselors. We have not been able to send electronic transcripts to common app., therefore the counselors cannot complete their paperwork online. You must bring us the printed forms for guidance and teachers to complete. • Federal Financial Aid - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - Everyone needs to apply beginning January 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov.You can decrease the processing time by applying for a pin # now. Summer semester requires the 2009 -10 FAFSA. • Federal government determines your family contribution. This is used to determine eligibility for grants, loans, etc. Institutions usually begin awarding money by March. Applying early is essential to getting the most $. • Federal Financial Aid includes Grants, Scholarships, Work Study Programs and Loans. • CSS Profile – www.CollegeBoard.com – many private and out of state school require this additional financial aid piece. • Financial aid packages may be negotiable.Speak directly to the financial aid office at the institution. • Please plan to attend the Financial Aid workshop on December 8thhere at Chiles. Several financial aid workshops are held at the local colleges as well . These workshops are designed to assist with questions regarding federal financial aid applications.

23. After applying Accepted Deferred – still in the game Denied Rescind admissions offers Poor academic performance Negative grade trend Dual Enrollment GPA below a 2.0 Drop classes that you said you were taking when you applied. Make sure that you check your email and/or college accounts regularly so that you can stay in touch with the admissions office. That is their method of connecting with you. **ALL universities request that students let them know if they do not plan to attend their institution.

24. Community College • Why CC? close to home, lower cost, smaller classrooms, low student/teacher ratio, flexible scheduling . • Student with an AA degree is guaranteed admission to state university (not necessarily university or program of your choice), acceptance of 60 credit hours towards your BA/BS degree and junior standing. • Admission based on Regular high school diploma • Everyone must take placement test. CPT used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores • SAT: 440 verbal and 550 math • ACT: 17 English, 18 reading, 21 math Statewide - 65% of CC applicants required remediation in one or more areas. Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. • TCC has always offered early registration to local high school students. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity in May/June. (preview of the school, first choice of classes, no waiting in lines) • Bright Futures Medallion Scholars in associate degree programs get 100% tuition and fees at a community college. • 2 + 2 Pathways to Success Advising Brochure- www.facts.org/pdf/sw/pathwaystosuccess.pdf

25. Bright Futures Scholarships • Academic Scholars Award- 3.5 weighted* gpa (15 required academic credits), 1270 SAT or 28 ACT and 75 hours of community service. Maintain 3.0 GPA in college to maintain scholarship. • Florida Medallion* Scholars Award- 3.0 weighted* gpa (15 required academic credits) and 970 SAT or 20 ACT. Maintain 2.75 GPA in college to maintain scholarship. 15 required academic credits include: 4 English 3 Math (minimum Alg. I, Geom. and Alg. II) 3 Science 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language (in the same language) • Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - 3.5 gpa in 3 credit vocation program, 3.0 weighted gpa (15 credits for graduation) and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT reading 18, English 17, math 19 or pass the CPT) Maintain 2.75 GPA in college to maintain scholarship. GoldSeal is only a two year scholarship. To earn BF after first semester: students must earn the required GPA after completion of 1st semester, the required test scores by January 2010 and submitted documentation of community service hours by Jan. 15th To earn BF after second semester: students must earn the required GPA after completion of 2nd semester, the required test scores by June 2010 and submitted documentation of community service hours by graduation. Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester for honors and AP courses with a “C” or higher. Honors foreign language is not honors for BF GPA calculation.

26. B.F. Application Information • Seniors should apply even if they plan to attend outside the state of Florida. (consider it a savings account that may or may not get used). Students who do not apply by graduation, forfeit all future eligibility. • There is a delay option available, but you must be processed and awarded the scholarship as a senior in high school. Beginning DECEMBER 1 seniors will apply at: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org DO NOT APPLY BEFORE DECEMBER 1! • When you apply (please do it yourself and not have your parents do it) make sure you are accurate with your SS#, DOB, official name graduation date, etc. This application is the state financial aid application and covers many programs including the Robert H.Byrd Scholarship. Students may turn in community service hours now to Mrs. Fisher (Please keep a copy for your records) The only students who will be announced as Bright Future recipients during Senior Awards Ceremony will be those students who have qualified after 1st semester.

27. Gold Seal Vocational Programs CULINARY ARTSDIVERSIFIED CAREER TECHNOLOGY Culinary Arts I DCTI Culinary Arts II DCTII Culinary Arts III DCT III ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYTV PRODUCTION Engineering Technology I TV Production I Engineering Technology II TV Production II Engineering Technology III TV Production III GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYWEB DESIGN Communication Technology I BST I or CCC Communication Technology II Web Design I Communication Technology III Web Design II CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice I Criminal Justice II Criminal Justice III *** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward and A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.

28. Scholarships Many schools offer partial or full scholarship programs. ie: GT Presidential Scholars, UVA Jefferson Scholars, Emory Scholars, UF Lombardi, NC State Jacob and Betty Belin Scholarship Guidance Scholarship Website: http://www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/dept/Guidance/index_guidance.html New opportunities arrive daily. Check the scholarship list at least every two weeks. You never know what you might qualify for! Check the institutions that you plan to attend. • Campus College Visits – link on same website

29. Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) – Need Based, Eligibility determined at institutions Maximum award increased to $1,722 Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG ) - Tuition Assistance at non-public year schools Annual award increased to $3,000 First Generation Matching Grant Program Need based grant program for students attending a Public State University Eligibility is based on – Parents have not earned a baccalaureate degree, need determination, undergraduate, resident full-time status University can award up to the cost of attendance. Academic Competitive Grant (ACG) First and second year college students Pell Grant recipients – need based program Enrolled at a 2 or 4 year institution, Degree seeking, full-time, U.S citizens HS rigorous curriculum Bright Futures coursework or Two AP courses with passing test grades. ACG Award Amount: 1st year: $750, 2nd year: $1300

30. NCAA Requirements DIVISION I - 2008 and after 16 Core Courses: 4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of science 1 year of additional English, math or science 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional academic courses Sliding Scale for Core GPA/Test score The SAT combined score is based on the Verbal and Math sections only. ACT uses a sum score of the four sections, not the composite. The writing section is not used on SAT or ACT. Examples: Core GPA SAT ACT 3.000 620 52 2.500 820 68 2.000 1010 86 See complete scale at www.ncaa.org

31. College Essays • Read the question – Follow instructions and be concise. Be sure to stay on the topic. • Begin with a catchy first sentence. • Choose a single moment or event that defines who you are and write a creative essay about it. Don’t make a list of achievements. Key in on what makes you special. • Clear, strong writing skills - communicate your ideas, thoughts and feelings to others • Proofread, proofread, proofread – ask others to review your essay. • Don’t write about something that is too negative, too intimate, too disturbing, too “anything” • Avoid gimmicks -stay away from the “why not?” • The essay in not a place to try to cover mediocre grades, etc, instead it is a place to shine regardless of the past. Basically the school is asking “who are you?” • For the most part it is best to avoid the hot, trendy subjects…they become boring to the readers.

32. www. FACTS.org This website is a tracking tool for the Florida BrightFutures scholarships. This website also includes information regardingresources for student advising, Career Planning Tools, CollegeLocator, Degree Program Search, Admission Requirements,Online applications, Financial Aid and more.

33. My College QuickStartwww.collegeboard.com/quickstart • Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT can access their personalized college and career planning kit until the graduate from high school. It includes: • My Online Score Report • My SAT Study Plan • My College Matches • My Major and Career Matches

34. SAT/ACT - Chiles HS code #101654 **When registering, always use student's SS#, our school code and request scores to be sent to at least one institution. This allows records to “match” therefore eliminating problems with transcripts for college admissions and Bright Futures Scholarships. Scores must be sent directly to the universities from SAT/ACT for admissions purposes. Colleges recommend that you submit all of your scores to them and not utilize the Score Choice options. Online registration - both websites offer practice materials. SAT - Collegeboard.com Test DateRegistration Deadline Oct. 10 Sept. 9 Late registration until Sept. 23 Nov. 7 Oct. 1 Dec. 5 Oct. 30 Jan. 23 Dec. 15 March 13 Feb. 4 May 1 March 25 June 5 April 29 (last test for Bright Futures qualification) ACT – ACTstudent.org Test DateRegistration Deadline Oct. 24 Sept. 18 Late registration until Oct. 2 Dec. 12 Nov. 6 Feb. 6 Jan. 5 April 10 March 5 June 12 May 7(last test for Bright Futures qualification) College Placement Test at TCC –The CPT can only be used for the Bright Futures Gold Seal Scholarship. TCC testing center 201-8282

35. Resume Writing Workshops Applying to College??? Need a Resume??? Guidance will be hosting a Resume Writing Workshop to help you create the best resume for your needs. The workshops are brief (around 20 minutes) and will be held at various times to accommodate your busy schedule. If you would like to attend, please sign up with Mrs. Fisher in Guidance by Tuesday, September 29th. Tuesday, Sept. 29th (2:50pm-3:10pm- after school) Or Wednesday, Sept. 30th (2pm-2:20pm- 7th period) Or Thursday, Oct. 1st (7:50am-8:10am- 1st period ) Where?: Mrs. Brumage’s office in Guidance How?: Sign up with Mrs. Fisher in Guidance by Sept. 29th

36. Career Development Workshop “What do you want to be when you grow up??” If you are having trouble answering this question or if you would like to explore what’s involved in a career choice, then this is the workshop for you!  The Career Development Workshop is a workshop to learn about yourself, career decision making and planning. Meetings are held after school in the IRC. Dates and Times will be determined soon. Sign up will be through Mrs. Fisher in guidance. See Mrs. Brumage in guidance for questions.

37. College Admissions Visitations September 24 Florida Atlantic University 5th October 6 Air Force ROTC Presentation 4th 6 Aveda Institute 6th 8 Naval ROTC Presentation 4th 13 Birmingham Southern College (AL) 2nd 16 University of Southern California 4th 21 Washington University (St. Louis) 4th Samford Univ.(AL) 6th 27 Univ. of Central Florida 3rd 28 Emory University 6th 29 Bethune Cookman University 5th Colleges that have visited CHS this school year 2009-2010 Hollins University Duke University University of VA Stetson University Wesleyan College University of AL Morehouse College Rollins College TCC University of W. Florida Florida Southern Univ. FAMU University of FL FL. Institute of Tech. Univ. of N. FL New College of FL Wilkes Honors~FAU

38. Helpful Websites • www.firn.edu/doe/brfuture/ • www.facts.org • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org Financial Aid: • www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.fastweb.com • http://scholarships.brokescholar.com • http://www.scholaraid.com/ College Search: • www.collegequest.com • www.anycollege.net • www.review.com