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WELCOME Seniors and Parents

WELCOME Seniors and Parents. Class of 2012 College and Career Planning Night East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/. Visit East Bay’s Website. East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/ Click on “Guidance” Monthly Scholarship Bulletins

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WELCOME Seniors and Parents

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  1. WELCOME Seniors and Parents Class of 2012 College and Career Planning Night East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/

  2. Visit East Bay’s Website • East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/ • Click on “Guidance” • Monthly Scholarship Bulletins • Bright Futures Brochure • Community Service Paperwork • Guidance Newsletter • THIS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

  3. SAT & ACT Testing • SAT and/or ACT scores are required to get a college admissions decision • Registration Online • www.collegeboard.com for SAT • www.actstudent.org for ACT • Test Dates & Locations for 2011-2012 • 6 SAT Test Dates available • Next test Nov 5 – registration deadline 10/7 • 4 ACT Test Dates available • Next test December 10 – registration deadline 11/4

  4. SAT & ACT Testing • SAT and ACT • Test Dates & Locations on blue sheet • Registration Online • Costs to take the tests • $49.00 SAT • ACT $34.00 No Writing/$49.50 Plus Writing • Fee Waivers Available for students on free or reduced lunch • Send your score reports online • SAT/ACT scores are not listed on your transcript

  5. SAT/ACT/CPT Comparison • SAT & ACT both widely accepted, national college admissions tests • SAT is an analytical reasoning test • ACT aligned with classroom coursework • CPT or PERT is for community college academic placement and Gold Seal qualifying • Test Contents

  6. SAT Scores • Critical Reading scores from 200 - 800 • Math scores from 200 - 800 • Writing scores from 200 - 800 • 2400 highest possible SAT score • Bright Futures(and some colleges) is looking at a 2 section score total with Critical Reading and Math combined

  7. ACT Scores • 4 sections – English, Math, Reading and Science. • Each section scored from 1 - 36 • Add all four sections scores together and divide by 4 to get the total (composite) score • Writing section is optional but required by most four year colleges and universities

  8. Sending your SAT and ACT Scores to Colleges • SAT and ACT scores are sent directly from the testing company • May send four (4) free score reports to colleges when you register to test • If you need to send scores after the test there is a fee to do so • SAT/ACT scores are not on your transcript

  9. Super Scoring • Students benefit by taking the SAT or ACT more then once • Many colleges and university will take the highest section score to give students the highest total score. • Bright Futures will also take the highest section scores to determine scholarship eligibility

  10. Super Scoring SAT example (200-800 score range): Student took the SAT three times . . . Reading Math Writing 490 530 500 550 500 500 520 510 540 550 + 530 + 540 = 1620 1620 total SAT score

  11. Super Scoring ACT example (1-36 score range): Student took the ACT three times . . . English Math Reading Science 21 20 20 21 18 22 22 23 20 21 24 25 21 + 22 + 24 + 25 = 92 =234 (sections) 23 composite (total) ACTscore

  12. Understanding GPA’s • Weighted • Honors, dual enrollment and AP (District) • Un-weighted • No quality points added (State) • Recalculated • Academic core credits + academic electives; weighted for honors, dual enrollment and AP • Recalculated GPA’s are used for college admissions and Bright Futures • Use FACTS.org to determine recalculated GPA

  13. Academic Planning Tool and Resources for Parents and Students

  14. DOE parent and student tool for college and career planning • Create an account • Real time transcript information • View your recalculated GPA for college admissions • Check your Bright Futures status • Explore college majors

  15. With FACTS.org, students can: • Determine career objectives • Create an electronic high school plan (ePEP) • Evaluate high school progress toward graduation • Evaluate progress toward Bright Futures Scholarships • Evaluate progress toward State University admissions • See high school course summary and grades • Learn about higher ed opportunities in Florida • Apply to college online • Apply for State & Federal financial aid online • Access college transcripts and grades • Track progress towards college graduation

  16. Selecting a College • Ask questions that matter to you • Location • Close to home? Far from home? In-state? Out-of-state • Public or Private school • Size of School • Majors • Does the school you want to attend have your major? • Campus life • Sports • Cost of attendance

  17. College Campus Visits • Open House dates – on line • RSVP - don’t just show up • Daily tours • 10am & 2pm • Special events • Invitation only • No school business given • On-line college fairs and virtual tours

  18. Online College Fairs and Virtual Tours • CollegeWeek Live is the largest online college fair and free to all who register • Students can connect to admissions reps from 300+ colleges and see current college student video webcasting about campus life. • Admissions experts will be presenting live via video on the admissions process • Scholarships and special promotions are available to students who login to attend CollegeWeekLive events • Flyer in your folder with information for registration

  19. How to Apply to College • Apply on-line – NOW – Dec.by the latest • Web site lists included in your folder • What’s needed for an admissions decision? • Completed on-line application • Application fee paid • SAT and/or ACT scores • High school transcript • Essay and/or recommendation letter (rqst)

  20. How to send your transcript • Complete the form found in your folder or pick one up in Guidance • Give completed form to the Registrar, Ms. Harlan in Guidance • No charge for electronic transcript • $2.00 fee for paper transcripts (private and out-of-state colleges) • Scholarship requests are free

  21. State University System (SUS) • 11 Public Universities in the state of Florida • SUS admissions matrix • Enrollment data • GPA averages • SAT and ACT averages • Cost of attendance

  22. Private Colleges and Out-of-State Universities • Applications completed on-line • Check deadlines carefully • Financial estimator available to determine cost of attendance (COA) • For in-state private colleges, Bright Futures money paid at public tuition dollar amounts • Out of state tuition cost can be higher • Address needed for private or out of state transcript request - $2.00 fee

  23. Hillsborough Community College - HCC • Five campuses available • Open enrollment for high school graduates • Online applications preferred • SAT/ACT/CPT or PERT used to place students in college level reading and math classes • Avoid remedial classes – Takes longer to graduate • Apply during second semester in March or April • HCC Honors for available for students

  24. HI-TECH Centers • Part of the Hills. Co. Public School system • Offer over 40 career training programs • Non degree certificate programs vary in length from 6 months to 2 years • Very affordable and open access to graduates • Five locations available • Aparicio-Levy Technical Center • Brewster Technical Center • Erwin Technical Center • Learey Technical Center • Tampa Bay Tech Evening School

  25. College and Career Center • Group or individual assistance • FACTS.org and ePEP • Scholarship completion • SAT & ACT registration • SAT & ACT Prep class registration • Military information • Technical School information • Community Service Assistance

  26. How to get started with Community Service • Select a place to volunteer • Complete proposal approved BEFORE volunteering and get required signatures • Proposal must be approved prior to starting community service • Once completed, hours must be turned in on the organization’s letterhead in letter format • December 15 deadline for Bright Futures “early evaluation” • Seniors have May 1st deadline for all community service hours

  27. Community Service • New for the Class of 2012 and all future classes • Bright Futures requirements and community service • Florida Academic Scholarship - 100 hours • Florida Medallion Scholarship – 75 hours • Florida Gold Seal Scholarship – 30 hours

  28. Military Information • There are 5 Military Academies: • Navy – the US Naval Academy in Annapolis MD; • US Naval Academy - http://www.usna.edu///homepage.php • Army – US Military Academy in West Point New York; • http://admissions.usma.edu/default.cfm • Air Force – the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; • http://www.usafa.af.mil/index.cfm?catname=AFA%20Homepage • The Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY; http://www.usmma.edu/ • The Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT; http://www.cga.edu/ • ROTC Scholarships • Air Force - http://www.afrotc.com/ • Army - http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp • Navy - https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application.cfm • Enlistment in the Military after High School

  29. Paying for College • Determine the COST of Attendance (COA) • The COA is an estimate of how much money will be required to attend school for one year at a college, including all reasonable expenses. • The COA is determined for each student by the postsecondary institution • Go online to check COA for each school you’re considering

  30. $$ Cost of Attendance $$ The COA is determined for each student by the postsecondary institution and may include: • Tuition and fees • Books and supplies • Transportation • Personal expenses • Room and board • Misc. costs • Go online to the college websites and type in Cost of Attendance

  31. In-State, Living on or off-campus Tuition- $5,800 Room/Board- $9,190 Books/Supplies$1,500 Miscellaneous-$4,100 Total $20,590 In-State, Living at home Tuition- $5,800 Room/Board- $2,000 Books/Supplies$1,500 Miscellaneous-$4,100 Total $13,400 What is my Cost of Attendance?

  32. What is Financial Aid? • Financial aid is money available to help students and their parents pay for educational expenses. • Students and parents use various resources to find money for school • No limit on financial aid amounts earned • Students and parents are the primary source of funds for post secondary education and are expected to contribute to the extent they are able.

  33. Types of Financial Aid Grants- Aid given to students by the federal government or by the university that is need based, and the student is not responsible for paying back Scholarships- Award money given to students based on academic, athletic ability, ethnicity, major or talent, that is not paid back Work-Study- Money earned by students as payment for work. Does not have to paid back. Loans- Three types of loans that may be borrowed by the student and/or parents that must be paid back with interest either while enrolled or six or nine months post-graduation or stop attending.

  34. Sources of Financial Aid • Federal Programs - FAFSA • State Programs – Bright Futures • Institutional – Colleges/Universities • Civic & Community Programs • Foundations • Company & Union Programs • Scholarships Private Donors

  35. Federal Financial Aid • FAFSA – FreeApplication For Federal Student Aid – Apply online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov • Important part of the college application process for ALL students and required for Bright Futures • On-line application begins January 1, 2012 • Awards - Grants, Work Study, low-interest loans • Based on family income from 2011 tax returns • Financial Aid Meeting on January 24, 2012 @ Riverview High School • Do notgo to FAFSA.com – charges a fee!

  36. State Financial AidBright Futures • Florida Financial Aid Application • 15 potential scholarships • Online Registration begins December 1st • www.floridastudentfinancialaid.com • Bright Futures pays a basic rate per credit hour wherever you attend in the state • Students can qualify for one of the three Bright Futures Scholarships Available

  37. Bright Futures & FAFSA • New requirement for the Class of 2012 • All seniors must complete the FAFSA after January 1st in order to qualify for Bright Futures • www.FAFSA.gov for instructions and a worksheet to use in completing the form • Eight (8) Financial Aid Meetings sponsored by the school district begin in December • Closest is on January 24 at Riverview HS

  38. Bright Futures Scholarship Awards • Students may receive funding for ONE of the three awards: • Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) • Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) • Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)

  39. Florida Academic Scholars Award • 3.5 weighted GPA in required college preparatory credits Required Credits • 4 English (3 with substantial writing) • 4 Math (Algebra I level and above) • 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language) • 16 college preparatory credits • May use up to 2 additional credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP, IB, or AICE fine arts courses to raise GPA.

  40. Florida Academic Scholars Award • Community Service • 100 hours –approved by district or private high school • Test Scores • 1270 SAT Reasoning Test or 28 ACT National Test • Writing sections not used in composite • Deadlines (tests taken by): • January 31 for early (7th semester) eligibility • June 30 for summer (8th semester) eligibility

  41. Florida Medallion Scholars Award • 3.0 weighted GPA in required college preparatory credits • Required Credits • 4 English (3 with substantial writing) • 4 Math (Algebra I level and above) • 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) • 3 Social Science • 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language • 16 college preparatory credits • May use up to 2 additional credits from courses in these academic areas and/or AP, IB, or AICE fine arts courses to raise GPA.

  42. Florida Medallion Scholars Award • Community Service • 75 hours –approved by district or private high school • Test Scores • 980 SAT Reasoning Test or 21 ACT National Test • ACT scores rounded up for scores with .5 and higher • Writing sections not used in composite • Deadlines (tests taken by): • January 31 for early (7th semester) eligibility • June 30 for summer (8th semester) eligibility

  43. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award • 3.0 weighted GPA in the core credits required for graduation • 3.5 un-weighted GPA in 3 Career and Technical Education credits taken over 2 academic years in one vocational program • Required Credits (4-year diploma) • 4 English • 4 Math (including Algebra I) • 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) • 3 Social Science (U.S. Government, World History, U.S. History, and Economics) • 1 Fine or Identified Practical Art OR .5 in each • 1 Physical Education (to include the integration of health) • 16 credits

  44. Florida Gold Seal Scholarship • SAT Reasoning Test • 440 Critical Reading • 440 Math • ACT National Test • 17 English • 18 Reading • 19 Math • CPT • 83 Reading • 83 Sentence Skills • 72 Algebra • 14 Minimum section scores in one test type must be met. • *Test types cannot be mixed and matched. • Community Service • 30 hours –approved by district or private high school

  45. Scholarships • National scholarship databases • Free search sites • State scholarships • FFSA & Bright Futures • Regional scholarships • Wal-Mart/BK Scholars • Hillsborough Education Foundation • In November • 100 organizations in the Tampa Bay Area

  46. Scholarships • Scholarship Bulletins • Published Monthly • Students receive a hard copy in Advisory • Bulletins available on the East Bay High School website under “Guidance” http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/ • Local scholarships • In February for EBHS students • Local organizations donated over $150,000 in scholarship monies

  47. Scholarship “SMARTS” • It’s a numbers game! The more applications you complete the better chance you’ll have of getting a scholarship. • When considering whether to complete a scholarship application Ask • How many scholarships are being awarded? • How much money is being offered? • How many pages is the application? • Get organized • Make copies of everything you submit • Keep records • Follow up • Meet the deadline! • Go to East Bay High School website under “Guidance” http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/

  48. Scholarship Tips • Follow application instructions • Get organized • Make copies • Keep a scholarship log • Proofread your application. Have a parent, teacher or counselor review • Don’t leave items blank • Meet the deadline • How will you know if you won the scholarship? • Often only notified if you are selected • Notification information written on the web site Encourage your students to complete one application a week!

  49. East Bay Class of 2012 – We are proud of you! Q & A

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