Junior Night Graduation Requirements, College Applications, and Financial Aid - PowerPoint Presentation

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Junior Night

Graduation Requirements, College Applications, and Financial AidBloomingdale High School Counseling DepartmentSlide2

Meet Your Counselor

ROMINA MCEACHERN

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BENITA HOLMES

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JOE MARTINO

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MANDY RASCHKE

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JENNIFER YOUNGS-ZExt. 231Access Chair

MINDY EDGEMAN

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24 Credits

Passing Scores on:FSA ReadingAlgebra 1 EOCUnweighted GPA- minimum 2.0

Graduation RequirementsSlide4

4 English

4 MathAlgebra 1 and Geometry3 ScienceBiology and one additional lab science3 Social Studies

World History, US History, US Government, Economics

1 Practical Art/Performing Fine Art

1 HOPE8 ElectivesAt least one course must be completed online

Credit BreakdownSlide5

FSA Retakes – September 2017

Students who have not yet passed the FSA can use the SAT or ACTCurrent Concordant Scores:SAT – 430 Reading or 24 on Reading Sub-ScaleACT – 19 ReadingStudents who have not yet passed the Algebra 1 EOC may take the PERT

PERT – 97 Math

ACT/SAT Concordant ScoresSlide6

ACT/SAT

Concordant Scores

Concordant score updates

Possibility that concordant scores for FSA Reading may be increased

SAT – 500 EBRW (Combined Reading and Writing Score)

ACT – 19 Average of English and Reading Tests

Students who have already met assessment graduation requirements via concordant scores will not be required to earn new scores, should they take effect.There is currently no timeline for when these new scores could go into effect.Advise to juniors needing the reading requirement: Register for the SAT and ACT as soon as possible to take advantage of current, lower concordant scores.Slide7

ACT

www.actstudent.orgSATwww.collegeboard.orgLinks to both websites on the BSHS Guidance page

Bloomingdaleguidance.org

Fee Waivers

Testing Deadline for Bright Futures – June 2019

SAT/ACT: How Do I RegisterSlide8

Differences Between SAT & ACT?

Both tests are widely accepted.Reading – SAT focuses on analyzing specific points, ACT is more about reading comprehension

Science – ACT includes a science section, SAT does not.

Math – Both test Arithmetic, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, and Trigonometry.

Calculator – You don’t get a calculator on all of the SAT math questions. You can use a calculator on all ACT math questions.Slide9

Differences Between SAT & ACT?

English/Writing – Both test grammar, SAT looks at writing style and argument, ACT focuses more on mechanics (structure, punctuation, etc.)ACT is more straight-forward, SAT tests reasoning skills.

Both essays are optional.Slide10

SAT/ACT Test Prep

ACTstudent.org and Collegeboard.org both offer free online test prep resources.Collegeboard

has partnered with Khanacademy.org to offer free, personalized SAT practice.

SAT/ACT Prep/Math for College Success elective at BSHS.

Taking honors and AP classes can help with higher level math, reading, and writing skills.Slide11

Take the SAT/ACT

– Juniors are encouraged to take both tests at least once before the end of the year.Begin researching colleges and organize a list of schools to which you plan to applyAthletes

– Contact college’s athletic office. Register with NCAA Eligibility Center if you’re planning to go Division I or II.

College examples of work

, including writing samples, audition tapes, portfolios, and other material you may need for the fall application season.Begin thinking about summer activities. What would look good on your academic resume? Consider a career-related job, summer courses, or community service.

Complete career interest inventories

if unsure of college majorwww.floridashines.orgPreparing for College AdmissionSlide12

College search websites

Bigfuture.orgActstudent.orgFloridashines.orgMany other availableCollege Visits

Admissions reps at BSHS

College fairs

Visiting campusBy summer, have a list of schools of interest

Preparing for College AdmissionSlide13

SenioritisTaking it easy senior year may sound like a nice break, but it can negatively impact your admissions chances

Think about what classes you will take senior year; colleges like to see you maintain or increase the level of rigor.Don’t let your grades slip or switch out of hard classes after you’ve been accepted. Either of these can cause the college to rescind their offer of admission.

Preparing for College AdmissionSlide14

Preparing for College Admission

What Do Colleges Look For?Rigor of courses taken

Extracurricular activities

Class rank

Application essaysRecommendationsLeadership Positions and Experiences

Beware of Senioritis!!!Slide15

Preparing For College Admissions: Admission Strategy

Reach Schools“I just might make the cut”. Your admissions statistics fall in the lower half or just short of the statistics for admitted freshmen. Highly selective schools

Match Schools

Your admissions statistics match those of the average accepted student.

Safety SchoolsYour admissions statistics far exceed those of the average admitted freshman. Schools where you know you’ll be accepted.Slide16

Preparing For College Admissions: Decision Models

Regular DecisionApplications have a set deadline, usually in the fall.

Notified of the school’s decision on a specific date, generally March or April of senior year.

Rolling Admission

Once the school has all of your application material, they can make a decision and let you know in a matter of days or weeksDon’t wait to apply to rolling admission schools, as they can fill up.Slide17

Preparing For College Admissions: Decision Models

Early DecisionApply early (usually by October)Get an admission decision from the college earlier in the year (sometimes December)

Early Decision plans are “binding”, meaning if you apply as an early decision applicant, you agree to attend the college if they accept you.

You can still apply to other schools under regular decision plans

If you’re accepted by your early decision school, you must withdraw all other applicationsSlide18

Preparing For College Admissions: Decision Models

Should I apply Early Decision?Yes, if…You are very sure you want to attend a specific school

You match (or almost match) their accepted student profile

Financial aid is not a concern

No, if…You are considering several schoolsYou want to weight financial aid offers from multiple collegesSlide19

Preparing For College Admissions: Decision Models

Early ActionApplication is due earlier than the regular deadlineNotifications sometimes come out earlier in the school year

Early action plans are not binding

You can still apply to other colleges, and may apply early action to other schools as wellSlide20

Organization is key

Make a list of relevant information and compare schools side by sideFind the freshman application checklistList requirements and deadlines for each schoolUse a calendar or planner

For most schools, application material can be submitted piece by piece

You don’t have to wait to finish your application before you send your transcript, etc.

Preparing for College AdmissionsSlide21

Career & Technical Schools

Erwin Technical College, Hillsborough Ave.Aparicio-Levy Technical College, Ellicott Street

Brewster Technical College, N. Tampa Street

Leary Technical College, Hillsborough Ave.

Tampa Bay Tech Adult School, Orient Road Slide22

Military OpportunitiesSlide23

Applying for Financial Aid

First step is to complete the FAFSAF

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www.FAFSA.ed.gov

FAFSA is available October 1st of senior yearLooks at parent’s tax informationA separate financial aid application may be required by the collegeScholarships or grants specific to that collegePriority Financial Aid Deadline versus Final DeadlineSlide24

Types of Aid

Grants (not paid back)Pell Grant (need based)

FRAG (private colleges)

FSAG (need based)

Loans (paid back)Stafford Subsidized (need based)Stafford Unsubsidized (non-need based)

Perkins LoansAdditional parent loans available (PLUS Loan)Scholarships

Bloomingdale HS websiteFree online scholarship searchesFlorida’s Office of Student Financial AssistanceFlorida’s Bright Futures Scholarship ProgramFederal Work StudyWorking on campus to earn money towards tuitionCan accept all, part, or none of the aid package.Slide25

Scholarships

Can be based on any criteria, including need, academic, artistic, or athletic merit.

Free online search engines

Fastweb.com, scholarships.com, etc.

BSHS scholarship blogRaise.meHillsborough County Schools scholarship matrixProfessional guidebooks

Specific college’s websiteNo limit to the amount of scholarship money a student can earn.

Students can receive a refund if they have more scholarship money than the cost of attendance.Slide26

Bright Futures Scholarship

Academic ScholarsAward covers 100% of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida Public College, plus $300 per semester for books, expenses.

Private Colleges - $211 per credit hour at a 4-year college, $104 per credit hour at a 2-year college

3.5 weighted academic GPA is required.

GPA is recalculated using only academic classes (English, math, science, social studies, foreign language)

Community service requirement – 100 hours1290 SAT (R+M) or 29 ACT compositeSlide27

Community ServiceSlide28

Bright Futures Scholarship

Medallion ScholarsPays $77 per credit hour at a four year college and $63 per credit hour at a two year college.

3.0 weighted academic GPA is required.

GPA is recalculated using only academic classes (English, math, science, social studies, foreign language)

Community service requirement – 75 hours

1170 SAT (R+M) or 26 ACT compositeSlide29

Bright Futures Scholarship

Gold Seal VocationalAward amount depends on type of program

Career Certificate - $39 per credit hour

Applied Technology Diploma - $39 per credit hour

Technical Degree - $48 per credit hourMinimum GPA is a 3.0 in graduation requirementsMust take three credits in a single vocational program and maintain a 3.5 in those classes

SAT – 440 R, 440 M

ACT – 17 E, 19 R, 19 MPERT – 106 R, 103 W, 114MSlide30

Bright Futures Scholarship

Gold Seal CAPE ScholarsSimilar to Gold Seal VocationalStudents must earn a minimum of 5 postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications which articulate for college credit

Upon completion of an associate in science degree program that articulates to a bachelor of science degree, GSC scholars may also receive an award for a maximum of 60 credit hours toward a bachelor of science degree program.Slide31

Weighted Academic GPA

The GPA Bright Futures will use to determine eligibility is different from the weighted GPA on a student’s transcript.

Bright Futures will recalculate a students GPA using only the grades in their academic classes.

Bright Futures awards an extra .5 point for weighted classes.Slide32

Weighted Academic GPA

Bright Futures will use the grades in the following credits to calculate GPA:

Four best English

Four best math

Three best scienceThree best social studiesTwo best foreign languageBright Futures can use up to two extra credits in any of the academic areas if they help a student’s GPA.Slide33

Bright Futures Progress

Students can check their Bright Futures progress at www.floridashines.org

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www.floridashines.org

will list all of the classes a student has taken, their weighted academic GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and community service hours once they have been submitted.Create a student portfolio and track eligibility throughout high school.

www.floridashines.org is updated every semester.Also contains information on scholarships, colleges, and majors and careers.Slide34
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Florida Pre-Paid College Plans

Florida pre-paid savings plans can usually be used in conjunction with other scholarships.

In most cases, scholarship funds are applied first, and then pre-paid funds go towards remaining account balance.

If the value of scholarship funds and pre-paid account is greater than the cost of attendance, pre-paid money can be refunded.

Check with your pre-paid program for details.Slide39

Upcoming District Events

Financial Aid Nights6:00-8:00 PM

11/7/17 – Alonso High School

11/9/17 – Hillsborough High School

11/14/17 – Freedom High School11/16/17 – Riverview High School11/28/17 – Brandon High School

11/28/17 – Jefferson High School11/28/17 –

Gaither High School11/28/17 – Plant City High SchoolCollege Nights6:00-8:00 PM9/25/17 – Sickles High School9/26/17 – Plant High School

9/27/17 – Chamberlain High School9/28/17 – Brandon High SchoolSlide40

Bloomindale Events

College Visits – tons of them! Sign up asap!HCC Rep – 2

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Thurs. of every month, all 3 lunches - in media center

ASVAB – Oct. 3rd @ 7:30am in the auditorium…sign up asap!PSAT day – Oct. 11

th, be at school on time

Erwin Field Trip – November 29thBrewster Field Trip – Febrary 21stSAT school day! It’s FREE…don’t miss it…be at school on time!

****More events may be added….keep your eyes and ears open!!!***Slide41

Keep in Touch…Pay Attention…Check Often!!!

Bloomingdale High School Counseling Department Website –

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Edsby “Bloomingdale School Counseling Dept” group –

http://bloomingdaleguidance.org/

Rolling announcements on T.V.’s around the schoolRemind – text @edgeman to 81010

Twitter – follow us @bdaleguidanceWeekly newsletterEdsby messages

Listen to morning show/afternoon announcementsFlyers posted Very important announcements via parent link calls and/or the marqueeSlide42

Wells Fargo

In the breezeway Sharing resources5 step summary for parents

Planning guide for students

Highlight steps in the process of paying for college & the funds available to families

Stop by and check them out…grab some free resources and ask any questions you might haveSlide43

Questions?