FLORIDA SCHOOL GRADE “A+”September 17th

6:30 pmDr. Tammy Caraker, Principal

BARRON COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL

Jr./Sr. COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

AGENDAIntroductionsGraduation RequirementsSAT / ACTCommunity ServiceSelecting A CollegeCollege Admissions CriteriaBarron Collier High School College Application

ProcessFinancial Aid ProcessLocal and State/National Scholarships/Bright

Futures“Do’s and Don’ts”Q&A

BCHS COUNSELORSMrs. Melissa Hunter: A-F 9-12 Grade

hunterme@collierschools.com

Ms. Amanda Edson: G–L 9–12 Gradeedsona@collierschools.com

Mr. Eric Diegel (Dept. Chair): M-Q 9-12 Grade

diegeler@collierschools.com

Mrs. Valerie Knox: R-Z 9-12 Grade knoxva@collierschools.com

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSCLASS OF 2014

Required Credits 26English 4.0Math 4.0Science 3.0Social Science 3.0Fine/Performing Art 1.0HOPE 1.0Elective Credits 10

Pass the 10th Grade FCAT (Reading) Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA

Note: Two years of foreign language are required for SUS

Admissions

GRADE POINT AVERAGES

State “unweighted” for graduation

Local “weighted” for class ranking

Recalculated “academic core” for college/university admissions and Bright Futures

WEIGHTED CALCULATIONSHonors

Add .02 points to each semester with a grade of “C” or better

Ex. English 1 Hon. A = 4.02Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment

Add .04 points to each semester with a grade of “C” or better

Ex. AP Biology A= 4.04

SAT/ACTSAT is a reasoning test which focuses on college success

skills: Writing, Critical Reading, and MathematicsTime: 3 hours and 45 minutes (pts. lost for wrong

answers)

www.collegeboard.com

ACT is a curriculum-based test with four subtests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science plus Writing

**Check with school to see if they require ACT w/Essay

Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes (no penalty for guessing)

www.act.org

SAT/ACT PREP RESOURCES

A+ Skills Tutoring-(239) 254-9807 Bailey Test Prep – (239) 821-5298 Teach Street – www.teachstreet.com/naples-fl Strategies for Success – www.4satprep.com Project Quest-(239) 403-7174 Sylvan Learning Center (239) 898-1623 Kaplan Online Test Prep - www.kaplan.edu Mathworks Tutoring (239) 591-2468 Private Tutors

SAT/ACT RESOURCESPrinceton ReviewThe Official SAT Study GuideThe Collegeboard Real SAT’sUp Your Score-The Underground Guide to the

SATwww.testu.com www.act.orgwww.collegeboard.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Many scholarships and college applications will inquire about community service

100 hours for Bright Futures (FAS)/ 75 hrs. (FMS) 30 hrs. (GS)Cannot be affiliated with religious or political

organizationsMust obtain prior approval from your guidance

counselor (Comm. Service Agreement Form)Forms available on the web page or in the

guidance office

FLORIDA VIRTUAL CAMPUS

www.FLVC.org• Explore colleges and majors

• Check Bright Futures eligibility

SELECTING A COLLEGE

Cost – “What are my cost limitations?”Admissions Criteria- how do you match up?Size – Large, medium, or smallFaculty/Student RatioRural or Urban Location – Out of state, close to homeCampus – Campus life, dorms, food, activities,

athletics, Greek lifeMajors

“The Right Fit!”

SELECTING A COLLEGEDo Your Research

Visit the Colleges – Attend Open HousesMeet with College Recruiters at BCHSView College Websites/FLVC.orgUse online search tools(www.collegeboard.com, www.petersons.com, etc.)

Determine if you fit the admissions profile5-7 schools MAX w/ at least 1 safety

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

The strength of your high school academic program (including the senior year!!)

Recalculated Core GPAImprovementConsistency (academic and otherwise)

Strong Performance in a Challenging Curriculum!!

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA(con’t)

Standardized TestsExtracurricular Activities

Special Talents/Interests/AwardsAthleticsCommunity Service (depth & breadth)LeadershipEmploymentCharacter

COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES

TerminologyRegular AdmissionPriority DeadlineEarly Application

Early Action - Non BindingEarly Decision -Binding

Rolling Admissions

BCHSCOLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

Select between 3-7 colleges and visit their websites to obtain their application procedures-most colleges require or prefer online applications.

Get Started Now! Apply Early (if it makes sense for YOU.)

Transcript request form-SUS-electronic, Common App.

Update your resumeLetters of Recommendation (Counselor, Teacher or

Employer, etc.) only if requiredSecondary School Reports/counselor formEssays-(have English teacher proofread)

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Not required by SUS schools• If needing teacher recommendation,

provide stamped envelope• Allow 2-3 weeks for

teachers/counselors to write recs.

STATE COLLEGE ADVANTAGESOpen access/close to homeQuality instruction at a low costLow student/instructor ratiosSmaller class sizesInstructors with primary focus on teaching

Flexibility in scheduling

STATE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

Standard High School Diploma/GEDACT/SAT/PERT2 + 2 Program : Once an AA/AS degree

is earned, a student may transfer to a 4-year institution with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (institutions are increasing their GPA requirements)

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE SYSTEM

28 Community Colleges in Florida52 campusesServe over 900,000 students 2 + 2 Program67% enrolled in AA transfer

Program33% enrolled in AS &

Certificate Program

“Show me the Money!”Financial Aid and Scholarships

FAFSA (Free Application for Student Financial Aid)www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

• CFFS (confidential family financial stmt) -private

• Apply early-Beginning of January• Remember PIN!!• Will need 2013 tax information• SAR (Student Aid Report)• EFC (Expected Family Contribution)• Financial Aid award letters• Bright Futures does not require FAFSA App

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPSFlorida Academic Scholars - 4 yr. $103 per credit

hour 2 yr. $63 per credit hour

Florida Medallion Scholars - 4 yr. $77 per credit hour

2 yr. $48 per credit hour

Gold Seal Vocational Scholars – 4 yr. $77 per credit hour

2 yr. $48 per credit hour

Each scholarship has specific GPA and ACT/SAT guidelines

And community service hours as of 2014 grads

REGISTRATION FOR BRIGHT FUTURESThe application/registration process is

available beginning December 1, 2013.Students will be automatically registered

in school, through English classes after fall final exams. Social Security Number is needed!

Bright Futures website:www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org

Registration must be completed in order to be eligible for Bright Futures Scholarships

2013-2014 Tuition and Required FeesFlorida's Public Universities

(for main campus, new in-state students)

Tuition & Fees per credit hour (in-state) Total for academic year

(30 credit hours)

Florida A&M University (FAMU) $194.24 $5,827.30Florida Atlantic University (FAU) $206.41 $6,192.50Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) $205.69 $6,170.70Florida International University (FIU) $216.43 $6,493.08Florida State University (FSU) $216.88 $6,506.50New College of Florida (NCF) $190.71 $5,721.30 University of Central Florida (UCF)$210.57 $6,317.10University of Florida (UF) $208.77 $6,263.10University of North Florida (UNF) $211.75 $6,352.50University of South Florida (USF) $213.65 $6,409.70University of West Florida (UWF) $211.87 $6,356.10

AVERAGE $ 205.00 $6,155.00

Source: Board of Governors www.flbog.edu/about/budget/current.php

  Tuition & Fees per credit hour  (in-state) 

Total for academic year (30 credit hours) 

Brevard Community College $104.00 $3,120.00Broward College $105.90 $3,177.00College of Central Florida $105.10 $3,153.00Chipola College $102.00 $3,060.00Daytona State College $104.48 $3,134.40Edison State College $109.36 $3,280.80Florida Gateway College $103.32 $3,099.60Florida Keys Community College $109.22 $3,276.60

Florida State College at Jacksonville $114.52 $3,435.60

Gulf Coast Community College $98.75 $2,962.50Hillsborough Community College $104.39 $3,131.70Indian River State College $103.83 $3,114.90Lake-Sumter Community College $105.73 $3,171.90Miami Dade College $114.22 $3,426.60North Florida Community College $99.80 $2,994.00Northwest Florida State College $100.12 $3,003.60Palm Beach State College $98.25 $2,947.50

Pasco-Hernando Community College$103.18 $3,095.40

Pensacola State College $104.58 $3,132.40Polk State College $112.22 $3,366.60St. Johns River State College $108.00 $3,240.00St. Petersburg College $107.75 $3,232.50Santa Fe College $102.36 $3,070.80Seminole State College of Florida $104.38 $3,131.40South Florida Community College $104.52 $3,135.60State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

$102.48 $3,074.40

Tallahassee Community College $98.33 $2,949.90Valencia College $99.06 $2,971.80AVERAGE $104.63 $2,986.52

2013-2014 Tuition and Required

FeesFlorida State

Colleges (previously known as

Community Colleges)(for college

credit programs, in-

state students Source:

Division of Florida

Colleges)

Undergrad On/Off

Campus

Undergrad Living at

Home

Grad Off-Campus

Undergrad Sum. 11 (A+B) On/Off

Campus*Tuition / Fees

$6,270 $6,270 $12,640 $2,510

Books and Supplies

1,080 1,080 1,080 430

Computer/Cell Phone

1,280 1,280 1,380 380

Housing 5,230 _____ 6,590 1,570

Food 4,290 1,090 4,290 1,510

Transportation

1,110 1,110 1,110 370

Clothing Maintenance

690 690 690 240

Personal / Health Insurance

270 270 270 70

Total Budget $20,2200 $11,790 $28,050 $7,080

University of Florida: Cost of AttendanceAverage for 2013-14

SCHOLARSHIPSOngoing Application Process – Most application

deadlines, review and awards begin in February and run through May or June.

Collier County scholarship database (Nation, State and Local)

www.collierschools.com/student_services/docs/scholarships/index.asp

Scholarships can be need or merit based or both. (Need based scholarships will require financial disclosure)

Senior Awards Night – Spring, 2014Scholarship Coordinator: Mrs. Melissa Hunter

There is a lot of money out there, the more you look and apply, the more money you will be

eligible for!!

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SITES

www.scholarships.comwww.fastweb.comwww.collegenet.comwww.collegeanswer.com

www.fastaid.comwww.schoolsoup.com

NCAAIn order to participate in college athletics, students

must register with NCAA-(JUNIOR YEAR)www.eligibilitycenter.org (online registration);

the fee is $50.00

Athletes must be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse and meet academic and athletic requirements

Students are to request that their transcript be sent to the NCAA using the BCHS transcript request form.

Please send ACT/SAT scores directly to NCAA

Do’s and Don’ts

DO pay attention to deadlines-apply early ONLY if it makes sense for YOU.

DO read directions & pay attention to details.

DO get organized. There are many components to college admissions , organization is key!

DO pay attention to grammar and spelling-this is a sure fire way to make a bad impression.

DO use an appropriate e-mail address and clean up FB & Myspace.

DO make contact with YOUR admissions officer & keep all correspondence from the universities.

• DON’T procrastinate-ask for recommendations early.

• DON’T let mom or dad fill out the application and/or contact the schools-THIS IS YOUR JOB!

• DON’T make an extracurricular laundry list.

• DON’T forget the other application pieces-counselor form, residency statement, housing application, etc.

• DON’T rule out a campus visit.• DON’T wait on financial aid-

FAFSA-January!!

DON’T forget to breathe and enjoy your senior year. This

can be a stressful year but find time for fun and enjoy being a

senior!

Q & A