News from Ms. Greene, BRACE Advisor

Greetings from the Brace Office! Please call (754) 323-1817 with any questions you may have regarding BRACE News.

Bookings - I have set up my Bookings App page. If you would like to schedule a brief meeting

(25 minutes or less) or a post-secondary conference (approximately 45 minutes) you can log in to:

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/MsGreeneBraceAdvisor@browardcountyschools.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

Brace Office Website:

bit.ly/sbhsbrace

Hello Senior Scholars! I hope you all are transitioning smoothly into the new year. Here’s some important things you should know.

*Effective immediately, College Board will no longer offer SAT “subject tests." They will also discontinue the optional essay after the June administration. The SAT essay will continue to be offered through June to anyone who wants to take it. The College Board made the announcement today. Students who register for subject tests will automatically have their registrations canceled and receive a refund. * SBHS’s PTSO is conducting a clothing drive through January 29th. Please drop off gently used or new clothing to the front office or to the car loop during drop off and pick up. Students can earn service hours for donating materials.

Have you completed the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov and the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) at https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home? Seniors have until graduation to complete the application and to become eligible for Bright Futures. Below are the application questions and answers. 1. Name and address – MUST match Virtual Counselor 2. HS Graduation date – Put 06.01.21 (For this question)

3. Use personal email address 4. Have you ever been found guilty of…Make sure you answer correctly! 5. Rosewood Incident – If you don’t know – probably not 6. Will you graduate from a public high school – yes 7. Will you earn a Baccalaureate Degree prior to 2021-2022 – No 8. In fall 2021 – EVERYONE will be freshman/first time in college 9. What is the location of the primary postsecondary institution you’re planning to

attend – MUST BE AN IN-STATE SCHOOL

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid - The 2021-2022 FAFSA opened on Oct. 1st. Students and families will need to use 2019 income tax information to complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA is not only for the "financially needy." I encourage all families to complete the

FAFSA as a complete FAFSA may open the student up to scholarship opportunities. Additionally, I suggest that all students check off that they are interested in the work-study program. This does not require you to work, but it does give the opportunity to be reviewed for on campus jobs. Families can always decline loans or any other offers that they do not want.

Sharing a few resources that you may find useful in the coming months.

Study Tips in College: MIT's Office of the First Year has a series of awesome guides and resources for helping students develop study plans and time management skills as they transition into the first semester of college. How to Write a Scholarship Essay: A Complete Guide + Examples - This guide answers the top 10 most common scholarship essay questions. You'll also find a spreadsheet you can use to track scholarship prompts. College Interview Guide - In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know to prep for an interview (even if you only have an hour). But first: How much do interviews really matter?

Has decided to extend its CARE Summer Bridge Program application deadline to March 1. The university will be accepting February ACT and March SAT test scores for CARE review as part of the rolling admissions review process, which starts in late March. Students should apply at care.fsu.edu/apply. If you have already submitted an FSU application and now want to apply to CARE, contact the admissions office. CARE provides preparations, orientation, and academic support for students who are first in their family to attend college and may face unique challenges in college because of educational or economic circumstances.

This Saturday, January 23rd, students have an opportunity to practice the SAT and receive a 30-minute score report review with a professional tutor. The cost is $10.00, and all proceeds go to SBHS’s PTSO. Register by this Thursday to receive materials in time. More information is on our website under the headline "SAT/ACT Practice Opportunity". https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/4582

Kiwanis Scholarship Reminder! Email me if you need

an application!

Mary and Ken Rhodes Kiwanis of Hollywood Scholarship Fund, Inc.

The Kiwanis of Hollywood scholarship application is now open.

Criteria and general information:

1. Applicant must be in the upper twenty-five (25%) of their class.

2. Annual family income (excluding income of the student if applicable) must not exceed $80,000.00. Annual family income equals adjusted gross income plus

all none taxable income.

3. Copies of the latest income tax return for both parents whether the return is a joint return, or they file individually (alternative to parent would be a legal

guardian) must be part of the application packet.

4. Packet must also include your high school transcript.

5. All packets, fully completed application, tax information, transcript and any other pertinent material must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Friday,

January 29, 2021. No exceptions to this deadline.

It is the responsibility of potential recipients to ensure their papers are mailed or delivered to the office of:

Diane Bryan

Minuteman Press of Hollywood 5837 Rodman Street

Hollywood, Florida 33023

UB Senior Workshop Thursday January 21st at 8:15pm.

FAMU NAA Broward Chapter accepting applications for 2021 Scholarships