Welcome to Junior

Senior Planning Night

Upcoming Events Counselor Introductions GCH Student Services Web Site Parent Access to Grades Graduation Requirements Community Service Dual Enrollment SAT / ACT Calculating Grade Point Averages What are Colleges / Universities looking for? State Community Colleges/ State University

System Application Process Bright Futures Scholarships Financial Aid Process - FAFSA Local and State/National Scholarships NCAA – College Athletics

Agenda

Cindy Giles(Dept. Chair) Co- DLyndsey Dombroski A- CiHeather Minsker E-J Tracy Tyo K-NgMaureen Marvin Ni-rDeb Wessman S– Z

GCHS Counselors

PSATOctober 14th, 2015

District College Night ◦ September 21, 2015@ Golden Gate HS◦ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

College Visits @ GCHS◦ Concentration mid – late September

Upcoming Events:

PSATOctober 14th, 2015

• National Merit Scholarship Program for 11th graders

• Letters are going out tomorrow for the top 65 students who scored exceptionally well on last year’s PSAT.. District will pay for them. They must return the letter signed by September 22nd.

• Other juniors interested will get a letter but must pay $15.00 by September 22nd. Limited seats.

College Visits at Gulf Coast High

DATE TIME SCHOOL Location9/9/2015 11:40 a.m. University of Central Florida GCH Media 9/11/2015 11:40 a.m. Johns Hopkins Soulard's Room 4-1119/15/2015 11:40 a.m. Northeastern University Soulard's Room 4-1119/21/2015 11:40 a.m. University of Tampa GCH Media Center9/21/2015 11:40 a.m. Florida State University GCH Media Center9/28/2015 11:40 a.m. University of Florida GCH Media Center9/29/2015 11:40 a.m. Florida Gulf Coast University GCH Media Center9/29/2015 11:40 a.m. University of Southern California Soulard's Room 4-11110/15/2015 11:40 a.m. Florida Poly Tech University GCH Media Center10/21/2015 11:40 a.m. Florida Southern University GCH Media Center10/21/2015 11:40 a.m. Rice University Soulard's Room 4-111

Student Services WEB SITE

www.gulfcoastsharks.com

Check your student’s grades on-line: 1. Set up your own account online with ID and

Password ◦ Parent Access to Gradebook or2. Access through your son/daughter◦ Username: 6 digit student number◦ Password: Birth Month and Day

June 7, (0607)

Contact Teachers: www.gulfcoastsharks.com

Click ‘Faculty’ for email addresses

Checking Student Grades

Required Credits: 24◦ English 4.0◦ Math 4.0◦ Science 3.0◦ Social Science 3.0◦ Practical/Performing Art 1.0◦ HOPE 1.0

Pass the 10th Grade FCAT (Reading) Pass Algebra 1 EOC On line course (Government/Economics GCH) Take Biology & Geometry EOC’s for 10% of final course

grade Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA

◦ Elective Credits 8.0 Note: Additional courses are required for SUS admissions

Graduation RequirementsClass of 2016

Required Credits: 24◦ English 4.0◦ Math (Algebra & Geometry) 4.0◦ Science (Biology) 3.0◦ Social Science 3.0◦ Practical/Performing Art 1.0◦ HOPE 1.0

Pass the 10th Grade (English Language Arts Test ) Must pass Algebra 1 END of COURSE EXAM One online course (Government/Economics at GCH) Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA

◦ Elective Credits 8.0 Note: Additional courses are required for SUS admissions

Graduation RequirementsClass of 2017

Calculation

◦State unweighted for graduation◦County weighted for class ranking◦Recalculated “academic core”

Bright Futures

Calculating Grades and GPA

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

Ex. English 1 Hon. A= 4.04 (entire full credit course)

Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment/AICEadd .04 points to each semester with grade of “C” or better

Ex. AP BiologyGrade “A” = 4.08 (entire full

credit course)

GCHS Weighted Calculations

Not required for graduation Requirements for Bright Futures Cannot be affiliated with religious or

political organizations Must obtain prior approval during lunch

on Thursdays and Fridays in the Student Services Department

Forms available on the web page or in the Student Services Office

Important Community Service

Application Deadline Florida Gulf Coast Univ February 15, 2016 (limited spots for FGCU)

Florida Southwestern April 8, 2016

SAT/ACT deadlines ( last test dates for FGCU is January 23th and FSW is February 6th,2016)

Please see website for requirements Application deadlines and requirements are set

by FGCU & FSW – and may change.

Dual Enrollment for Juniors

The Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) at Florida Gulf Coast University is designed to bring a unique educational experience to qualified junior and senior high school students who are seeking advanced study options through Early Admission to college.

ACE Program at FGCU

Public Information Meetingsat FGCU

Thursday,September 17, 20157:00 p.m.Academic Bldg 7Room 114

Monday,    November 9, 20157:00 p.m.Edwards Hall Room 112

Thursday,November 19, 20157:00 p.m.Academic Bldg 7Room 114

Tuesday,December 1, 20157:00 p.m.Edwards HallRoom 112

Admission Officers asked us to make it clear to the parents and

students If you choose to do dual enrollment you will start your college transcript and grade point

average the minute you earn your first credit.

SAT & ACT When Offered – registration deadlines

Next Test Date for the Year SAT October 3, 2015 ACT. October 24, 2015

College Admissions Exams

SAT focuses on college successskills: writing, critical reading, and mathematics

Time: 3 hours and 45 minutes

ACT is curriculum based in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and science (first time must take writing)

Time: 3 hours and 30 minutesStudents should take one or

both in the winter of their junior year

Differences Between ACT and SAT

(It is recommended that all students take a prep course or independent study work)

A+ Skills Tutoring Club Z MathWorks www.ACT.ORG www.COLLEGEBOARD.com KAHN Academy Princeton Review Books The College Board Real SAT’s Barron’s SAT Prep Up Your Score-the Underground Guide to the SAT

SAT /ACT Prep Resources

Where do I get my “Transcripts?”

Gulf Coast Transcript Request Form

Student will pick up in 2 days and mail to college or university of their choice.

Number of transcripts needed for Colleges/ Universities not listed above: ____________________

Florida Southwestern Florida Atlantic Florida Gulf Coast Florida International Florida State Manatee Community New College

University of Central Fl University of Fl University of Miami University of North

Florida University of South

FloridaTHIS GOES ELECTONICALLY through the FLORIDA system.

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

◦ GPA◦ Difficulty of classes◦ Highest level of classes (honors, AP)◦ Improvement◦ ConsistencyStrong Performance in a Challenging

Curriculum

What Colleges are Looking For

Standardized Tests Extracurricular Activities

◦ Special Talents/Interests◦ Athletics◦ Community Service ◦ Leadership◦ Employment

What Colleges Are Looking For

28 State (Community) Colleges in Florida◦61 Campuses◦Serve over 900,000 students◦67% enrolled in AA transfer Program

◦33% enrolled in AS & certificate program

State (Community) Colleges

Florida State University 33 University of Florida

18 University of South Florida

14 Florida Atlantic University

32 University of Central Florida 26 Florida International University

1 University of North Florida 2 Florida Gulf Coast University

68 Community Colleges in Florida

104

UWF

UCF

UF

UNFFAMUFSU

NCF

FGCU

USF

FIUFAU

FL Public Universities GCHS Class of 2015

TOTAL= 298 56% 4 year university 31% 2 year university

FSU has 1 admissions deadline: 10/15/15◦ (12/9/15 notification)◦ Applications after are on a space available basis

UF has 1 admission deadline: 11/1/15(2/14/16 notification)Applications after are on a space available basis99% admitted from November applicant pool

SUS Admissions Deadlines

◦FGCU, FAMU, FAU,USF, UWF, and UCF have rolling admissions with a Feb 15th priority deadline

Note: Generally to be considered for university scholarships, students must apply by the first deadline.

SUS Admissions Deadlines

Minimum Admission Requirements◦ Graduation From an Accredited High School

◦18 Core Academic Credits◦ SAT or ACT Scores (With Writing)

Specific Requirements (GPA, Test Scores & Essays) vary From College to College

Minimum SAT Reading: 460 Math: 460 Minimum ACT Reading: 19 English:18 Math

19

Four Year State Universities

College MR GPA MR SAT MR ACT

FGCU 3.07-3.73 1450-1680 20-23 FSU 3.8 -4.3 1760-1980 24-28 UF 4.1- 4.5 1870-2100 24-29 USF 3.75-4.3 1680-1900 21-25

No letters of recommendation required

State University System Matrix

Select up to 5 colleges and visit their websites to obtain their application procedures-most colleges require/prefer online applications.

Get Started Now if you are a senior- APPLY EARLY!

Update your resume. All applications are online – visit individual

school websites - look under ‘admissions’. Recommendations: Most colleges do not

require recommendation letters-some scholarships do.

Once you apply to college, NO SCHEDULES WILL BE CHANGED

College Application Process

Some colleges are using Send.edu applications

Common Applications◦ The “Common App” (CommonApp.org) is currently

accepted by over 450 colleges and universities; many of these are private schools.  The idea was to make the admissions process more uniform and save students time in entering the same information over and over.

◦ Boston University, University of Michigan etc.

◦ TRANSCRIPTS ARE UPLOADED THROUGH THE COMMON APPLICATION SYSTEM

Out of State and Applications

Student Self-Reported Academic Record

The Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR) is FSU and UF's new self-reported transcript. It is an online form where you enter your high school and dual-enrollment courses and grades from 9th-11th and your courses in progress for grade 12. It is recommended that you get a unofficial transcript from your guidance counselor in order to complete the SSAR.

University of Florida Florida State University

Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance

◦www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org◦Florida Financial Aid Applications◦Florida Bright Futures Scholarships◦Talented 20 Program◦State Grant and Scholarship Programs

Scholarships

Florida Gulf Coast University Saturday, October 17, 2015

Saturday, February 20, 2016

University of Central Florida “Knight for a Day” Open Houses October 17, 2015 November 21, 2015 January 23, 2016

College Open Houses

University of South FloridaStampede to SuccessNov 14, 2015 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

College Open Houses

www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com www.collegenet.com www.collegeanswer.com www.fastaid.com www.schoolsoup.comSee GCHS Web Site for additional search

engines and information.

Scholarship National Search Sites

Scholarship Informationhttp://www.collierschools.net/students

       

   

     

       

       

       

List of Scholarships and Application Form

 

   

Class of 2014 & After SAT ACT Community Hours

GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARS AWARDGPA 3.0

 

Verbal:440Math:440

Reading: 18English: 17Math: 19

30

FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARSGPA 3.0

1170 Combined (excludes Writing)

26 Composite

75

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS AWARDGPA 3.5

1290 Combined(excludes Writing)

29 Composite

100

Bright Futures Scholarships/ Volunteer Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars graduating in 2011-

12 and after may receive an award for 100% of the number of hours required to complete only one of the following programs at a Florida public or eligible Florida private postsecondary institution:

Applied Technology Diploma, up to 60 credit hours or equivalent clock hours. A course of study that is part of a technical degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, and leads to employment in a specific occupation.

Technical Degree Education Program, not to exceed 72 credit hours or equivalent clock hours. A course of study that leads to an associate in applied science degree or an associate in science degree.

Career Certificate Program, not to exceed 72 credit hours or equivalent clock hours. A course of study that leads to at least one occupational completion point.  The term is interchangeable with the term “certificate career education program.”

Bright Futures Gold Seal will not be used at the 11 State Universities

The application/registration process begins December 1st of students senior year

Counselors will call seniors to a computer lab for Bright Futures Registration in Dec/Jan

Registration Instructions are also available on the GCHS Counselor Website under Scholarships/Bright Futures Registration Instructions

The application must be completed in order to be eligible for Bright Futures Scholarships

Registration for Bright Futures

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV◦Application available January 1st.

GCHS Financial Aid Night: Tuesday, January 12, 2016

6:30pm

FAFSA Federal Financial Aid

Bright Futures ScholarshipsTotal: $1,069,440

Community ScholarshipsTotal: $213,650

College/University ScholarshipsTotal: $2,715,511

Grand Total: $3,998,601

Scholarships at GCHS 2015

In order to play college sports, students must register with NCAA

http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.com/ (online registration) the fee is $70.00

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

A copy of the NCAA release must be given to Data Entry Clerk in Student Services for transcripts to be released to colleges and coaches

NCAA

Check School Website for Daily Announcements and Upcoming Events

Check Student Services and District Website for College, Dual Enrolment and Scholarship Information.

College Bound Students – Attend Financial Aid Night

Check w/ the Admissions Offices of the Schools you wish to attend to make sure you are meeting all deadlines and requirements.

Thank you for attending!

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