Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy COLLEGE GUIDE For 12th Grade Students Mr. Jonathon Milian Room 1004 Ph#: 305-557-5931 ext.2233 E-mail: 297878@dadeschools.net Twitter: @MrJMilian Website: milianmast.net

2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy 2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics Include 4-yr public college/univ.; 2-yr college; out of state college; military; undecided; full-time work ^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line

2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy 2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics ^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line

2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy 2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics Include 4-yr public college/univ.; 2-yr college; out of state college; military; undecided; full-time work ^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line

The Importance of GRADES Do you have what it takes?   FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FL POLY FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF Summer 2014 GPA 2.50 To 2.99 3.28 3.92 3.06 3.65 3.10 3.80 N/A 3.60 4.10 No 4.00 4.40 3.49 3.30 Fall 3.0 3.44 4.19 3.11 3.81 3.70 4.30 4.03 3.93 4.56 4.20 4.50 3.90 3.71 4.33

How can you improve your chances of success? State Universities will recalculate your grades based on the following 16 Academic credits: 4 English, 4 Math (Algebra & above), 3 Social Sciences, 3 Natural Sciences, 2 Foreign languages; plus additional courses in the above subject areas Focus your study efforts on your core academic classes Challenge yourself with Honors and AP classes Seek grade forgiveness in those classes that you earn a “D” or “F” in.

Know your recalculated GPA by going to www.flvc.org/home

Know your recalculated GPA by going to www.flvc.org/home

The Importance of Test Scores   FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FLPOLY FSU SAT Summer Midrange M:400-500 R:400 -500 W:400-500 1200-1500 M:460-540 R:460-540 W:460-530 1380-1610 M:460-550 R:470-530 W:460-520 1390-1600 M:470-520 1400-1570 N/A M:550-640 R:550-630 W:550-630 1650-1900 Fall M:500-590 R:500-590 W:490-580 1490-1760 M:480-560 R:480-560 W:470-550 1430-1670 M:520-630 R:530-630 1510-1880 M:670 R:640 W:600 1910 M:580-670 R:590-670 W:580-670 1750-2010 ACT 17-20 20-23 19-21 24-28 22-26 21-24 21-26 28 27-30

The Importance of Test Scores   SAT Summer Midrange Fall ACT NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF   N/A M:560 R:550 W:540 1550-17000 M:560-670 R:550-660 W:550-660 1660-1990 M:520-570 R:510-570 W:450-530 1480-1670 M:520-590 R:520-580 W:500-560 1520-1730 M:490 R:500 W:490 1480 M:580-680 R:620-730 W:590-700 1790-2110 M:600 R:600 W:600 1600-2000 M:610-710 R:600-690 W:600-700 1810-2100 M:560-640 R:570-640 W:500-590 1630-1870 M:560-660 R:550-640 W:540-630 1650-1930 M:520 R:530 W:510 1560 23-26 28-32 21-23 22 27-31 25-29 24-28 24

SUS Matrix SAT/ACT Scores  page 1 Coursework GPA  page 2 GPA Calculation, Deadlines, Tuitions  page 3 FAU Deadline – Dec. 15th priority Jan. 15th need based NCF – Feb. 2nd need based Honors Program Requirements & Top 3 Majors Undergrad.  page 4

SAT & ACT Test Dates 2014-2015 2014 nATIONAL TEST DATES tEST REGULAR   tEST REGULAR Postmark Deadline LATE POSTMARK DEADLINE 2014 September 13 ACT August 8 August 22 October 11 SAT I & SUBJECT September 12 September 30 October 25 September 19 October 3 November 8 October 9 October 28 December 6 November 6 November 24 December 13 November 7 November 21 2015 January 24 December 29 January 13 February 7 January 9 January 16 March 14 SAT I February 13 March 3 April 18 March 13 March 27 May 2 April 6 April 21 June 6 May 8 May 27 June 13 May 22

SAT/ACT FEE WAIVERS If you are on free or reduced lunch, you qualify for the following. Remember that you must reapply each year to remain eligible. 2 ACT test waiver TOTAL 2 SAT & 2 SAT Subject test waivers TOTAL 4 College Board - College Application Fee Waivers 4 additional score reports Waivers can be used only once. SAT waivers CAN be used after the regular deadline. ACT waivers CAN be used after the regular deadline, but you must pay the late fee. To receive a waiver, please come by my office and fill out a waiver request form.  

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The Application Process Decide on no more than 3 – 5 institutions Be mindful of deadlines Treat this as a homework project – care should be given to the appearance of your application If essay required, give it proper attention CSS Profile and Financial Aid Test Requirements

Application Strategies APPLY YEARLY At the beginning of the admission cycle (August, September, and October) GPA and test score mid-ranges are typically low due to the low volume of application usually received at institutions with ROLLING admissions. Later on in the process (November, December, January and February) the volume of applications increase. As a result, GPA and Test Score mid-ranges increase. CONTINUE IMPROVING YOUR GRADES AND CONTINUE TESTING Depending on where you stand with institutional mid-ranges, it is recommended that you continue to improve your GPA and continue testing until you receive an acceptance letter from your college. Never Give UP !!! SUBMIT NEW TRANSCRIPTS AT THE END OF THE FIRST SEMESTER Transcripts are updated at the end of the first semester around mid-January. As soon as your transcripts are updated, it is important that you send them to all colleges that you are waiting for decisions.

Types of College Admission Early Decision Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadlines occur early. Early Action Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision well in advance of the institution's regular response date. Students who are admitted under Early Action are not obligated to accept the institution's offer of admission or to submit a deposit until the regular reply date (not prior to May 1). Regular Decision Students submit an application to an institution by a specified date and receive a decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time, but not later than April 15.

Types of College Admission Rolling Admission Institutions review applications as they are completed and render admission decisions to students throughout the admission cycle. Wait List An admission decision option utilized by institutions to protect against shortfalls in enrollment. Wait lists are sometimes made necessary because of the uncertainty of the admission process, as students submit applications for admission to multiple institutions and may receive several offers of admission. By placing a student on the wait list, an institution does not initially offer or deny admission, but extends to a candidate the possibility of admission in the future, before the institution's admission cycle is concluded.

Types of Funding for College GRANTS – Based on financial need Private: CAP Grant Public: Federal Pell Grant State: Fla. Student Assistance Grant WORK-STUDY - Based on financial need Employment on campus Usually jobs are not too demanding, with the idea you can study some at work, thus the name, Work-Study STUDENT LOANS – Based on financial need Perkins (administered by the college - 5% int.) Stafford (subsidized or unsubsidized, capped at 8.25% currently) PARENT LOANS – NOT based on financial need Not need-based, can borrow up to cost of education, payment begins 60 days after date of loan.

Scholarships Scholarships are awards you are given to help you pay for college, usually based on something you do well: Academics, Athletics, Arts Community service, activities, or writing an excellent essay. Sources beyond FAFSA (Federal) and Florida (Bright Futures, etc.) Private Colleges offer a huge amount of money to enrolling students. Be sure to apply for any scholarships colleges you are applying to may offer, AND APPLY ON TIME! Some private schools will ensure that all unmet need for admitted students is met.

Scholarships Private Funding Corporations and organizations award college scholarships. Many are listed on the CAP Scholarship Bulletin You can research them on your own (i.e, www.fastweb.com, www.connectedu.net). Many scholarship organizations promote their scholarships on their own website. Apply, Apply, Apply! Make sure I have your email address so you receive my scholarship updates.

Florida Bright Futures Important Dates and Issues Register Beginning December 1. End of First Semester: The state evaluates your meeting of the criteria upon your date of graduation GPA in specific courses Specific course work Community service ACT and/or SAT scores First Evaluation February – Notification by April Second/Final Evaluation June – Notification by August 32

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Here are some ways to spot them: Watch Out! College Scams Want Your Money Here are some ways to spot them: Money back guarantee The Scholarships will cost some money Credit card or bank account number please! We will do all of the work You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarship or… “You’re a finalist”

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Available after January 1st of senior year Family Income Tax information needed to complete form. Application available online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

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