1. You Can Go! To College, Technical, or Other School

2. Excuses, Excuses...  I don’t have the money to pay for college  I did not get accepted into the College I want  I need a break from school  I do not have time  I do not know where to begin  I don’t want to OR I don’t need to  It’s too hard, I can’t do it.

3. Money Scholarships  Guidance Website/Newsletter  FAST web.com  Colleges and Universities offer through application.  Bright Futures FASFA  FASFA.ed.gov  Grants & Loans  Work Study  Complete after January 1. Need your parents income tax return.  It is not just for low income students

4. College Acceptance  All students with a High School Diploma can enroll into community college OR technical school.  Community College’s such as Lake Sumter or Valencia have DIRECT CONNECT where students can get admitted to UCF or FSU once they have earned their associates degree. Make sure you inform your advisor so that they can get you placed in the correct classes for those colleges.  There is a PLAN for each of us. There is a reason... Adjust. Move forward. Dreams require steps.

5. No TimeLost  Colleges and Universities offer part time, night time, hybrid, and online courses.  Lake Tech offers programs that get you a career in less than a year  Community College offers 2 year programs  Make an appointment to see Mrs. Theobald. Simply shoot me an e-mail or go to guidance corner.  Talk to your teachers, friends, parents... Help is here.  Use the internet to conduct a college search.

6. I don’t want/need to  You are in charge of you. It’s up to you.  Remember, education brings opportunity.  Most students who stop at a High School Diploma do not earn a living wage.  Employment data reveals most HS Diploma jobs are in retail, restaurant, and service jobs. They are minimum wage and most do not include healthcare benefits.

7. It’s too hard...  There is a program that is right for each student.  All it takes is a “One day at a time” mentality.

8. The admissions process  Application – usually requires an essay – MOST colleges offer online  ACT and/or SAT scores – choose to have sent when you register to test, or pay $10 later.  Transcripts – in guidance, complete a transcript request form. Pick up next day. They cost $2 each.  Deadlines – all schools have deadlines. This means that ALL of the above must be RECEIVED by the DEADLINE date.

9. ACTSAT  Test Date: Registration Deadline: Late Fee :  December 13November 7 November 8 - 21  February 7 January 9 January 10 - 16  April 18 March 13 March 14 - 27  June 13May 8May 9 - 22   Register online at www.actstudent.org   Time is running out. Register today!  Test Date: Registration Deadline: Late Fee :  December 6November 6November 7 - 24  January 24December 29 December 30 – Jan 13  March 14February 13 February 14 - March 3  May 2April 6 April 7 - 21  June 6 May 8 May 9 - 27   Register online at www.collegeboard.com 

11. Florida Public Universities Application Deadlines  UF and UNF – 11/1 and then rolling admissions depending on space.  USF – March 1st  NCF -- April 15  FAU, FGCU, FIU, FLPOLY, UCF – May 1 st  FAMU – May 15  UWF – June 1  Apply sooner rather than later. Space is limited for housing.  Most colleges require FASFA completed by March 1 st to ensure Financial Aid.

13. Private Colleges and Universities Application Deadlines  Rolling admission (no real deadline posted), APPLY EARLY is the motto –  Barry, Embry-Riddle, FIT, Florida Southern, Jacksonville U., Johnson and Wales, Northwood U., Nova SE U., Palm Beach Atlantic, Ringling College, Southeastern U., St. Thomas U., Stetson, and Warner  January 1 – University of Miami  February 15 – Rollins  March 1 – Lynn & Saint Leo  March 15 – Eckerd Col.  May 1 – Beacon Col.

14. Steps to Take... Lake Sumteror Valencia  ACT/SAT not necessary for admission  Apply online at: www.lssc.eduwww.lssc.edu  Apply for free here at LMHS  Go to campus and see an advisor  Take any placements tests needed - PERT  Apply for FASFA in January after parents complete tax returns  Follow LSSC instructions to complete the admissions process Lake Technical Center  ACT/SAT not necessary for admission  Apply online at: www.laketech.orgwww.laketech.org  Apply here for free at LMHS  Go to Lake Tech to see advisor  Take any placements tests needed.  Apply for FASFA in January after parents complete tax returns  Follow Lake Tech instructions to complete the admissions process

15. Steps to Take... Military  Contact a local recruiter  Take the ASVAB and ACT  We will not be offering ASVAB again this year. Yu can arrange with a recruiter.  Follow their instructions... Four year College  Take the ACT or SAT  Complete College Application online  Send transcripts & Test Scores  Complete Bright Futures Application – December  Complete the FASFA in January  Apply for housing and send deposit

16. NEWS FROM UF

17. Updates from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions: We will begin reviewing admitted student applications for our merit scholarships next week. Students offered a scholarship will be notified via mail and on myUCF.myUCF The Housing and Residence Life Office has begun accepting housing applications from admitted students. Students can apply for housing on myUCF.Housing and Residence Life OfficemyUCF Students DO NOT need to submit their AP, IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment scores and/or transcripts to be reviewed and rendered a decision to UCF. Reminder: The deadline to apply for UCF’s Top 10 Knights initiative is December 31. As always, if we can be of assistance to you or any of your students or their families, please do not hesitate to contact us. From all of us in Undergraduate Admissions, we want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. contact us #GoKnights Elizabeth M. Costello Director of Communications, Recruitment, and Marketing Office of Undergraduate Admissions NEWS FROM UCF

18. Important Dates to Remember  December 3 rd – Presentation from Guidance, UCF, LSSC, Lake Tech and the Department of Education regarding paying for college.  December 4 th – LSSC on campus for free application in the Media Center. See e-mail for sign up instructions.  December 8 th – Lake Tech here for free application. Sign up to come soon.  December 22 nd – CHRISTMAS BREAK!  After January 1 – parents complete income taxes, complete FASFA ASAP!  January 5 th – come back to school... !!  Week of January 5 th – Apply for Bright Futures in English Classes.  January 15 th – All Florida Virtual Course work due for Early Graduation.  February 2-6 – PERT for students not passed Algebra 1 EOC.

19. Important Dates to Remember continued...  March 11 – FASFA assistance 5:30-7:00pm - Department of Education in the Media Center. Parents and students invited.  March 23 – April 10 – Last time to take the FCAT.  March 23-26 & April 6-10 – Last time to take the Algebra 1 EOC  April 13 – 17 – Last time to take the PERT test.  Month of May – AP EXAMS  May 15 – All Florida Virtual School courses must be completed  May 29 – Volunteer hours for Bright Futures must be turned in to Mrs. Theobald  May 29 – Graduation Ceremony  June 6 – Last time to take the SAT for Bright Futures  June 13 – Last time to take ACT for Bright Futures  June 25 – Final transcripts sent to your college/university.

20. Need an Appointment?  Still undecided and do not know what to do?  Sign up NOW to see Mrs. Theobald to go over options.