1. SENIOR MEETING 2016-2017 COLLEGE NIGHT Linda Hacker College and Career Counselor Newsome High School

2. READY SET GO!

3. SAT  Fee: $45.00 (optional writing $57.00)  Writing = Multiple-choice/essay  Critical Reading = Sentence Completion and Reading  Math = Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability ACT  Fee: $42.50 (Optional writing $58.50 )  Writing is required by most Colleges and Universities  EnglishMath  ReadingScience  NCAA #9999 REGISTER FOR THE SAT/ACT

4.  ACT- take the writing  SAT Subject test- Only if college requires  AP Scores- Collegeboard.com  Send to school you choose to attend  Fee Waivers- Free and Reduced Lunch  SAT test (2)  ACT test (2)  College application fee (4) (Collegeboard/ACT)  Send scores directly from registration (FSU, UF) INFORMATION

5.  College GPA based on 19 academic credits  Bright Futures Program based on 16 academic credits  Each group applies their own weighting system for Honors, AP and Dual Enrollment  Refer to SUS admission Matrix CALCULATE ACADEMIC GPA

6.  High School unweighted GPA- all classes on a 4.0 scale  High School weighted GPA- all classes, add.04 for honors/.08 for AP/Dual Enrollment  Bright Futures GPA-recalculated based on English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language (16 credits plus 2 academic electives).50 added for honors/AP/Dual Enrollment see www.FLVC.org for current GPA  College and Universities-recalculated based on English, Math Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language. Check websites for their calculation. Some add points for academic indicators, others do not. Some are using your weighted GPA. ACADEMIC GPA’S

7.  September 26th Sickles High School  September 27th Plant High School  September 28th Chamberlain High School  September 29th Brandon High School LOCAL COLLEGE NIGHTS

8.  http://newsomecollegevisit.eventbrite.com http://newsomecollegevisit.eventbrite.com  9/13 Alabama 9/15 Valdosta State  9/21 USF 9-27 USF St. Pete  9/28 Johns Hopkins, George Mason, UWF  9/29 UF, Univ. of Tenn.  10/6 Vanderbilt  10/11 FAU 10/12 Auburn Univ.-Eng. Program  10/14 Florida Southern  10/18 Duke University (Instant Decision Day November 30, 2016)  More to come………keep checking COLLEGE VISITS AT NEWSOME

9.  September 24, 2016 Academy Day HCC Plant City 10:00 AM Congressmen Dennis Ross U.S. Naval Academy Founders’ Day Dinner Wednesday, October 12, 2016. UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES

10.  Public University (4 year)  12 state Universities, 4 year degree, student population 1,000 to 5,000, accepts Bright Futures  State Colleges (2 year)  28, with 68 campuses, 2-year associate degree  Some 4-year degrees, closer to home  Half the cost of the university  Honors Program  Refer to SUS Matrix,  Community College have Honors programs too  Scholarship money CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES!

11.  Career &Technical Colleges  Training for specific occupation  Aparicio-Levy, Brewster, Erwin,  Learey, Tampa Bay Tech  Private School  Expect higher tuition  Stronger financial aid packages  Military Rotc Scholarship  Proprietary Schools CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES!

12.  Fill Out Transcript Request Form In Guidance  Address required for private or out of state application  State Schools Sent Electronically (FREE)  Fee $2.00 Per Transcript for private or out of state applications  Allow 3 days for processing TRANSCRIPTS

13. TRANSCRIPT EXCEPTIONS Self Reporting Student Academic Record Request Student Summary Report (Guidance Office) Be honest about your grades! Expect to take 45 min. to complete. When you have been accepted you will need to send a final transcript.

14. APPLICATIONS METHODS

15.  School Application  Common Application  Coalition Application  Personal Statement-Many Schools Require  Optional-strongly Recommend Completing  Application Fee Required  Admissions Deposit $200.00 (Non-refundable)  Brag Sheet or Resume to Guidance Counselor  Two week turn around!!! Plan ahead!!!! UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

16.  Own Application (Internet)  Check for Deadlines  University of Tampa  Instant Decision Day November 30, 2016 PRIVATE/OUT OF STATE

17. Community Service DEC. 9 AND MAY 5 ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE PRE APPROVED TO COUNT FOR BRIGHT FUTURES

18. REVIEW  SAT/ACT  College Application  Transcript (High School Grades)  SAT/ACT scores not on transcript  Keep Copies Of Everything Before Sending

19.  University of Central Florida  In State Rate  Tuition 105.07  Non-Resident Fee 0.00  Capital Improvement Fee 6.76  Financial Aid Fee 5.16  Activity & Service Fee 11.67  Transportation Access Fee 9.10  Health Fee 10.84  Athletic Fee 14.32  Tuition Differential* 44.20  Technology Fee 5.16  At UCF, tuition will cost $212 per undergraduate credit hour for tuition and fees. A full-time student could expect to pay for tuition plus room and board, books, transportation and personal expenses for the 2015-16 year, according to the university's financial-aid office. COST OF ATTENDANCE

20.  Tuition Only  Cost Per Credit Hour /Bright Futures  FAS $212.28-$103.00=$109.28   FMS $212.28-$77.00=$135.28  Apply for more scholarships!!!!!!!!!! COST COVERED

21. SCHOLARSHIPS

22. Have your essay reviewed by an English teacher/College Career Counselor Schools looking for personal growth and specific examples Watch out for the “I” virus Check your spelling! ESSAYS

23. WRITING CENTER Open to all students Come in for assistance with: College Essays AP Essays School Essays Etc. Ms. Acerra’s Classroom #332

24.  Florida Academic  Florida Medallion  Florida Gold Seal  Apply after Oct 1, 2016 Keep copy of User name and Pin BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP

25.  Bright Futures website: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SS FAD/bf/  Office of Student Financial Assistance website: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org  Toll-Free: 1-888-827-2004  E-mail: OSFA@fldoe.org BRIGHT FUTURES INFORMATION

26.  3.5 weighted GPA recalculated  100 Hours Community Service  2017- SAT 1290 (Reading and Math)  2017- ACT 29 (Composite Score)  Complete FAFSA.gov(no longer necessary)  Semester Hour Award 4yr/$103.-2yr/$63. FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

27.  3.0 weighted GPA recalculated  75 Hours Community Service  2017- SAT 1170 (Reading and Math)  2017- ACT 26 (Composite Score)  Semester Hour Award 4yr/$77.-2yr/$63  Can take the SAT/ACT through June test to qualify! FLORIDA MEDALLION

28.  3.0 weighted GPA recalculated  3.5 weighted GPA 3 vocational courses in the same area of concentration  30 Hours Community Service  2015-Pert Reading 106/Writing 103/  Math 114  2017- SAT 440/English 440 Math  2017- ACT English 17/Reading 19/Math 19 FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL

29.  ◦Applied Technology Diploma, up to 60 credit hours or equivalent clock hours  ◦Technical Degree Education Program, not to exceed 72 credit hours or equivalent clock hours  ◦Career Certificate Program, not to exceed 72 credit hours or equivalent clock hours. BRIGHT FUTURES GOLD SEAL

30.  Student must be a member of the PTSA  Deadline to apply for membership:  Applications on http://newsome.mysdhc.org under PTSAhttp://newsome.mysdhc.org  Application available:  Deadline for application: PTSA SCHOLARSHIP

31.  Apply on-line  www.educationfoundation.com www.educationfoundation.com  Available soon  Strides for Education Run HILLSBOROUGH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

32.  Check for School Based Aid  Athletic, Academic, Minority, Special talent  Separate application/admission application  Deadlines- November/ December  Inquiries by Phone, Internet, Mail or  College Night/ CommunityRoundTable.org (Brandon HS, Sept 29, 2016) COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

33.  ROTC Scholarship  Military Academy Scholarship  Military Groups  Military Officer wife groups MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS

34.  Applications available  Letters of recommendation (2)  Essay- Why I should receive this scholarship LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP National Scholarships Available monthly on Edsby

35.  FAFSA forms available in October  www.pin.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov  www.FAFSA.ed.gov  Applications cannot be completed until  October 1, 2016  1-800-433-3243  Check college deadlines!!!  Do your taxes early!!!! FINANCIAL AID

36.  Federal Grants:  Federal Pell Grant $5,775  Federal Supplemental Educational (FSEOG) $4,000  Teacher Education Assistance (Teach Grant) $4,000 FEDERAL GRANTS

37.  Federal Perkins Loan- 5% interest charged  Direct Subsidized Loan – 4.29%  Gov’t pays interest while student in school  Direct Unsubsidized Loan- 4.29%  Interest charged from disbursement Direct PLUS Loan for Parents- 6.84% Federal Work Study FEDERAL LOANS & WORK STUDY

38.  Net Price Calculator- every school has one  Fastweb.com  Fldoe.org  Education.com  Collegeboard.com  Edpubs.gov FINANCIAL AID WEB SITES

39.  Information Should Be FREE, Yes FREE  Do Not Pay Any Money For Information  See Ms. Hacker first !!! WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS!!

40.  No one will rise to low expectations!  Apply Early!  If you choose to go to a State College make sure you complete the pre-req’s for your selected major. Transfer Orientation a must.  Dual Enrollment- Grades Matter!!!  Look for internships and study abroad.  Commit, Connect, Cancel ADMISSION ADVICE

41.  Application- Take your time, make sure information is correct (DOB, SS#).  Florida Resident – Parent information  Reach out to schools  Check Scholarship Deadlines “Are you competitive to be successful” “Are you challenged to be successful” “AVOID SENIOR RIGORMORTES” ADMISSION ADVICE

42. QUESTIONS?