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

2. General Information List of Guidance Department Staff
Class of 2020 Calendar
Students will have a senior interview with their counselor during the next two months
Senior Checklist in packet

3. Ready set Go! EDSBY (Join groups) Class 2020 Scholarships
College and Career Info
Community Service
Download the Newsome App- SWAY

4. REGISTER FOR THE SAT/ACT
Fee: $49.50 (optional writing $64.50)
Writing = Multiple-choice/essay
Critical Reading = Sentence Completion and Reading
Math = Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability
Newsome school code
ACT
Fee: $52.00 (Optional writing $68.00 )
Writing is required by most Colleges and Universities
English Math
Reading Science
NCAA # Newsome School Code

5. Information Take both an ACT and a SAT
SAT Subject test- Only if college requires
AP Scores- Collegeboard.com
Send to school you choose to attend
Fee Waivers- Free and Reduced Lunch
2 SAT test waiver (2)and College Application waivers (4) Linked to your Collegeboard account
ACT test waiver (2)
Send scores directly from registration (FSU, UF)

6. CALCULATE ACADEMIC GPA
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

7. Academic GPA’s 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 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.

8. LOCAL COLLEGE NIGHTS September 23th Sickles High School
List of colleges on District web page
September 23th Sickles High School
September 24th Plant High School
September 25th Chamberlain High School
September 26th Brandon High School
SUS matrix in packet

9. College visits at Newsome
9/17 University of Central Florida 8:30 AM
9/17 Dartmouth University 9:30 AM
9/18 Hofstra University 9:30 AM
9/19 University of South Florida 8:30 AM
9/19 St Leo University 9:30 AM
9/23 Rollins University 9:30 AM
9/23 University of Florida 10:05 AM
9/24 Virginia Tech University 9:00 AM
9/24 Stetson University 10:15 AM
9/26 Florida Atlantic University 9:15 AM
9/30 University of South Carolina 10:00 AM
10/8 Florida State University 8:30 AM
10/9 University of Alabama 10:15 AM
10/9 NYU 9:30 AM
More to come- follow on remind and Edsby for tickets
(Instant Decision Day December 4, 2019)
More to come………keep checking

10. United States Service Academy Days
Saturday, October 19th , 9 AM-Noon
MacDill Air Force Base
Davis Conference Center
Must RSVP
U.S. Representative Kathy Castor
U.S Naval Academy Candidates Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 9th
See flyers in packet

11. Career Planning
MyCareerShines for free through the FloridaShines website or can take assessments to learn about yourself, explore careers and school options, and use the financial aid planning tools to research sources of aid, including scholarships. You can also search for jobs, develop a resume, and practice job interview skills. Your end result is a plan for your life that is compiled in your individual portfolio.
College web sites-

12. Florida Shines
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13. Choices, Choices, Choices!
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

14. Choices, Choices, Choices!
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

15. New Pathways Florida State University-Seminole Pathways Program
See SUS Matrix for list of pathways to Universities
University of Florida- Innovation Academy, PACE program
Florida State University-Seminole Pathways Program
FSU Panama City Summer &Fall Pathway
FSU International Programs First Semester Abroad Pathway
FSU International Program First Year Abroad Pathway

16. University of South Florida
University of Central Florida

17. Transcripts 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

18. 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.
Florida Atlantic College, Florida Polytechnic, Florida State University, University of Florida,
New College

19. Applications Methods

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

21. Instant Decision Day December 4, 2019
Private/Out of State
See list in handout
Check for Deadlines
University of Tampa
Instant Decision Day December 4, 2019

22. Community Service
Dec. 13 and May 8 All Proposals must be pre approved to count for Bright Futures

23. Review SAT/ACT College Application Transcript (High School Grades)
SAT/ACT scores not on transcript
Keep Copies Of Everything Before Sending

24. SCHOLARSHIPS .

25. Essays
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!

26. Come in for assistance with:
Writing Center
Ms. Acerra’s Classroom
#332
Open to all students
Come in for assistance with:
College Essays
AP Essays
School Essays
Etc.

27. Bright Futures Scholarship
Florida Academic
Florida Medallion
Florida Gold Seal
Apply after Oct 1, 2019
Updated after Semester Grades Submitted (Twice a Year- Jan. July)

28. Bright Futures Information
Bright Futures website:
Office of Student Financial Assistance website:
Toll-Free:
Bright Futures requirements and funding are subject to change by Florida Legislature.

29. FLORIDA ACADEMIC Scholarship
3.5 weighted GPA recalculated
100 Hours Community Service
2020- SAT 1290 (Reading and Math)
ACT (Composite Score)
Complete FAFSA.gov(no longer necessary)
Pays 100% tuition & fees at a public college or comparable amount at a private college+$300/semester stipend.

30. FLORIDA MEDALLION 3.0 weighted GPA recalculated
75 Hours Community Service
SAT 1170 (Reading and Math)
ACT 26 (Composite Score)
Pays 75% tuition and fees at a public college or university or comparable amount at a private college.
Can take the SAT/ACT through June test to qualify!

31. FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL
3.0 weighted GPA recalculated
3.5 weighted GPA 3 vocational courses in the same area of concentration
30 Hours Community Service
SAT 24 Reading,25 Writing and Language
28 Math Test
ACT English 17/Reading 19/Math 19

32. Bright Futures Gold Seal
◦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.

33. PTSA Scholarship Student must be a member of the PTSA
Deadline to apply for membership: Feb 14th
Applications on under PTSA
Application available: October 21,2019
Seniors must be a member
Deadline for application: February 14, 2020

34. Hillsborough Foundation Scholarships
Apply on-line
Available soon

35. Raise.me Raise.me Scholarship- https://www.raise.me/
Add Your Achievements
Complete your RaiseMe Portfolio by adding each of your course grades, club involvement, sports, volunteer activities, and more.
Earn Scholarships for Your Achievements
For each achievement, you'll earn a micro-scholarships from colleges you’re Following, the sum of which you'll be awarded when you attend that college.
Colleges
UF,USF, FAU, FGCU,FIU, UT, St Leo, Rollins College,
Embry-Riddle College, Stetson University, Florida Southern University, Jacksonville University and many out of state too!
CHECK DEADLINES!!!!

36. College and University Scholarships
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 26, 2019)

37. Military Scholarships
ROTC Scholarship
Military Academy Scholarship
Military Groups
Military Officer wife groups

38. National Scholarships
Local Scholarship
Applications available
Letters of recommendation (2)
Essay- Why I should receive this scholarship
National Scholarships
Available monthly on Edsby

39. District Financial Aid Nights
Armwood High School Nov 6th
Hillborough High School Nov 7th
Freedom High School Nov 12th
East Bay High School Nov. 14th
Alonso High School Nov. 19th
Jefferson High School Nov. 21st
Gaither High School Dec. 3rd
Durant High School Dec 5th
All presentations begin at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium
Spanish Financial Aid Nights also available in your packet

40. Financial Aid
FAFSA forms available in October
Applications cannot be completed until
October 1, 2019
Check college deadlines!!!
Do your taxes early!!!!

41. Federal Supplemental Educational (FSEOG) $4,000
Federal Grants
Federal Grants:
Federal Pell Grant $6,195
Federal Supplemental Educational (FSEOG) $4,000
Teacher Education Assistance (Teach Grant) $4,000

42. Federal Loans & Work Study
Direct Subsidized Loan – 4.45%
Gov’t pays interest while student in school
Direct Unsubsidized Loan- 4.45%
Interest charged from disbursement
Direct PLUS Loan for Parents- 7%
Federal Work Study

43. Financial Aid Web Sites
Net Price Calculator- every school has one
Fastweb.com
Fldoe.org
Education.com
Collegeboard.com
Edpubs.gov

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

45. Admission Advice 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

46. “AVOID SENIOR RIGORMORTES”
Admission Advice
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”

47. QUESTIONS?