1. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
COLLEGE GUIDE
For 12th Grade Students
Mr. Jonathon Milian
Room 1004
Ph#: ext.2233
Website: milianmast.net

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

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

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

10. The Importance of Test Scores
FAMU
FAU
FGCU
FIU
FLPOLY
FSU
SAT
Summer
Midrange M: R: W: M: R: W: M: R: W: M:
N/A M: R: W:
Fall M: R: W: M: R: W: M: R:
M:670
R:640
W:600
1910 M: R: W:
ACT
17-20
20-23
19-21
24-28
22-26
21-24
21-26 28
27-30

11. The Importance of Test Scores
SAT
Summer
Midrange
Fall
ACT
NCF
UCF UF
UNF
USF
UWF
N/A
M:560
R:550
W:540 M: R: W: M: R: W: M: R: W:
M:490
R:500
W:490
1480 M: R: W:
M:600
R:600
W:600 M: R: W: M: R: W: M: R: W:
M:520
R:530
W:510
1560
23-26
28-32
21-23 22
27-31
25-29
24-28 24

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.  

15. Colleges That Meet Full Demonstrated Need

16. Colleges That Meet Full Demonstrated Need Continued…

17. Introducing Connect!

19. Get to Know Yourself: Interest, Values & Skills Assessment

20. Explore Careers

21. Occupation Profile

22. Research Colleges & Create a College List

23. Search Profiles of 4,300+ 2 yr & 4 yr Colleges23

24. Creating a Student or Parent Account
Get started today!
Go to
Click
Enter:
Student’s First Name
Student’s Last Name
Student ID (Student's School ID number)
State
Community Type (High School)
Community Name (Student’s High School)
Select “I’m a Student” or “I’m a Parent"
Complete the profile information and create a Username and Password.
Your Username must be a valid address!

25. 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

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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,
Many scholarship organizations promote their scholarships on their own website.
Apply, Apply, Apply!
Make sure I have your address so you receive my scholarship updates.

32. 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

33. Florida Bright Futures

34. 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”

35. 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:

36. Contact Me