1. Counseling Services Department THE COLLEGE PROCESS

2. H igh S chool G raduation R equirements

• English 4

• Mathematics 3

• Algebra I must be included

• Science 3 Two of which must have laboratory components

• Social Studies 3

• World History (1)

• • • American History (1)

• • • Economics(1/2)

• • • American Government (1/2)

• Practical/Performing Arts 1

• Life Management Skills

• Physical Education

• Personal Fitness

• Electives 10

• Class of 2010 and beyond must earn 28 credits

Class of 2009 must earn 26 Credits:

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• In addition, students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 unweighted G.P.A.

• Students must pass the FCAT reading and math tests to receive a standard diploma.

• Certificate of Completion

• Special notes :

• PE elective waiver will receive no credit

H igh S chool G raduation R equirements Continued

4. The Difference Between Graduation Requirements and College Entrance Requirements

• Graduation Requirements

• Mathematics-Algebra I must be included

• No foreign language required

• Average level classes acceptable

• College Entrance Requirements

• Mathematics- Algebra I, Formal Geometry, and Algebra II must be included.

• At least two consecutive years of a foreign language

• A.P., D.E., and Honors are highly recommended for entrance into a 4- year school.

• 4 years of math and science recommended

5. Correlating ACT Math Scores and Level of Math Class Source: ACT Trends 2007 Report; SAT Trends 2007 Report

6. Source: ACT Trends 2007 Report; SAT Trends 2007 Report Correlating SAT Math Scores and Level of Math Class

7. How Colleges Recalculate your G.P.A.

• 4- year colleges recalculate the students GPA focusing on core academics and upper- level classes.

• RHS weights AP, DE, IB, Pre IB and honors a full quality point.

• Colleges weight IB, DE and AP a full quality point

• Pre IB and honors a half quality point

• Average level classes no quality points.

8. A.P. and D.E. Programs

• Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment and IB courses are all desired by colleges on a students transcript.

• They are rigorous programs offering college level work.

9. Eligibility for A.P. and D.E.

• D.E.

• 3.0 Cumulative GPA

• Qualifying scores on the CPT, SAT or ACT.

• Pass FCAT

• A.P.

• Prerequisites/ co-requisites

• Strong grades in content area courses

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• Web Sites

• Reach College Choices

• Realistic College Choices

Selecting A College

• College Visits

• Freshman Profiles

11. S.U.S. Matrix for Admissions

12. Viewing Freshman Profiles

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14. Use this information to help determine where you stand in this schools applicant pool

15. The Application Process

• Applications

• Online vs. Paper

• Deadlines

• Essays

• Letters of Recommendation

• Counselors Section

• Transcript

TAP

16. SENIORITIS NOT ALLOWED SENIORS STOP

17. College Testing Programs

• SAT I

• SAT II

• ACT

18. Bright Futures Scholarship Program

• Three Types of Awards :

• • • • • Florida Academic

• • • • • Florida Medallion

• • • • • Florida Gold Seal Vocational

19. Bright Futures Scholarship Program Continued

• Requirements:

• Submit Online Application

• GPA

• Credits

• Standardized Test Scores

• Florida Resident

• Attending a Florida School

• Application Process:

• Senior Year

• December 1, 2008

• Online Application

• Transcripts

• Renewal of Scholarship

20. Scholarships

• Scholarship Scene is available on the School Boards website: www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/pss

• Check the scholarship file cabinet weekly!

• Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss the Scholarship Scene and other scholarship opportunities.

21. Resources On The Web

• Sarasota County School Districts we bpage (Scholarship Scene)

• www.sarasota.k12.fl.us

• Riverview High School Counseling Services Department:

• www.riverviewhs.com

• F lorida A c ademic C ounseling and T racking for S tudents

• www.facts.org

• Standardized Testing:

• www.collegeboard.com

• www.act.org

22. Career Development Program

• Career Assessment

• Career Exploration

• Job Shadowing

• Employability Skills

• Employment Assistance

• Executive Internship

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23. Information from the S.U.S Admissions Officers

• By 2012, we will have 3 million jobs requiring a bachelors degree and we wont have the college graduates to fill them

• ~U.S. Secretary of Education Spellings

• 70% of college students are not ready for further learning (ACT, 2005)

• Half of college students who need remediation drop out.

• 55% of Florida High School graduates are placed in remedial courses at college.

24. Information from the S.U.S Admissions Officers Continued

• Freshman who live in dorms have a higher rate of success than those who live off campus.

• A D or F in a Dual Enrollment course can be cause to have your admission rescinded.Make sure you read and understand the terms of admission!

• The average college student has four credit cards more students drop out of college due to excessive debt than academic failure!

• Altering your Senior Schedule can have negative consequences in the college admission process if those changes reflect lower level classes

25. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS