Junior Planning Night

GCHS Student Services Department

January 12, 2015

Counselor Introductions Accessing Counseling Information Graduation Requirements Registration for 2016 College Placement Test Planning For After High School

Tech School Opportunities in Collier County Community College Opportunities

Four Year Colleges and Universities Selecting a College What Colleges are Looking For Florida State Universities College Application Process and Timeline ACT/SAT College Admissions Tests

Financing Your Education Bright Futures Other Thoughts

Recruiters, resume, NCAA Clearinghouse

Agenda

Cindy Giles (Dept. Chair) Do- F

Lyndsey Dombroski A- Di Heather Minsker G – L Connie Perrin M-Re Deb Wessman Ri– Z

GCHS Counselors

The Student Services department strives to keep parents, students and teachers informed of high school counseling information through the following:

www.gulfcoastsharks.com

Guidance Web Page

Classroom presentations to all students in all grade levels through the History classes (November 24-25, 2014)

Four Parent Nights throughout the school year

Information packet for new students/parents

Handouts in the School Counseling Office

GCHS Web Page GCHS Newsletter

Guidance Information

Required Credits: 24 English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 3.0 Social Science 3.0 Practical/Performing Art 1.0 HOPE 1.0 Elective Credits 8.0 Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA Complete one on-line course GCH GOV/ECON Testing Requirements:

Pass the 10th Grade FCAT Pass Algebra I EOC

Graduation Requirements Class of 2016

Complete Standard Diploma requirements and: Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics or an

equally rigorous course Science: must pass Biology EOC, 1 credit in

chemistry or physics. 1 credit in a course = rigorous to chemistry or physics.

Social Studies: Pass U.S. History EOC (Even if you have passed the AP U.S. History exam you must take and pass the U.S. History EOC)

Foreign Language: 2 credits same foreign language

Graduating with Scholar Designation

Standard Diploma Requirements and: Earn one or more industry certifications.

GCH Currently Offers: Auto CAD (Depuy) Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop

(Thiewes and Roop) Certified Medical Assisting and

Administrative Assistant (Ellard) Food Handler (Culinary)

*Certifications subject to change. See guidance for up to date information

Graduating with Merit Designation

Strength of Senior Year Schedule Choose the most academically rigorous schedule

which is relevant to your college/career plans. Take advantage of AP and Dual Enrollment/Early

Admission Options. Choose your courses wisely.

Things to Consider While Choosing Your 12th Grade Courses

Deadline is approaching February 15, 2015 Last testing date is January 25, 2015 Limited slots for this program and we are

competing with Lee, Charlotte and other area schools.

Requirements 3.7 weighted academic GPA and 3.0

unweighted gpa SAT combined 1600 Minimum 500 in math, reading and writing ACT composite 23 Minimum 20 in math ,reading and English

Dual EnrollmentFGCU

Several public information meetings    Public Information Meeting     Monday January 26, 2015     Edwards Hall – Room 112                    7:00 P.M.    (parking garage 4 is closest to the

building)                            All are invited!

FGCU is called the ACE Program

Deadline April 12, 2015 Last testing date is February 7 3.0 gpa unweighted gpa SAT Verbal 440, math 440 but for College

Algebra Math 540 ACT English 17, Reading 19, and Math 19 Or Math 23 for College Algebra

Florida Southwestern State College Dual Enrollment

Tech School

Community College/New State Colleges

Four Year Colleges and Universities

Planning for After High School: Which is best for you?

Tech School Programs: Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology

Computer and Business Technology:

Accounting Operations Computer Systems Technology Legal Administrative Specialist Medical Administrative Specialist PC Support Services

Personal and Human Services Commercial Foods and Culinary

Arts Cosmetology Early Childhood Professional

Certificate (ECPC) General Educational

Development (GED)

Transportation and Industrial Automobile Service technology Aviation Maintenance

Technology Marine Service Technology

Health Science Dental Assisting Massage Therapy Medical Assisting Certified Nursing Assistant Phlebotomy Practical Nursing Surgical Technology IV Therapy

New programs Pharmacy Tech Vet tech

BAS in Secondary Education Math Biology

BS in Elementary Education BS in Nursing BAS in Supervision Mgt

Florida Southwestern State College Bachelor Degree Programs

28 Community Colleges in Florida 52 Campuses Serve over 900,000 students 67% enrolled in AA transfer Program 33% enrolled in AS & certificate

program

(State Colleges)

Why Attend A Community/State College? Open access/close to home Quality Instruction at low cost Low student/instructor ratios Small Classes Instructors with primary Focus on

Teaching Flexibility in Scheduling

State Colleges

Do Your Research Visit the Colleges-Attend Open Houses Meet With College Recruiters at GCHS Attend College Fairs View College Websites Read Fiske Guide, US News and World

Report, Ruggs etc. Read Student and Local Newspapers Determine if you fit the admissions profile

Four Year UniversitiesSelecting A College

Standardized Tests Strength of your high school academic program

(including the senior year) Recalculated GPA Difficulty of classes Improvement Consistency Extra curricular activities

What Colleges are Looking For

Size-Large, Cost-what are my cost limitations?

Medium or small Faculty/Student Ratio Rural or Urban-city scene or suburban? Location-out of state, close to home Campus-campus life, dorms, food,

activities, athletics, Greek life Majors

Selecting a College

Minimum Admission Requirements Graduation From an Accredited High

School 18 Core Academic Credits SAT or ACT Scores

Specific Requirements (GPA, Test Scores & Essays) vary From College to College

Florida Four Year State Universities

College MR GPA MR SAT MR ACT

FGCU 3.07-3.73 1450-1680 20-24 S 3.03-3.58 S 1410-1630 S 20-23

FSU 3.6-4.2 1750-1970 26-30 S 3.3- 3.9 S 1630-1850 S 23-28

UF 4.1-4.4 1870-2100 28-32 S 3.8-4.2 S 1640-1910 S 24-29

USF 3.51-4.12 1090-1290(CR + M) 23-28 530-620(W)

S 3.17-3.66 S 1010-1140(CR + M) S 21-24

MR= middle range S = summer

State University System Matrix

Select up to 5 colleges and visit websites to obtain college application procedures-most colleges require/prefer online applications.

Get Started on college visits now. You should begin the application process this summer.

Update your resume. Teachers and counselors require a resume in order to write a letter of recommendation.

Complete a form through data entry to request an official transcript for each college application.

Once an official transcript has been sent to a college, NO SCHEDULES WILL BE CHANGED

College Application Process

College Application Time Line

State Universities Admissions and Application Process

College Application Process

Spring of Junior YearPrep for the SAT/ACTTake SAT/ACTWrite ResumeIdentify 4-6 Colleges of InterestContact / Visit Colleges

Summer before Senior YearObtain Applications onlineWrite EssaysFinish up volunteer hours needed

College Application Time Line

Fall of Senior YearComplete ApplicationsSend transcripts from GCHS

Student Services OfficeRetake SAT/ACT If Needed

College Application Time Line

Spring of Senior Year

Complete FASFA (after Jan 1, 2016)

Complete Bright Futures Application (after Dec 1st ,2015)

Retest SAT/ACT if Needed. Scholarship assembly( February

2016)

College Application Time Line

Preparing for SAT/ACT tests is essential.

Remember to include the GCHS Code when registering for the SAT/ACT : 101540

Included in your registration fee you may send your score report to four colleges. After you test there is a $10.00 charge for each score report.

Registering for the SAT/ACT

Some colleges are using Send.edu applications

Common Applications The “Common App” (CommonApp.org) is currently

accepted by over 450 colleges and universities; many of these are private schools.  The idea was to make the admissions process more uniform and save students time in entering the same information over and over.

Boston University, University of Michigan etc.

Out of State and Applications

SAT 1 (Reasoning Test) Standard SAT exam (most students take)SAT II (Subject Area Tests) Only required at very competitive

schools or for entry into very select programs of study

Majority of students do not take Not sure? Check with the admissions of the

school where you are applying

SAT I & SAT II

A+ Skills Tutoring Service (254-9807) Club Z Standardized Test Help (775-5227) Florida Gulf Coast University (590-7906) Math Works (591-2468) Princeton Review (1-800-2-REVIEW) Review Cards (1-402-727-8378) Sylvan Learning Center (643-3779) March2success.com

SAT /ACT Prep Resources

ACT.orgUsername : see current English teacher

Password: see current English Teacher

CCPS Free SAT/ACT Preparation

Princeton Review Books The College Board Real

SAT’s Baron’s SAT Prep www.number2.com www.testu.com www.ACT.ORG www.COLLEGEBOARD.com

ACT/SAT RESOURCES

Florida Academic Scholarship 3.5 BF CORE GPA 100 Hours Community Service 1290 SAT , 29 Composite ACT

Florida Medallion 3.0 BF GPA 75 hours Community Service

1170 SAT, 26 Composite ACT

Bright Futures Scholarships

Florida Gold Seal Not accepted at 4 year universities

3.0 Gold Seal BF GPA 30 hours Community Service Complete 3 Sequential Technical Classes

with a 3.5 GPA SAT: 440 Math, 440 Verbal ACT: 18 Rdg, 17 Eng, 19 Math

*Bright Futures Scholarship Program is subject to Legislative Change.

Recalculated GPA: Core Academic Courses only. The higher grade for the required

English, Math, Science, Social Science and Foreign Language will be used to calculate the core academic GPA.

Honors Courses & Dual Enrollment Courses are given a 1.0 credit weight.

Bright Futures Core GPA

Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.

org Florida Financial Aid Applications Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Talented 20 Program State Grant and Scholarship Programs

Scholarships

www.gulfcoastsharks.com State/National/Local Scholarships

All linked to district website Senior Scholarship Presentation

February of Senior year

Gulf Coast High School Scholarship List

www.collegeanswer.com www.collegenet.com www.fastaid.com www.fastweb.com www.scholarshiphunter.com www.scholarships.com www.schoolsoup.com

See GCHS Web Site for additional search engines and information.

Scholarship Search Engines

Attend GCHS Financial Aid Night January 20, 2015 6:30pm or January of 2016

Complete a FAFSA form beginning January 1, 2016

Community FAFSA workshops through out the school year. Watch the district website for dates.

Explore Scholarships/Grants/Loans

Financial Aid Process

Students interested in college athletics need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.

www.ncaa.org

$50.00 Application FeeSubmit High School Transcript and SAT/ACT

Scores

College Athletics

1. Keep your grades up. 2. Visit colleges. 3. Take your ACT or SAT this spring. 4. Work on volunteer hours.

Highlights