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John A. Ferguson Senior High COLLEGE GUIDE For 11 th and 12 th Grade Students

John A. Ferguson Senior High COLLEGE GUIDE For 11 th and 12 th Grade Students. Mrs. Beatriz Dominguez, CAP Advisor RM. 1013 305-408-2700 Ext. 2251 bdominguez@dadeschools.net /. The Importance of GRADES Do you have what it takes?. How can you improve your chances of success?

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John A. Ferguson Senior High COLLEGE GUIDE For 11 th and 12 th Grade Students

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  1. John A. Ferguson Senior High COLLEGEGUIDE For 11th and 12th Grade Students Mrs. Beatriz Dominguez, CAP Advisor RM. 1013 305-408-2700 Ext. 2251 bdominguez@dadeschools.net/

  2. The Importance of GRADES Do you have what it takes? • How can you improve your chances of success? • State Universities will recalculate your grades based on the following 18 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. • Know your recalculated GPA by going to www.FACTS.org > “high school students” > • “Check Bright Futures Scholarship Eligibility”

  3. The Importance of Test Scores

  4. The Importance of Test Scores

  5. This graph demonstrates the close relationship between the numbers of Academic Core classes to the acceptance rate at the University of Florida.      • How to beat the numbers game • Complete your one unit in PE and one unit in fine arts and that’s it, • Focus on taking all core academic classes – math, social studies, language arts, foreign language and science. • Forget about classes like office aid, internship and research. All of our state universities have made it clear that these activities would be best done after school hours – not during. • Sorry to say, but stay away from non-academic classes. The margins are too narrow for students graduating with 24 credits. Taking 2-3 extra non-academic classes can drop you down to a 20.5% chance of acceptance. • The concept of easy “A” classes to boost the GPA is long gone. • Consider FLVS and dual-enrollment with the consent of his counselor. • Take advantage of every practice testing opportunity for the SAT/ACT.

  6. SAT/ACT FEE WAIVERS SAT and ACT test Fee Waivers are available to Juniors January 6th. 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 test fee waivers TOTAL 4 College Board - College Application Fee Waivers 4 ACT - College Application Fee Waivers • Waivers can be used only once. • SAT waivers CANNOT 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, go to the main office and fill out the slip. Come back the next day to pick them up.

  7. IntroducingConnect!

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

  9. Explore Careers

  10. Occupation Profile

  11. Research Colleges & Create a College List

  12. Search Profiles of 4,300+ 2 yr & 4 yr Colleges

  13. www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

  14. Get started today! Login to your student portal. Click up top on Apps/Services/Sites Click on Connect Edu • 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 email address! Creating a Student or Parent Account

  15. Workforce Transitioning from High School to Postsecondary College Technical Center High School

  16. Technical Schools – Earn a certificate in a certain trade or profession. • Community Colleges – Usually the first 2 years of college, or award 2 year degrees intended to prepare you for a job. • 50% of students attending Florida’s state universities are community college graduates. • 75% of funding comes from the state. • Four Year University- Public universities, private universities, liberal arts colleges and career colleges offering bachelors degrees all fall into the category of 4-year colleges and universities. These schools offer bachelors degrees, which are usually completed in four years of full-time study, and some may also have a graduate school that offer masters degrees. Types of Post-Secondary Institutions

  17. PROGRAMS OFFEREDAir Cond., Refrigeration & Heating Tec IAutomotive Collision Repair and RefinishingAutomotive Service TechnologyCommercial Foods and Culinary ArtsCommercial Vehicle DrivingComputer Systems TechnologyCosmetologyDental AssistingElectronic TechnologyHeavy Equipment OperationMajor Appliance and Refrigeration RepairMedical AssistingMedium & Heavy Duty Truck & Bus TechPatient Care TechnicianPharmacy TechnicianPractical Nursing Visit our website @ http://mlec.dadeschools.net Workforce College Technical Center High School TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO Vocational

  18. Miami-Dade County’s Technical Centers

  19. Estimated cost per program

  20. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TECHNICAL CENTERSApprox. $516 - $7,500(Financial Aid Available – Federal Pell Grant, Florida Bright Future Scholarship, Florida Pre-Paid College Fund & many other programs) TUITIONTECHNICAL CENTERS V.S. OTHER PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OTHER INSTITUTIONS

  21. Transfer to Four-Year State Universities (2+2)

  22. Colleges with Demonstrated Need

  23. Colleges that meet full demonstrated need

  24. 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.

  25. What Are The Primary SourcesOf Financial Aid? • Federal government • State governments • Colleges and universities • Private agencies FAFSA • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Available after January 1 of senior year • Family Income Tax information needed to complete form. • Application available online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

  26. 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 (CPT can also be used on Gold Seal) First Evaluation February – Notification by April Second/Final Evaluation June – Notification by August

  27. Florida Bright FuturesNEWFAFSA completion is no longer required

  28. Determine the number of schools to which you want to apply. • Be mindful of deadlines • Treat this as a homework project – care should be given to the appearance of your application • Determine if you want to complete the on-line application form • If essay required, give it proper attention • Decide on no more than 3 – 5 institutions • Time line for decisions- DEADLINES The application process

  29. Application Strategies • APPLY EARLY: • 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.

  30. Type 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.

  31. Continued • 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.

  32. 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.) • Colleges: 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. • Private – • Corporations and organizations award college scholarships. • Many are listed on the CAP Scholarship Bulletin. • You can research them on your own (I.e., www.fastweb.com, www.facts.org). • Many scholarship organizations who now promote their scholarships on their own website. • Apply, Apply, Apply! • Make sure I have your email address so you receive my scholarship updates.

  33. Things to Remember • Keep your grades up • Visit College Fairs • Make a list of schools you are interested in attending. • Start working on your essays. • Keep a calendar with deadlines • Sign up to take SAT/ACT and other required tests • Send college applications and required documentation on time. • Apply for as many scholarships as possible • Apply for Financial Aid after January 1st • Keep photocopies

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