WELCOME Juniors and Parents

1. WELCOME Juniors and Parents Class of 2015 “Life After Graduation” East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/

2. Visit East Bay’s Website • East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/ • Click on “Guidance” tab • Bi-Monthly Scholarship Bulletins • Bright Futures Brochure • Community Service Paperwork • PSAT Resources • THIS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

3. TESTING

4. SAT & ACT • All Juniors were given the chance to take the PSAT free in October and the SAT free during the school day on February 26, 2014 • Test again! And AGAIN? How many times should you test? Until you reach your goal! • Register online to take the SAT (May or June) and the ACT ( April or June) • Most colleges and scholarships will take the highest section scores to give the best composite (total) score • Fee waivers available to students on free or reduced lunch

5. SAT & ACT Testing • Test Dates & Locations Listed in packet • Registration is online • 6 Test Dates available for ACT- from Sept. to June annually @ actstudent.org • 7 Test Dates available for SAT- from October to June annually @ collegeboard.org • Two test dates left for the year- SAT (May or June) and the ACT ( April or June) • SAT/ACT scores are not listed on your transcript

6. Costs to take the SAT & ACT • How much does it cost in 2013-2014? • $51.00 to take the SAT • ACT $36.50 for No Writing/$52.50 Plus Writing • Send your score reports to 4 colleges for free when you register • Otherwise if you wait until after you test it will cost you $11.25 per school • Students who have free or reduced lunch do not have to pay to test; fee waivers waivers are available

7. SAT/ACT Comparison • SAT & ACT both widely accepted, national admissions test • SAT is a reasoning test • Writing section required • ACT aligned with what’s taught in the classroom and there is a science section • Writing is optional – Needed if applying to a 4 year college or university • PERT is for Community College and Gold Seal Vocational qualifying

8. FREE TEST PREPrep • PSAT Score Report – log-in at Collegeboard.com/PSATextra • Free SAT Prep classes on Saturdays • SAT On-line free to all students • The Official SAT Study Guide • Teacher tutoring after school and Saturdays

9. SUPER-SCORE • Students benefit from taking the SAT or ACT more than once • Most Colleges, Bright Futures and other scholarships will take the highest section scores to give the best composite (total) score

10. College Admissions

11. Selecting a School • Ask questions that matter to you • Location • Close to home? Far from home? In-state? Out-of-state? Public? Private? • Size of School – Big/Medium/Small? • Majors offered • Does the school you want to attend have your major? • Cost of attendance – Private -vs- Public • Campus life • Visit the college campus to find a match

12. Where to apply • Select 4 - 6 colleges to research and apply to that match your preferences • A “Dream” or “Reach” School • An “Out of state” School • Private and Public • 2- 3 “In-state” Schools • A “Safe” School

13. When to apply • Can begin applying as early as the summer between Junior and Senior year • Admissions deadlines vary – be informed! • Specific Deadline date – notification date is usually also a specific date • “Rolling” admissions – Ongoing notification 4-6 weeks • Apply “early” and you will be notified “early”.

14. How to apply • Apply on-line – you can begin in late summer after your Junior year. • Web site lists for Florida school are included in your folder • What’s needed for an admissions DECISION? • Online application completed • Application fee paid • SAT and/or ACT scores sent • High school transcript 9th-11th grade • Essay and/or recommendation letter (by request only)

15. State University System (SUS) of Florida • 12 Public Universities in the state of Florida – go to the websites to research • SUS admissions criteria in your folder • Enrollment data • GPA averages • SAT and ACT averages • Cost of attendance

16. Private Colleges and Out-of-State Universities • Applications completed on-line • Check deadlines carefully • Financial estimator available to determine Cost of Attendance (COA) • Bright Futures money paid at public tuition dollar amounts at private in-state schools • Address needed for transcript requests • Use the “Common Application” if more convenient

17. Hillsborough Community College - HCC • Open admissions policy – must be a high school graduate to attend • 5 campuses – East Bay partners with the South Shore campus located in Ruskin • Apply after January of your Senior Year • online at www.hccfl.edu • Have college ready test scores SAT/ACT/PERT • HCC Honors Institute is a good option with scholarships available if eligible

18. Hi-Tec Centers • Public, post-secondary career training in the Hillsborough County School District • Affordable, short course training programs – 6 months to 2 years in duration – use the GOLD SEAL scholarship • Five centers to choose from: Erwin Technical Center, Brewster, Leary & Aparicio- Levy • Consider a career ladder - some hours in some programs may transfer to the community college • Earn a certificate and start work in your field

19. Transcript requests • Complete the transcript request form in Guidance • Free for all electronic transcripts • $2.00 fee for all mailed requests • Scholarship requests are free • Turn forms in to our Registrar in Guidance Mrs. Harlan • Test scores are NOT listed on your transcript

20. Understanding GPA’s • Go to MySPOT @ myspot.sdhc.k12.fl.us • NEW! Hillsborough County Public Schools online home for parent resources • If you have an Edsby account your username and password will give you access • Click on the “guidmii” (guide-me) link to view your students GPA’s for College Admissions, Bright Futures & NCAA

21. College and Career Center • Group or individual assistance • FLVC.org and Bright Futures registration • Scholarship and financial aid assistance • SAT & ACT registration • SAT & ACT Prep class registration • Military information • Technical School information • Community Service assistance

22. College Fairs & Campus Visits

23. College campus visits • Open House dates – on line at the websites - RSVP • Daily tours • 10am & 2pm • Special events - Preview • No school business given • You’ve got to go and visit the campus to know if it’s the right school for you!

24. Virtual College Fairs • College Week Live – flyer in packet • Free online college fair featuring 250+ schools • Live video presentations from Admissions experts and current college students • Enter for cash scholarships and give-aways

25. Community Service

26. Community Service • How to get stared? • Go to East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org • Click on the “Guidance” tab – scroll down to Community Service Information • Read the guidelines & requirements • Select a place to volunteer. Call and introduce yourself to get started • Complete a proposal and get my approval BEFORE you begin • Keep a record of your hours and make copies of all community service papers.

27. Community Service • Student community service hours are documented and listed on the permanent transcript to track Bright Futures eligibility. • Best practice is to find a meaningful community service project and volunteer over time to make a difference for that organization • Bright Futures Requirements • Florida Academic Scholarship (FAS) – 100 hours • Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS) – 75 hours • Florida Gold Seal Vocational (GSV) – 30 hours

28. National Collegiate Athletic Association - NCAA

29. NCAA Eligibility • For Division I & II schools only • During your junior year, register online for initial eligibility at www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org. • $65.00 fee to register. Fee waivers available for students on free or reduced lunch • Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the NCAA Eligibility Center code (9999) to send your scores • Check with your guidance counselor to be sure the courses you are taking match your school’s list of approved core courses.

30. NCAA Eligibility • For initial eligibility send an official transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center. If you have attended more than one high school, the Eligibility Center will need official transcripts from all high schools attended. • During your sport season, create a highlight video for college coaches to view and create a resume showcasing your accomplishments. • Select a variety of college coaches to contact via email, phone, fax, or letter to let them know you have an interest in playing • Contact college coaches EARLY for best results. • Follow up with coaches throughout the fall and spring to determine their interest

31. Military Options • United States Service Academies • Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) • Enlistment After High School

32. United States Service Academies Five U.S. Service Academies • United States Military Academy, also known as "West Point" and "Army", • United States Naval Academy, also known as "Annapolis" and "Navy", • United States Coast Guard Academy, also known as "Coast Guard", • United States Merchant Marine Academy, also known as "Kings Point" and "Merchant Marine", • United States Air Force Academy, The admissions process to the US service academies is an extensive and very competitive process. Ranked annually by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.com as one of the most selective colleges and universities in America.

33. United States Service Academies • Start the application process in spring of Junior Year • Go online for admissions information and to apply • Contact senator or congressperson for nomination • Local contacts are available from the service academies to help students with the application process

34. Military Options (cont.) • Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) • Full Scholarships at various colleges. Check websites • Army ROTC 1-800-USA-ARMY ext. 3 www.Armyrotc.com • Navy/Marine Corp ROTC 1-800-USA-NAVY http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/?campaign=Reprise_MSN_NROTC-General_Navy-ROTC_Text • Air Force ROTC 1-800-522-0033 ext. 2091 www.afrotc.com • Enlistment • Join one of the service branches directly after high school • Must take the ASVAB at school or at the recruiter’s office

35. Financial Aid & Scholarships

36. Financial Aid • Financial Aid is an “Umbrella Term” used to describe various sources of revenue available for students to go to school • Federal - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – January of senior year • State of Florida – Office of Student Financial Aid (Bright Futures) – December of senior year • Scholarships offered by organizations, companies and individuals (National, Regional & Local)

37. Financial Aid • FAFSA – Free Application For Federal Student Aid. Based on household income and tax return • Provided by the Federal Government - Grants, Work Study, low-interest loans • Go to the FAFSA4caster NOW to estimate your financial aid award for next year • Important part of the college application process for ALL students • On-line application begins January 1, 2015 • Use your 2014 tax returns or estimate • Do notgo to FAFSA.com – charges a fee!

38. Bright Futures • Florida Financial Aid Application • 14 potential scholarships & grants • Registration begins December 1, 2014 • 3 Bright Futures Scholarships Available • Florida Academic Scholarship • Florida Medallion Scholarship • Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship • Students can only be eligible for one

39. Bright Futures • Apply after December 1, 2014 for an Early evaluation and/or Summer evaluation • Florida Academic Scholarship • 29 ACT/1290 SAT/3.5 weighted recalculated GPA • Florida Medallion Scholarship • 26 ACT/1170 SAT/3.0 weighted recalculated GPA • Gold Seal Vocational – Career & Technical • ACT/SAT/PERT – subsection scores/3.0 weighted and 3.5 weighted in 3 career courses

40. What types of scholarships are available to students? Criteria can be based on: Academic merit Military connection Gender College Major Ethnicity Athletics Financial Need Community service Overcoming hardship Religious Affiliation Combination of factors

41. Scholarships • National scholarship databases • Free search sites • State scholarships • Florida Student Financial Aid • Bright Futures • Regional scholarships • Hillsborough Education Foundation -apply in November at educationfoundation.com • 75 organizations in the Tampa Bay Area donating money to our students

42. Scholarships • East Bay High School Scholarship Bulletins • Published 5 times a year • Students receive a hard copy • Bulletins available on the East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org/ under “Guidance” • Local scholarships Feb/March for EBHS seniors • Local organizations donated over $150,000 in scholarship monies last year

43. Scholarship Tips • It’s a numbers game! The more applications you complete the better chance you’ll have of receiving a scholarship • When considering whether to complete a scholarship application, ask • How many scholarships are being given? • How much money is being offered? • How many pages in the application? • Get organized • Make copies of everything • Keep a record – use the scholarship tracker • Follow up with organization

44. Scholarship Tips • Follow application instructions • Ask for recommendation letters from academic teacher, employer, coaches, etc. • Meet the deadline and don’t leave items blank • Proofread your application. Have a parent, teacher or counselor review • How will you know if you won the scholarship? • Via email, snail mail or only if you earn one • Notification information written on the web site

45. Class of 2015 ROCKS!! Q & A Don’t forget to visit . . . East Bay High School website http://eastbay.mysdhc.org