COLLEGE NIGHT

1. RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE NIGHT SENIOR MEETING 2012-2013

2. Where To Start EDLINE College and Career Corner Guidance

3. College and Career Corner

4. REGISTER FOR THE SAT/ACT SAT Fee: $50.00 Writing = Multiple-choice/essay Critical Reading = Sentence Completion and Reading Math = Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability ACT Fee: $35.00 (Optional writing $50.50 ) Writing is required by most Colleges and Universities English Math Reading Science NCAA #9999 101528 High School Code

5. FEE WAIVERS • Students eligible for free or reduce lunch are eligible to apply for fee waivers • 2 SAT fee waivers • 2 SAT/ Subject fee waivers (6 Subjects) • 2 ACT fee waivers • 4 College Application fee waivers Students can apply for waivers through the College and Career Corner on Edline.

6. CALCULATE ACADEMIC GPA • College GPA based on 19 academic credits • Bright Futures Program based on 16 academic credits • Each group applies their own weighting system for Honors, AP and Dual Enrollment

7. Academic GPA’s • High School unweighted GPA- all classes on a 4.0 scale • High School weighted GPA- all classes, add .04 for honors/.08 for AP/Dual Enrollment • Bright Futures GPA-recalculated based on English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language (16 credits plus 2 academic electives) .50 added for honors/AP/Dual Enrollment see www.FLVC.org for current GPA • College and Universities-recalculated based on English, Math Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language. Check websites for their calculation. Some add points for academic indicators, others do not.

8. OPTIONS A, B, C • University • Community College • Honors Program • Technical Program • Public • Private

9. APPLICATION METHODS

10. STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM • Internet • Preferred Method- online • www.FLVC.org • www.collegeboard.org • Common Application • Personal Statement-Many Schools Require • Optional-strongly Recommend Completing • Application Fee Required

11. Private/Out of State • Own Application (Internet) • Cost More • Check for Deadlines

12. College Visits • Riverview Campus visits • Announcements • Sign- up on Edline On the College and Career Corner • Sign-up in Guidance College Campus • Open House Dates • Ask Questions

13. 2012 Academy Day Saturday, September 29th, 9am Davis Conference Center MacDill Air Force Base Congresswoman Kathy Castor’s Students and parents are welcome to attend this program. Please contact us at (813) 871-2817 or Julie.Fitzpatrick@mail.house.gov to confirm your attendance. United States Air Force Academy United States Coast Guard Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy United States Naval Academy United States Military Academy at West Point

14. Types of Admission Decisions /When You Should Apply • Early Decision • Usually means “Binding”. Meaning you are committed to that college if they accept you. • Early Action • Usually mean “Non Binding” • Regular Admissions • Summer Admissions • Get a head start on your classes and other students

15. Summer Admissions • Bright futures does not pay for summer. • If you apply for summer and get accepted your are required to go • Apply for the semester you want to attend

16. Application Check List • Application • Entrance Exams • Essays • Letters of Recommendation • Apply to All Colleges in the Fall even if you have not taken the SAT/ACT . • Do not rule out a College just for financial reasons just yet! • APPLY NOW!

17. TRANSCRIPTS • Fill Out Transcript Request Form In Guidance submit to registra • Address required for private or out of state application • State Schools Sent Electronically (FREE) • Fee $2.00 Per Transcript for private or out of state applications • Allow 3 days for processing

18. Scholarships

19. Essays • Have your essay reviewed by an English teacher • Schools are looking for personal growth and specific examples • Watch out for the “I” virus • Check your spelling!

20. Bright Futures Scholarship • Florida Academic • Florida Medallion • Florida Gold Seal • Apply after DEC. 1, 2012

21. FLORIDA ACADEMIC • 3.5 weighted GPA recalculated • 100 Hours Community Service • SAT 1280 (Reading and Math) • ACT 28 (Composite Score) • Must Complete FAFSA.gov • Semester Hour Award 4yr/$100-2yr/$61

22. FLORIDA MEDALLION • 3.0 weighted GPA recalculated • 75 Hours Community Service • SAT 1020 (Reading and Math) • ACT 22 (Composite Score) • Complete FAFSA.gov • Semester Hour Award 4yr/$75 -2yr/$47

23. FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOCATIONAL • 3.0 weighted GPA recalculated • 3.5 weighted GPA 3 vocational courses in the same area of concentration • 30 Hours Community Service • SAT 440/English 440 Math • ACT English 17/Reading 18/Math 19 • PERT Reading 104/ Writing 99/ Math 113 • DOES NOT PAY FOR AA DEGREE ! • Only AS, AAS, CCC, Tech Programs

24. Community Service Deadline for Bright Futures Evaluation 1stEval - Dec 15,2012 – Notification March 2ndEval- MAY 15, 2013- Notification July Test scores, Community Service, GPA Keep Copies Of Everything!

25. Hillsborough EducationFoundation Scholarships • Apply on-line • www.educationfoundation.com • Available Oct – Jan

26. College and University Scholarships • Check for School Based Aid • Athletic, Academic, Minority, Special talent • Separate application/admission application • Deadlines- November/ December • Inquiries by Phone, Internet, Mail

27. Local Scholarship • Applications available in the Guidance office • Check College and Career Corner on Edline • Scholarships Matrix • Available monthly in Guidance & Edline- College Career Corner

28. Financial Aid • FAFSA forms available in December • www.FAFSA.ed.gov • www.pin.ed.gov • Applications cannot be completed until • January 1, 2013 • 1-800-433-3243 • Do your taxes early!!!!

29. WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS!! • Information Should Be FREE, Yes FREE • Do Not Pay Any Money For Information • See Mrs. Galiano first !!!

30. QUESTIONS?