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College Application Guidance and Senior Seminar for Palm Harbor University High School Students

This guidance outlines steps for senior students on college applications, transcript checks, SAT/ACT test dates, scholarship searches, and financial aid information. It includes important dates and specific instructions to ensure students are on track for graduation and scholarship opportunities.

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College Application Guidance and Senior Seminar for Palm Harbor University High School Students

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  1. Presented by Ms. Millermillerjean@pcsb.org SENIOR SEMINAR

  2. Senior Transcript Checks • Make sure you are on track for Graduation • Any classes need to retake? See me immediately • Options; retake class, virtual school, night school, research class

  3. SAT test dates www.collegeboard.org *10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 1/26, 3/9, 5/4, 6/1* ACT test dates www.actstudent.org *9/8, 10/27, 12/8, 2/9, 4/13, 6/8* Registration is approximately 1 month prior to test See web sites for details.

  4. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS • Complete applications on college websites. Use your copy of your transcript for information such as GPA, class rank, and course numbers. • Request letters of recommendation only when required by the college. You must provide a resume to the person who will write the letter and allow ample time for them to write the letter, return to you, and meet the application deadline. • Requests transcripts from Ms. Pat Smithin the PHU administration building. Hard copies are $1 and you will mail. Transcripts sent electronically to Florida public colleges are free. (IMPORTANT:you must allow at least 15 school daysfor the transcript to be received. If you miss the application deadline, your application will not be accepted!) • Have SAT/ACT scores sent to your colleges. http://www.actstudent.org/ and www.collegeboard.org • Search for scholarships at http://www.phuhs.org/guidance/scholarships • http://www.pinellaseducation.org/applications/index.cfm/do/Students.New_Application • www.HighFiveScholarships.com • www.fastweb.com • www.cappex.com • Complete all requirements for Bright Futures scholarships: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/

  5. Financial Aid Night • Monday, October 29th, 2012 - Dunedin HS and Palm Harbor UHS at Palm Harbor University HS Palm Harbor University HS (727 669-1131) • You must fill out a FAFSA to be eligible for a Bright Future Scholarship* • Bright Futures • GPA is calculated using 16 academic classes • 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies and • 2 Foreign Language

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