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College Admissions

2-year/Community College Admission Requirements A standard high school diploma or equivalent (GED) A standard high school diploma or equivalent (GED) Entry level placement test Entry level placement test SAT SAT ACT ACT CPT CPT

State University MINIMUM Admission Requirements High School Graduation High School Graduation College Prep Courses College Prep Courses Grade Point Average Grade Point Average Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) *Check your college’s admissions website for requirements*

Sliding Scale GPAACTSAT *** NOTE: This is a minimum standard. Many state universities DO require a minimum test score even with a 3.0 GPA

Three Ways to Qualify Traditional admissions criteria Traditional admissions criteria Talented Twenty Program Talented Twenty Program Student profile assessment Student profile assessment

Completing College Applications

Traditional / Common Application Traditional: Traditional: Paper and pen Paper and pen Blue or black ink Blue or black ink Mail a post card Mail a post card Common Online Application: Common Online Application: Simple Simple Saves data Saves data or or

Electronic Application on FACTS.org Can apply to any Florida public university or community college Can apply to any Florida public university or community college College must accept online application College must accept online application Information on application is transferred from one to another Information on application is transferred from one to another

Things to Have and Do To Have: Updated transcript Updated transcript Proof of residency Proof of residency To Do: Print confirmation page Print confirmation page Communicate with guidance counselor Communicate with guidance counselor

Sources for Recommendation Letters Principals (VPs and APs) Principals (VPs and APs) Teachers/Guidance Counselors Teachers/Guidance Counselors Coaches/Club Sponsors Coaches/Club Sponsors Employers/Community Service Leaders Employers/Community Service Leaders

Purpose of a College Essay Opportunity to tell the college admission officer who you are! Opportunity to tell the college admission officer who you are! Tell us three wonderful things about you!!

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Bright Futures Scholarship Program Florida Academic Scholar Award Florida Medallion Scholar Award Florida Gold Seal Vocational Award Bright Futures Scholarship

Bright Futures General Requirements Complete Florida Financial Aid Application- during the last year of high school at Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen Earn a Florida standard high school diploma or its equivalent Be accepted by and enrolled in an eligible Florida college or university

Be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours or the equivalent Be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours or the equivalent Not have been found guilty of, nor pled “no contest” to, a felony charge Not have been found guilty of, nor pled “no contest” to, a felony charge Must use the award within three years of high school graduation Must use the award within three years of high school graduation Bright Futures General Requirements (cont’d)

Scholarship Websites College websites have sections devoted to scholarships specific to their schools College websites have sections devoted to scholarships specific to their schools

FREE MONEY- Federal Aid

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid Apply A.S.A.P. after January 1 st Apply A.S.A.P. after January 1 st Will Need Tax Information Will Need Tax Information Likely will need parents’ info too Likely will need parents’ info too

What is a Federal Pell Grant? Doesn’t have to be repaid Doesn’t have to be repaid Must apply to qualify Must apply to qualify Maximum last year: $4,050 Maximum last year: $4,050 Find out if you qualify at Find out if you qualify at

How will I be paid? Credit applied to your school account, or… Credit applied to your school account, or… Pays you directly, or… Pays you directly, or… Combines these methods Combines these methods Schools usually pay you at least twice per academic year Schools usually pay you at least twice per academic year After tuition and fees are paid, you get the left over money! After tuition and fees are paid, you get the left over money!

What is FSEOG? Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) You can receive between $100 and $4,000 per year You can receive between $100 and $4,000 per year You will be paid in the same manner as the Pell Grant You will be paid in the same manner as the Pell Grant

What is Federal Work- Study? A JOB! A JOB! You will be paid by the hour You will be paid by the hour You’ll earn current minimum wage or MORE You’ll earn current minimum wage or MORE Earnings can’t exceed total Work Study Award Earnings can’t exceed total Work Study Award

Community Service Helping Others Helps You Too

Community Service Benefits It Will Pay Off Enough Time Helps With College Fun

Community Service Where and When Where do I Go? Clubs at Your School Clubs at Your School Hospitals \ Churches Hospitals \ Churches Charity Organizations Charity Organizations Schools & Daycares Schools & Daycares Retirement Communities Retirement Communities Homeless Shelters Homeless Shelters Animal Shelters Animal Shelters Start Now! Duration Important Duration Important Demonstrate Reliability Demonstrate Reliability Colleges See History Colleges See History The Earlier The Better – So You Can Fine Tune The Earlier The Better – So You Can Fine Tune

QUESTIONS? Slideshow at:

Which address is considered appropriate? A: A: B: B: C: C: D: D:

Most colleges require test scores from the: A: ACT & SHA A: ACT & SHA B: SAT & ACT B: SAT & ACT C: TLC & ACT C: TLC & ACT D: SAT & TLC D: SAT & TLC

What website provides online applications for Florida students? A: A: B: B: C: C: D: D:

True or False: You are eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship if you live in Duval County? True: It’s for all Florida residents who meet the other requirements. True: It’s for all Florida residents who meet the other requirements.

Completing the FAFSA form requires: A: social security number A: social security number B: income tax info B: income tax info C: driver’s license C: driver’s license D: all of the above D: all of the above

What is the difference between a grant and a student loan? A: One gives more money than the other. A: One gives more money than the other. B: One has to be paid back:one does not. B: One has to be paid back:one does not. C: One is for boys: one is for girls. C: One is for boys: one is for girls. D: Both A & C D: Both A & C

True or False: Community service is required if you are going to receive the Bright Futures Scholarship. True: You must complete 75 hours of community service if you are applying for the 100% scholarship. True: You must complete 75 hours of community service if you are applying for the 100% scholarship.

Which student is more likely to be accepted to UNF? A: top of class, 20 ACT, 1000 SAT, captain of the football team A: top of class, 20 ACT, 1000 SAT, captain of the football team B: middle of class, 23 ACT, 1200 SAT, President of Spanish Club B: middle of class, 23 ACT, 1200 SAT, President of Spanish Club C: lower in class rank (2.5 GPA), 25 ACT, 1250 SAT, received several art awards C: lower in class rank (2.5 GPA), 25 ACT, 1250 SAT, received several art awards D: all of the above D: all of the above

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