1. Strawberry Crest High School
IB Senior Assembly
August 25, 2014
College is a match to be made,
not a prize to be won.

2. Review your applications
Applying to College
Review your applications
know your deadlines
early action / early decision / regular decision
Info for SAR is on GuidMii
sat/act scores
should have been started during junior year
Only students can send scores
Early decision is binding- only apply ED to one school
SAR is new as of last year. Guidmii has course codes and all final grades.
SAT and ACT scores are your property

3. Applying to College Transcripts Essays Letters of recommendation
electronic vs paper copies
$2.00 each
transcript request form: pick up/drop off in office
Essays
stay on topic!
Letters of recommendation
please use mrs. Smith’s rÉsumÉ builder for all ib teachers
2 weeks notice

4. Applying to College Frequently asked questions gpa is a 4.0 scale
class rank is county wide
gpa is a 4.0 scale
weighted vs. unweighted gpa
school profile

5. Selecting a college College visits
Visiting the campus- not school business
Virtual tours
Virtual chats (meet my college)
Campus visits at SChS
College fairs in Tampa Bay
College nights
It is not necessary to attend multiple College Nights, select the day and location which is the most convenient.
Visit with those schools which you intend to apply to. If you are still searching, this night will provide you an opportunity to gather information about several colleges and universities.
Explain the procedure for visiting with college representatives at Strawberry Crest High School.

6. Selecting a college College Nights (6:00pm)
Monday, Sept. Sickles High School
Tuesday, Sept. Plant High School
Wednesday, October chamberlain High School
Thursday, October Brandon High School
All events take place in the auditorium
It is not necessary to attend multiple College Nights, select the day and location which is the most convenient.
Visit with those schools which you intend to apply to. If you are still searching, this night will provide you an opportunity to gather information about several colleges and universities.
Explain the procedure for visiting with college representatives at Strawberry Crest High School.

7. Paying for college Scholarships
Monthly Scholarship Bulletin from Ms. Meade
FREE scholarship searches
Twitter
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Apply in December with Ms. Meade
Student’s responsibility to meet requirements
summaries coming soon- also on guidmii
The Scholarship Bulletin is usually published monthly and a paper copy is distributed to the senior homeroom teachers. It is also published on the school’s internal so that every teacher will have access to it.
The scholarships that appear on the bulletin are available in the College Resource Room. Apply for EVERY scholarship that you are eligible for.
FASTWEB! is a reputable FREE scholarship search; do not pay for a scholarship search.
Florida Bright Futures applications must be completed online starting in December. There will be announcements and reminders at that time and a guideline sheet to assist in completing the application will be distributed.
REVIEW. Changes to the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (????? handout)
-no longer limited to 3 social issues
-Apply online with Ms. Meade
-Review report (handout)

8. Paying for college Financial Aid Financial Aid Estimator
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
(after January 1, 2015)
Financial Aid Estimator
FAFSA is a FREE application; do not pay to complete the FAFSA. It is recommended to complete the application online.
You cannot complete the FAFSA until after January 1, 2013.
There will be financial aid nights in the district in January and early February to explain the FAFSA and how the financial aid process works. The schedule is in your packet on the page titled FINANCIAL AID. Just like with the College Nights it should not be necessary to attend more than one of these programs. Attend the one that is presented at the most convenient time.
Some private schools may also require that you complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. Check with the schools that you are applying with to see if they require this form. There is a fee for the PROFILE.

9. Playing intercollegiate sports
NCAA Eligibility Center
NAIA Eligibility Center
The NCAA Eligibility Center only applies to NCAA Division I or Division II schools.
The NAIA Eligibility Center only applies to NAIA schools.
Neither is a recruiting service, it will only determine academic eligibility.
The NCAA prefers that you complete the application online and there is a $65 application fee. The NAIA also prefers that the application is completed online, they have a $60 application fee.
Review procedures for sending transcripts.
Reminder: SAT and ACT scores are not on the transcript; they need to be sent to the NCAA.

10. (n., sé-ne-or-i-tis; from the Latin meaning “time to party”)
Senioritis
(n., sé-ne-or-i-tis; from the Latin meaning “time to party”)
A condition that affects 12th graders who believe they can coast through the last year of high school. Symptoms include falling GPAs, lower class rank, missed opportunities to lessen freshman college load. Rare cases have resulted in grades so low, accepting colleges have reversed their decision.
It is true that some students have had their admission decision of acceptance to a particular college or university rescinded due to a lack of academic progress or a poor discipline record during their senior year.
Other students will start their college careers on academic or behavioral probation due to a case of senioritis.

11. Folder Contents Student Permanent Record Summary IB rÉsumÉ builder
SAT/ACT information (PINK)
Bright Futures Information (BLUE)
Transcript Request form
IB Examination Registration Summary
IB Senior Calendar and tutoring schedule
REVIEW OF FOLDER CONTENTS
Yellow College Admissions Procedures
Light Pink ACT Schedule
SAT Schedule
White Resume Builder
White Transcript Request Form
Blue Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements for 2015 Graduates
White Student Permanent Record Summary Worksheet
Remaining pages will be covered by Tiffany
IB exam registration
IB Senior Banquet
IB Senior Calendar

12. Additional Folder Contents
Permanent Record Summary:
Keep for your reference
community service hours
test scores
grades with course codes
gpa: weighted, unweighted
Check for errors

13. Want to know more?
Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.

14. Questions or concerns? Contact a counselor Mrs. Smith
x 242
Ms. Meade
ext. 239
Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.