1. 18-19 Junior and Senior Parent Night
Counselors
Nancy Badi Last names A-K
Amy Rubin Last Names L-Z

2. Graduation Requirements
4 English Credits
4 Math credits (Including Alg 1 and Geo)
3 Science Credits (including Bio)
3 Social Studies (WORLD HISTORY, Us history, Us Govt, Economics)
Practical/Performing art Credit
Hope
Online credit
Pass- ALG 1 EOC and FSA/ela or concordant score
Participate in other Eoc’s (geo, bio, us history)
2.0 GPA
24 credits

3. Types of Colleges Two Year schools 4 year schools
Transcript needed after graduation
NO sat/act scores
No letter of recommendation
Apply by deadline (October-January most of the time)
Some will have self reported transcripts and scores others will need it sent
Some need recommendations
Need SAT/ACT scores

4. Types of admission
Rolling- Applications are looked at as they come in (FAMU, FAU, FIU, UCF, UNF, USF)
Early Action-non binding- Have till May 1 to decide Have specific deadlines (Fl poly, FSU, NCF, UF, UWF)
Early Decision-binding- If student gets in they are attending (many ivy leagues)

5. Common/ Coalition Application
Over 300 schools participate
Schools not biased if Common/coalition App used
Complete ONE application
Counselor/Teacher Rec. form-complete ONE
Supplemental materials for specific schools

6. Common vs Coalition Common Coalition
FAU
Fl ploy
fSu
NCF
UCF
Unf
uwf
FSU UF
usf
Students can always apply with the institution app as well.

7. College essay Why it's important different types of essays
Your STUDENT’s college essay is their opportunity to reveal their best qualities and to show an admission committee what makes them stand out from other applicants.
The “You” Question
The “Why us” question
The “Creative” Question
When all else is equal between competing applicants, a compelling essay can make the difference.
A great application essay presents a vivid, personal, and compelling view of you to the admissions committee. It rounds out the rest of your application and helps you stand out from other applicants. The essay is one of the only parts of the application over which you have complete control, so take the time to do a good job on it.
The "you" question
This question boils down to "Tell us about yourself." The college wants to know students better and see how students introduce themselves.
Example: "The University of Vermont values a diverse student body. What contributions might you make to our campus community outside of academic achievement?"
Plus: This type of direct question offers students a chance to reveal something about themselves other than grades and test scores.
Danger: The open-ended nature of these questions can lead to an essay that's all over the place.
The "why us" question
Some institutions ask for an essay about a student's choice of a college or career. They're looking for information about the applicant's goals, and about how serious the student’s commitment is to this particular college.
Example: "How did you become interested in American University?"
Plus: This type of question provides a focus for the essay; that is, why the student chose this particular college or path — and the answer to that will (hopefully) be clear.
Danger: Any factual errors in the essay will reveal that the student really hasn't thought deeply about the choice. For example, writing about attending Carleton College to major in agriculture would be a blunder, because Carleton doesn't have an agriculture major.
The "creative" question
The goals of the "creative" question are to evaluate a candidate's ability to think and write creatively and to assess the breadth of the student’s knowledge and education.
Example: "Sharing intellectual interests is an important aspect of university life. Describe an experience or idea that you find intellectually exciting, and explain why."
Plus: This kind of question gives students an opportunity to convey their personalities and views.
Danger: Some students may take the "creative" aspect of the question as license to be obscure, pretentious or undisciplined in their writing.

8. College essay tips* Write simply. Keep your focus narrow and personal.
Provide specific evidence (facts, events, quotations, examples) to support your main idea.
Use vivid, compelling details (show, don't tell).
Address the topic directly.
Don’t repeat information that is found elsewhere in the application, such as lists of courses or extracurricular activities.
Write about something unique and different—not just what you think the admissions officer wants to hear
Apply principles of good composition (beginning, middle, and end).
Structure your writing in a way that allows the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.
Revise and proofread to make sure there are no typographical, spelling, or grammatical errors.
Address the topic directly, focus on facts - For example, if an application asks you to explain any deficiencies in records (e.g., a low grade or bad semester), provide a straightforward, reasonable response.
*link to tips on bottom of slide

9. SAT vs ACT SAT ACT Register on www.collegeboard.org
FEE: $47.50, $64.50 WITH WRITING
Fee waivers available
Register on act.org
Fee: $50.50, $67.00 with writing
Fee waivers available

10. Letter of Recommendation
Counselor letter
Teacher letter(s)
Required by some (not all) colleges
Students should follow the directions carefully – Some schools do not accept
Please give time to complete

11. After acceptance May 1 – State of Intent to Register (SIR)
Provide deposit
No double deposits!! One school ONLY!
Housing – may need to apply early
Wait List-Let schools know you are interested
Appeals – new compelling information

12. Bright Futures FAS 3.5 gpa, 29 act or 129o SAT, 100 hours
FMS 3.0 gpa, 26 act or 1170 sat, 75 hours
GSC 3.0 GPA, earn minimum 5 postsecondary credits through CAPE industry certifications, 30 hours
Must do the application

13. Scholarship
Check out the Seminole HS website
Fastweb.com
Scholarship.com
Cappex.com/scholarships
Pinellas Ed foundation

14. Questions Please email your counselor with any questions
Nancy Badi- (last names A-K)
Amy Rubin- (last Names l-Z)

15. Financial Aid
Brooke Pair

16. Senior announcement orders
John MClay

17. Thank you for coming!