1. Cutler Bay Senior High Welcome Back
Class of 2019

2. SAT Upcoming Dates: October 6th *Deadline to register Sept 7th
*Last registration deadline Sept 21st *Fee Waiver deadline Sept 21st
Study Tool: Khan Academy (Free)
*Link College Board & Khan Academy
Sending Scores:
1. Choose 4 schools when you register
2. After scores are released within 9 days
3. Pay $12.00 for each additional school
4. Send unlimited number of test scores for FREE

3. Big Future through College Board

4. ACT Upcoming Dates: October 27th *Deadline to register Sept 21st
*Last registration deadline Oct 5th *Fee Waiver deadline Sept 21st
Study Tools:
NEW – ACT Academy
ACT Test Prep ($39.95 and Free if you're on fee waiver)
Sending Scores:
1. Choose 4 schools when you register
2. After scores are released within 5 days
3. Pay $12.00 for each school for each test score

5. Tutoring
If interested in one on one tutoring come by and see me. There are two companies I can recommend.

6. 2018 SUS Admissions Matrix

7. Honors Colleges FIU Honors College Requirements: MDC Honors College
3.5 weighted GPA
1250 New SAT Reading & Math or 28 ACT
500 word essay
300 word personal statement
Apply 1st to FIU then complete honors college application starting October 1st
Resume
Benefits – priority registration, individual advising, study aboard opportunities, small classes, plus so much more.
MDC Honors College
GPA 3.7 (weighted or un-weighted) GPA
440 in Reading and Math on the SAT
19 in Reading & Math and a 17 in English on the ACT
OR below a 3.7 (weighted or un-weighted) GPA
At least 1200 on SAT with at least a 440 in both sections
26 on the ACT
Benefits – Tuition is paid for your associates degree

8. MDC Dream Scholarship Will Pay Your Tuition for MDC
Cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.00 or above
New SAT 24 in Reading and Math
ACT Reading and Math 19 and a 17 in writing
Complete FAFSA
Register for at least 12 credits for Fall 2017

9. FIU Golden Promise
100% tuition and fees to Florida residents with a ZERO EFC
Criteria
Be a first time in college freshman
Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
Be a Florida Resident
Complete a FAFSA prior to enrollment at FIU
Have an EFC of 0

10. Other Pathways to Admissions
Various universities offer various pathways to being accepted
FSU – CARE Program (you have to apply)
FIU – STEP and Connect4Success
UF – PaCE and Innovation Academy

11. Essays/Resumes Show off your writing skills
Tell the school who you are, what you like, your accomplishments, your struggle
This is how they see if you’re a good fit for their institution
Take your time and have someone proof read
Keep resume to one page

12. Application Process Complete the application Send Transcript
School website
Common App
Coalition App (UF)
Send Transcript
Send SAT/ACT Scores
Fee Waiver
Any other requirements they may have (interview, essays, resume, etc.)

13. Sending Transcripts FREE
See Ms. James to order a transcript for any school not applied to through common app or coalition
Common App & Coalition
Order once you have submitted your application
In-State School
Complete form
Out of State School
Envelope addressed to the out of state school with a stamp

14. SSAR SSAR is self-reported student academic record
This is in place of sending a transcript, you self report your grades
Report all ATTEMPTED courses
Florida schools requiring SSAR
UF, FSU, FGCU, Florida Polytechnic, FAU, and New College
Pay attention to deadlines by each school
Website:

15. College Application Fee Waivers
SAT and ACT
SAT print from college board account
ACT see me
Common app and Coalition
Other Universities

16. FAFSA and Bright Futures
FAFSA opens October 1st
Use parents 2017 tax return
Complete FAFSA as soon as possible
Florida Student Financial Aid opens December 1st
For Bright Futures and other Florida grants

17. Bright Futures To Qualify: Florida Academic Scholars Florida Medallion
1290 SAT / 29 ACT / Cambridge Diploma
100 hours of community service
100% of Tuition
$600 for Books
Florida Medallion
1170 SAT or 26 ACT
75 hours of community service
75% of Tuition

18. Deadlines Pay attention to deadlines
Priority deadlines are to be considered for academic scholarships from the University
Example: FIU’s priority deadline is November 1st, that means you have to be accepted by November 1st

19. READ, READ, READ your emails!!!!!
Create a professional address to use when applying for colleges and universities as well as scholarships.
READ, READ, READ your s!!!!!
Make sure you are receiving s from me

20. College Presentations
Please monitor your s and Tiger Sharks on the Hunt
Complete the registration form online and a pass will be ed to you
Show your teacher the , it is up to them to allow you to attend
You are responsible for any work you miss
Upcoming:
Ohio State, Florida Institute of Technology, Hawaii Pacific University, University of Maryland, NOVA, Lynn University, UCF, UCONN and many more

21. College Tour November 8th and 9th
Deposits of $100 will be collected until September 21st
First come first serve basis
FSU, UF, and UCF
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!!!

22. Coming Soon
6:00pm – 8:00pm
October 17th
6:00pm – 8:00pm