1. Off to College Night

2. Who is your Counselor A – For………….……………….Mrs. Jones
Fos-Maq…………………………Mrs. Fink
Mar-PL & 504…………………..Mrs. Murawski
Po-SL & Director ……………..Mrs. Flajole
Collegiate HS
Sm-Z & ESE…………………….Mr. Capalbo
ESOL & Academies…..………Mrs. Spence

3. Florida Academic Scholarship
3.5 weighted GPA
16 cr of college prep academic courses
100 hours community service
Hours must be on transcript to be awarded scholarship
Best “super score”
1290 SAT (Reading & Math ONLY) or 29 ACT
Final qualifying SAT/ACT test is in June

4. Florida Medallion Scholarship
3.0 weighted GPA
16 cr of college prep academic courses
75 hours community service
Hours must be on transcript to be awarded scholarship
Best “super score”
1170 SAT (Reading and Math ONLY) or 26 ACT
Final qualifying SAT/ACT test is in June

5. Credits Counted for Bright Futures. FAS & FMS
4 credits English
4 credits Math (Alg 1+)
3 credits Science
3 credits Social Studies
2 credits Foreign Language (same language)
TOTAL = 16 Credits
* Honors, AP, & DE weighted .5 for every 1 credit.
** Will add up to 3 credits of electives from subjects above.

6. Florida Gold Seal Scholarship
3.0 weighted GPA in 16 core credits
Higher math not required
No foreign language required
3.5 weighted GPA in 3 credits of a
Bright Futures CTE program
30 hours community service
Hours must be on transcript to be awarded scholarship
Qualifying test scores
SAT 440 Reading, 440 Math
ACT 17 English, 19 Reading, Math 19
PERT Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114
Final qualifying test date is June 30

7. Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship
Earn a minimum of 5 postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications which articulate for college credit.
AS/AAS BS/BAS (60 credit hrs)
30 hours community service
Hours must be on transcript to be awarded scholarship
Students who earn 5 CAPE industry certifications will receive notifications in late fall after an official file has been received from FDOE.

8. Credits Counted for Bright Futures Gold Seal
4 credits English
4 credits Math
3 credits Science
3 credits SS (WH, AH, Am Gov’t, & Econ)
1 credit Performing Arts
1 credit HOPE
TOTAL = 16 Credits
* Honors, AP, & DE weighted .5 for every 1 credit.

9. FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
4-Year University $103/semester hr
2-Year College $ 63/semester hr
100% of tuition and applicable fees and $300 for both fall and spring semesters for additional educational expenses.
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
4-Year University $77/semester hr
2-Year College $63/semester hr
Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
AS, AAS, CCC $48/semester hr
PSAV & ATD $39/semester hr

10. COLLEGE
What to do and when?

11. College Prep Timeline 9th & 10th Grade
Start community service
Take academically rigorous courses
Study for & take the PSAT (practice SAT)
Begin researching colleges
Summer 9th & th Grade Summer
Get involved
Maintain
a strong GPA
Start visiting college campuses

12. College Prep Timeline 11th Grade
Prepare college application essays
Sign up and study for PSAT
Continue researching colleges
Take ACT February 28 at VHS
Fall Spring Summer
Prepare for College Admissions exams
SAT & ACT
Register and study for ACT
Study for SAT administered at school
(March 7, 2018)
Visit colleges to make final choices
Retake ACT & SAT as needed

13. College Prep Timeline 12th Grade
Last chance to earn Bright Futures qualifying test scores
Be aware of deadlines & begin college
applications
October
Apply for Bright Futures
Complete FAFSA
Summer Fall Spring April May June
Research and complete applications for Scholarships by deadlines
Turn in Scholarship information for Senior Awards Night May 9
Request final transcript at graduation rehearsal

14. How do I prepare???
The same habits and choices that lead to success in school will help you get ready for the SAT.
The best way to prepare for the test is to:
Take challenging courses.
Do your homework.
Prepare for tests and quizzes.
Ask and answer lots of questions.
In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can.
October 20, 2015
College Board

16. State College Programs
A.A. Degree program
Transferable in whole to university
36 core credits transfer (24 electives)
A.S. Two year, Career Education program
Check with college for transfer agreement with local university
Technical/Vocational Certificate program
Career training and certification

17. Dual Enrollment EFSC University
If a student earns the 36-hour general education credits, these credits will be accepted in total by any Florida public institution and no further courses will be required to meet the general education component.
EFSC University

18. What & Who are they looking for?
COLLEGE
What & Who are they looking for?

19. 2017 Freshman Fall Class Profiles
Universities
FSU
UCF UF
USF
% of applicants accepted
41%
( %)
45%
( %)
40%
( %)
( %)
Middle Range GPA
(3.9 – 4.4)
3.7 – 4.3
(same)
(4.2 – 4.5)
(3.8– 4.3)
Middle Range SAT M
( ) R
( ) M
( ) R M
( ) R
( ) M
( ) R
( )
Middle Range ACT
w/ Writing
27-31
(26-31)
26-30
(25 – 29)
28-32
(27 – 32)
26- 30

20. Florida State University

22. University of Florida

23. University of South Florida

24. Dates to Remember Seniors Juniors Bright Futures - October 1
FAFSA – October 1
Senior Awards Night - May 9
Graduation – May 19
Juniors
SAT at VHS - March 7

25. Dual Enrollment Information Nights

26. Brevard County Schools Financial Aid Workshop
Brevard County District Financial Aid Workshop is
January 25, 2018
from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Educational Services Facility Board Room
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way    
Viera, FL 32940    
Hosted by Florida Institute of Technology Jay Lally-Director of Financial Aid