1. Tampa Bay Technical HS Senior Night

2. Checklist for Admissions  Application  Entrance Exam  Essays  Transcripts  Recommendations  Financial Aid Information  Other Requirements

3. Application  Paper or Online  Check for rolling admission vs. decision dates

4. Transcripts  Out of State or Private School  Peach forms vs. Blue Forms Contact: Pat Scott Registrar

5. Peach Form  All transcript requests must be made in writing.  There is no charge for the first PRINTED transcript. There is a fee of $2.00 for each printed transcript thereafter.  (CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY). Checks will not be accepted.  PLEASE NOTE: Transcripts are complete up to the date it is sent.

6. Peach Form Continued…  The colleges listed below are able to receive preliminary transcripts electronically and are sent via the computer for free: Florida State UniversityChipola Junior College University of FloridaEdison Community College University of Central FloridaMiami-Dade Community College University of North FloridaPasco-Hernando Community College University of South FloridaSeminole Community College University of West FloridaIndian River Community College Florida Atlantic UniversityManatee Community College Florida A & M UniversityPensacola Junior College Florida International UniversitySt. Petersburg Junior College Florida Gulf Coast University Gulf Coast Community College So Florida Community CollegeBroward Community College Central Fla Community CollegeSt. Johns River Community College Hillsborough Community College

7. Final “Blue” Transcript Request  Colleges listed on form will be sent electronically and printed copy. No envelope is necessary.  Out of state and private colleges need a complete mailing address.

8. Entrance Exams  Register Now!!!!!  SAT I  ACT  SAT Subject Exam Do Not Get Confused! Do Not Get Confused!  CPT  When registering make sure you include your High School Code.  How scores are sent for application purposes.

9. Recommendations and Other Requirements  Variety  Other Specific Requirements  Resume  Athletic Profile

10. Questions to Ask Colleges  When Asking About Applying  When Asking About The Institution  When Asking About Course Planning  When Asking About the Student Body  What About Accessibility?

11. College Admissions Essay Tips  First Brainstorm Be Creative Be Creative  Select a Topic:  What not to include  Examples

12. College Nights  Monday September 24 th Sickles HS  Tuesday September 25 th Plant HS  WednesdaySeptember 26 th Brandon HS  Thursday September 27 th Chamberlain HS

13. Scam Alert   Guaranteed or your money back.   “You can not get this information anywhere else”, Trust me, You can!   Do NOT give your credit card or bank account # to hold a scholarship EVER!   “We will do all the work for you”.   If there is a fee for the scholarship   “National Foundation” or “ You are a finalist in a contest” that you did not enter.   You get an appointment time to see someone that you did not set. If you encounter one of these scenarios do not pursue that avenue for college assistance.

14. Financial Aid Information  Information to know before you apply  Application process  Types of Aid FAFSA covers

15. Information to know before you apply for financial aid  Eligibility is determined on a yearly basis You Must Apply Every Year  Social Security Numbers (for you and your parent/guardian)  Have Tax Information (for you and your parent/guardian accessible)

16. FASFA Golden Rule FAFSA means FREE Application for Federal Student Aid. Do NOT pay to fill out this form. Caution!!! Do Not Go Here www.fafsa.com

17. FASFA Application Process  Apply for PIN numbers for you and your parent/guardian.  Fill out applications. (Online applications take approx. 2 weeks to process; paper applications take approx. 4 to 6 weeks to process.)  Make sure you record the colleges you would like your information to go to.  Student Aid Report (SAR). Review Carefully!  You will then receive information from the colleges specifying which programs you qualify for.

18. Types of Aid  Grants  Loans  Scholarships  Work Study

19. Financial Aid Nights  Tuesday January 15 th Riverview HS  Thursday January 17 th Alonso HS  Tuesday January 22 nd Plant City HS  Thursday January 24 th Jefferson HS  Tuesday January 29 th Brandon HS  Wednesday January 20 th Freedom HS  Thursday January 31 st Hillsborough HS

20. Websites to Know  Entrance Exam Practice and Registration Sites:  www.collegeboard.com (PSAT, SAT I, SAT II) www.collegeboard.com  www.act.org (ACT) www.act.org  www.number2.com www.number2.com  College Information Sites:  www.facts.org www.facts.org  www.Florida.echoices.com www.Florida.echoices.com  Essay Writing Sites:  www.essayedge.com www.essayedge.com  Financial Aid Information Sites:  www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov  www.studentaid.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov  Scholarship Information Sites:  www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com  www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org (Bright Future information) www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org  www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture (more Bright Future information) www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture  www.scholarships.com www.scholarships.com  www.wiredscholar.com www.wiredscholar.com  www.freschinfo.com www.freschinfo.com Caution!!! Do Not Go Here www.fafsa.com

21. Thank you for coming to senior night!!! Any questions please call: Amy Dinnerstein @ 744-8360 ext 243