2. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy COLLEGE GUIDE For 11 th Grade Students Mr. Jonathon Milian, CAP Advisor Room 1104 Ph#: 305-557-5931 x2233 E-mail: 297878@dadeschools.net297878@dadeschools.net Twitter: @mrjmilian Website: milianmast.com

3. Signing up for College Visits

4.  Focus on grades and tests  Working for those “As and Bs” will pay off since these are the grades that will get you into college. Also, select the most challenging curriculum for your senior year  Get involved  Colleges and universities are looking for well- rounded students. Get involved in school and community activities Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan

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9.  Register for the PSAT  Make sure you know your Social Security Number Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan

10. College Entrance Exams SAT  Critical Reading  Math  Writing (now optional)  Scores: 200 –800 each section. Total: 1600  Super Score  NO PENALTY FOR GUESSING  Registration available online at www.collegeboard.org ACT  English  Reading  Math  Science Reasoning  Writing (Optional – though you are strongly encouraged to take)  Scores: 1-36  NO PENALTY FOR GUESSING  Registration available online at www.act.org

11. SAT/ACT FEE WAIVERS If you are on free or reduced lunch, you qualify for the following. Remember that you must reapply each year to remain eligible. 2 ACT test waiver TOTAL 2 SAT & 2 SAT Subject test waivers TOTAL 4 College Board - College Application Fee Waivers 4 additional score reports Waivers can be used only once. SAT waivers CAN be used after the regular deadline. ACT waivers CAN be used after the regular deadline, but you must pay the late fee. To receive a waiver, please come by my office and fill out a waiver request form.

12. The Importance of Test Scores FAMUFAUFGCUFIUFLPOLYFSU SAT Summer Midrange M:400-500 R:400 -500 W:400-500 1200-1500 M:460-540 R:460-540 W:460-530 1380-1610 M:460-550 R:470-530 W:460-520 1390-1600 M:470-520 R:470-530 W:460-520 1400-1570 N/AM:550-640 R:550-630 W:550-630 1650-1900 SAT Fall Midrange M:400-500 R:400 -500 W:400-500 1200-1500 M:500-590 R:500-590 W:490-580 1490-1760 M:480-560 R:480-560 W:470-550 1430-1670 M:520-630 R:530-630 W:460-520 1510-1880 M:670 R:640 W:600 1910 M:580-670 R:590-670 W:580-670 1750-2010 ACT Summer Midrange 17-20 20-23 20-23 19-21N/A 24-28 ACT Fall Midrange 17-20 22-26 21-24 21-2628 27-30

13. The Importance of Test Scores SAT Summer Midrange SAT Fall Midrange ACT Summer Midrange ACT Fall Midrange NCFUCFUFUNFUSFUWF N/A M:560 R:550 W:540 1550-17000 M:560-670 R:550-660 W:550-660 1660-1990 M:520-570 R:510-570 W:450-530 1480-1670 M:520-590 R:520-580 W:500-560 1520-1730 M:490 R:500 W:490 1480 M:580-680 R:620-730 W:590-700 1790-2110 M:600 R:600 W:600 1600-2000 M:610-710 R:600-690 W:600-700 1810-2100 M:560-640 R:570-640 W:500-590 1630-1870 M:560-660 R:550-640 W:540-630 1650-1930 M:520 R:530 W:510 1560 N/A 23-26 28-32 21-23 23-26 22 27-31 25-29 28-32 24-28 25-29 24

14. SAT & ACT Test Dates 2015-2016 NATIONAL TEST DATES TEST REGULAR POSTMARK DEADLINE LATE POSTMARK DEADLINE 2016 March 6 SAT IFebruary 5February 19 April 18 ACTMarch 4March 18 May 7 SAT I & SUBJECT April 8April 22 June 4 SAT I & SUBJECT May 5May 20 June 11 ACTMay 6May 20

15.  Assesses students’ grasp of fundamental concepts in specific subjects and their ability to apply knowledge  Required by CERTAIN colleges and universities only (Make sure to check if the colleges of your choice require any)  Offered on the SAME DAY as the SAT  You may register to take up to (3) SAT Subject Tests on the same date  www.sat.org/register www.sat.org/register SAT Subject Tests

16.  Hour-long college entrance exam  20 tests offered across five subject areas: mathematics, languages, sciences, history, and literature.  Each test is scored on a 200- to 800-point scale What is an SAT Subject Test?

17.  It fulfills admission recommendations or requirements  Gives additional context to your application  Allows students to satisfy basic requirements for certain majors or programs of study  Places students in appropriate college course level  More than 160 colleges and univ. utilize the test to place students into specific courses  Free practice tools at www.SATSubjectTests.orgwww.SATSubjectTests.org How do colleges use SAT Subject Tests?

18. Keep These Numbers Handy Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy Code: 102398

19. Completion of 18 academic units in a college preparatory curriculum  4 credits of English/Language Arts (3 with substantial writing)  4 credits of Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry or equivalent, 2 higher level math courses)  3 credits of Science  2 with a lab (Earth/Space & Biology I and one course from: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, or Integrated Science III)  3 credits of Social Studies  2 to 4 years of the same Foreign Language (American Sign Language may not be accepted by some out of state schools and private institutions)  2 credits of academic electives Minimum Academic Requirements for Florida State Universities

20. Introducing My big Future!

21. Start Your College Search

22. Explore Careers & Majors

23.  Application  Transcript  Test Scores (SAT/ACT)  Letters of recommendation (if required or recommended)  Essay  Resume  Application fee  Copy of required documentation Applying for Admission

24.  Early Decision: binding (deadline October or November)  Early Action: not binding (deadline early November)  Regular Decision: varies per college/university (contact each institution to find out deadlines) Application Deadlines

25.  You must SEARCH and APPLY for them  Look into local scholarships  Look for scholarships from the college/university  My scholarship bulletin Scholarships

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28. Financial Aid  Grants: Free Money  Loans: must be repaid with interest  Work study: tax-free work at college or university and get paid

29.  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): available January of senior year at www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov  Florida Financial Aid: deadline varies, application available at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.orgwww.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org  CSS profile: required by some colleges and universities. Application available at www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com Sources for Financial Aid

30. Florida Bright Futures BF ProgramAward Flat Rate Payout GPA Requirement SAT/ACT Requirement Comm. Service FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS $103 per credit hr. 30 credit payout: $3,090.00 120 credits total 3.5 weighted BF GPA 16 core academic classes 1290 SAT or 29 ACT 100 hours FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARS $77 per credit hr. 30 credit payout: $2,310.00 120 credits total 3.0 weighted BF GPA 16 core academic classes 1170 SAT or 26 ACT 75 hours FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOC. SCHOLARS $39-$48 per credit hr. depend on cert. 30 credit payout: $1,170.00 72 credits total 3.0 weighted BF GPA 16 core academic classes 3.5 weighted GPA in 3 vocational credits SAME program SAT 880 M 440 CR 440 ACT E 17 R 19 M 19 PERT R 106 W 103 M 114 30 hours

31. Things to Remember Keep your grades up Keep a calendar with deadlines Sign up to take SAT/ACT and other required tests Start your college search now Apply for as many scholarships as possible Get involved in extracurricular activities and community service hours Have a working resume

32. Contact Me Email: 297878@dadeschools.net297878@dadeschools.net