Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy

COLLEGE GUIDEFor 12th Grade Students

Mr. Jonathon MilianRoom 1004Ph#: 305-557-5931 ext.2233E-mail: 297878@dadeschools.netTwitter: @MrJMilianWebsite: milianmast.net

Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics

^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line

73%

24%

2%

Postsecondary Plans

4-yr univ/college2-yr collegeMilitary

Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics

^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line

93%

8%

In-state vs Out-of-State

In-state univ./collegeOut-of-state

Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics

^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line

10%

90%

Private vs Public

PrivatePublic

The Importance of GRADESDo you have what it takes?

  FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FLPOLY

FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF

Summer2014GPA

2.50To 2.99

3.28To3.92

3.06To3.65

3.10To3.80

N/A 3.60To4.10

NoSummer

3.60To4.00

4.10To4.40

3.49 3.30To3.80

3.30

Fall 2014GPA

3.0To3.49

3.44To4.19

3.11To 3.81

3.70To4.30

4.03 3.80To4.40

3.93To4.56

3.70To4.30

4.20To4.50

3.90 3.71To4.33

3.30To3.90

How can you improve your chances of success?

• State Universities will recalculate your grades based on the following 16 Academic credits: • 4 English, 4 Math (Algebra & above), 3 Social

Sciences, 3 Natural Sciences, 2 Foreign languages; plus additional courses in the above subject areas

• Focus your study efforts on your core academic classes

• Challenge yourself with Honors and AP classes• Seek grade forgiveness in those classes that

you earn a “D” or “F” in.

Know your recalculated GPA by going to

www.flvc.org/home

Know your recalculated GPA by going to

www.flvc.org/home

The Importance of Test Scores

  FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FLPOLY FSU

SATSummerMidrange

M:400-500R:400 -500W:400-500 1200-1500

M:460-540R:460-540W:460-530 1380-1610

M:460-550R:470-530W:460-520 1390-1600

M:470-520R:470-530W:460-520 1400-1570

N/A M:550-640R:550-630W:550-630 1650-1900

SATFall Midrange

M:400-500R:400 -500W:400-500 1200-1500

M:500-590R:500-590W:490-580 1490-1760

M:480-560R:480-560W:470-550 1430-1670

M:520-630R:530-630W:460-520 1510-1880

M:670R:640W:600 1910

M:580-670R:590-670W:580-670 1750-2010

ACTSummerMidrange

 17-20

 20-23

 20-23

 19-21 N/A

 24-28

ACTFallMidrange

 17-20

 22-26

 21-24

 21-26 28

 27-30

The Importance of Test Scores

SATSummerMidrange

SATFall Midrange

ACTSummerMidrange

ACTFallMidrange

NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF

 N/A

M:560R:550W:540 1550-17000

M:560-670R:550-660W:550-660 1660-1990

M:520-570R:510-570W:450-530 1480-1670

M:520-590R:520-580W:500-560 1520-1730

M:490R:500W:490 1480

M:580-680R:620-730W:590-700 1790-2110

M:600R:600W:600 1600-2000

M:610-710R:600-690W:600-700 1810-2100

M:560-640R:570-640W:500-590 1630-1870

M:560-660R:550-640W:540-630 1650-1930

M:520R:530W:510 1560

 N/A

 23-26

 28-32

 21-23

 23-26

 22

 27-31

 25-29

 28-32

 24-28

 25-29

 24

SUS Matrix

• SAT/ACT Scores page 1• Coursework GPA page 2• GPA Calculation, Deadlines, Tuitions

page 3• FAU Deadline – Dec. 15th priority • Jan. 15th need based• NCF – Feb. 2nd need based

• Honors Program Requirements & Top 3 Majors Undergrad. page 4

SAT & ACT Test Dates 2014-2015NATIONAL

TEST DATES 

TESTREGULAR

POSTMARK DEADLINE

LATEPOSTMARK DEADLINE

2014      

September 13 ACT August 8 August 22

October 11 SAT I & SUBJECT September 12 September 30

October 25 ACT September 19 October 3

November 8 SAT I & SUBJECT October 9 October 28

December 6 SAT I & SUBJECT November 6 November 24

December 13 ACT November 7 November 21

2015      

January 24 SAT I & SUBJECT December 29 January 13

February 7 ACT January 9 January 16

March 14 SAT I February 13 March 3

April 18 ACT March 13 March 27

May 2 SAT I & SUBJECT April 6 April 21

June 6 SAT I & SUBJECT May 8 May 27

June 13 ACT May 8 May 22

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.  

Colleges That Meet Full Demonstrated Need

Colleges That Meet Full Demonstrated NeedContinued…

INTRODUCING CONNECT!

Get to Know Yourself: Interest, Values & Skills Assessment

Explore Careers

Occupation Profile

Research Colleges & Create a College List

Search Profiles of 4,300+ 2 yr & 4 yr Colleges

Creating a Student or Parent AccountGet started today!Go to www.connectedu.net• Click • Enter:

• Student’s First Name• Student’s Last Name• Student ID (Student's School ID number)• State• Community Type (High School)• Community Name (Student’s High School)

• Select “I’m a Student” or “I’m a Parent"• Complete the profile information and create a Username and

Password. Your Username must be a valid email address!

SLIDE 24

The Application Process

• Decide on no more than 3 – 5 institutions

• Be mindful of deadlines

• Treat this as a homework project – care should be given to the appearance of your application

• If essay required, give it proper attention

• CSS Profile and Financial Aid

• Test Requirements

Application Strategies• APPLY YEARLY

• At the beginning of the admission cycle (August, September, and October) GPA and test score mid-ranges are typically low due to the low volume of application usually received at institutions with ROLLING admissions.

• Later on in the process (November, December, January and February) the volume of applications increase. As a result, GPA and Test Score mid-ranges increase.

• CONTINUE IMPROVING YOUR GRADES AND CONTINUE TESTING• Depending on where you stand with institutional mid-ranges, it is

recommended that you continue to improve your GPA and continue testing until you receive an acceptance letter from your college. Never Give UP !!!

• SUBMIT NEW TRANSCRIPTS AT THE END OF THE FIRST SEMESTER• Transcripts are updated at the end of the first semester around mid-

January. As soon as your transcripts are updated, it is important that you send them to all colleges that you are waiting for decisions.

Types of College Admission• Early Decision

Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadlines occur early.

• Early Action Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision well in advance of the institution's regular response date. Students who are admitted under Early Action are not obligated to accept the institution's offer of admission or to submit a deposit until the regular reply date (not prior to May 1).

• Regular Decision Students submit an application to an institution by a specified date and receive a decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time, but not later than April 15.

Types of College Admission• Rolling Admission

Institutions review applications as they are completed and render admission decisions to students throughout the admission cycle.

• Wait ListAn admission decision option utilized by institutions to protect against shortfalls in enrollment. Wait lists are sometimes made necessary because of the uncertainty of the admission process, as students submit applications for admission to multiple institutions and may receive several offers of admission. By placing a student on the wait list, an institution does not initially offer or deny admission, but extends to a candidate the possibility of admission in the future, before the institution's admission cycle is concluded.

Types of Funding for College• GRANTS – Based on financial need

• Private: CAP Grant• Public: Federal Pell Grant• State: Fla. Student Assistance Grant

• WORK-STUDY - Based on financial need• Employment on campus • Usually jobs are not too demanding, with the idea you can study

some at work, thus the name, Work-Study

• STUDENT LOANS – Based on financial need• Perkins (administered by the college - 5% int.)• Stafford (subsidized or unsubsidized, capped at 8.25% currently)

• PARENT LOANS – NOT based on financial need• Not need-based, can borrow up to cost of education, payment

begins 60 days after date of loan.

Scholarships• Scholarships are awards you are given to help you pay

for college, usually based on something you do well:• Academics, Athletics, Arts• Community service, activities, or writing an excellent

essay.

• Sources beyond FAFSA (Federal) and Florida (Bright Futures, etc.)• Private Colleges offer a huge amount of money to

enrolling students. Be sure to apply for any scholarships colleges you are applying to may offer, AND APPLY ON TIME!

• Some private schools will ensure that all unmet need for admitted students is met.

Scholarships

• Private Funding • Corporations and organizations award

college scholarships. • Many are listed on the CAP Scholarship

Bulletin• You can research them on your own (i.e,

www.fastweb.com, www.connectedu.net).• Many scholarship organizations promote

their scholarships on their own website.• Apply, Apply, Apply!• Make sure I have your email address so you

receive my scholarship updates.

Florida Bright FuturesImportant Dates and Issues

• Register Beginning December 1.• End of First Semester: The state evaluates your

meeting of the criteria upon your date of graduation• GPA in specific courses• Specific course work• Community service• ACT and/or SAT scores

• First Evaluation February – Notification by April• Second/Final Evaluation June – Notification by August

Florida Bright Futures

Watch Out! College Scams Want Your Money

Here are some ways to spot them:

• Money back guarantee• The Scholarships will cost some money• Credit card or bank account number please!• We will do all of the work• You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarship or…• “You’re a finalist”

FAFSA• Free Application for Federal Student Aid• Available after January 1st of senior year• Family Income Tax information needed

to complete form.• Application available online at:

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Contact Me

Email: 297878@dadeschools.net