Junior Planning Night

GCHS Guidance Department

February 4, 2008

Agenda Counselor Introductions Accessing Guidance Information Graduation Requirements Planning For After High School

Tech School Opportunities in Collier County Community College Opportunities

Four Year Colleges and Universities Selecting a College What Colleges are Looking For Florida State Universities College Application Process and Timeline ACT/SAT College Admissions Tests Dual Enrollment

Financing Your Education Bright Futures Scholarship Search Engines GCHS Financial Aid Process

Other Random Thoughts Gradebook, Contacting GCH Faculty NCAA Clearinghouse

GCHS Counselors

Linda Sharp: Director DE Cindy Giles: A – E Kim Walsh: E-H; ELL Heather Minsker: I – N, ACE Pam Berryman: O-Q & Gifted Kim Beyer: R – Z Connie Perrin: ESE

Guidance Web Page

The Guidance Department strives to keep parents/students/teachers informed of high school guidance information through the following:

Guidance Information

Classroom presentations to all students in all grade levels through the English classes

Four Parent Nights throughout the school year

Information packet for new students/parents

Handouts in the Guidance Office Web Page

Guidance Information

A user friendly and comprehensive web page assists in streamlining the delivery of services and information

http://www.gulfcoastsharks.com

Graduation Requirements Class of 2009

English I, II, III & IV 3 Math Credits Including Algebra I 3 Science Credits Including Biology American History, World History, American

Government and Economics Personal Fitness, Health (Life Management)

and .5 PE Elective 1.0 credit of Fine Arts or Practical Arts

Graduation Requirements 24 Total Credits 2.0 Minimum Grade Point Average Pass FCAT Communications and

Mathematics

Planning for After High School: Which is best for you? Tech School Community College Four Year Colleges and

Universities

Starting Salaries

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LWIT HSGrad

Starting Salaries

Tech School Programs: Lorenzo Walker Institute of TechnologyComputer and Business Technology: Accounting Operations Computer Electronics Legal Secretary Medical Secretary PC Support Services

Personal and Human Services Commercial Foods and Culinary

Arts Cosmetology Early Childhood Education CDA Early Childhood Education 40 hour Fire Fighting

Transportation and Industrial Auto Tech Aviation Maintenance Technology Marine Technology

Apprenticeship Programs Electrical Iron Workers Masonry Carpentry Heating and Air Conditioning Plumbing

Health Science Dental Assisting Dental Office Receptionist IV Therapy Certification Massage Therapy Medical Assisting Medical Office Receptionist EKG Aide Advanced Medical Assisting Nursing Assistant Phlebotomy Practical Nursing Surgical Technology

Community Colleges

28 community Colleges in Florida 52 Campuses Serve over 900,000 students 67% enrolled in AA transfer Program 33% enrolled in AS & certificate

program

Community Colleges Why Attend A Community College

Open access/close to home Quality Instruction at low cost Low student/instructor ratios Small Classes Instructors with primary Focus on

Teaching Flexibility in Scheduling

Community Colleges Admissions Standard High School Diploma GED ACT/SAT or College Placement Test Special Diploma students may earn non-

college credit career and technical certificate programs

Once an AA degree is earned, student may transfer to a 4 year college with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA

Edison College AS Programs Career Programs Associate in Science Degree Accounting Technology Business Administration and Management Cardiovascular Technology Computer programming and Analysis Crime Scene Technology Criminal Justice Technology Dental Hygiene Drafting and Design Technology Building and Construction Specialization CAD Specialization Civil Engineering / Land Surveying Specialization Emergency Medical Services Technology Fire Science Technology Golf Course Operations Internet Services Technology Network Services Technology Nursing R.N. Opticianry Paralegal Studies Physical Therapist Assistant Program Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Technology

Edison College: Certificate Programs Certificate Programs Accounting Applications Computer Programming and Applications Crime Scene Technology Dental Assisting Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) Eyecare Technician Network Specialist Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician Small Business Management Turf Equipment Technology Visual Assessment End of Life Palliative Care

Four Year UniversitiesSelecting A College

Do Your Research Visit the Colleges-Attend Open Houses Meet With College Recruiters at GCHS Attend College Fairs View College Websites Read Fiske Guide, US News and World

Report, Ruggs etc. Read Student and Local Newspapers Determine if you fit the admissions

profile

What Colleges Are Looking For

Standardized Tests Extracurricular Activities

Special Talents/Interests Athletics Community Service Leadership Employment

What Colleges are Looking For

The strength of your high school academic program (including the senior year) Recalculated GPA Difficulty of classes Highest Level of classes (honors, AP, Dual

Enrollment) Improvement ConsistencyStrong Performance in a Challenging

Curriculum

Selecting a College Size-Large, Cost-what are my cost

limitations? medium or small Faculty/Student Ratio Rural or Urban-city scene or suburban? Location-out of state, close to home Campus-campus life, dorms, food,

activities, athletics, Greek life Majors

Things to Consider While Choosing Your 12th Grade Courses

Strength of Senior Year Schedule Choose the most academically

rigorous schedule which is relevant to your college/career plans.

Take advantage of AP and Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Options.

Choose your courses wisely.

Other Options for 12th Grade Dual Enrollment Early Admissions

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Edison College 3.0 Unweighted GPA SAT Verbal 440 Math 440 or 540

Math for College Algebra ACT English 17, Reading 18, Math

19 or Math 23 for College Algebra Placement Test at Edison

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Florida Gulf Coast University 3.3 recalculated core academic GPA SAT-1100 combined verbal & math ACT-23 Composite

All Dual Enrollment Criteria must be met and an appointment scheduled with the counselor prior to May 9, 2008.

Admissions Terminology Regular Admission Early Admission(full time dual enrollment) Early Application

Early Action (Non Binding) UM Early Decision (Binding)

• Flagler (80% of freshman class from ED)

Rolling Admissions-you apply & receive a decision within 1-3 months (FGCU)

Admission Deadlines (UF, FSU)

Florida Four Year State Universities

Minimum Admission Requirements Graduation From an Accredited High School 18 Core Academic Credits SAT or ACT Scores

Specific Requirements (GPA, Test Scores & Essays) vary From College to College

Where to Find State University Information

Florida A & M University(FAMU) Tallahassee www.famu.edu

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Boca Raton www.fau.edu

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Fort Myers www.fgcu.edu

Florida International University (FIU) Miami www.fiu.edu

Florida State University (FSU) Tallahassee www.fsu.edu

State Colleges New College of Florida (NCF) Sarasota

www.ncf.edu University of Central Florida (UCF) Orlando

www.ucf.edu University of Florida (UF) Gainesville

www.ufl.edu University of North Florida (UNF) Jacksonville

www.unf.edu University of South Florida (USF) Tampa

www.usf.edu University of West Florida (UWF) Pensacola

www.uwf.edu

State University System Matrix

College MR GPA MR SAT MR ACT

FGCU 3.39 1049 21.6 FSU F 3.4-4.0 F-1110-1290 F-24-28

– S 3.1- 3.7 S-1010-1190 S- 21-25

UF 3.8-4.3 1210-1380 25-30 USF 3.13-3.86 1050-1200 22-26

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College Application Process Select up to 5 colleges and visit their websites to

obtain their application procedures-most colleges require/prefer online applications

Get Started Now. You should begin the application process this summer.

Update your resume. Teachers and counselors require a resume in order to write a letter of recommendation

Complete a “pink slip” in guidance to request an official transcript for each college application

Once an official transcript has been sent to a college, NO SCHEDULES WILL BE CHANGED

College Application Process College Application Time Line State Universities Admissions and

Application Process

College Application Time LineSpring of Junior Year

Prep for the SAT/ACT

Take SAT/ACT

Write Resume

Identify 4-6 Colleges of Interest

Contact / Visit Colleges

Summer of Junior Year

Obtain Applications

Write Essays

College Application Time LineFall of Senior Year

Complete Applications

Retake SAT/ACT If Needed

Identify Scholarships of Interest

College Application Time Line Spring of Senior Year

Complete FASFA Complete Bright Futures

Application Retest SAT/ACT if Needed.

Registering for the SAT/ACT Preparing for SAT/ACT tests is

essential. Remember to include the GCHS

Code when registering for the SAT/ACT : 101540

SAT Test Date Test Deadline Late Fee

Jan. 26, 2008SAT I/II 12/26/07 01/04/08

Mar. 1, 2008 SAT I 01/29/08 02/07/08

May 3, 2008 SAT I/II 04/01/08 04/10/08

June 7, 2008 SAT I/II 05/06/08 05/15/08

www.collegeboard.com

ACTTest Date Test Deadline Late

Fee

Feb. 9, 2008 ACT 01/04/08 01/05/08

April 12, 2008 ACT 03/07/0803/08/08

June 14, 2008 ACT 05/09/0805/10/08

www.act.org

SAT I & SAT II

SAT 1 (Reasoning Test) Standard SAT exam (most students take)

SAT II (Subject Area Tests) Only required at very competitive

schools or for entry into very select programs of study

Majority of students do not take Not sure? Check with the admissions of

the school where you are applying

SAT /ACT Prep Resources A+ Skills Tutoring Service (254-9807) Club Z Standardized Test Help (775-5227) Edison College SAT/ACT Prep (cwewald@edison.edu) Florida Gulf Coast University (590-7974) Gold Star Tutoring (404-9410) Huntington Learning Center (254-9411) Joe Hemrick English & Reading hemricjo@collier.k12.fl.us Major Math and More (435-7532) Math Works (591-2468 Princeton Review (1-800-2-REVIEW) Review Cards (1-402-727-8378) RMASS (Coming in March) Sylvan Learning Center (643-3779)

ACT/SAT RESOURCES Princeton Review Books The College Board Real SAT’s Baron’s SAT Prep testGear for SAT www.number2.com www.testu.com www.ACT.ORG www.COLLEGEBOARD.com

Bright Futures Scholarships

Florida Academic Scholarship 3.5 BF GPA 75 Hours Community Service 1270 SAT , 28 Composite

ACT Florida Medallion

3.0 BF GPA 970 SAT, 20 Composite ACT

Florida Gold Seal 3.0 Gold Seal BF GPA Complete 3 Sequential Technical

Classes with a 3.5 GPA SAT: 440 Math, 440 Verbal ACT: 18 Rdg, 17 Eng, 19 Math CPT: Reading 83, Sentence Skills 83,

Algebra 72

Bright Futures Scholarship Program is subject to Legislative Change.

Recalculated GPA: Core Academic Courses only. The higher grade for the required

English, Math, Science, Social Science and Foreign Language will be used to calculate the core academic GPA.

Honors Courses and Dual Enrolment courses are given a .5 weight. A is calculated at a 4.5

Advanced Placement Courses are given a 1.0 credit weight. A is Calculated at a 5.0

Bright Futures Core GPA

Scholarships

Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Florida Financial Aid Applications Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Talented 20 Program State Grant and Scholarship

Programs

Gulf Coast High School Scholarship List www.gulfcoastsharks.com

State/National Scholarships Hard Copies in Guidance Senior Scholarship Presentation

Local Scholarships (02/11/08)

Scholarship Search Engines

www.collegeanswer.com www.collegenet.com www.fastaid.com www.fastweb.com www.scholarshiphunter.com www.scholarships.com www.schoolsoup.com

See GCHS Web Site for additional search engines and information.

Financial Aid Process

Complete a FAFSA form beginning January 1, 2009

Explore Scholarships/Grants/Loans

Attend GCHS Financial Aid Night in January of 2009

WWW.FACTS.ORG

Access website for high school academic evaluations

Access for Bright Futures Eligibility Access for State of Florida

Scholarships

Resume

Students Need to Keep a Resume Academic Information Awards/Talents/Leadership Community Service School Activities Out of School Activities

Letters of Recommendation

Only ask for what you need-many schools do not require this and admissions will not read

Must have a resume before a teacher/counselor will write the recommendation

Did you know….….

Check your student’s grades on-line: www.gradebook.collier.k12.fl.us Username: 6 digit student number Password: Birth Month and Day

• June 7, (0607)

Contact Teachers:

www.gulfcoastsharks.com

Click ‘Faculty’ for email addresses

College Recruiters at Gulf Coast High School

Students sign up in Guidance in College Visitation Office

List of recruiters visiting posted in Guidance Office, Announcements and on-line at www.gulfcoastsharks.com

College Athletics

Students interested in college athletics need to register with the

NCA Clearinghouse.

www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

$50.00 Application FeeSubmit High School Transcript and

SAT/ACT Scores