Freshmen
What do you call the after school activities in which you should get involved?
Extracurricular Activities
How many volunteer hours should you have by the time you are a senior if you want to qualify for various scholarships, including Bright Futures.
100 hours of community service.
What test(s) should you be actively studying for, since you should schedule to take it/them the Spring of your Junior year?
SAT or ACT
What is the exact date you can submit your FAFSA?
October 1st
How many times should you take the SAT or ACT?
Study and take the entrance exams until you reach the score required for admission into your school or to qualify for scholarships.
Name the elective class that is not required for graduation, but is a class that colleges require you to take for at least 2 to 3 years in high school?
Foreign language classes such as Spanish, French, and Latin.
What are the two prerequisites required to begin Dual Enrollment classes at Valencia College?
You must have a 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA and you must pass the PERT.
What section does the ACT have that the SAT does not?
The ACT has a Science section, but the SAT does not.
What is the weighted GPA you must have to qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship?
3.0 Weighted GPA ($159.53 per credit hour)
3.5 Weighted GPA ($212.71 per credit hour)
What does FASFA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The FAFSA MUST be filled out if you wish to receive grants, scholarships or loans to help you pay for college.
What is the name of the college entrance practice exam you should take as a freshman?
PSAT
What is the name of the free online website that offers core subject tutoring and helps you prepare for the SAT?
Khan Academy
When developing your list of potential colleges, what is the difference between your safe, target and reach colleges?
Safe = You are certain you will gain acceptance.
Target = Your favorite colleges you've planned and prepared to attend. You are within range to be accepted.
Reach = Acceptance to these colleges are risky, since their admission requirements are so rigid.
What are the ONLY subjects considered when calculating your weighted GPA to qualify you for a Bright Futures Scholarship?
Math-4, English-4, Natural Science-3, Social Science-3, Foreign Language-2
What is the requirement to be accepted into state colleges such as Valencia College or Seminole State College?
You must have a high school diploma to be admitted.
Who is the person you should be sure to meet with to discuss your post high school plans?
Guidance Counselor
What is the difference between a public university and a private college?
Public colleges are funded by state governments while private colleges are supported by endowment funds and student tuition.
FSU - $11,584
Stetson University - $46,030
What do you call the personal statement that is written by a prospective student applying to college?
College Admissions Essay
By what month of your Senior Year do most colleges require applications to be submitted?
JANUARY
Note: the sooner you submit your application, the better chance you have for admission. Try to have all applications sent by end of September!
Colleges and universities use this admissions policy to evaluate applications as they receive them. They release admissions decisions regularly – sometimes daily – as opposed to sending them all out on one specific day. These schools will continue accepting applications until all spots in an incoming class are filled.
Rolling Admissions
What do you call the plan you should create that outlines the correct high school courses required by colleges.
How is the PSAT NMSQT different from the PSAT you take in the 9th grade?
The NMSQT qualifies students for the National Merit Scholarship.
When should you begin the college application process:
- Writing College Admissions Essays
- Creating a final list of colleges in which you will apply
- Requesting letters of recommendation
- Researching and applying for scholarships
You should begin this process at the end of your Junior year and during the Summer of before your Senior year.
Accepted by nearly 900 schools, including some colleges located outside the U.S., name the platform that helps streamline the admissions process for students.
How many public state universities are located in Florida?
Twelve: UCF, UF, FSU, USF, UNF, Poly, FAMU, UWF, FAU, FGCU, FIU, New College