Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
COLLEGE GUIDE
For 12th Grade Students
Mr. Jonathon Milian
Room 1004
Ph#: 305-557-5931 ext.2233
E-mail: 297878@dadeschools.net
Twitter: @MrJMilian
Website: milianmast.net
Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics
Postsecondary Plans
3%
24%
4-yr univ/college
2-yr college
Military
73%
^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line
Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics
In-state vs Out-of-State
8%
In-state univ./college
Out-of-state
92%
^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line
Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
2015 Year-End Post-Secondary Statistics
Private vs Public
10%
Private
Public
90%
^ Source: 2015 Senior Exit Surveys – on-line
The Importance of GRADES
Do you have what it takes?
FAMU FAU
FGCU
FIU
FL
POLY
FSU
NCF
UCF
UF
UNF
USF
UWF
Summer
2014
GPA
2.50
To
2.99
3.28
To
3.92
3.06
To
3.65
3.10
To
3.80
N/A
3.60
To
4.10
No
Sum
mer
3.60
To
4.00
4.10
To
4.40
3.49
3.30
To
3.80
3.30
Fall
2014
GPA
3.0
To
3.49
3.44
To
4.19
3.11
To
3.81
3.70
To
4.30
4.03
3.80
To
4.40
3.93
To
4.56
3.70
To
4.30
4.20
To
4.50
3.90
3.71
To
4.33
3.30
To
3.90
How can you improve your
chances of success?
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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.
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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
M:400-500
R:400 -500
W:400-500
M:460-540
R:460-540
W:460-530
M:460-550
R:470-530
W:460-520
M:470-520
R:470-530
W:460-520
N/A
M:550-640
R:550-630
W:550-630
1200-1500
1380-1610
1390-1600
1400-1570
M:400-500
R:400 -500
W:400-500
M:500-590
R:500-590
W:490-580
M:480-560
R:480-560
W:470-550
M:520-630
R:530-630
W:460-520
M:670
R:640
W:600
M:580-670
R:590-670
W:580-670
1200-1500
1490-1760
1430-1670
1510-1880
1910
1750-2010
ACT
Summer
Midrange
17-20
20-23
20-23
19-21
N/A
24-28
ACT
Fall
Midrange
17-20
22-26
21-24
21-26
28
27-30
SAT
Summer
Midrange
SAT
Fall
Midrange
1650-1900
The Importance of Test Scores
NCF
SAT
Summer
Midrange
SAT
Fall
Midrange
ACT
Summer
Midrange
ACT
Fall
Midrange
UCF
UF
UNF
USF
UWF
M:560
R:550
W:540
M:560-670
R:550-660
W:550-660
M:520-570
R:510-570
W:450-530
M:520-590
R:520-580
W:500-560
M:490
R:500
W:490
1550-17000
1660-1990
1480-1670
1520-1730
1480
M:580-680
R:620-730
W:590-700
M:600
R:600
W:600
M:610-710
R:600-690
W:600-700
M:560-640
R:570-640
W:500-590
M:560-660
R:550-640
W:540-630
M:520
R:530
W:510
1790-2110
1600-2000
1810-2100
1630-1870
1650-1930
1560
N/A
23-26
28-32
21-23
23-26
22
27-31
25-29
28-32
24-28
25-29
24
N/A
SUS Matrix
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SAT/ACT Scores  page 1
Coursework GPA  page 2
GPA Calculation, Deadlines,
Tuitions  page 3
• FAU Deadline – Dec. 15th priority
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Jan. 15th need based
• NCF – Feb. 2nd need based
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Honors Program Requirements &
Top 3 Majors Undergrad.  page 4
SAT & ACT Test Dates 2014-2015
NATIONAL
TEST DATES
TEST
REGULAR
POSTMARK
DEADLINE
LATE
POSTMARK
DEADLINE
ACT
August 8
August 22
SAT I & SUBJECT
September 12
September 30
ACT
September 19
October 3
SAT I & SUBJECT
October 9
October 28
SAT I & SUBJECT
November 6
November 24
ACT
November 7
November 21
SAT I & SUBJECT
December 29
January 13
ACT
January 9
January 16
SAT I
February 13
March 3
ACT
March 13
March 27
SAT I & SUBJECT
April 6
April 21
SAT I & SUBJECT
May 8
May 27
ACT
May 8
May 22
2014
September 13
October 11
October 25
November 8
December 6
December 13
2015
January 24
February 7
March 14
April 18
May 2
June 6
June 13
SAT/ACT FEE WAIVERS
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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 Need
Continued…
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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
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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
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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
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Transcripts are updated at the end of the first semester around midJanuary. 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
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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.
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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).
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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
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Rolling Admission
Institutions review applications as they are completed and
render admission decisions to students throughout the admission
cycle.
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Wait List
An 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
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GRANTS – Based on financial need
• Private: CAP Grant
• Public: Federal Pell Grant
• State: Fla. Student Assistance Grant
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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
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STUDENT LOANS – Based on financial need
• Perkins (administered by the college - 5% int.)
• Stafford (subsidized or unsubsidized, capped at 8.25% currently)
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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
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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.
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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
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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 Futures
Important Dates and Issues
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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”
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FAFSA
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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