• Challenging curriculum
• Grades
• Standardized Test Scores
• Extracurricular Activities

• “Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average.” by Clifford Adelman, Sr. Research Analyst, U.S. Dept of
Education

College gatekeepers say that the applicants whom they value most have taken college-prep classes in high school and have performed well in these courses.
The latest annual admission survey from the National Association of College
Admission Counselors indicates that 84 percent of admission directors at state and private schools say grades in college-prep classes are of "considerable importance." (MoneyWatch CBS NEWS, 2012)

• All schools will accept either!
Always check the colleges’ website to see how they use SAT & ACT test scores.
• Most colleges will use your highest composite score for the SAT. This practice is called super scoring.
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Most colleges do not super score the ACT, however this is changing. UF does not super score, but FSU, UM, FAU,
USF, as well as some elite schools such as MIT, Penn
State, Brown, do.
Most students test more than once – average 2 to 3 times!
SAT – Aptitude Test-Reading, Math, & Writing
ACT – Achievement Test – English, Reading, Math,
Science, & Writing

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It’s a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
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Writing skills
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The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
Receive feedback on your strengths and skills necessary for college study.
You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college
Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC(grade 11)
Help prepare for the SAT by becoming familiar with the kinds of questions and exact directions you will see on the SAT.
Receive information for colleges when you check “yes” to Student Search Service.

PSAT
The PSAT will be given at Park Vista Community High School on:
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 7:30am
Cost is $15.00
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/prep.html

• Well rounded student
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• Good time management skills
Avoid “filling up” resume
• Quality over quantity
• Leadership skills
• Community Service
• Part-time job is considered extracurricular

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2012 FRESHMAN PROFILE

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• CUM HPA : 5.2973
• CUM GPA : 4.0000
• Academic Units : over 34 academic units
• Test scores : SAT Reading: 680, Math: 730, Writing: 750
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• Accepted : University of Pennsylvania, Duke University,
Brown University,University of Miami, state univesities

Types of Financial Aid
1. Loans
2. Work-Study Program
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3. Grants
4. Scholarships

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It is your students’ job to know and meet the requirements of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program! (per the
FDOE website)
The program and award amounts can change yearly and are dependent on the state legislature!

• Public Institution-an amount approximately equal to 100% of tuition (actually less) Grade Point Average: 3.5 weighted GPA using the credits listed below, combined with the test scores and community service hours listed below.
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Required Credits: Courses must include 16 credits of college preparatory academic classes
4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Mathematics (Algebra I and above – must also have a math beyond
Algebra II)
3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
Total of 16 Credits May use up to two additional credits from courses in the academic listed above and/or AP, IB or AICE fine arts course to raise GPA
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Community Service- 100 hours
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Test Scores: 1290 SAT I (based on the combined Critical Reading and
Math Sections only) or 29 ACT (excluding the writing section)

Required Credits: Courses must include 16 credits of college preparatory academic classes
4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Mathematics (Algebra I and above- math beyond Algebra2)
3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
Total of 16 Credits May use up to two additional credits from courses in the academic listed above and/or AP, IB or AICE fine arts course to raise GPA
Community Service- 75 hours
Test scores: Combined score of 1170 SAT Reasoning Test (Critical
ACT (excluding the writing section)

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Award Level - *Amounts will differ at quarter or clock hour institutions
Public Institution For a Career Certificate Program (PSAV), Applied Technology Diploma Program
(ATD)s) or Technical Degree Educaion Program (AS,AAS, CCC)
Grade Point Average (GPA) – (Note: GPAs are not rounded.)
3.0 weighted GPA using the 16 core credits required for high school graduation with a 4-year diploma
(listed below), and a 3.5 unweighted GPA in a minimum of three vocational credits in one vocational program, and test scores listed below.
Required Credits
See the Comprehensive Course Table to identify courses that count toward each award level
Credits must be in the 16 core credits required for high school graduation with a 4-year diploma.
4 English
4 Mathematics
3 Natural Science
3 Social Science (Am. History, World History, Am. Govt. and Economics)
1 Practical Arts; OR 1 Performing Arts; OR .5 credit in each
.5 Personal Fitness
.5 Physical Education
Total of 16 Credits
Plus a minimum of three Vocational Job-Preparatory or Technology Education Program credits in one vocational program
Community Service – 30 hours
Test Scores
SAT or ACT . Composite scores are not accepted. A student must qualify on the ACT alone, the SAT alone or the CPT alone. Test types cannot be combined.
CPT: Reading 83, Sentence Skills 83, Algebra 72; SAT Critical Reading 440, Math 440; ACT English 17,
Reading 18 Math 19

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES www.fastweb.com
www.cappex.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.finaid.org
www.inlikeme.com
www.collegeconfidential.com
www.collegenet.com/mach25 www.scholarship.org
www.gocollege.com
www.collegescholarships.com
www.findtuition.com
www.ANYCOLLEGE.com
www.ScholarshipExperts.com
www.scholarshipamerica.org
www.StudentScholarships.org
www.wisechoice.com

SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN #1
August 28, 2014
Scholarship Bulletins will be published as new applications and information arrives in the Career
Center (1-135) located in the Guidance Office. The bulletins will be distributed to all teachers to be posted in their classrooms. Students who are interested in one of the listed scholarships should: (A) Come to the Career Center before/after school or during lunch to receive a copy of the scholarship bulletin. (B) Follow directions of the application. If Park Vista is only able to nominate one or two students for a particular scholarship, then you must submit your application packet to Mrs. Turner in the Guidance Office by the deadline published on the Scholarship
Bulletin. A committee will meet to choose our nominee from those submitted and Park Vista will mail all required materials by the deadline . *The Scholarship Bulletin will also be available on our school website at www.pvchs.com
. You may also access more scholarship opportunities by visiting the Palm Beach County School District website, www.palmbeachschools.org
. Click the “Student” tab on the homepage and then scroll down to “Scholarship Opportunities. Scholarship Information is also available on
Myfuturepalmbeach.org
To learn more about which college scholarships are available and which resources will help facilitate your scholarship search, attend “Scholarship Thursdays”. The Guidance Office will also host “Scholarship Thursdays” during lunch on the following dates:
September 4, October
2, 16, 30, November 20, December 4, January 15, 22, February 12, 19, March 26, April 9,
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Abbott & Fenner Scholarship: The A & F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply of this scholarship you will need to write a a 500-1000 word essay on the following topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals .All submissions must be sent to scholarships@abbotandfenner.com
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Award value: $1,000 For more information log on to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 1, 2015
AES Engineering Scholarship: This award is available to high school seniors and all student attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to take Engineering courses to be eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluation of essay submitted. Students must submit an essay (500- 1000 words) in answer to the following question.: When you look back on your life in
30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? For more information please log on to www.aesengineers.com
and click
“scholarships”. Amount value: $500 Deadline: October 6, 2014
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest: For 12 th
graders only .
This essay contest sponsored by the Ayn Rand Institute distributes more than $25,000 in scholarship money to over 80 winners. The winner receives a cash prize of
$10,000. For entry guidelines, essay prompts and additional information visit aynrandnovels.com. Deadline:
October 24, 2014
Coca-Cola Scholars Program: T he Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the
Coca-Cola System: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship and the Coca-Cola Community College

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When : Thursday, February 26, 2015
6:00 pm
Where : Park Vista Auditorium

Where : Park Vista Community High School-Computer lab
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When : Thursday, March 5, 6:00 pm, or
Thursday, March 26, 8:00 am

Come find out which college scholarships are available and which resources will help facilitate your scholarship search !
Thursdays:
September 4 October 2, 16, 30
November 20 December 4
January 15, 22 February 12, 19
March 26 April 9, 23
Where:
Career Center located in the Guidance office

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The College Application Process/Scholarships –Thurs.,
October 2
High School 101 – Thurs., Nov. 6
Testing Workshop – Thurs., Dec. 4
The Registration Process – Thurs., Feb.5
Dual Enrollment – Thurs., March 12
Online Learning Opportunities - Thurs., April 2
How to Search for Colleges & How to Apply – Thurs.,
May 7

The following colleges will be visiting Park Vista High School:
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Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL Thursday September 11 th at 9:00am
Rice University, Houston, TX Tuesday September 16 th at 9:00am MC at 11:30am A at 11:00am MCR
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA October 22 at 10:00am MCR
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH Wednesday October 22 at 11:00am
Mercer University, Macon, GA Thursday October 23
Wells College, Aurora, NY Thursday October 23 rd th rd at 8:00am MCR
Nova Southeastern Univ. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Tuesday September 16 at 11:00am MCR th at 10:00am MCR
Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, FL Wednesday September 17
The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Thursday September 18
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Tuesday September 30
Johnson & Wales University, Miami, FL Friday October 3
The University of Miami, Miami, FL Friday October 17 at 8:30am MCR
Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD Friday October 24 th th rd th th at 11:00am (LTM) C at 10:00am A at 9:30am MCR
Interested students may sign up in guidance during lunch or see Mr. Tarini for further details.

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• The Palm Beach County College/Career Fair
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center
Ft. Lauderdale National College Fair
When : Wednesday, October 21, 2014
9:00 am-12:00 am, 5:30pm-8:30 pm
Where: Ft.Lauderdale/Broward County Convention
Center
*Register online at www.gotomyncf.com

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A- Co – Peter Tarini
Cr- E (&504) – Theresa Varano
F-K – Megen Stair
L-O – Mary Turner
P- Sq – Rick Dewalt
St-Z- Betsy Lyon