My Portfolio
SKYLAR STOWERS
PERIOD 2
A P R I L 3 0 TH, 2 0 1 5
All About Me
T H E F U T U R E M E
W H O A M I
W H A T I V A L U E
M Y D E C I S I V E M O M E N T
The Future Me
 Graduate from high school
 Attend Major University (UCF or LSU)
 Major in writing (Eventually become a chief editor)
 Have a family (After college)
Who Am I?
Athlete
Friend
Understanding,
want to help
people
Team player,
good
communication,
dedicated
Scholar
Must know how to
correct errors,
time management
skills
Sister
Being a good
example
What I Value
Love
God
Good morals,
high standards,
strength
Family
Good
companionship
Put passion
into being
an editor
“My Decisive Moment”
College Prep & My Career
A D M I S S I O N C O N T A C T S & Q U E S T I O N S
C O L L E G E R E Q U I R E M E N T S ( F O R C H O I C E S )
F I N A N C I A L C O N S I D E R A T I O N S
I N S T A T E V S . O U T - O F - S T A T E
I M P L I C A T I O N S O F B E I N G A E D I T O R
Admissions Contacts
• LSU –
Eric Shapiro – LSU Representative for Central
Florida
Cell: 813-340-4158 Email: eshapi1@lsu.edu
• UCF –
Annie Shea – UCF Admission Contact
Phone: 407-823-3000 Email: annie.shea@ucf.edu
Commonly asked Admission questions
 In students they want:
 Graduation from “creditable” high school
 “Good” SAT and ACT scores
 UCF Essay Questions (2 of the 4)
 1. If there has been some obstacle or bump in the road in your
academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.
 2. How has your family history, culture, or environment
influenced who you are?
 3. Why did you choose to apply to UCF?
 4. What qualities or unique characteristics do you possess that
will allow you to contribute to the UCF community?
University of Central Florida
 Required ACT score 22 or higher
 Required SAT score 1650 or higher
 GPA requirement: “B” or higher
 The application fee is $30.00
 Regular Admission: January 15th and July 15th
 No female lacrosse team 
Louisiana State University
 Required ACT score 22 or higher
 Required SAT score 1030 or higher
 GPA Requirement: 3.0
 The application fee is $40.00
 Admission applications start being accepted on August
1st
 No required admissions essay!
 There’s a female lacrosse team! 
Financial Considerations
 Budget Planning:
 1. I’ll get a meal card (which will cover three
meals a day) rather than eating out every day.
 2. I’ll work on days I don’t have classes (or
only have one or two).
 3. I will only spend on necessities. (i.e – phone
bill, toiletries, etc)
Estimated Costs for College Life (Besides Tuition and fees)
& Plan
In State (UCF)
Out of State (LSU)
 “Personal expenses” (average
 “Personal expenses” (average
annual cost $2,047): clothing,
laundry, toiletries, haircuts, and
entertainment costs, phone bill
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Can go to parents for laundry - 12.48 per
month
Get job and work (7.93 an hour) Need to
work 251 hours a month
annual cost $2,060): clothing,
laundry, toiletries, haircuts, and
entertainment costs, phone bill
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Can’t got to parents for laundry
Get job and work (No less than 7.25 an
hour) Need to work 284 hours a month
*Working more hours
Costs (Without scholarships)
In State vs. Out-of-State
In State (UCF)
Out of State (LSU)
 Tuition & Fees: $6,368
 Tuition & Fees:$25,790
 Room & Board: $9,300
 Room & Board: $10,804
 Books: $1,146
 Books: $1,500
Yikes!
Total: 16,814
Total: 38,094
The Implication of Being an Editor
 Future Viability: The demand for editor jobs is expected to remain consistent
over the next decade. Editors will always be needed to prepare a variety of texts
for reading. Editors will be needed to continue correcting the mistakes of
others. However most of the jobs will move online rather than working on
actual paper.
 Who is hiring? – Book companies are always searching for editors, also
magazines, websites, etc.
 Average Salary: $53,500 a year.
Staying on Track
J U N I O R Y E A R T I M E L I N E
S E N I O R Y E A R T I M E L I N E
T E S T S C O R E S
Timeline – Junior Year
 Junior Year
 Register for SAT
 Register for ACT
 Take SAT
 Take ACT
 Pass AP Classes & Tests
 Apply for Scholarships
 Contact Colleges
 Talk to Guidance Counselor about best courses to take Senior year
 Junior Conference with Guidance Counselor
 Volunteer hours
Timeline – Senior Year
 Senior Year
 Start College applications
 More scholarships
 Last chance for ACT/SAT retake
 Create graduation checklist
 Create College checklist
 Continue to apply for scholarships
 Get summer job
 Talk with Guidance counselor about last minute needs
 Last minute volunteer hours (need 150 for Summerlin Diploma)
 Graduate from high school
 College orientation
Getting through High school
Goal :
Start
College
Senior
Year
Finish
Credits!
Take
SAT/ACT
Summer Job
SAVE
MONEY!
More
Scholarships!
Summer
Job
Stay on track
with classes!
Apply for
Scholarships
Apply to
colleges!
Graduate!
Junior
Year
SAT Scores
Reading: 520
Math: 410
Writing: 460
Overall : 1390
(Can get into LSU but not UCF with this score)
GOAL SCORE: 1650
Plan:
• Participate in study groups
• Get an SAT study book
ACT Scores
English: 24
Math: 18
Reading: 22
Science: 19
Overall (Composite): 21
(Can’t get into LSU or UCF)
GOAL SCORE: 23
Plan:
• Join a study group
• Get an ACT book
Bettering Myself
 SAL TRACKER
GRADES
o COMMUNITY SERVICE
o PT SCORES
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S.A.L. Grades
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
S.A.L Tracker PFT
Run Score – 100
Sit up Score – 100
Push Up Score – 50
Push ups
need work
◊
I currently have
165 hours logged
on Noble Hour.
◊
Can graduate from
Summerlin with
this, however, not
be a S.A.L
Goal: 250
Need 85
Plan:
Volunteer as
often as
possible (take
opportunity)
and log my
hours
Achieving S.A.L
Scholar:
Athlete:
Leader:
GPA
must be
– 3.5
Must
participate
in athletics
My GPA
- 3.7
I
participate
in lacrosse
Must
have 250
hours
logged
I have 165
hours
logged
Plan to get
hours: I will
be better
about logging
my hours and
participate in
volunteer
opportunities
(Stats for boys
lacrosse,
feeding the
homeless, etc)
Contingency Plan
“ W H A T I F S ”
D U R I N G C O L L E G E
A F T E R C O L L E G E
Contingency Plan – What if I hate my major?
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1. Psychologist –
Average Salary: $67,650
Employment Opportunities: Correctional Facilities
Schooling: Need a master's or doctorate degree in psychology
2. Social Worker Average Salary: $41,530
Employment Opportunities: Mental Health Clinics, Schools, Hospitals, etc.
Schooling: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Ex. Psychology)
3. Events Planner –
Average Salary: $57,223
Employment Opportunities: Make your own company or join company
Schooling: Bachelor's degree program in hospitality, communications or
public relations.
Contingency Plan
 During College:
1.
Get meal card
2.
Have job in area to pay for laundry, etc (i.e. – Mcdonalds, Pizza
Hut)
3.
Don’t blow money on useless things (Jewelry, expensive things)
4.
Stay in dorm
5.
Student loans
6.
Focus on school!
Contingency Plan
 After College:
1.
Get small home/apartment (when possible)
2.
Find job in field (ASAP)
3.
Start paying off debt from school
4.
Start family
After finding acceptable home
 After finding stable job
 After getting married
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Final Review
 WHAT HAS NOT CHANGED
 TEST RETAKES
 OVERALL REVIEW
 SUMMER SCHEDULE
 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 SENIOR COURSES
 SCHOLARSHIPS
What has not changed
 The Future me:
 Major in Writing
 Have a family
 College Choices:
 University of Central Florida
 Louisiana State University
Test Retakes
 ACT – June 13th, 2015 – Apply by May 8th
Overall Review
 What I’ve done
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165 volunteer hours
Taken SAT
Taken ACT
Junior Classes
Junior Conference
Contact Colleges
 What I need to do
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Pass AP Classes & Test
85 volunteer hours (S.A.L)
Create Financial plan
Retake SAT – May 2nd
Retake ACT – June 13th
Senior Courses
Earn Scholarships
College Visits
Volunteer
Opportunities:
1.
Dog Days of Summer
– June 12th
2.
Working at United
Way twice a week
(Monday &
Wednesday 6-1)
Summer Schedule
Graduation Requirements - Courses
Courses Required to Graduate
(From Summerlin):
 English 4 (AP Lit)
Math
Science (Physics)*
U.S Gov & Economics
Elective
* At a regular high school
I would not need this
extra science course
Graduation Requirements – Additional
 Pass Algebra 1 – Yes
 Pass Algebra 1 EOC – Yes
 Pass Geometry – Yes
 Pass Biology – Yes
 Pass Online Course – Yes
Senior Courses/Graduation Track
 AP Psych
 English Credit
 AP ENG Lit Compo
 Math Credit
 PHYS 1 HON
 Science Credit*
 Math Coll. Readiness
 US Gov & Eco
 US GOV HON/ECON
 Elective
LIT HON
 LEAD SKLS DEV
 AR LEAD ED/TRAIN 4
*Science only
needed for
Summerlin
Graduation
Scholarships
 Have not applied to any scholarships
 Plan:
1.
Contact Mrs. Thornton about available scholarships
2.
Keep searching on fastweb.com
3.
Get scouted this summer through LB3 (Ultimate Goal)
• Will earn Bright Futures but can’t apply until last
semester in high school (December 1st – Graduation)
To be continued…