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College Prep
Class of 2021
Kristina Roberts, M.S.
College and Career Specialist
Apopkahscollegeandcareer @HsApopka
Join Remind for Class of 2021
Text following codes to 81010 (students only please)
Last names Code
A-D @apk2021-1
E-L @apk2021-2
M-R @apk2021-3
S-Z @apk2021-4
Apopkahscollegeandcareer @HsApopka
Starting your College Search
● Research colleges and list those you would like to apply to.
● Do they have your major?
● Considerations could include out-of-state, private vs. public, large vs.
small, etc.
● Accreditation (regional is best)
● Cost/ Financial Aid
● Campus Environment
● Housing Options
Researching Colleges
● College Board (Big Futures)
○ Opportunity Scholarship too!
● College Majors 101
● College Navigator
● College Results Online
● Naviance (on your Launchpad)
● Occupational Outlook Handbook
● U.S. Department of Education Net Price Calculator Center
COVID-19 Considerations
● Check colleges’ websites for continually changing updates
● Most colleges have virtual tours & admission presentations
● Admission officers are still working! Don’t hesitate to contact them.
● Some colleges may now be test optional
○ Still study for ACT/ SAT & plan to take again in fall
● Financial aid offices may have updates due to changes
in family financial circumstances due to COVID 19.
Super Scholars
● What are your stretch schools?
● Consider applying to at least one or two of the Top 20 schools.
● Students that are accepted to a Top 20 college or university in the
nation are designated OCPS Super Scholars.
● Questbridge matches low-income, high achieving students with full
ride scholarships to top schools.
● Presentation on Applying to Selective Schools & Questbridge on
May 26 at 1 pm.
Compile list of Colleges
Consider Applying to 6-8 Colleges
● 2 Reach
● 2-4 Match
● 2 Safety
College Application checklist
● Refer to chart or make your own on Excel or Google Sheet
○ Make sure to note important deadlines
● Check off tasks as they are completed
● Make sure to copy down usernames and passwords
● Take note of important deadlines
○ Early decision- Only 1 college, binding!
○ Early action- Apply early, get earlier decision
○ Regular decision
Checklist ______________
College 1
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College 2
______________
College 3
______________
College 4Application DeadlineDoes the school have rolling admissions or a specific date application has to be submitted by?)Application Login Information Username and PasswordTranscript Request high school transcript to be sent by your transcript clerk Official Test Scores Sent-Send SAT scores; collegeboard.org-Send ACT scores; actstudent.org
❏ SAT❏ ACT
❏ SAT❏ ACT
❏ SAT❏ ACT
❏ SAT❏ ACT
Student Resume Have you submitted to counselor? Teacher?Letters of Recommendation: How many needed? Teacher Rec? Counselor Recommendation?
❏ Teacher❏ Counselor❏ Other
❏ Teacher❏ Counselor❏ Other
❏ Teacher❏ Counselor❏ Other
❏ Teacher❏ Counselor❏ Other
Essay: Is the essay required? If they say essay optional - that really means required!Submitting Application: Has your waiver been sent? Do you have a submission confirmation?
❏ Application Fee Waiver Sent
❏ Application Fee Waiver Sent
❏ Application Fee Waiver Sent
❏ Application Fee Waiver Sent
Follow up: Check status online. Did you call/email to ensure they had any missing/required materials to school.
Get organized!
● Gather materials you will need.
Transcript
SAT/ ACT scores
Social Security number
List of activities (clubs, sports, jobs)
List of accomplishments
Community Service
Leadership roles
Complete Online Application
● College applications can be found on the college’s website.
○ Institutional application
○ Common App
○ Coalition
● List ways to apply for each college to minimize number of applications.
● Apply as First Time in College Student- even if in Dual Enrollment
● Make sure to complete supplemental items for each college.
● Start early! Many applications will open July 1.
● Ask parents or counselors for help as needed.
Common App Coalition for College
Complete the essay
● Respond to the prompt
○ Common App essay prompts available now
● Take your time, begin early
● Organize your writing
● Write in first person
● Do not just repeat what is on the application
● Show your uniqueness
● Have someone proofread essay
○ English teacher
Ask Parents to complete residency
● If applying in state, you will need your parents’ residency
information
○ Take picture or make copies of documents.
Pay college application fee
● Application will not be processed until application fee is paid.
● If on free/reduced lunch you are eligible for College Application Fee Waivers
○ College Board will have CAFWs available in your account or see your
counselor for a NACAC waiver.
○ Indicate on Common App, Coalition and Send Edu that you are eligible
for a waiver and your counselor can approve it.
○ If you need to send CAFW, check college’s website for instructions on
how to submit it.
Submit additional information
● Only submit information that is requested by college.
○ Letters of recommendation
■ Give recommender Student Resume and at least two weeks to
complete.
○ Transcript
■ Order from front desk of Student Services (Ms. Mackey) $2 mailed
■ May need to send Dual Enrollment transcripts also
■ College App, Coalition & Send Edu
● Notification sent to your counselor. Email in advance.
Monitor Student Portal
● Make sure required documentation is complete
● Acceptance notification
● Usually have until May 1 to make decision
● Other important deadlines
○ housing
● Pay deposit to secure your spot
Relax and get ready for FAFSA!
● Attend Financial Aid night in the fall (date tbd)
● Complete FAFSA and Bright Futures application beginning
Oct 1
Bright Futures Scholarship
Changes starting with Class of 2021
●Florida Academic Scholar-3.5 Bright Futures GPA-100 hours of Community Service-1330 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT(currently pays for 100% tuition/fees & book stipend for public schools)
●Florida Medallion Scholar -3.0 Bright Futures GPA-75 hours of community Service-1210 on SAT or 25 on ACT(currently pays for 75% tuition/fees for public schools)
Scholarship OpportunitiesVisit the Apopka High School website:
www.apopkahs.ocps.net
