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CLASS OF 2015
Presented by:
Being a “Scholarly”Senior
Congratulations You’re almost there
INTRODUCING
Finance Management
Presented by:
AGENDA
l TSIC Contract Recap l Financials l The senior checklist - 1st Semester l Preparing for College l Looking to the future l What to expect senior 2nd Semester
Remember your contract???? l Must advise of address/phone/email
changes on an annual basis l Must submit annual Student information
form with Florida Prepaid https://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/survey/index.aspx
l Failure to do so results in holding of funds, Foundation retains ownership of any unused credit hours
l If student does not attend for 2 consecutive years with no written plan given to TSIC, scholarship will be terminated
Class of 2015 status
ALL STAND
l Bright Futures candidate? ALL STAND
l Applied to college? l Accepted? l Committed?
Your Scholarship Includes:
l Tuition and some fees only l Public college / university within state of Florida
Two levels of scholarship VALUES: l 60 credit hours at college plus 60 credit
hours at a university or, l 60 credit hours at college
Your Scholarship Does not include:
l Everything else! l Books, fees, housing, meals, etc. But Is combinable with any other scholarship!
Your Scholarship
Private, “for profit” schools
l Approval required l Budget plan may be requested
FAFSA
l How do you plan to pay for this?
FAFSA Budget
Work Study
Your Guide to Senior Year
l TSIC College Readiness Evaluation Checklist Review - 1st semester
Review of Items – 1st Semester l ___ Make an appointment with your Guidance Counselor and/or Career Specialist. If possible, have parent attend. Confirm that you are on-track for graduation. l ___ Make sure you are aware of the requirements for the different diploma options & designations. l ___Passing Grade 10 FCAT Reading & the Algebra 1 EOC (if Alg 1 was taken after 2010-2011) are graduation requirements. If you have yet to pass either/or, make efforts to prepare for retakes. Ask your Guidance Counselor for help locating school resources & information on concordant scores on other standardized tests needed to meet this requirement. l ___ Create a GPA goal to reach this year and for your four year final cumulative. l 12th Grade GPA Goal: ______ 4 year Cumulative Goal: _______
l ___ Manage your time & develop a master list of all deadlines for the year ahead (update this list consistently).
l _✔_ Reviewed & returned your signed TSIC “Renewing Your Promise” Form. Due October 1st.
l _✔_Attend your Fall TSIC Mandatory Workshop on Wednesday, October 1st. l ___ Narrow down college choices to a final list. Pay attention to the dates of
college visits to your school. If you have not done so, plan to visit the campuses of your final choices (if you are able to).
l ___ Know college admission deadlines and all needed materials for applications. Be aware of Early Action, Early Decision, Priority, and Financial Aid/Scholarship deadlines (these can be as early as Oct. 15th or Nov. 1st).
l ___ Continue and/or expand involvement in extracurricular activities & seek leadership roles.
l ___ Review Bright Futures requirements and levels, ensure all is done for you to qualify.
l ___ If needed re-take, SAT/ACT. As a TSIC Scholar it is mandatory you take either test at least once.
l ___ Continue or finish earning community service hours. Track hours & turn in form to school. As many as 100 are needed for Bright Futures. Hours earned to date: ___________
l _✔_ Review your TSIC Contract, understand what is and is not covered by your scholarship.
l ___ Submit University Applications. If you plan on attending a State College or Career/Technical Center, become familiar with their requirements & deadlines.
l ___ Make copies & keep track of all forms you submit & the responses received (college application/admission, scholarship applications/awards, etc.)
l ___ If you receive notice from a college or university requesting additional or missing information, make sure you provide them with necessary documentation immediately.
l ___ Continue researching & applying for scholarships - don’t wait, a missed deadline is a missed opportunity! Pasco Education Foundation Senior Scholarships are available on their website from Dec. 1st – Jan. 25th.
l _✔_ Become familiar with FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and prepare the necessary documents needed to complete in January.
l ___ Update file of important records (scholarship info, academic records, extracurricular involvement, etc.)
l ___ Check email and our TSIC Facebook or Twitter page for important updates & reminders.
Checklist Tips!
l Have your checklist in a visible area! l Update weekly l Look ahead at items for Second Semester l Have a question? Ask for help (immediately)! l Does an item require assistance from
others (parent, teacher, or guidance)? • If yes, let them know & give notice!
College Applications & Decisions
Applications
l Know your deadlines • Rolling admissions? • Early decision? • Summer or Fall semesters?
l Applications • Available on-line • Different for each university
Applications Continued
l Transcripts l Test scores l Personal statement l Proof of residency l Fees and waivers l Special admission consideration based
on a disability
Applications Continued
l Extracurricular, personal, and volunteer activities: • Extracurricular activities • Community service work • Awards • Employment
Dos and Don’ts of Writing Your Personal statement
l Don’t write a resume. l Do be specific. Avoid predicable language and
clichés. l Don’t use 20 words when 5 will do. Be tight and
concise. l Do write what interests you. Be open and honest.
Use first person—this is your story, own it! l Don’t make things up, lie, or exaggerate—but don’t
downplay your story either.
Dos and Don’ts of Writing Your Personal statement
l Do use concrete examples to support your theme.
l Don’t try to impress with fancy vocabulary. l Do revise, revise, and revise! l Don’t be a joker. Resist using excessive humor. l Do go out with a bang! End with a concise
conclusion that pulls together your theme. Most readers remember the end rather than the beginning (but they need to get there first)!
Choosing your college
l Imagine colleges are Neapolitan ice cream.
l Keep it real. l Think about your end game. l To Greek or not to Greek? l Consider your digs. l Beware of the brochure. l Show me the money!
Have a Senior Year Accomplishment?
l Share it with us!! • #Iamtakestockpasco • Share it with our facebook page – Take Stock
in Children Pasco County
You’re Graduating….now what?
Having a Plan
l Academic/Career Goal • Researched thoroughly?
• Know the reality of your career field • What level of education is needed?
• Realistic? • Know your strengths & what you want your future
to look like • Options for getting there • Are you allowing for a Plan B?
Academic Majors vs. Occupational Certifications
l What is best in line with your goals? l What does/will your Career Goal
require? l Importance of Licensing & Accreditation l Career placement rates l Cost of program vs. Earning Potential l What will work best for YOU?
Need help defining your goals?
l Seek out information • Your Career/College Specialist • Occupational Outlook Handbook • University & College websites • Learn from people who’ve accomplished the
goals you have in mind • Ask someone! • Road Trip Nation
Time is not on your side l If you haven’t applied to your college, get
going! l If you haven’t applied for scholarships, get
going! l If you haven’t met with your school’s Career
Specialist/Guidance Counselor, get going! l Prepare to complete FAFSA
What to expect 2nd semester
l 2nd Semester Evaluation checklist l Senior Workshop (Part 2- March 3, 2015) l Senior Recognition Banquet- April 23, 2015
l Senior Exit Interview, June 2015 (review of ALL grades, attendance, behavior & contract performance during senior year)
l BEWARE OF “SENIORITIS”
ALMOST THERE THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
URLs for links in Presentation l Slide 12 – Link to State of Florida 2015 Graduation Requirements
• http://www.fldoe.org/bii/studentpro/pdf/1112seniorFlyer.pdf l Slide 13 – Link to 2014 – 2015 Bright Futures requirements
• http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/PDF/BFHandbookChapter1.pdf
l Slide 27 – Link to Occupational Outlook Handbook • http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
l Slide 27 – Link to example of University (USF) website, with information on majors • http://usfweb.usf.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors.aspx
l Slide 27 – Link to example of State College website (PHSC) and information on career programs • http://phsc.edu/program-goals/find-your-career
l Slide 27 – Road Trip Nation • http://roadtripnation.com/roadmap