There is a new link for practice for the SAT II Subject Tests. Check it out!
http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-subject-test-preparation
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
SENIORS: Final Instructions
1. By May 1, all students must make a commitment to a college or university to which they have been accepted. If you do not do this, your acceptance will be given to another student who is waiting to get in.
2. Check your financial aid online at the college to which you applied. Some colleges will notify you by mail but most expect you to find this information online at their website. If you have filed the FAFSA and have not received any information regarding your financial aid, call the college and ask. Time is running and we are close to May 1.
3. Apply for the Bright Futures if you have not done so. You only have this one opportunity to get this scholarship. If you do not apply, you cannot get it ever again!!!! Even if you are going out of state or even if you do not yet have what it takes to receive the award, apply anyway!!!! If you should come back from your out of state college, you can then use the BF for Florida colleges. If you should get the test scores or the GPA you need by June 30, you will receive the award. If you still need a few points on the SAT/ACT to receive the BF, You can still register to test. SAT is on June 4 and ACT is June 11. Both registration deadlines are May 6th.
4. Be constantly checking your account at your prospective college. They will be adding information constantly-orientation, missing documents, roommate assignments, etc. This is your responsibility. You could be missing something important if you are not vigilant.
5. When you pick up your cap and gown, we will ask you to fill out two forms: one to let me know what scholarships you have received and one to tell us where to send your final transcript.
6. Even though we send the final transciript to your college, you must check with them to see if they got it. You will NOT be able to register for FALL classes if it has not been received.
2. Check your financial aid online at the college to which you applied. Some colleges will notify you by mail but most expect you to find this information online at their website. If you have filed the FAFSA and have not received any information regarding your financial aid, call the college and ask. Time is running and we are close to May 1.
3. Apply for the Bright Futures if you have not done so. You only have this one opportunity to get this scholarship. If you do not apply, you cannot get it ever again!!!! Even if you are going out of state or even if you do not yet have what it takes to receive the award, apply anyway!!!! If you should come back from your out of state college, you can then use the BF for Florida colleges. If you should get the test scores or the GPA you need by June 30, you will receive the award. If you still need a few points on the SAT/ACT to receive the BF, You can still register to test. SAT is on June 4 and ACT is June 11. Both registration deadlines are May 6th.
4. Be constantly checking your account at your prospective college. They will be adding information constantly-orientation, missing documents, roommate assignments, etc. This is your responsibility. You could be missing something important if you are not vigilant.
5. When you pick up your cap and gown, we will ask you to fill out two forms: one to let me know what scholarships you have received and one to tell us where to send your final transcript.
6. Even though we send the final transciript to your college, you must check with them to see if they got it. You will NOT be able to register for FALL classes if it has not been received.
College Week Live Presents: Florida Day and STEM Day
Log in to College Week Live to hear the following presentations:
April 26- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Day
May 5 - Florida College Day- all Florida Colleges and Universities
These are virtual open houses where you can visit different departments, ask admissions questions, etc. Just Register at http://www.collegeweeklive.com/
April 26- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Day
May 5 - Florida College Day- all Florida Colleges and Universities
These are virtual open houses where you can visit different departments, ask admissions questions, etc. Just Register at http://www.collegeweeklive.com/
PENN STATE in our area
Representatives from Penn State University will be in our area to make a presentation to prospective students and their families. If interested in attending, register at www.admissions.psu.edu/infoprograms
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
7:30 -9:00 pm
West Palm Beach Marriott
Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
7:30 -9:00 pm
West Palm Beach Marriott
Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach
SENIORS: What to do next?
Our friends at the College Planning Network are re-broadcasting this teleseminar for High School Seniors & their Parents...
It will be re-broadcast twice (2x) today (Thursday, April 21st) evening...
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Please join us for a Replay of the Senior-only Expert Session on what to be doing now as a Senior!
Our session will include
Evaluating your offers of Admission –as great as it is to have options, a decision this large can be STRESSFUL.
Decision making strategies to lessen the stress.
· Information collection – tips on securing the information that will help move you
in the right direction to making your best College choice.
· The ACCEPTED STUDENT campus visit – how it differs from an earlier campus visit and what you
should be especially tuned in to.
· Taking advantage of early orientation programs – what NOT to miss!
· Starting your brand new relationship with your College or University STRONG!
· Wait Listed – how to negotiate this place of uncertainty
-Plus-
Financial Strategies for Seniors
· The Award Letter - responding and accepting
· Appealing the Award
· The Acceptance Offer
· Loan Paperwork
Date: THURSDAY - April 21st 8:00PM EST and 10:00PM EST Phone Number: 712-338-8065 Participation Code: 6079#
It will be re-broadcast twice (2x) today (Thursday, April 21st) evening...
**************************************************
Please join us for a Replay of the Senior-only Expert Session on what to be doing now as a Senior!
Our session will include
Evaluating your offers of Admission –as great as it is to have options, a decision this large can be STRESSFUL.
Decision making strategies to lessen the stress.
· Information collection – tips on securing the information that will help move you
in the right direction to making your best College choice.
· The ACCEPTED STUDENT campus visit – how it differs from an earlier campus visit and what you
should be especially tuned in to.
· Taking advantage of early orientation programs – what NOT to miss!
· Starting your brand new relationship with your College or University STRONG!
· Wait Listed – how to negotiate this place of uncertainty
-Plus-
Financial Strategies for Seniors
· The Award Letter - responding and accepting
· Appealing the Award
· The Acceptance Offer
· Loan Paperwork
Date: THURSDAY - April 21st 8:00PM EST and 10:00PM EST Phone Number: 712-338-8065 Participation Code: 6079#
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
DUKE, PENN, GEORGETOWN, HARVARD, STANFORD
The colleges above will be having a joint information session for students (juniors) and parents in our local area. Any student interested in applying to one of these highly selective colleges should attend this session to find out more about their application process. Students can register for the session or get more information at http://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/
There are two local sessions: Tuesday, May 10th, 7:30 pm
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
561.622.8888
Thursday, May 12th, 7:30 pm
Westin Ft. Lauderdale
954.772.1331
There are two local sessions: Tuesday, May 10th, 7:30 pm
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
561.622.8888
Thursday, May 12th, 7:30 pm
Westin Ft. Lauderdale
954.772.1331
ALL SERVICE DAY-MILITARY INFORMATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
All Service Day is Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the
Opa Locka Coast Guard Station. All Service Day is a great opportunity for
students that are interested in college scholarships provided through the military. The scholarships are to any university in Florida, and 700 colleges and universities around the country. Also, they are to any service Academy--West Point, Annapolis, Air Force and Coast Guard Academies. Free breakfast will be served and visitors will have an opportunity to climb on board military aircraft and ground assets, meet the area's top military officers, and one of the few men still alive from the famed squadron of military WWII pilots--the Tuskegee Airmen.
Opa Locka Coast Guard Station. All Service Day is a great opportunity for
students that are interested in college scholarships provided through the military. The scholarships are to any university in Florida, and 700 colleges and universities around the country. Also, they are to any service Academy--West Point, Annapolis, Air Force and Coast Guard Academies. Free breakfast will be served and visitors will have an opportunity to climb on board military aircraft and ground assets, meet the area's top military officers, and one of the few men still alive from the famed squadron of military WWII pilots--the Tuskegee Airmen.
Monday, April 11, 2011
SENIOR SURVEYS/Graduation Data 2011
Seniors,
Please take the time to fill out online the Senior Survey/Graduation Data for the Palm Beach County School District. This survey should be completed before May 23, 2011. You will find the link at.
http://gradsurvey.palmbeachschools.org/
Please take the time to fill out online the Senior Survey/Graduation Data for the Palm Beach County School District. This survey should be completed before May 23, 2011. You will find the link at.
http://gradsurvey.palmbeachschools.org/
COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT FOR JUNIORS AND PARENTS
The College and Career Center of Boca High will present a College Planning Night for Juniors and their parents on Monday evening, April 25th at 6:30 pm in the Theater. All are welcome to attend. Mrs. Kessler will be presenting information regarding the selection process, the applications, the types of decisions, the timelines for applications and decisions, college essays, letters of recommendation, testing, scholarships, Bright Futures and many other topics related to the college application process that begins next year. There will be a question and answer period following the presentations and you can ask any questions you may have at that time. Attendance is very important as you (and your student) move into this stressful period. Individual appointments in the Fall will be understandably limited due to the number of upcoming seniors so we hope you take this opportunity to learn and ask now.
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