Tampa Bay Technical Tampa Bay Technical HSHS

Senior NightSenior Night

Checklist for AdmissionsChecklist for Admissions

ApplicationApplication Entrance ExamEntrance Exam EssaysEssays TranscriptsTranscripts RecommendationsRecommendations Financial Aid Financial Aid

InformationInformation Other RequirementsOther Requirements

ApplicationApplication

Paper or OnlinePaper or Online Check for rolling admission vs. decision Check for rolling admission vs. decision

datesdates

TranscriptsTranscripts

Out of State or Private SchoolOut of State or Private School

Peach forms vs. Blue FormsPeach forms vs. Blue Forms

Contact:Contact:

Pat ScottPat Scott

RegistrarRegistrar

Peach FormPeach Form All transcript requests All transcript requests must be made in writingmust be made in writing..

There is no charge for the first PRINTED transcript. There is no charge for the first PRINTED transcript. There is a fee of $2.00 for each printed transcript There is a fee of $2.00 for each printed transcript thereafter. thereafter.

(CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY). Checks will not (CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY). Checks will not be accepted.be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: Transcripts are complete up to the PLEASE NOTE: Transcripts are complete up to the date it is sentdate it is sent. .

Peach Form Continued…Peach Form Continued… The colleges listed below are able to receive preliminary The colleges listed below are able to receive preliminary

transcripts electronically and are sent via the computer for transcripts electronically and are sent via the computer for free:free:

Florida State UniversityFlorida State University Chipola Junior CollegeChipola Junior CollegeUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Florida Edison Community CollegeEdison Community CollegeUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of Central Florida Miami-Dade Community CollegeMiami-Dade Community CollegeUniversity of North FloridaUniversity of North Florida Pasco-Hernando Community CollegePasco-Hernando Community CollegeUniversity of South FloridaUniversity of South Florida Seminole Community CollegeSeminole Community CollegeUniversity of West FloridaUniversity of West Florida Indian River Community CollegeIndian River Community CollegeFlorida Atlantic UniversityFlorida Atlantic University Manatee Community CollegeManatee Community CollegeFlorida A & M UniversityFlorida A & M University Pensacola Junior CollegePensacola Junior CollegeFlorida International UniversityFlorida International University St. Petersburg Junior CollegeSt. Petersburg Junior CollegeFlorida Gulf Coast University Florida Gulf Coast University Gulf Coast Community CollegeGulf Coast Community CollegeSo Florida Community CollegeSo Florida Community College Broward Community CollegeBroward Community CollegeCentral Fla Community CollegeCentral Fla Community College St. Johns River Community CollegeSt. Johns River Community CollegeHillsborough Community College Hillsborough Community College

Final “Blue” Transcript RequestFinal “Blue” Transcript Request

Colleges listed on form will be sent Colleges listed on form will be sent electronically and printed copy. No electronically and printed copy. No envelope is necessary.envelope is necessary.

Out of state and private colleges need a Out of state and private colleges need a complete mailing address. complete mailing address.

Entrance ExamsEntrance Exams

Register Now!!!!!Register Now!!!!! SAT ISAT I ACTACT SAT Subject Exam SAT Subject Exam

Do Not Get Confused!Do Not Get Confused!

CPTCPT When registering make sure you include your When registering make sure you include your

High School Code.High School Code. How scores are sent for application purposes.How scores are sent for application purposes.

Recommendations and Other Recommendations and Other RequirementsRequirements

VarietyVariety Other Specific RequirementsOther Specific Requirements

ResumeResume Athletic ProfileAthletic Profile

Questions to Ask CollegesQuestions to Ask Colleges

When Asking About ApplyingWhen Asking About Applying When Asking About The InstitutionWhen Asking About The Institution When Asking About Course PlanningWhen Asking About Course Planning When Asking About the Student BodyWhen Asking About the Student Body What About Accessibility?What About Accessibility?

College Admissions Essay TipsCollege Admissions Essay Tips

First BrainstormFirst Brainstorm Be Creative Be Creative

Select a Topic:Select a Topic: What not to includeWhat not to include ExamplesExamples

College NightsCollege Nights

Monday September 24Monday September 24thth Sickles HS Sickles HS

Tuesday September 25Tuesday September 25thth Plant HS Plant HS

WednesdayWednesday September 26September 26thth Brandon Brandon HSHS

Thursday September 27Thursday September 27thth Chamberlain HS Chamberlain HS

Scam AlertScam Alert

Guaranteed or your money back. “You can not get this information anywhere else”,

Trust me, You can! Do NOT give your credit card or bank account # to

hold a scholarship EVER! “We will do all the work for you”. If there is a fee for the scholarship “National Foundation” or “ You are a finalist in a

contest” that you did not enter. You get an appointment time to see someone that

you did not set.

If you encounter one of these scenarios do not pursue that avenue for college assistance.

Financial Aid InformationFinancial Aid Information

Information to know before you applyInformation to know before you apply Application processApplication process Types of Aid FAFSA coversTypes of Aid FAFSA covers

Information to know before you Information to know before you apply for financial aidapply for financial aid

Eligibility is determined on a yearly Eligibility is determined on a yearly basis basis

You Must Apply Every Year You Must Apply Every Year Social Security Numbers Social Security Numbers (for you and your parent/guardian)(for you and your parent/guardian)

Have Tax Information Have Tax Information (for you and your parent/guardian accessible)(for you and your parent/guardian accessible)

FASFA Golden RuleFASFA Golden Rule

FAFSA means FAFSA means FREE FREE Application for Federal Application for Federal Student Aid. Student Aid.

Do Do NOT NOT pay to fill out this form.pay to fill out this form.

Caution!!!Do Not Go Herewww.fafsa.com

FASFA Application ProcessFASFA Application Process Apply for PIN numbers for you and your Apply for PIN numbers for you and your

parent/guardian.parent/guardian. Fill out applications. Fill out applications. (Online applications take approx. 2 weeks to process; paper (Online applications take approx. 2 weeks to process; paper

applications take approx. 4 to 6 weeks to process.)applications take approx. 4 to 6 weeks to process.) Make sure you record the colleges you would Make sure you record the colleges you would

like your information to go to.like your information to go to. Student Aid Report (SAR). Student Aid Report (SAR).

Review Review Carefully! Carefully! You will then receive information from the You will then receive information from the

colleges specifying which programs you qualify colleges specifying which programs you qualify for.for.

Types of AidTypes of Aid

GrantsGrants LoansLoans ScholarshipsScholarships Work StudyWork Study

Financial Aid NightsFinancial Aid Nights

Tuesday January 15Tuesday January 15thth Riverview HS Riverview HS Thursday January 17Thursday January 17thth Alonso HS Alonso HS Tuesday January 22Tuesday January 22ndnd Plant City HS Plant City HS Thursday January 24Thursday January 24thth Jefferson HS Jefferson HS Tuesday January 29Tuesday January 29thth Brandon HS Brandon HS Wednesday January 20Wednesday January 20thth Freedom HS Freedom HS Thursday January 31Thursday January 31stst Hillsborough HS Hillsborough HS

Websites to KnowWebsites to Know Entrance Exam Practice and Registration Sites:Entrance Exam Practice and Registration Sites: www.collegeboard.com (PSAT, SAT I, SAT II)www.collegeboard.com (PSAT, SAT I, SAT II) www.act.org (ACT)www.act.org (ACT) www.number2.comwww.number2.com College Information Sites:College Information Sites: www.facts.org www.facts.org www.Florida.echoices.com www.Florida.echoices.com Essay Writing Sites:Essay Writing Sites: www.essayedge.comwww.essayedge.com Financial Aid Information Sites:Financial Aid Information Sites: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov Scholarship Information Sites:Scholarship Information Sites: www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org (Bright Future information)www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org (Bright Future information) www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture (more Bright Future information)www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture (more Bright Future information) www.scholarships.com www.scholarships.com www.wiredscholar.com www.wiredscholar.com www.freschinfo.comwww.freschinfo.com

Caution!!!Do Not Go Herewww.fafsa.com

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