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Volume 1

2011 2012 Exceeding Expectations . . . And beyond

School Counselors Mr. Pruitt Ms. Russell Ms. Stapleton Ms. Tucker

Issue 1

College Planning for High School Seniors

Where are you headed after GRADUATION? Not counting kindergarten, most of you are commencing your 12th year of school. Its your final year of high school, which is not only the time to celebrate your achievements, but build your resume and course schedule to show colleges and universities that youre a worthy candidate. All experiences, joys, and frustrations of growing up have converged to this point in your life when important decisions must be made that will determine your future lifestyle. There are many options open to you. As you set your goals and make your decisions, the more facts you have about yourself, the more likely you will be satisfied with your choices. Take the time and explore the many options available to you. A few websites to aid in career options are: www.anycollege.com, www.facts.org Senior year may be overwhelming for high school students, but staying organized will guarantee a solid finish, a good chance at your top choice college, and a year that you can look back on with satisfaction. CLASS OF 2012 Exceeding Expectations . . . And Beyond September - October Request applications and brochures from your top three target colleges if you havent already. Schedule college campus visits to prospective schools and attend college recruiter visits at Forrest. Remember you are eligible for four fee application waivers based on free/reduced lunch status (Note: the schools must accept the waivers) Start applying for scholarships from private organizations (scholarship book provided by Duval District Guidance). Check your Fast Web search results for new scholarships.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE ACT and SAT? Concordant ACT and/or SAT scores will qualify students for a waiver of the FCAT requirement for their high school diploma. Other graduation requirements must be satisfied. Approved concordant scores for this year are: Reading/Verbal SAT - 420 ACT - 18 Mathematics SAT - 340 ACT - 15

Fee Waivers Fee Waivers available for those students on free or reduced lunch (maximum of 2) College application fee waivers are also available for students who are on free or reduced lunch (maximum 4) Check out the following test prep sites www.march2success.com www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com www.number2.com www.makingitcount.com ACT and SAT Study Guides available at Counselor Corner during lunch!!!

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church BEST (Bethel Enhancing Students Totally) SAT and ACT Review
Registration Form/Information Available at Counselor Corner

ATTENTION POTENTIAL COLLEGE ATHLETES

Saturday, October 15, 2011 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Jacksonville, Florida Register @ www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent
LIFE LESSON: There once was a bunch of tiny frogs who arranged a jumping competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants. The race began. Honestly, no one in the crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard statements such as: "Oh, way too difficult and they will NEVER make it to the top. Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!" The tiny frogs began collapsing one by one, except for those who in a fresh tempo were climbing higher and higher. The crowd continued to yell, "It is too difficult and no one will make it!" More tiny frogs got tired and gave up, but ONE continued higher and higher. This ONE wouldn't give up! At the end everyone else had given up climbing the tower, except for the one tiny frog who after a big effort was the only one who reached the top! All of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it. A contestant asked the tiny frog how the one who succeeded had found the strength to reach the goal. It turned out that the winner was DEAF!!!! The wisdom of this story is: Never listen to other people's tendencies to be negative or pessimistic because they take your wonderful dreams and wishes away from you, the ones you have in your heart! Always think of the power words have because everything you hear and read will affect your actions! ALWAYS BE POSITIVE and above all, be DEAF when people tell YOU that YOU cannot fulfill YOUR dreams! Always think I can do this!
N.B. FORREST HIGH 2011 - 2012

To be eligible to play sports at NCAA Division I and II schools, you must fill out the NCAA Clearinghouse application. Request that your transcript be sent to the Clearinghouse. (Mr. Tandoc, Records Clerk) NCAA Clearinghouse registration: 1. Go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net 2. Click on Prospective Student Athletes 3. Click on Registration Form for US Students 4. Fill in the form and follow the directions. 5. Your school counselor can submit a fee waiver. You must have taken the ACT or SAT with a fee waiver.

ARE YOU POSTSECONDARY READY ? To be postsecondary ready for college, you MUST have minimum scores on the SAT, ACT or CPT to avoid having to take remedial courses in college. Remedial Courses:
Are required for students who do not have Postsecondary Ready score on SAT, ACT or CPT Are classes that YOU must pay for, DO NOT receive college credit, and ARE NOT covered by financial aid.

KNOW THE SCORES SAT Reading Math 440 440 ACT Reading Math English 18 19 18 CPT Reading Elem. Alg English 83 72 83

CLASS OF 2012 IT IS YOUR TIME!!

WISH IT! DREAM IT! DO IT!

BE POSTSECONDARY READY!!!

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Mark your calendars!!

June 4, 2012 UNF Arena 4:00pm

A WORD ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS AND SAT/ACT/COLLEGE FEE WAIVERS

Transcripts can be sent electronically to most state universities and community colleges by our Records Clerk, Mr. Tandoc. Complete the transcript request at the Counselors Corner. SAT/ACT/College Application fee waivers may also be requested at the Counselors Corner.

How are you planning to pay for college? Go to www.ultimatemoneyskills.com. Create your familys college funding strategy. Scholarship and Financial Assistance
Attention Seniors! When you had your senior credit check with your counselor, you received a booklet, Scholarship and Financial Assistance Opportunities for Education, Beyond High School. This book is produced annually by Duval County Public Schools and is packed with information on Financial Aid, Grants, Loans, and Scholarships (Local and State). Take advantage of the opportunities/monies available to you. When it comes to scholarships, there are three words you need to remember: AP APPLY! APPLY! APPLY!
Note: Check the district website, www.duvalschools.org for periodic updates.

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2012 COLLEGE ADMISSIONS! Bring a copy of your acceptance letter to your school counselor.

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Fast web Quiz! What is FREE on Fast web? A) B) C) D) Money for college Scholarship search updated daily Financial Aid advice All of the above

Bright Futures 2012!! Bright Futures Changes!!! Read the information carefully on award amounts. Handouts are available at Counselor Corner.

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Apply to UNF & register for Open House at http://www.unf.edu/visitorcenter

October 8, 2010 Fall Open House University of North Florida

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AN ON SITE DECISION, YOU MUST APPLY BY:

September 23, 2011

IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING COMPLETED APPLICATION OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT $30 APPLICATION FEE OR WAIVER OFFICIAL SAT and/or ACT results

NOVEMBER 2 4, 2011

Note: ALL Florida State University Systems require that students go online to apply for admissions. Applications may be accessed at the individual schools website. Be aware of application deadlines