NEHS College & Career Center by ALVAREZ SARAH

Sarah Alvarez, School Coordinator

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Mrs. Alvarez
School Coordinator
College & Career Readiness
Northeast High School
Email Mrs. Alvarez: alvarezsa@pcsb.org

NCAN Certified Advisor

Common App

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Common App allows students to apply to over 900 universities through one application resource.

Important steps for students using Common App:

Create a First Year Student account
Complete the Profile section
Use College Search to add colleges
Accept FERPA Release Authorization-Important! See below
Select application term for each college
Connect to Xello-Important!
Complete all application sections for each college
Pay attention to deadlines for each college
Review and Submit

Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Research careers through the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Why Sign the FERPA Release?

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Learn what FERPA means, why and how to accept the FERPA Release Authorization.

Coalition App

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UCF Spark

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Common Black College Application

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BigFuture College Search

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BigFuture allows you to search by major, location, type of college and more.

Virtual Tours

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College Scorecard

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Compare colleges, including average cost, graduation rates, and average graduates' salaries

FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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Completing the FAFSA is the most important step to access Financial Aid! Did you know, most colleges will require the FAFSA for students to be eligibile for aid from their college?

Be sure to check financial aid deadlines for your colleges and submit your FAFSA in time!
Students planning to start college in Fall of 2026 should complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA. If you plan to start in Summer of 2026, you may also need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
Students and a parent will both need to create a FSA ID. See below.

Creating your FSA ID

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Work Study Information

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Make sure to click the button about Work Study Opportunities in the FAFSA application!

FAFSA Process in Spanish

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Florida Gold Seal Vocational & CAPE Scholarships - for students pursuing technical careers

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There are Bright Futures scholarships for students interested in technical fields, including vocational career college programs and associates programs. Learn more:

Florida Gold Seal Vocations Scholars
Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars

Florida Bright Futures Scholarships

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Florida Bright Futures Website

BF Scholarships Awards

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Pinellas Education Foundation Traditional Scholarships for Seniors - Opens 9/30

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One Application - Over 120 scholarships! Ranges from $500-$5000. Application opens Sept. 30. Deadline Jan. 31.

Online Scholarship Resources

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Top Recommended-Start Here:
www.scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
www.unigo.com
www.cappex.com/scholarships

Additional Resources:
www.goingmerry.com
www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
www.scholarsapp.com
www.tuitionfundingsources.com
www.scholarshipowl.com

Specific Scholarships

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www.questbridge.org
www.dellscholars.org
www.frea.org/scholarships
www.baynews9.com/projectweather
www.raise.me/how-it-works
https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2021/forms/welcome.php
www.thedream.us

PTSA High School Scholarship Program

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Community Scholarships (Think outside the box)

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Banks/Credit Unions
Clubs/Organizations you or your parents might be involved in
Employer Scholarships (i.e. Chick-fil-A, Publix)
Parent's Employer Scholarships

Florida Scholarships & Aid: Bright Futures and More!

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Benacquisto Scholarship
Bright Futures Scholarships* - see additional posts below for more info on BF scholarships
Effictive Access to Student Education (EASE)
First Generation Matching Grant Program
Florida Farmworkers Student Scholarship (FFSS)*
Florida Student Assistant Grant (FSAG)
Florida Work Experience Program
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant*
Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship
Minority Teacher Education Scholarship
Randolph Bracy Ocoee Scholarship Program*
Rosewood Family Scholarship*
Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased/Disabled Veterans

* These scholarships require completion of the Florida Financial Aid Application.

BigFuture Scholarships: NEW! Now open to students in grades 10-12!

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To Qualify, Complete Steps to College Application Success!
Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps to plan for college. The sooner you start and the more steps you complete, the more chances you’ll have to win. Every month, BigFuture selects two $40,000 winners and hundreds of $500 winners who complete one or more steps.

St. Petersburg College

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Click image to go to SPC website and learn about SPC's programs. Earn a Certificate, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or Bachelor's Degree!

Student who are Dual Enrolled should complete the SPC Supplemental Application (see below).

Learn about the various SPC degree programs, from certificates through Bachelor's degrees

FAMU

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FAU

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Florida Gulf Coast

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Florida International University

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Florida Polytechnic University

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Florida State University

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New College of Florida

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University of Central Florida

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University of Florida

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University of Florida

University of North Florida

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University of South Florida

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University of West Florida

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Adventhealth University

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Barry University

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Eckerd College

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Embry-Riddle

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Flagler College

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Florida Institute of Technology

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Florida Southern College

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Jacksonville University

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Keiser University

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Lynn University

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Nova Southeastern University

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Ringling College of Art & Design

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Rollins College

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Saint Leo University

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Southeastern University

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Stetson University

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University of Miami

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The University of Tampa

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Warner University

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HBCU Connect

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HBCU List Map by State

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Real Talk College Board

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Pinellas Technical College

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National Aviation Academy

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AmSkills

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NCAA

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NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Military Service

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Learn about military options at Todaysmilitary.com

Enlisted and Officer paths
ROTC options
Questions to ask a Recruiter
ASVAB test

SAT - College Board

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ACT

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SAT Prep with Khan Academy

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Practice Practice Practice!!

Talented Twenty Program

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Talented Twenty Program

The Talented Twenty Program guarantees admission to students graduating in the top 20 percent of their classes and completing a specific minimum high school curriculum.

Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)

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Completing the FFAA is required to receive a Bright Futures Scholarship award, as well as 4 other Florida scholarships. Recommend completion before April 1 of graduation year.

Create an new account by clicking Log-In in upper right, then Create Student Account. Be sure to save your account log-in information. After creating an account, you will need to complete the application questions.

College Scholarships

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Most colleges will consider students for Merit scholarships based on the student's application data (gpa, test scores) and have submitted their application by the scholarship deadline. Check the college website for deadlines. Most colleges have additional scholarships that students apply for separately from their application. Be sure to check the financial aid & scholarships page of every college you are applying to for additional scholarships and the deadlines to apply!

College & Career Center Partners

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Learn more about the College & Career Centers

BigFutures' Career Finder

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https://roadtripnation.com/edu/careerfinder

College Transfer Tips

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Thinking of possibly starting at one school and then transferring to another down the road? Read these tips to help you know your best plan.

Post-secondary Tips for Undocumented Students

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Talented 20 - Florida SUS admission

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Students eligible for the Talented Twenty Program have proven academic success in their respective K-12 public schools and are guaranteed admission, within space and fiscal limitations, to one of the 12 state universities.
The Talented Twenty (T20) Program is a state university admissions category that guarantees you admission into a state university (not necessarily the university of your choice) if you:
- Graduate with a standard diploma from a Florida public high school
- Rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
- Complete all 18 college prep credits required for state university admission
- Take the ACT or SAT (no minimum score)
- Be eligible for college-level coursework in all areas (i.e., Meet Board of Governors college level competency per Board Regulation 6.008

2+2 Pathways to Success

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Florida’s higher education system is designed to allow students to successfully pursue a bachelor’s degree by first earning an Associate in Arts (AA) degree at a Florida College System institution and then transferring to a four-year institution. This approach to earning a four-year degree is commonly referred to as the 2+2 system. The state of Florida guarantees that students who complete an AA degree at a Florida college have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at a state university or Florida college offering four-year degrees.

FL SUS Articulation Programs (2+ pathways)

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SPC Supplemental Application

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SPC DUAL ENROLLED STUDENTS – CONTINUING WITH SPC You will use the SPC Supplemental Application, not the new student application (save $40!)

Step 1: To begin the next chapter in your educational journey, complete the
SPC Supplemental Application (https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/21561) and provide required information to qualify for in-state tuition. (If you have already completed the Supplemental Application, you are not required to submit a duplicate.)

Please allow up to 3 business days for your records to be updated. Contact residencydocuments@spcollege.edu or 727-341-7141 for questions related to your submission.

Step 2: Schedule an appointment with an SPC Academic Advisor.
https://www.spcollege.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-support-resources/advising

Declare your major, and get registered! (If you find there is still a dual enrollment “hold” attached to your account, ask your SPC Advisor to contact one of the Dual Enrollment offices so we can remove the hold.)

Step 3: If you were not able to establish residency upon submission of the Supplemental Application in Step 1, complete this step at www.spcollege.edu/future-students/admissions/residency.

Step 4: Submit your final high school transcript or completion affidavit.

SPC Scholarships!

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Explore SPC Scholarships!

SPC Promise Scholarship - UPDATES TO THE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP for the Class of 2026 are anticipated in February 2026.

Tips for Seniors Applying to College

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Florida Shines - Transfer Student Info

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Florida Shines

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Florida Shines has great information and links to each Florida university and state (community) college.

College Fit Comparison Chart

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Free Resources from the College Essay Guy

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The College Essay Guy is universally respected as the go-to guru for helping students craft memorable college application essays. Lots of free resources: How To Write the College Essay

CollegeEssayGuy.com

Additional Information for Undocumented Students

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State of Florida

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Need Help logging into College Board?

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This link offers answers to common log in problems, but if you still need help, contact College Board Student Service at:
866-315-6068.

Florida State University System #1

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Learn about the Florida State University System

CSS Profile

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Some colleges (mainly private) will require completion of an additional financial aid application, the CSS Profile.

Florida Private Colleges Admission Info 2025-2026

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TheDream.US

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The DREAM.US is the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers.
Working with our partners, we provide scholarships to highly-motivated DREAMers to help them pay for their college education.

Evaluate Your Financial Aid Offer Letters (after acceptance)

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This tool can help you understand and evaluate your financial aid letters from each college.

Estimate Your Federal Aid

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Use the Federal Aid Estimator on StudentAid.gov to estimate your financial aid.

FAFSA Quick Tips for PCS Students

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Student is US Citizen, parents are undocumented

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More Resources for Immigrant Students

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Estimate Your Cost for Any College!

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Every College offers a Net Price Calculator that allows you to estimate your potential cost based on your personal profile. It will estimate financial aid and potential merit awards, so you can make better decisions before you even apply! This article will help you understand Net Price Calculators and includes a search tool to find the Net Price Calculator for every college.

Need Fee Waivers?

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Ask your counselor if you are eligible. If not currently eligible, you should complete this application to see if you may qualify: www.myschoolapps.com

You may qualify for Free College Applications!

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If you are eligible for SAT/ACT fee waivers, you'll qualify for college application fee waivers with the Common App. Not sure if you are eligible? Look for info in the SAT/ACT section on how to apply --->

Explore our Florida Universities & Colleges

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Florida Shines can help you explore 4 year universities as well as the colleges in the Florida state college system.

Submitting Hours

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All PCS Procedures and forms can be found at link above.

Complete and return the PCS Proposal and Log Hours forms to the high school service/work designee for review. At NEHS, forms can be submitted to the College and Career Center. They will then be submitted to an AP for approval.

STEP 1: Proposal Forms

STEP 2: Hours Log Forms

PATHe: SPC to USF St. Pete pathway

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Have you heard about the PATHe program? It's a pathway to USF St. Petersburg campus after completing 60 credits (an Associates degree).

Compare Your College Offers

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You can use this spreadsheet to compare the Financial Aid Award letters you receive from each college. The second worksheet will allow you to compare the semester costs and awards. Be sure to determine if Grants or Scholarships are renewable (will be awarded every year). Don't have award letters yet? Use the Net Price Calculator on each school's website to enter your data to get an estimate.

Xello - Your NEW College & Career Planning Tool!

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Xello can help you discover and research careers that are a good fit for you. Xello can also help you explore and select colleges that meet your further education goals. Xello will also intergrate with the Common App to help manage your college application process.

Xello - Link Your Common App to Xello

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Xello Career Match

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Florida #1 in Higher Education!

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US News and World Reports names Florida #1 for the 8th straight year!

New Tool to Compare Programs at Florida Universities!

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Compare Florida institutions and majors with this tool.

MyFloridaFuture

What's the True Cost of College?

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Learn about the Cost of Attendance and more.

Use Xello to Request Docs & Recommendations

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Use Xello to requests all Counselor forms and Teacher Letters of Recommendations.

Learn how here: Xello Request Docs

More Resources Available!

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Link to Scholarships eboard (padlet)

FAFSA Quick Tips - Spanish

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Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application

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College Planning Tips

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Very good resource with college planning timeline and parent tips.

Senior Year

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Junior Year

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Sophomore Year

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Freshman Year

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Make A College Budget Spreadsheet

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Download this spreadsheet to edit and estimate your first term expenses.

Make a College Budget Sample Letter

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Use this sample financial aid offer for the Make A College Budget exercise.

Make A College Budget Directions

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Step by Step instructions take you through the Make A College Budget exercise.

Entrance Exams Schedule 25-26

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NEHS Seniors Application Checklist

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Applying to 4-year Universities? Follow this checklist of to-dos!

Have questions? See your College and Career Center!

Xello Scholarships Search

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PCS students can find National, State, and Local Scholarships with Xello.

Log into Xello through Clever. Under the Explore tab, find the Scholarships page link. The scholarships listed are updated often, be sure to check back!

Florida DCF Tuition Waiver Info

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Submitting Your Grades

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Your application isn't complete until you submit your transcripts. Some colleges will want you to complete the STARS (Self-Reported Transcript & Academic Record), some will want Official Transcripts, and some will specify other means. Be sure you are submitting to your college by the "Materials" Deadline.

FL Public Universities Deadlines

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Use this guide to check for the deadlines for your application as well as when and how you need to submit your "Materials" - your test scores & transcripts. Your application is NOT complete without test score and transcript info!

FL Public Universities Middle 50%

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The Middle 50% reflects the GPA and test scores of the accepted students that applied in the last application cycle, so 25% were below the middle 50%, and 25% were above. The Middle 50% are not "criteria for acceptance", but should be used as a guide to help you create a realistic college application list.

FL Bright Futures Guide

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Florida SUS Admissions

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The State University System of Florida, or Florida SUS guide above shows the Middle 50% statistics from the 2024-2025 admission cycle.

My Florida Future Tool

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The My Florida Future tool will allow you to research and compare the impact of attending a Florida public university. You can even compare degrees by major!

The Common App Personal Essay

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FL SUS Factors Considered

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VI = Very Important

I = Important

C = Considered

NC = Not Considered

Looking for a Career in about a Year?

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Pinellas Technical College has many career certification programs.