Check back here often to find important information regarding college and career-related opportunities!

Mrs. Flynn-Gerardi

SENIORS:

SCHOLARSHIP SEASON IS UPON US!!! !!!

Marchman applications are open!! See below for details.

Some of you will start to receive your college acceptances (YAY!) please be sure to stop by my office so I can give you a COLLEGE BOUND COBRA t-shirt to help you celebrate!!

FAFSA IS OPEN!! YOU SHOULD BE FILLING OUT THE 2021-2022 FAFSA IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND ANY POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION AFTER GRADUATION NEXT FALL, SEE ME FOR HELP!

If you are still in the process of applying and need help, come and see me!!

JUNIORS:

Planning to go straight to university? Make an appointment to see me ASAP, its time to get things going!!

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU BEGIN TAKING THE SAT/ACT TESTS IN THE LATE FALL/EARLY SPRING, SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON SIGNING UP-COME SEE ME IF YOU HAVE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH TO WAIVE THE TESTING FEES!!

There will be a college reportable SAT offered to all juniors for FREE on March 24th, please make sure you take advantage of this opportunity.

SOPHOMORES & FRESHMAN

We will be sending out invites for students who are eligible to take the PERT test for dual enrollment, this is a fantastic opportunity to get college credit while still in high school!!

It is never too early to start thinking about your future, come see me if you want to put together a plan!! Also to get started on those community service hours!!

Need to make an appointment with me? Drop to the bottom of the newsletter!

** if you cannot print these there are hard copies in the CRC

• Eagle Expo Page: https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/visitus/expo/
• Eagle Expo is our open house that we host every fall and spring. This year, we created numerous videos and other virtual resources. There is some great information on our programs, student life, and what makes FGCU truly unique.
• FGCU Freshman Application Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-vzyw92_k&feature=emb_title
• FGCU Scholarships: https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/financialaid/undergraduate/typesofaid/scholarships.aspx
• FGCU Merit Award: https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/undergraduateadmissions/scholarshipsandwaivers#FreshmanScholarshipOpportunities

Greetings from Gainesville!

We are writing to let you know that, given the current environment with the coronavirus pandemic, we are moving our application deadline to Monday, November 16. Previously, our deadline was November 1.

Keep in mind that only the application via the Coalition Application or Common Application needs to be submitted by November 16. Below is a summary of all deadlines that students must meet to complete the UF application:

Application Deadlines

• Monday, November 16: Application deadline (Common or Coalition Application)
• Tuesday, December 1: Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR) deadline

• Tuesday, December 15: Deadline to request test scores be sent to UF. Note: taking the SAT on December 5 or the ACT on December 12 will meet this deadline provided that students request scores be sent by December 15.

If students meet all of these deadlines, their admission decision will be available on February 26.

- Academic Viewbook

o Get a first look at Saint Leo!

- Digital Inquiry Card

o This will allow students to easily add their names to our inquiry pool to receive our emails and outreach

- Virtual Tour

o Even if students cannot visit campus physically, I would invite them to tour our beautiful campus from the comfort of their own homes!

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CLICK HERE for more information

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Sessions are for rising high school juniors and seniors, with session options for parents and mentors in the evening.

Each workshop has been designed by a team which may consist of Davidson admissions staff, partners from other institutions, and our high school counseling colleagues. Our goal is to provide information in a broad scope that will serve participants regardless of where they apply. We encourage participants with questions specific to a school's admission process to reach out directly to that institution.

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This guide will walk you through each step of the essay writing process to help you understand exactly what you need to do to write the best possible personal statement. CLICK HERE

For full eligibility and program information CLICK HERE

The organizations below provide opportunities for virtual and/or in person ways to give back to the community and earn service hours.

AARP: Become a Virtual Community Volunteer, Make a Difference in the Areas that Matter to You. Connect with Your Community by Finding Volunteering Opportunities While You're at Home!

CLICK HERE

VOLUNTEERMATCH:

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer From Anywhere | VolunteerMatch

Explore hundreds of virtual volunteer opportunities in cause areas like health and medicine, education, and community building, that you can do from a computer, from home or anywhere

CLICK HERE

FEEDING TAMPA BAY: Feeding Tampa Bay is the largest food rescue and distribution organization in our community, serving more than 700000 hungry people in the 10-county region

CLICK HERE

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BE AWARE, if any site asks for you to pay for a service, immediately, find another site. You should NOT pay anyone to find FREE resources!

• https://finaid.org/
• https://www.fastweb.com/
  
• https://www.accesscollege.org/access-scholarships
  
• https://www.cappex.com/
  
• https://www.collegegreenlight.com/
  
• https://www.unigo.com/
  
• https://myscholly.com/
  
• https://www.niche.com/

SAT Test Registration: CLICK HERE

ACT Test Registration: CLICK HERE

Utilize free online test preparation resources at:

www.khanacademy.com

www.academy.act.org

www.march2success.com

CLICK HERE for study materials to help improve scores on standardized tests including ASVAB.

TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT DATE: JANUARY 25TH

CLICK HERE

MyCareerShines, a service of FloridaShines, is Florida’s free, online, education and career planning system where students and adults can create a personalized plan that is just right for them. This FREE, state-funded tool allows students to assess their interests and skills, explore careers, plan for their future education, and create a personal portfolio to share with prospective schools and employers.

Most importantly students will gain an understanding of what it takes to pursue the career of their dreams. MyCareerShines offers students the chance to explore new careers and create a personalized approach to planning for the future. To learn more, CLICK HERE today and help your student get on the path to their dream career.