Monarch BRACE

WELCOME BACK SENIORS

My name is Mrs. Charlene Kleiman and I am the BRACE Advisor at Monarch High.

I am here to assist you with all your post secondary choices. Whether it is a 4 year college, in state or out, a 2 year community college, a vocational/technical school, military service, apprenticeship programs or entering the work force, the BRACE office has information.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

If you are planning to apply to any of the 11 State Universities, you will need an application. The easiest way to obtain one is to go directly to the University's website. You will also need to send a transcript to each school and the "transcript request form" is available on the Monarch website, in Main Guidance or here in the BRACE office.

SAT OR ACT tests are required for entrance into our State Universities. Again, the preferred and easiest way is to register on line: www.act.org - www.collegeboard.com.

CEEB OR HIGH SCHOOL CODE FOR MONARCH HIGH: 100328

Fee waivers are available for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. See Mrs. Kleiman

in the BRACE office to pick up the waiver.

UPCOMING TEST DATES

SAT REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE

October 9, 2010 September 10, 2010

November 6, 2010 October 8, 2010

December 4, 2010 November 5, 2010

January 22, 2011 December 23, 2010

March 12, 2011 February 11, 2011

May 7, 2011 April 8, 2011

June 4, 2011 May 6, 2011

ACT

October 23, 2010 September 17, 2010

December 11, 2010 November 5, 2010

February 12, 2011 January 7, 2011

April 9, 2011 March 4, 2011

June 11, 2011 May 6, 2011

DEADLINES TO BE AWARE OF:

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY:

There are 2 deadline dates for FSU. If you have your completed application in (and test scores) by

October 15, 2010 you will receive a decision by December 8, 2010. The second and final deadline date is

January 19, 2011 and a decision will be made by March 16, 2011.

HINT: MAKE THE FIRST DEADLINE!!!!

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA:

There is only one Regular Decision deadline date: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 with a decision by February 12, 2011.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

UCF has Rolling Admissions. This means that as soon as they receive your completed application they begin the process of evaluation. Usually a decision is made within 3 - 4 weeks. So, the sooner you apply the better.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA

UNF has a priority deadline of November 19, 2010 with a decision date of December 17, 2010. After this

date applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

USF has Rolling Admissions, but to be considered for their scholarships you must have a completed application by January 2, 2011.

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

FIU'S preferred application deadline is December 1, 2010.

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

FGCU has Rolling Admissions, but if applying for the summer term completed applications must be received by February 1, 2011.

FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY

FAMU has Rolling Admissions.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA

UWF has Rolling Admissions.

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

FAU has Rolling Admissions.

HARRIET WILKES HONORS COLLEGE OF FAU

Priority deadline is December 15, 2010. Don't forget 2 applications are required. The regular FAU and the

supplemental Honors application.

NEW COLLEGE

New College STRONGLY RECOMMENDS that students apply by December 1, 2010.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The criteria for obtaining scholarship money are extremely diverse. It can be for academics, a particular major, an ethnic background, financial need, an essay on a particular topic or the specific school you are going to. Each scholarship has a different deadline. For example, the Horatio Alger Scholarship (Monarch had 2 winners last year) has a deadline of October 30, 2010. Other scholarships may not be due until December, February or even June. Sometimes you may be the only student who applies. The key to obtaining scholarships is applying and meeting deadlines.

BEWARE OF ANY COMPANY THAT WANT TO CHARGE YOU FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION. THERE ARE COMPANIES THAT ARE INTERESTED IN SCAMMING YOU. CHECK WITH YOUR BRACE ADVISOR IF YOU ARE UNSURE.

I will post Scholarship bulletins on this website and they will also be available in Guidance and BRACE.

COLLEGE VISITS

During the course of the school year, many colleges and universities will be on campus to visit with students. These visits will be advertised on this web page and in school announcements. Students must pick up passes from the BRACE office and have their teacher's signature excusing them from class if they wish to attend.

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE - SEPT. 20, 2010 - 8:30 A.M.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SEPT. 20, 2010 1:20 P.M.

TRYING TO DECIDE WHICH TEST TO TAKE? CHECK OUT: SAT vs ACT

INFORMATION SESSION

Tulane University Admissions reps will be at the Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Thursday, October 14, 2010 at

7:00 p.m. to answer all your questions. RSVP at 1-800-873-WAVE

U. S. SERVICE ACADEMY NIGHT

An information session about all of the U.S. Service Academies - Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Military (West Point) and Naval will be held at Nova High School on September 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michael Liquerman in the Office of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz at 954-437-3936.

FREE SAT PRACTICE WORKSHOP

Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs is offering Free SAT Practice Workshops starting September 7, 2010. Preregistration is required. Call 954-341-3900 ext. 274.

APPOINTMENTS

I will be scheduling visits to many Senior classes in the next few weeks to explain more about how I can help you navigate all the confusing choices out there. If you have an immediate concern, or need to see me one on one, please stop by the BRACE office (located in Main Guidance, Room 145) to make an appointment.

GOOD LUCK,

MRS. KLEIMAN

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