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State University Application Deadlines
Attention Seniors: Check out the following available scholarship. Please pay close attention to all of the deadlines:
If you are thinking about playing College Sports at the Division I or II level, you must register with the NCAA clearinghouse.
http://www.ncaa.org/mailbox/clearinghouse.html
The following institutions will be on our campus to provide an admissions information session with our 11th and 12th grade students. If you are interested in attending any of these sessions, please sign up in the guidance office. All of the sessions will take place in the 2nd floor classroom at the library.
FIU - September 12th
Morehouse College – October 14th
Eckerd College – October 16th
FAU Honors College - October 20th
University of Miami – October 25th
The Pembroke Pines Charter High School Scholarship Program for Seniors will be open for the class of 2009 in January.
PPCHS Scholarship Program:
Jaguar Pride Award: awarded to a senior boy and girl who have consistently exemplified the qualities of a PPCHS student dedicated to the school’s mission, policies, and high academic standards.
Jaguar Perseverance Award: is awarded to a senior who has faced academic challenge and continually demonstrated outstanding commitment to both academic achievement and the school’s mission and policies.
Perfect Attendance Award: is awarded to students in the class of 2008 who have never been absent from school for the past academic year.
Learning Service Award: is awarded to the senior who has demonstrated outstanding and meaningful commitment by assisting members in the PPCHS community and the community at large.
Most Improved Student: is awarded to the senior who has shown the most improvement in academics, attitude, and behavior throughout the four years of high school.
Attention Seniors: Are you interested working in the aviation field as a pilot, mechanic or air traffic controller? Would you like to work on a Yacht and travel around the world? If you answered yes to either of these questions then maybe you should consider checking out the programs at BCC. BCC offers programs in aviation and marine engineering. If you would like more information about these and other programs, please stop by Mr. Greenbaum's office.
Attention Seniors: If you have a parent who is an active duty or reserve U.S. Marine, you could be eligible
for the Marine Corps Scholarship. You can check out details at www.mcsf.org "
College Prowler Essay Competition
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Monthly
WEBSITE: http://campuslife.collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp
The College Prowler Essay Competition is available to high school and college students. You must submit a college application essay that is your original work and not previously published through print or electronic medium.
Also, you must be a legal resident of the United States to be eligible for this award.
Strange-but-Real College Scholarships: Check it out at:
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/college/default.aspx?Article=strangescholarships
Go to www.fastweb.com to learn about some new and unusual scholarships! Check out the ones listed here!
If you are applying to FSU and you have demonstrated excellence in service and leadership you could qualify for FSU's Service Scholar Program. The website to apply for this scholarship is www.serve2learn.fsu.edu
Upcoming events:
Fall of 2008 Deadlines: Check College Websites to get a list of Deadlines!
For more information, check out the websites for each school!
When available APPLY ON-LINE!!
Search for colleges and get information on:
• Estimated Student Expenses
• Financial Aid
• Admissions Enrollment
• Retention/Graduation Rates
• Awards/Degrees offered
• Accreditation
• Campus Security
• Federal Loan Default Rates
• General Information
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Broward Advisors for Continuing Education:
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/guidance/brace/
Visit www.fastweb.com to enter your profile and receive information
about scholarships that you may qualify for.
College Financial Aid:
• www.FAFSA.ed.gov
• www.FINAID.ed.gov
• www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
College and Career Information:
• www.acinet.org America's Career
InfoNet.
• State University System Admissions Tour MATRIX Information
about the State Universities in Florida.
• www.Florida.echoices.com
• Next Step Magazine is a great resource for information about
colleges, careers, scholarships, and post-secondary
options www.nextstepmag.com
Broward County Vocational Schools:
• www.atlantictechcenter.com
• www.mcfattertech.com
• www.sheridantechnical.com
• www.asvabprogram.com Career
exploration program
• www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm Occupational Outlook Handbook sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Labor.
SAT & ACT
• SAT Information and Test Registration: www.collegeboard.com (paper applications available in Guidance)
• ACT Information and Test Registration: www.act.org (paper applications also available in Guidance)
• See you counselor about other SAT/ACT preparation options.
Need to make-up credits?
See your counselor for options such as night school or online classes
State University System of Florida Information:
http://www.fldcu.org/univ_info/univlist.asp
Mapping Your Future (Grades 9-12)
http://www.mapping-your-future.org/planning/
Students can find out how to choose a career and how to reach his/her
career goal. Students can also pick up useful tips on job hunting,
resume writing, and job interviewing techniques.
FACTS.ORG (Grades 9-12)
Now that you've started high school, it's important to keep track
of what you need to do before graduation. Go online to FACTS.org
the statewide student advising website, made just for you! It was
created by the Florida Department of
Education and is brought to
you by the Florida Center for Advising and Academic Support. You'll
find resources for
planning high school courses and searching for
college degrees and vocational/technical programs. You can even
access your personal academic transcript information.
Family Counseling Program (available to all Broward County Students)
For information about free Counseling services click here.
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