Fast
Facts about…
Summer
Activities and Reminders
for
High School Students
Graduating Seniors
· Make
sure you have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
application (FAFSA) and received a response from colleges. Bright futures funds will not be
released in the fall without this.
· Amend
your Bright Futures application to show the college you actually plan to
attend.
· If you
plan to play sports in college make sure you have a final transcript sent to
the NCAA Clearinghouse.
Rising 9-12th
graders
· Research
colleges over the summer. Who offers a degree program you are interested in?
What are the application deadlines? What does the college’s Freshman Profile look like (GPA, test
scores)? www.facts.org , www.campustours.com, and www.collegeboard.com are great
resources.
· Still
need higher ACT or SAT scores for college admissions, graduation, post
secondary readiness or Bright Futures? Try these FREE websites for test prep www.majortests.com www.SoarAtHome.org www.March2Success.com
· Research
Bright Futures eligibility requirements
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
· Start
doing community service work. Bright Futures now requires community service for
all three levels of their scholarship. Once a student is promoted to ninth
grade they can start earning hours. Check out the district guidelines online at
http://www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/departments/acadprog/guidance_services/downloads/Community%20Service%2012-11.pdf
, or get the verification form at http://www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/departments/acadprog/guidance_services/downloads/serviceverif.pdf
· Need
ideas for community service? Try Hands On Jacksonville www.handsonjacksonville.org
· Create
a portfolio of all the different activities you have participated in- clubs, sports, community service,
and work activities. Make sure to include any leadership roles you have taken
on.
