College and Career Center
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The College and Career Center provides resources to help students plan for college and career, including researching colleges, college applications, financial aid, scholarships, SAT/ACT testing and more. Check the resources below. Contact: Linda Norris, College and Career Advisor, norrisl@manateeschools.net
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PLANNING FOR COLLEGE
- Checklist for Seniors
- Class of 2025 - College Planning Handout August 2024
- Checklist for Juniors
- Class of 2026 High School and College Planning Handout October 2024
- College Information Night for Juniors (Class of 2026) - Presentation from 1/16/2025
- School District of Manatee Junior Night Presentation March 27, 2025
- Checklist for Freshmen & Sophomores
- Class of 2027 - Sophomore Class Presentation - November 2024
- Class of 2028 - Freshmen Class Presentation Handout December 2024
- SAT/ACT/CLT Test Dates for 2024-2025
- Big Future - college planning resource
- Explore MTC Video (Overview of Manatee Technical College)
CAREER EXPLORATION
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APPLYING TO COLLEGE
- MHS College Handbook Class of 2025
- College Information Night for Seniors Class of 2025 Presentation
- Florida Public Universities - Profiles - Mid Range GPA/Test Scores
- See details about each institution
- Private Colleges and Universities in Florida - Mid Range GPA/Test Scores
- Steps to the Application
- Common App First Year Users Guide
- What Happens After I Apply?
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
- MHS 2024-2025 Scholarship List
- Other Scholarship Resources
- Scholarship Tips
- Paying for College - Four Key Sources of Aid
- FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Resources/Info
- FAFSA Workshops across the district - get assistance completing the online application
- What is the FAFSA? video
- How to Create Your FSA ID
- State of Florida Grants & Scholarships
- Florida Bright Futures - (it is your responsibility to know and meet the requirements)
Important Information
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SAT/ACT Tests
These college entrance exams are required by many 4-year colleges/universities, Florida Bright Futures Scholarships and other scholarships. Taking them second semester of Junior year is the traditional timeframe. Most students take them 2 or 3 times to be prepared to apply to colleges in the fall of senior year. Students must register themselves and pay online - click here for dates, registration deadlines and links.Florida Bright Futures
All seniors should complete the Florida Financial Aid Application. This one application is used for all state of Florida grants/scholarships, including Bright Futures! It opens October 1st of senior year, is online and only takes a few minutes. Seniors should complete it in the fall - even if they are still working on the requirements, like service hours or test scores.Click to learn more about all the state scholarships, including Bright Futures.
