College: It’s not a dream, it’s a plan

This year, we will be hosting a variety of face-to-face activities and virtual workshops to assist you with your post-secondary planning!

September 29:  Homecoming Ticket Giveaway / CAW Kick-Off – Cafeteria

During lunch, stop by the Guidance table in the Cafeteria for a chance to win a FREE Homecoming ticket!

September 30:  Writing an Effective and Engaging College Admissions Essay – Online Presentation

Our guest speaker is a product of the Pinellas County Schools system, is an Associate Director of College Counseling, has conducted “Crafting a Competitive Admission Essay” workshops at various college admission conferences, as well as hosted her own TED Talk!

College Essay Workshop

October 1:  St. Petersburg College Free Application Drive – Media Center

Here’s your opportunity to apply to SPC for FREE! You’ll need to have the following information on hand:

• Your Social Security Number
• Your SPC ID number (if you already have one)
• Your parent’s driver’s license number
• Your parent’s voter registration or car registration

SPC academic advisors will be available to help you complete a free application!

Sign Up

Sign Up Deadline:  September 26

October 2:  Say Hello to Xello / College Application Assistance – College & Career Center

Open house with your counselors and CCC manager! Not sure where to begin? Feeling overwhelmed? Confused about Xello? Learn more about how-to-go college resources, the application process, test scores, letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Come prepared with any questions!

October 3:  Visit the College & Career Center – College & Career Center

The College & Career Center welcomes you to stop by to meet our CCC manager and volunteer staff! Come learn about what the CCC has to offer and make an individual appointment to discuss scholarship opportunities, post-secondary and career planning resources, and begin creating your personal plan!

Virtual Workshop:  Say Hello to Xello

The following documents and videos will help guide you through using Xello throughout the college application process:

• Explore Schools thru Xello
• Common App and Xello
• Link Common App to Xello Video
• Request Common App Documents thru Xello Video
• Request Letters of Recommendation thru Xello
• Request Transcripts thru Xello

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Apply Yourself Florida! Student Guide

Apply Yourself Florida Student Guide Handouts:

• What’s My Ideal College Worksheet
• College Visit Profile Worksheet
• Writing Your Personal Statement handout
• You’ve Applied! Next Steps
• How to Pay for College
• Summer Transition Checklist

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