College Counseling

PARENTS! Please take the time to dig into the links and buttons below, and check them weekly for updates. The information will help you navigate your student’s college application process.

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Where to Find Scholarships

Scoir Seniors and second semester juniors can access a list of scholarships and conduct a national scholarship search powered by Sallie Mae, through their SCOIR account. Scholarships are always based on specific criteria, so make sure you read carefully! Read about College Scholarship Strategy.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship – Seniors Only
8 Steps to Filling Out the FAFSA Form – For STUDENTS (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA Form – For PARENTS

Fastweb
GoCollege
Scholarships.com
RaiseMe
Sallie Mae
Peerlift
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.

** NEVER pay for a scholarship search or application.

COLLEGE RESOURCES

College Search

Scoir, Tampa Prep’s online college search and application tool for students, has a powerful college search engine. We recommend our families begin their search in Scoir.
There are 12 public universities in the state of Florida. State University System of Florida (SUS)
Private Colleges and Universities of Florida
Colleges That Change Lives
GradReports has compared the salaries of over 4.6 million college graduates to determine Salary Scores for over 2,281 schools and 885 degrees. See how colleges stack up.

College Rep Contacts

Applications & Transcripts

Coalition Application
Common Application
Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) – The SSAR allows students to enter, track, and submit their academic record electronically to participating colleges and universities. Several Florida public and private universities utilize SSAR instead of sending transcripts.

COLLEGE TESTING (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP)

PSAT:

A practice PSAT will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and is mandatory for all students in grades 9-11.

9th and 10th grade students will take the test online.

Materials will be emailed to students one week prior to the event. Every family has the option to schedule a free 30-minute score report review with Revolution Prep’s testing expert to assess specific strengths and areas of improvement. Schedule your consultation to review the score report with our school’s dedicated liaison, Dina Radovic.

11th grade students will take the test on campus. Juniors should register in the College Counseling office. Students should watch their emails for more details.

ACT:

We are testing the ACT here at Tampa Prep throughout the fall. If you do not see the testing date you want, email Rosa Harwell at rharwell@tampaprep.org.
The MyACT is open for registration and is continually being updated as changes arise. Common questions are answered here.
ACT will send updates to registrants about cancellations, but you can also view them here.

SAT:

Updated every 3 hours, this page will list the SAT Test Center Closures.
The late registration fee has been waived for the September 26 and October 3 SAT test dates.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College Board has expanded its distribution of electronic fee waiver codes to school counselors, test coordinators, and community-based organizations to make it easier for students to access SAT fee waivers.
SAT and SAT Subject Test Administration Updates

For the very latest up-to-date information about the ACT and SAT, keep an eye on updates posted by the ACT and the College Board.

Test-Optional Colleges & Universities

Colleges and Universities Going Test-Optional this Summer

Test-optional information can also be found at the National Center for Fair and Open Testing (FairTest)
FairTest list from June 28, 2020

Scoir houses a ton of resources and up-to-date information on the many schools going test-optional. Scoir also provides PSAT, SAT, and ACT information and testing advice.

Test Prep

FREE Test Prep – More than 9 hours of ACT® and SAT® prep from Method Test Prep
KHAN Academy – Official SAT Practice | 3 Best Practices for Success Using Official SAT Practice
SAT and ACT Test Prep Resource Guide from Scoir

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COVID COLLEGE UPDATES

Scoir Tips

Student Tip Guide for using SCOIR

For Seniors

The Bright Futures Scholarship ACT, SAT, PERT testing deadline for 2019-20 high school graduates has been extended to December 1, 2020. Visit the Florida Department of Education COVID response page for more information
Colleges Accepting 2020 AP Credits
Colleges that have Announced Changes in Testing Policies for the Class of 2021 and Beyond
Test-Optional Colleges and Universities
Florida Bright Futures Emergency Order
NACAC’s College Admission Status Update Tool
NCAA Eligibility Center COVID-19 Response FAQs

SAT/ACT Testing Updates

Click the ACT / SAT / AP Testing tab in this section for updates and FREE test prep info.
ACT.org COVID Updates

Virtual College Visits & Information

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

Scholarship Information

Florida seniors get leeway for Bright Futures scholarships

COVID-related Articles

How Parents Can Support Teenagers in the Pandemic College Process A New York Times article
Is it Time to Rethink Standardized Testing in College Admission? By Jayne Caflin Fonash, NACAC President
Colleges and Universities are Dropping SAT/ACT Requirements A Washington Post article
Virtually Possible: Locking Down The College Search In A Global Pandemic A Forbes article

For Juniors

Being Seen — This One is for the JUNIORS By Katie Mattli, Senior Assistant Director of Admission at Georgia Tech

College Visits and Events