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!

October 7    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 8    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 Form - You must use your PCSB account to sign up

Sign Up Deadline:  October 4

October 9    Homecoming Ticket Giveaway / College T-Shirt Day – Cafeteria

October 10    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 11    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: 

Virtual Workshop        What is the SSAR/SRAR

These videos will guide you on how to complete the SSAR/SRAR efficiently and accurately. The SSAR/SRAR allows you to enter, track and submit your academic record electronically to participating colleges and universities.

What's the difference between the SSAR and the SRAR? Until recently, students applying to certain Florida colleges and universities completed the SSAR, and students applying to participating colleges in other states completed the SRAR. However, the SSAR and SRAR merged in August 2022.

• What is the SSAR/SRAR

• Playlist of Tutorials

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

Calculate the Cost of College

Many students avoid applying to college because they assume they cannot afford it. Other students take on burdensome loans, because they don’t understand the cost of repayment.

These resources will help students understand the actual costs of college:

• College Scorecard includes graduation rates, tuition costs, programs and areas of study.

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