BRACE

BROWARD ADVISORS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

NOVEMBER 9TH, 2009

www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/guidance/brace/ - BROWARD SCHOOLS BRACE WEBSITE

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What is a BRACE Advisor?

It is an acronym that stands for BRoward Advisors for Continuing Education. There is on BRACE Advisor in the Guidance department of every Broward County public high school. We assist high school students with their post-secondary plans, i.e. plans after high school, and provide students with scholarship and financial aid information to help finance their educations. BRACE Advisors are not Guidance Counselors and do not advise students on class scheduling, graduation requirements and credits towards graduation.

How do I look for scholarships?

Check the Scholarship Bulletin link on this web site. Broward County Schools’ BRACE office publishes Scholarship Bulletins twice monthly throughout the year. The Bulletins list available scholarships along with their requirements, award amounts and deadlines. You can view the Bulletins online by clicking here.

Register for scholarships on www.fastweb.com and www.scholarships.com and www.collegeboard.com. Also, check the Financial Aid section of this website.

NEVER pay for scholarship searches or applications. If you need money, why would you pay for it?

BRACE Tips

Be aware of deadlines for all scholarships. Be sure to print legibly or type all scholarship materials. Be sure that your email address is appropriate for interpretation in a business environment.

Continually update your resume. Be sure your essays are grammatically correct. Do NOT rely on spell check. Do NOT leave paperwork until the last minute.

“Received by” a certain date does NOT mean “postmarked” by that date. READ all instructions/requirements carefully.

Most colleges and universities prefer online applications. Telephone the admissions office approximately 7 business days after you applied to be sure all information was received. Follow through. Details are a very important parts of the process.

Visit your BRACE Advisor to learn more about 2- & 4-year colleges/universities, vocational schools, specialty schools, military academies, ROTC scholarships, military recruiters, apprenticeships and more.

Essays, recommendation letters and extracurricular activities may make the difference in scholarships and admissions.

Be sure to choose schools that are BEST for you and your family!

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To sign up for a college visit please come to the BRACE Office before or after school,during lunch or during class with a pass only! NO PASSES will be given out on the day of the visit.

COLLEGE VISITS

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Please let Mr. Cruz know when you have been awarded scholarship money. The following two websites can be very helpful when finding money for college or universities: www.fastweb.com $$$ www.scholarships.com$$$ www.cappex.com. You will also want to check with the schools you are applying to for additional money they may award.

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SCAM ALERT!! Remember, you should not pay to submit the FAFSA or for any other scholarship information.

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TO REGISTER FOR THE:

SAT GO TO WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COM

ACT GO TO WWW.ACT.ORG

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Looking for helpful websites? Check these out!

COLLEGE SEARCH: www.makingitcount.com~ www.collegeboard.com ~ www.collegenet.com ~ www.petersons.com ~ www.nextSTEPmag.com/collegematch ~ www.campusdirt.com ~ www.collegeparents.org ~ www.offtocollege.com ~ SCHOLARSHIPS: www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org ~ www.wiredscholar.com ~ www.findcollegemoney.com ~ CAREER SEARCHES: www.facts.org ~ www.mapping-your-future.org/features/careership ~ www.florida.echoices.com ~ www.careervoyages.gov

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STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA WEBSITES

www.famu.edu - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Tallahassee)
www.fau.edu - Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton)
www.fgcu.edu - Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers)
www.fiu.edu - Florida International University (Miami)
www.fsu.edu - Florida State University (Tallahassee)
www.ucf.edu - University of Central Florida (Orlando)
www.ufl.edu - University of Florida (Gainesville)
www.unf.edu -University of North Florida (Jacksonville)
www.usf.edu - University of South Florida (Tampa)
www.ncf.edu - New College of Florida (Sarasota)
www.uwf.edu - University of West Florida (Pensacola)

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SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

The descriptions of the scholarships on this page are brief. You should always read the actual scholarship application in order to understand specific eligibility requirements.

See your BRACE advisor for application materials. Your BRACE advisor deadline may be earlier. This is not a complete listing of all scholarship opportunities.
Check other sources, such as the Internet, employers, and the college or technical school you plan to attend!

The BRACE Office, located in room 211, has information on 4 year and 2 year colleges and universities, vocational-technical schools, military programs and apprenticeship programs. You will also be able to find resources for financial aid and scholarships as well as test prep materials.

Feel free to contact me by phone at 754-323-0699 or by email at eric.cruz@browardschools.com