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Take English at
Honors or AP level along with other courses required
for SUS admission. Advanced Placement math courses
such as Analysis of Functions, Pre-Calculus or AP
Statistics are also recommended.
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If you did not
achieve an acceptable score for English on the FCAT
exam, seek the advice of your counselor for
assistance. This may increase your chances of
passing the exam.
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Early September:
Register for the October SAT or ACT.
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October -
November: Apply to Florida universities. If you
have regularly updated your "Student Planner," your
course information will automatically transfer to
your application. The application deadline varies
for each university; be prepared to apply by
November 30, unless otherwise noted.
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Register for a
federal PIN at
www.pin.ed.gov. The
student and 1 parent need to apply for a PIN. You
will need this when it comes time to complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Apply for
scholarships. Check with your counselor or career
center for information. Review each university's web
site for information on internal scholarships. sign
up for on-campus housing.
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Early November:
Register for the December SAT or ACT if you are
retaking the exam.
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January - March:
Apply for Financial Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov).
The deadline is March 1. The earlier you apply, the
better.
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March - May:
Register for required placement exams and
orientation sessions prior to enrollment in the SUS.
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Late Spring:
Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes
should take the AP exams. You can earn college
credit for AP courses if you score well on the
test(s).
