facts florida academic counseling & tracking for students

FACTS.org Florida Academic Counseling &

Tracking for Students

High School

College/Tech

Career Florida Department of Education

Florida Center for Advising & Academic SupportDebra Dukes, Ed.D.

Director of Outreach & Academic Support

Advising Florida’s Students: It’s All Academic!

What is FACTS.org? Florida’s central web resource for student advising

Helps students & families transition from high school to college

Offers lots of resources to plan and track educational progress

Identify Career & Education

Path

Middle/High School

Track Progress to Completion

Plan, Explore, & Apply

College/Vo-Tech

(Postsecondary)

Track Progress to Completion

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In 2010, 85% of occupations will require education and training past high school

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What’s available?

• High School Academic Evaluations• HS Graduation Options & Requirements• College Search & Profile • Degree/Program search – public & private

schools, Colleges & Public Tech Centers• Degree/Program Requirements (sample

degree audit)• Financial Aid Info• Counseling for Future Education Handbook• Common College Admissions Applications

Career Planning Access free career guidance programs to assess

interests and skills SIGI 3 CHOICES

National/State Occupations Salaries Trends Statistics

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Forensic Scientist Radiographer

High School Academic Evaluations

See what’s missing!

Compare transcript to:

– Bright Futures Scholarships

– State University Admissions

– Graduation Requirements (3 diploma options)

Trouble-shooting

Students having trouble with login to HS Academic Evaluations.

Call Office of Student Financial Assistance (OFSA) 1-888-827-2004 (Press “1” for FACTS H.S. Eval.)WHY? Login created & maintained by Statewide Student Financial Aid Database (SSFAD). All student demographic info must match.

Incorrect info on student’s evaluation. Transcript must be corrected at district/school level

and resubmitted Student can’t log back in to an admissions application.

“Check” login (pin/password). The admissions applications & the HS Evaluations do not use the same login info. Admissions apps use the student-created FACTS login (pin/password)

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District Transcript Transmissions

Batch upload - 3 times a year; 5 times if on Block Scheduling1. First submission must be submitted at the beginning of the school year as

soon as student schedules are finalized in conjunction with Survey 2. Transcripts must include the new classes on the students’ schedules as courses-in-progress. (Aug/Sept)

 2. Second submission must be submitted at the beginning of the second

semester after first semester grades have been posted and second semester schedules are finalized. This submission is in conjunction with the Bright Futures Early Evaluation Submission and the Talented 20 deadlines. Submit second semester courses as courses-in-progress. Specific information regarding Talented 20 and the Jose Marti and Byrd Scholarships will be provided at appropriate time. (Jan/Feb)

 3. Third submission must be submitted at the end of the school year as soon as second semester grades have been posted. This submission is in conjunction with the Summer Evaluation sent for Bright Futures. If scheduling information for the next school year is available at this time, you may send them as courses-in-progress. For schools operating under the trimester or quarter systems, send transcripts at the beginning of the school year and at the end of each term. (May/June)

ePersonal Education Planner Make a plan for graduation! Enter courses for every year of high school Tailored course lists specific to a student’s

school and graduation plan Imports courses taken from the transcript Compare feature shows what

the outcome has been for other students

Counselors can review and comment

New Feature!

Try it and enter to win an IBM laptop! See

FACTS.org for details.

Beyond High School….Plan, Explore, Apply

Institution Search

Degree/Program Search

Locator Maps

Financial Aid Apps

College Admissions Apps

Admissions Applications Apply early! FACTS has all of Florida’s public universities and

community colleges online, all in one place Data entered on one application is transferred to the

next application A confirmation screen provides additional

information including:– Where to send payment & materials– Essays/Letters required– Photocopies of documents required– How to check status

Items to Have on Hand Social Security Number List of college classes you are taking, or will take, before

enrolling The dates of attendance and semester or quarter hours

completed at any previous college or university Claiming Florida residency for tuition purposes requires 2 of

3 documents (can be yours or parent)– Florida Driver's License – Vehicle Registration – Voter Registration

FACTS.org is brought to you by the Florida

Center for Advising & Academic Support and

the Florida Department of Education

For more information about FACTS.org, pleasevisit us online at www.facts.org or call 850-245-0518