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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
Educational Requirements
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In 2010, 85% of occupations will require education and training past high school
US Dept. of Labor Statistics
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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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