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Enroll - 2 or 4 Year Colleges and Universities

It is important to weigh the option of a two-year versus four-year school when you are deciding on a college. A two year college may offer a wide range of associate degree programs or even certifications that take one year or less to complete. Students may also choose to continue their education at a four year college after completing their associate's degree. Benefits of a two year college are:

• Affordability

• Smaller Classes

• Flexibility

Students considering a four year college can expect to be offered a variety of Bachelor's degree programs to choose from. A Bachelor's degree is required for students who wish to further their education with a Master's degree. Students can expect to take general education courses for their first two years and major-specific courses for the final two years. Benefits of choosing a four year college are: 

• Campus Size & Lifestyle

• Course Variety

• Post Collegiate Advancement

 

Colleges and Universities Guides

Florida State University Guide

Florida State Colleges

Private Colleges and Universities of Florida

How to Apply?

Common App

Over 1 million students apply to more than 1,000 Common App member colleges worldwide through this online college application platform. Students are encouraged to create an account, add colleges, review requirements and submit essays within their online Common App account. 

Common App Application Guide

Entrance Exams

If you plan to attend a 4 year college or university, you are encouraged to take the SAT and/or ACT.  Scores on College Entrance Exams are also used to determine eligibility for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships.  All SCPS students have the opportunity to take both the SAT and ACT during the school day at no cost. Contact your school counselor or visit the SCPS Assessment and Accountability website for more information.

If you receive free or reduced lunch, please see your school counselor to request a fee waiver. If you have already used a College Board fee waiver, you can access additional waivers through your College Board account.

Register for SAT

Register for ACT

Register for CLT

Each school will provide information on how to request testing accommodations for college entrance exams.  Once the required information is completed, your school counselor will request the accommodations. All accommodations must be approved by College Board and ACT. 

Career and Technical Schools

Career and Technical Schools offer hands on training for high-demand careers. Coursework is career-oriented and can often be completed faster than a four year degree. 

Benefits of a Career and Technical School

• Students are prepared for an occupation

• Students can graduate quickly 

• Typically classes are smaller

• Students receive hands-on training

• Trade School costs less

Florida Career and Technical Education

 

Employ - Workforce

If you are interested in entering the workforce directly out of high school, contact your school counselor to find out more about upcoming Career Fairs being offered at your school or by the district. 

Registered Apprenticeship

Registered Apprenticeship programs offer the opportunity to work for an employer and learn the skills needed for the profession while on the job. If you become an apprentice, not only will you be trained on the job, you will have classroom instruction related to you field while also earning a paycheck! Registered apprenticeship programs are recognized across the country which means you can train locally and move to other states if you want to relocate. 

Florida Registered Apprenticeship Programs

 

Enlist - Military

Your path to the military can begin in your high school ROTC program. After high school, you can either join a college ROTC program, military academy or enlist directly into one of the branches of the military. 

ASVAB

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a timed, multi-aptitude test, and is developed and maintained by the Defense Department (DoD).  The ASVAB helps the DoD determine whether someone is a good fit, but also which branch may be the best match. The ASVAB can also serve as a helpful career exploration and career planning resource to help students align their strengths and discover career options. The ASVAB is offered on all SCPS High School campuses, please contact your school counselor for more information.

For more information about the ASVAB, please visit their website. 

Military Academies

There are 5 US Military Academies

• U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point

• U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)

• U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy

• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)

Gaining admission to a military academy is highly competitive. As a junior, students must complete a pre-candidate qualification process prior to completing the application for the academy of your choice. Students are also required to be nominated by a Congressional Representative, Senator, the Vice President, or the President of the United States. There is no coast to attend a military academy. However, students must serve in the military after graduating. 

Enlistment

Enlisting in the military is when you make a decision to go from high school directly into the armed services and are assigned a Military Occupational Specialty or MOS (or Air Force Specialty Code for the Air Force). Joining the military is voluntary. 

What about college? Some enlisted begin earning college credits as early as basic training depending on the military branch and MOS. There is also the Active Duty Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB) that allows a recruit to receive education benefits while serving, or after an honorable discharge (within ten years of discharge). Students must make the decision to participate in the MGIB program after a briefing in basic training, and there are other requirements for the program that you will learn if you make this choice. If a student does earn a college degree while in the military, you have the option to apply for a commission through Officers Candidate School (Officer Training School for the Air Force) to become an officer in the military. 

For opportunities to learn more about enlisting in the military, speak to your school counselor to find out the date for your school's upcoming Informed About the Uniform event.