Held Spring of 2021- sponsored by student council
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Session 1: 2/11/ 2021
Homeschool Edition: Featuring Former Students
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Thanks to our phenomenal speakers for College Bound: Homeschoolers Edition 1 Featuring former homeschooled students in college and beyond was a resounding success.
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Maia Robbins: Stetson University
Christy Bartel: Gordon College
Sarah Joe: University of Florida
Steven Smith: SouthEastern University
Bella Cota: University of Central Florida
Hunter Wilkins: Stetson University
Caleb Wood: University of Connecticut Alumnus
Resources shared by speakers:
(Thank you, Sarah!)
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Maia's website (Thank you Maia)
Key takeaways:
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start the application process early to avoid unnecessary stress
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seek out scholarship opportunities - even several small scholarships can add up
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living on campus and off-campus each have pros and cons - determine which suits your context best
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Prepare for placement tests, SATs, ACTs - this can significantly increase your scores
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Be honest throughout the application process, some scholarships include several rounds of interviews
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Being homeschooled is great preparation for college as homeschoolers are already learning to manage their time, communicate with adults, and work independently
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Keep your faith central and appreciate the efforts and advice of your parents and guardians during your homeschool experience
Session 2: 3/11/ 2021
College Bound: Homeschool Edition: Featuring Admissions Representatives
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Our sincere appreciation to the admissions representatives who honored our invitation to participate in College Bound: Homeschool Edition Featuring College and University Admissions Representatives. We appreciate the opportunity to share your contact information as a resource for homeschool families:
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Brenau University: https://www.brenau.edu/
Ms. Madison Phillips, Admissions Specialist- Freshmen: mphillips5@brenau.edu
Geneva College: https://www.geneva.edu/
Mr. Jeff Schindel, Faculty and Admissions Counselor: jschinde@geneva.edu
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Florida Polytechnic University: https://floridapoly.edu/
Ms. Gaby Guzman, Admissions Counselor: gguzman@floridapoly.edu
Southeastern University: https://www.seu.edu/
Mr. Chris Bryant: cibryant@seu.edu
Territory: All Recruited Athletes, FL Zip Codes Starting with 328, 329, and 338.
University of South Florida Honors College: https://www.usf.edu/honors/
Ms. Grace Beck, Admissions Coordinator: gbeck@usf.edu
Ms. Megan Stowe, Academic Advisor
Mr. Carter Harbert, Academic Advisor
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Thank you to our generous prize donors! USF Honors, Brenau University, Southeastern University, and Florida Polytechnic University.
Thank you also to Ms. Sandy Hayden, Asst Director of Admissions, the University of Florida for providing A Resource specifically for Homeschool Students interested in the University of Florida. https://admissions.ufl.edu/publications
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Some responses by speakers answering student questions.
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3. College Bound: Homeschool Edition: Featuring STEM Faculty & STEM and Medical Professionals
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Speakers:
Biology Faculty - Geneva College
Medicine Faculty - University of Central Florida
Exposure Science & Environmental Health Faculty - Emory University
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty - University of Central Florida
Engineer - Siemens
Medical Lab Scientist – Quest Diagnostics
Research Fellow – Harvard University
Medical Physics / Cancer Research PI - Harvard University
