CAP Advisor

Welcome RAMS/Bienvenidos RAMS

Mrs. Christine Mederos CAP AdvisorMrs. Christine Mederos CAP Advisor

Mrs. Christine Mederos
CAP Advisor
305 226-6565 Ext. 2269
 
I would like to remind all students to take advantage of the Kahn Academy's FREE SAT practice tests. Click here to access Kahn Academy
 
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Staff

Ms. Christine Mederos
CAP Advisor

Scholarships and District Scholarship Bulletin

District Scholarship Bulletin page:

https://studentservices.dadeschools.net/#!/fullWidth/3725

Once you get to that page you can click on the CAP Scholarship Bulletin that is constantly updated with monthly scholarships. Keep in mind I will email those not listed as they pop up.

Sierra Family Scholarship

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Questbridge Scholarship

Google Scholarships (various)

The Miami Heat Scholarship

Golden Doors Scholars Scholarship

https://www.raise.me/

Jorge Mas Canosa Scholarship

FREA Scholarships

UF - Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship

Florida PTA Scholarship

GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Miami Dolphin Nat Moore Scholarship

Dade County Youth Fair Scholarship - application information will be sent by email

Green Garner Scholarship

 The Miami Foundation Scholarship Portal (various)

Society of Woman Engineer Scholarships

Tatiana Mcintosh Memorial Scholarship

Becas Closet Scholarships

The Dream. US Scholarships (Undocumented Students)

University of Miami - U Dreamers Program (Undocumented Students)

Fastweb.com

Big Future Scholarship

Garcia Perseverance Scholarship

Gates Scholarship - September Deadline

UNCF Scholarships

Cirkled IN Scholarships

MDC (Miami Dade College) Scholarships

Niche Scholarship Search Engine

Student Scholarships Search Engine

Bright Futures Scholarship

Application for Bright Futures opens October 1st of every year! Criteria is listed in the chart below.
Apply early, don't miss out! Follow this link:
 
 
For a detailed manual click here: BFHandbookChapter1
 
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SCOIR

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FAFSA Financial Aid/Ayuda Financiera

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College Application and Supporting Documents

Hello Senior!

 

Follow the links and attached files for detailed information and how to guides to make college applying a bit smoother!

 

How to Write a Successful Common App Activities List

 

Common App Application Guide for students
 
 
Common App Essay Prompts (24-25)
 
College application Hub
 
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Essays and Personal Statements

Hello Senior!

Follow the links and attached files for detailed information and how to guides to make personal statements and essays a bit smoother!
 
 
How to Write a College Essay (Step by Step)
 
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Transcripts and GPA Information

Hello Senior!

 
The files below provide information about:
 
Transcripts 
There are three types of transcripts that are sent through SCOIR to the schools listed under applied on your behalf.
  • Initial Transcript (Sent in October/November)
  • Mid-year Transcript (Sent in February)
  • Final Transcript (Sent at the end of June once graduation is processed)
 
Grad Tracker (unofficial version of the transcript, can be accessed anytime on your student portal)
 
If you are an athlete, there is NCAA GPA information and a worksheet.
 
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SAT/ACT/CLT Preparation Resources

Resources for the SAT exam:

 

Schoolhouse.world, is running free, 4-week SAT Bootcamps to help you prepare for the June SAT. If you’re scoring in the 400-690 SAT score range in either Math or R&W, you can join these virtual bootcamps to develop your SAT skills with a certified peer tutor. Schoolhouse is a separate organization with accounts governed by Schoolhouse.world. Click here to sign-up: https://schoolhouse.world/sat-bootcamp?ref=ka-sat-learner
 
 
Additional free practice sites: 
 
 
Resources for the ACT exam:
 
Resources for the CLT exam:

SAT/ACT 24-25 Dates

Follow this link for SAT registration:  https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration
Follow this link for ACT registration:  https://my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org
 
 
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Fee Waiver 1st Step Income Survey

Hello Junior and Seniors!

 
Hurry and sign up for the Income Survey so that when you need a waiver, I can provide it!
 
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Requesting a Fee Waiver for SAT/ACT

Hello Juniors and Seniors!
 
 
Once your Income Survey has been processed, submit this fee waiver request!
You will receive a response by email with the waiver code or an explanation as to why you are not eligible in a week.
Eligible students can receive a total of :
 
One SAT waiver code that is good for (two) SAT Saturday tests
Four ACT waiver codes, one code for (four) Saturday tests
 
Both the link and the QR code will accept responses beginning 8/15/24.
 
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MDCPS Technical College Information

https://studentservices.dadeschools.net/#!/fullWidth/3722

 

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MDCPS Technical School Student Presentation

Post-Secondary Planning Timelines

Parents and Students are encouraged to review the timelines that include what you should be doing in 9th through 12th grades to achieve great success during and post high school.
 
 

https://studentservices.dadeschools.net/#!/fullWidth/3724

High School/College Terms Glossary