College & Career Resource Center
Keisha “Dr. Rob” Mulfort, College & Career Specialist
College & Career Center Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday located in Student Services
- 7:10 AM-7:20 AM
- 2:00 PM-2:45 PM (Wed: 1:00 PM-1:45 PM)
- Parent Meetings are scheduled by appointment
Student Appointment Request
- Students can request an appointment at https://keishamulfort.youcanbook.me.
- Appointments made during the school day require permission from teachers first
- Availability begins July 27, 2020
My main goals for this school year will be to:
- Increase the number of students accepted into a postsecondary institution
- Increase the number of students accepted into the top universities in the nation (according the U.S. News & World report)—“Super Scholars”
- Increase the number of scholarships students receive
- Increase the number of students completing the FAFSA and Florida Financial Aid Application (Bright Futures)
- Ensure all seniors have a postsecondary plan
Besides working with students regarding anything related to college and career, I will also be responsible for:
- Scholarships-Collection of Data/Promotion with Counselors
- College Application Help Sessions
- Valencia Application Days (Bridges to Success Scholarship)
- College Visit Coordination (In-Person or Virtual Visits TBD)
- College and Career Center-Operation
- Financial Aid Night/FAFSA Workshops
- District College Fair/ College Night
- College Acceptance Recognition Program/College Signing Day
- Super Scholars Initiative
- Coordinate SCOIR activities (formerly “Naviance” which students will be able to access via LaunchPad)
- Small and large group classroom presentations
- After school workshops to further support students and their families in Post-Secondary Planning
Class of 2021 Action Items
- Juniors, please complete the following form detailing your college/career path in order for Edgewater's College & Career Resource Center to best meet your needs for the 2020-2021 academic year: https://tinyurl.com/EHSClassof2021Survey.
- Welcome to Senior Year!!!
Florida Colleges/Universities
Florida Public Universities/Colleges
- Daytona State College
- Florida A&M University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida International University
- Florida State University
- New College of Florida
- Santa Fe College
- Seminole State College
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida
- University of West Florida
- Valencia College
Florida Private University/Colleges
- Arts Institute
- Barry University
- Bethune Cookman University
- Eckerd College
- Edward Waters College
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Flagler College
- Florida Metropolitan University
- Florida Southern College
- Jacksonville University
- Lynn University
- Northwood University
- Nova Southeastern University
- Palm Beach Atlantic
- Rollins College
- Saint Leo College
- Southeastern University
- Stetson University
- Trinity Baptist College
- University of Miami
- University of West Florida
- University of Tampa
- Warner University
- Webber International University
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I take AP or Dual Enrollment with Valencia, UF, or UCF?
- There is no right or wrong, better or worse choice. Colleges are looking for well-rounded students that challenge themselves in their coursework - this includes AP and DE courses. Much consideration should be given to where you want to end up; out-of-state vs. in-state. It is best to contact the university you are applying to and ask their admissions office what they prefer. Please keep in mind preferences may vary year to year. Also keep in mind, that after a certain number of collegiate credits, colleges may require you to declare your major upon entry, so be sure to contact your colleges of choice for clarification.
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What are the requirements for Dual Enrollment and how do I apply?
- Valencia College: 9th - 12th grade—3.0 unweighted high school GPA (3.0 weighted for rising Seniors) and qualifying test scores.
- University of Central Florida: 9th - 12th grade—3.8 academic core class GPA, and qualifying test scores.
- University of Florida: 11th - 12th grade—3.6 unweighted GPA, and qualifying test scores.
- Orange Technical College: 11th - 12th grade—2.0 unweighted GPA, & appropriate test scores.
When should I start taking the SAT/ACT?
- Students should typically begin taking the SAT/ACT the winter/early spring of their junior year.
When should I start looking for colleges and visiting them?
- Students should start narrowing down their college choice the beginning of their junior year and visiting them the following spring. We suggest visiting the school while it is in session and meeting with an admissions counselor.
When should I start applying to college?
- Colleges say the sooner you apply your senior year the better chance you have at being admitted. Please keep in mind when applications open and their deadlines. Many schools accept early admissions applications beginning August 1st of your senior year.
How do I get a recommendation from a teacher or counselor?
- Recommendation letters should be requested from teachers and counselors at least three weeks priorto an application deadline. To assist the teacher(s) and counselor in writing the best possible recommendation, Counselor and Teacher Profiles are available in Student Services. As soon as the Counselor and/or Teacher Profile is completed, be sure to make copies for every recommender as well as for your records and deliver it to each recommender.
How can I get a copy of my transcript or send it to a college?
- Transcripts must be ordered from the front desk in Student Services. Each electronic copy is free and each hard copy is $2. We suggest sending a hard copy in addition to an electronic copy to ensure the school receives it.
How do I get my SAT/ACT scores to the college/university I am applying to?
- Colleges require official scores be sent directly from CollegeBoard or ACT. This can be done by logging into your CollegeBoard/ACT account and requesting your scores to be sent to the colleges/universities of your choice.
Where can I find scholarships and when should I start applying?
- There are many websites with scholarship information. You can start with our School Website, under Student Services, then Scholarships. You can also utilize SCOIR through your LaunchPad account, QuestBridge, fastweb.com, raise.me, and myscholly.com. You should apply for scholarships as soon as they are available and you are eligible.
- What is FAFSA?
- ALL seniors need to apply for this! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for financial aid. Although you may feel that you do not qualify for financial aid, many grants, scholarships, and schools require the FAFSA to be completed. FAFSA information and application
What is Bright Futures?
- Bright Futures is the name of the scholarship program in the state of Florida. It is funded by the Florida Lottery and was first started in 1997. Bright Futures awards scholarships to all students who meet minimum academic requirements regardless of financial need. Bright Futures information and application
How do I get help deciding on what career I want to go into?
- There are many resources to help you decide what you want to do after high school and what to do to achieve your goals. Some resources we recommend are:
- SCOIR is a new tool you can utilize through your LaunchPad account starting in the fall. It includes a career and strengths interest inventory to help you find careers you may be interested in, as well as a college match search to help you find the right school for you.
- CollegeBoard's MyCollegeQuickStart
- Florida Shines
- My College Options
- Learn How to Become
- myFUTURE
- U.S. Department of Labor
- ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) - an optional test measuring mechanical, clerical, verbal and mathematical skills with a variety of short, timed multiple answer tests. It is administered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the fall of the year. The test can identify occupations and skills for which students are best suited. Taking the test does not require a commitment to military service - Official ASVAB Site ASVAB Practice Test
Community Service
Community Service is defined as identifying a social issue in the community. This requires students to look beyond themselves and reach out to an issue faced by our society (i.e. poverty, abuse, elderly citizen rights).
These hours will meet the requirement for the Florida Academic Scholars, Florida Medallion Scholars or Gold Seal Vocational scholarships. The completed hours will be recorded on the transcript of the student.
In order to complete community service hours, students MUST complete the Community Service application and the application must be approved by the counselor. Steps to receive Community Service hours are as follows:
- Step 1: Before you start any community service hours, you must complete a community service plan, which outlines specific details of the activity and also how your service will help address the community’s needs. Your counselor must sign this first part of the form before you complete any hours of community service.
- Step 2: Once approved, complete your hours and log them on the sheet provided.
- Step 3: Write a post-essay and turn the entire packet into your counselor. The post essay must touch on how your services benefited the community and how you have grown as a result of the service.
- Step 4: Your counselor will input your hours.
Click here to view the OCPS community service forms.
Additional Resources
Miscellaneous Resources
- NCAA Eligibility Center
- PSAT_Understanding Your Score Report
- SAT Khan Academy
Scholarships
- Bright Futures (website)
- Brokescholar.com
- Cappex.com
- CHCI
- Colascholars
- College-scholarships.com
- Fastweb.com
- Finaid.com
- Hispanic Heritage Foundation
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Latino Colleges
- ImFirst
- InsideCollege.com
- Maldef
- MMEG
- Minority Scholarships
- QuestBridge
- QuestBridge National College Match
- Raise.me
- Scholarships.com
- Scholarship Experts
- Scholarships for Minorities
- Scholarship Quest Helper
- School Soup
- Student Award Search
- Taco Bell Graduate for Más
College Planning
- Collegeanswer.com
- Collegebasics.com
- Collegeboard.com
- Facts.org
- Fastweb.com
- Peterson's College Quest
- Princetonreview.com
Financial Aid
- Brokescholar.com
- FAFSA
- FAFSA Guide 2018-2019
- Florida Student Financial Aid.org
- Facts.org
- Fastweb.com
- Financialaidforcollege.com
- Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
- US DOE Portal for Student Aid
Career Planning
- Bridges.com
- Facts.org
- CollegeBoard's MyCollegeQuickStart
- Florida Shines
- My College Options
- Learn How to Become
- myFUTURE
- U.S. Department of Labor