Welcome to Mrs. Martinez’s CAP (College Assistance Program) Advisor’s Corner. The College Assistance Program is a unique postsecondary advisory program to Miami Dade County Public Schools. The specialized focus of the program enables CAP advisors to serve students more effectively because of their specific expertise in this field. It is one of the few college-help services in public schools nationwide that initiates contact with the students and collaborates with them throughout their post-secondary journey, from exploration to research to testing to admission and ultimately, financial aid and scholarships. SAT/ACT: Deadlines for the SAT and ACT are quickly approaching (see SAT/ACT Testing Calendar). Seniors should be testing to solidify their score for admission and to earn that qualifying score for Bright Futures Scholarships (scores through June of your senior year qualify!) Juniors, you should consider registering to take the SAT and/or ACT around December. Your focus should lie with the October PSAT! SAT and ACT Fee Waivers are available from Mrs. Martinez. You must qualify in order to use a fee waiver. The primary way most are eligible, is through free/reduced lunch, however due to the fact we ALL now enjoy free lunch, PLEASE complete the new Income Survey Form (link below) to qualify. Students may receive up to two SAT and four, ACT testing fee waivers and essentially as many college application waivers you may need (this is primarily requested and approved through the Scoir platform). See Mrs. Martinez in Student Services, Room 115.
Income Survey: https://incomesurvey.dadeschools.net/
SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
ACT: https://www.act.org/
SCOIR: All students (9th through 12th grade) need to activate their Scoir account to track their applications and request transcripts and letters of recommendation. Use the link below to activate their account. See Mrs. Martinez for additional information. https://www.scoir.com/
SCOIR
Postsecondary Planning Timeline for Parents
Postsecondary Planning Timeline for Students
Checklists for Grades 9-12
CAP Advisement
College Advisor Meeting Request
For CAP information contact your Counselor or Student Services.
ACT/SAT
Scholarship Information
- Nat Moore Scholarship & Vocational Grant Endowment Program
- 2024 Scholarships Website List Flyer
- Scholarships 101 – College Covered
- Angel Calzadilla Scholarship – Do the Right
- Big Future Scholarships
- EdFed HOS Scholarship
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
- Gates Foundation Scholarship
- Heat Scholarships 2024
- POSSE Miami Foundation Scholarship
- PTA 2024 Scholarship
- 5 Steps To Get Started With RaiseMe Scholarships
- National Scholarship Directory @ fastweb
- Six Great Options for Finding Scholarships
- Verified Scholarships
FAFSA Information
- FAFSA Workshop
- January 2024 FAFSA Month
- Federal Student Aid Site
- FAFSA FAQ
- FAFSA Checklist
- FAFSA Checklist: What You Need to Complete the Form
- Why File Early?
- Taking on Student Loans
College Bound
- 2023-2024 College Application Tracker
- How to Figure Out Your College Costs
- My Intuition – Quick College Cost Estimator
- Tips for Declaring an Undergraduate Major
- Top Ten Tips for Writing the College Essay
- Using College Board College Application Fee Waiver
- 2023-2024 Private Colleges and Universities of Florida
- 2022-2023 SUS Matrix
- 2022-2023 SUS Guidelines
- Resource Guide for Undocumented Students
- NCAA College Bound Student Athletes
- Federal Student Aid and Homeless Youth
- Educational and Training Vouchers for Young People Currently and Formerly in Foster Care
- 2023 Miami National College Fair
Vocational & Technical Programs
Diploma Pathways
Upcoming Events
Coffee Chat with CIS & CAP – October 24th @ 9 am
Coffee Chat with CIS & CAP – November 14th @9 am (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole)
