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College Planning

The Toro Guide is a comprehensive 40 page document that walks students from selecting their first high school schedule in 8th grade to college admissions.  Check it out: Toro Guide 23 24  <– Updated Guide Coming Soon!

This Exploring Careers and Colleges with Xello link is a 1 page document that walks students through setting up their Xello account (Xello is our college and career planning platform), using Xello to explore colleges and careers, connecting Xello to Common App, requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation, and scholarships.

 

Private School Information: 

Florida Private School Entrance Information, Class of 2025

 

State University Information:

Florida Public School Entrance Information, Class of 2025 (Average accepted GPA’s and test scores for our Florida universities are available on page 12-13)

Florida Regional Admissions Counselor Guide

 

Tocoi Senior Help Sessions Class of 2025:

Toro Time:

College Application Help- September 4, 11, and 18th in room 04-007

Bright Futures Application Help: October 9,  16, and 30th in room 04-007

Classroom Guidance: Senior Classroom Guidance Presentation

Parent Night: Senior Parent Night Presentation

 

Research College & Career Opportunities:

Students in all grade levels are encouraged to use Xello to research college and career opportunities.  Students can log into Xello by clicking on “Clever” from the TCHS homepage and then selecting the app “Xello”.  Students will be introduced to this new tool during our Fall 2024 classroom guidance lessons.  The lessons will also be available here after the presentation.

 

Applying to College:

Senior Classroom Guidance Presentation

 

Requesting a Transcript:

Students will request transcripts through “Xello”.  Students should go to the TCHS Homepage and click on “Clever” and then “Xello”.  Once there, click on “college planning” and “add a college” to request a transcript.  Click Here to view step by step instructions for requesting a transcript through Xello.

Students applying through Common App will need to link their Common App to their Xello account. Click Here to see how to Link Common App and Xello!

NOTE:  Not all colleges want a transcript in the application stage.  Several of the state universities in Florida require a self reporting of grades.  We recommend using the transcript screen in HAC or requesting a hard copy of your transcript to assist you in completing your self report.  Keep in mind that if you attend the school then you will still send a final transcript at the end of the year that will need to match your self report.

State University Self Reporting Links (State Universities not linked below still use traditional transcript submission)

FAU

FSU

UCF

UF

UNF

USF

UWF

 

Requesting Letters of Recommendation: 

Students must request letters of recommendation through Xello for current school employees.  Click Here to see how to request a teacher recommendation letter in Xello!

 

Financial Aid:

All students seeking financial assistance for college should plan to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Steps for Completing the FAFSA:

  1. Students and parents should both start here (this step can be completed at any time): Create your FSA ID
  2. Once students have their FSA ID, they should complete the FAFSA for the school year that they plan to receive aid.  The FAFSA for the 25-26 school year is currently open and available here: Apply for FAFSA!

FAFSA Resources:

FAFSA YouTube Informational Videos!

FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions & Answers!