Career Exploration Support
Xello: Students access through Clever to match interests, learning styles, and personality traits with possible career matches. Students can also select a career to discover majors aligned to a career view what schools in Florida offer an Associate, Bachelor, or Master Degree in that major.
Big Future: Utilize inventories to find possible careers that match the student’s interests. Connect with career-aligned majors and schools around the country. Link: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers
University Search Assistance
Florida Public University Admission & Application Deadline Information Review all admission early action and regular deadlines for application and materials for all Florida Public Universities. Use the chart to see the average GPA and test scores of accepted students from the previous year as well as how the university expects to receive test scores and grade reports.
Florida Private University Admission & Application Deadline Information Review admission deadlines for application and materials for all Florida Public Universities. Use the chart to see the average GPA and test scores of accepted students from the previous year as well as average academic merit awarded per student.
Xello: University exploration regarding major, demographic, retention, and admissions information. The student may save schools to his/her profile review and compare. Students can access this through Clever.
Common Data Set: Each university provides a Common Data Set on the university website. Section C for all universities evaluates the importance or consideration of submitted materials, including: Courses, GPA, class rank, essay, test scores, activities, recommendations, etc….
| SUS Institution | Common Data Set / Institutional Research Link |
| University of Florida | UF — CDS Reports |
| Florida State University | FSU — Common Data Set |
| Florida International Univ | FIU — Common Data Set |
| Univ of Central Florida | UCF — Common Data Set |
| Univ of South Florida | USF — CDS page |
| Florida Atlantic University | FAU — Common Data Set |
| Florida A&M University | FAMU — Common Data Set |
| University of West Florida | University of West Florida |
| Florida A&M University | FAMU — Common Data Set |
College Exploration Workshops:
College exploration and application assistance is available every Toro Time in room 04-007
Classroom Guidance: Senior Classroom Guidance Presentation
Parent Night: Senior Parent Night 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.
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:
- Students and parents should both start here (this step can be completed at any time): Create your FSA ID
- 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: