This guide walks Mulberry High School seniors through graduation requirements, college applications, Bright Futures scholarships, FAFSA, and testing. It includes checklists, deadlines, and tips for the Class of 2027.
The Panther Guide to Senior Year is a practical handbook for Mulberry High School's Class of 2027. It covers graduation requirements, college applications, financial aid, testing, and scholarships, with a note to verify deadlines with counselors.
The guide details Florida's 24-credit standard diploma, including core subjects like English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, plus electives and a minimum 2.0 GPA. It also lists additional requirements like passing Grade 10 ELA and Algebra 1 EOC.
Bright Futures scholarships are explained for Florida Academic Scholars and Florida Medallion Scholars, including GPA, test score, and service hour requirements. The guide also covers Gold Seal CAPE and Vocational Scholars awards for career and technical education students.
FAFSA instructions are provided, including account setup, required documents, and the importance of submitting early. The guide also covers senior testing for SAT, ACT, and CLT, with costs and tips for fall testing to meet deadlines.
College application advice includes building a balanced list of safe, match, and reach schools, using the Common App, and preparing a brag sheet for recommendations. The guide also introduces Florida's State University System and its 16 approved college-prep credits.