Welcome to Ms. Evans’ CAP (College Assistance Program) Page. The College Assistance Program is a unique postsecondary advisory program unique to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The specialized focus of the program enables CAP advisors, such as Ms. Evans, to serve students more effectively because of their specific expertise in this field. It is one the few college-help services in schools nationwide that initiates contact with the students and works with them throughout their post-secondary journey, from exploration to research to testing to admissions and ultimately financial aid and scholarships.
Southridge CAP Corner Instagram: @southridge_capcorner
Meet your CAP Advisor
MS. SEREN EVANS
CAP/College Advisor
sevans@dadeschools.net
Office: (305) 238-6110 ext: 2291
Email: sevans@dadeschools.net
Events
College Application Month Events (Virtual Events) – WEBINARS
Links to the zoom sessions are in the flyer – click on the hyperlink above.
- 10/3 (6-7 PM) – SCOIR – A parent’s guide to the College Planning Tool
- 10/11 (6-7 PM) – Helping your child manage college application stress.
- 10/12 (6-7 PM) – Postsecondary Planning for Underclassmen
- 10/15 (1-6 PM) – NACAC Virtual College Fair
- 10/17 (7-8 PM) – State University System (Florida Universities)
- 10/19 (6-7 PM) – From Stress to Success: Using Mental Health Resilience through The College Application Journey
- 10/24 (6-7 PM) – Getting the Most Money to Pay for College
- 10/25 (6-7 PM) – Transitioning to College for Students with Disabilities
- 10/26 (6-7 PM) -Be FAFSA Ready
Important Links
State University System Matrix (Information about the State Universities)
Academic Advisement – Students Entering Grade 9 Prior to 2023-2024
Academic Advisement – Students Entering Grade 9 in 2023-2024 and After
Postsecondary Planning Timelines for Parents and Students (9th – 12th Grade)
Undocumented Student Resources
Financial Aid Resources
- College Money Method – FAFSA Resources
- Office of Student Financial Assistance
- Miami Dade College Financial Aid Website
- FAFSA Application Website
- FAFSA versus CSS Profile
- CSS Profile Application Website
Scholarship Information and Resources
- Earning Scholarships Guide
- RaiseMe – Earn Micro-scholarships
- Going Merry – Scholarship Search Engine (and App)
- BigFuture Scholarships – College Board
- Miami Dade College Scholarships
- Florida Bright Futures Requirements
- Class of 2027 Scholarship List
- Class of 2026 Scholarship List
- Class of 2025 Scholarship List
- Class of 2024 Scholarship List
Popular Summer Bridge Programs
- The Summer Bridge Program (SBP) is designed to provide a comprehensive orientation and transition experience for first-generation college students who are also from limited income families (eligible for Pell-Grant)
- FSU Care
- FIU Golden Scholars
SCOIR – College Planning Tool
- SCOIR account – Steps to Complete:
- Log in with your school email OR Clever – Log in HERE
- Invite Parent/Guardian by inputting parent email in student profile
- Update profile with your personal information
- Take Career Assessment
- Research and follow colleges/universities that you are interested in (All Grade Levels)
- Request Application Fee Waiver (SENIORS ONLY)
- Request Letters of Recommendation (SENIORS ONLY)
- Add Colleges/Universities that you applied to under My Colleges (SENIORS ONLY)
- Counselor/CAP Advisor will send application documents (transcripts and letters of recommendation) through SCOIR.
Personal Statement Help and Resources
- College Essay Guy – 12 Personal Statement Examples and Analysis 2023
- Common App Essay Prompts
- John Hopkins University – Essays That Worked
Letters of Recommendation – Spartan Brag Sheet
- Complete Brag Sheet, Submit, and Download PDF (save file)
- Send brag sheet to Teacher(s)/Counselor(s) who you are requesting a letter of recommendation from.
SAT and ACT Testing
SPARTAN SAT & ACT Testing Calendar
Register for SAT at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
- Free SAT practice on Khan Academy (on your student portal)
Register for ACT at: https://actstudent.org