College Assistance Program (CAP)

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

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MS. SEREN EVANS
CAP/College Advisor

National Honors Society Club Sponsor
Email: sevans@dadeschools.net
Phone: (305) 238-6110 ext: 2291
Office: Spartan Student Center, Conf-1
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 
  

 

Staff

                    MR. BENJAMIN BAKER
                    CAP/College Advisor   Assistant
                   Device Support Specialist                             
                    Phone: (305) 238-6110 ext: 2362
                    Email: Bbaker@dadeschools.net

College Application Month Events (Virtual Events) – WEBINARS

Links to recordings of the zoom sessions in the flyer – (click on the hyperlink above).

  • Session topics:

    • M-DCPS Career and Technical Colleges
    • SCOIR – A parent’s guide to the College Planning Tool

    • Ivy League and Highly Selective Institutions

    • Mental Health Resilience through the College Application Journey

    • Transitioning to College for Students with Disabilities

    • Postsecondary Planning for Underclassmen

    • Getting the Most Money to Pay for College

    • Be FAFSA Ready

State University System Matrix (Information about the State Universities)

High School Diploma Pathways

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

  1. Social Security Number (Parent and Student)
  2. Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
  3. 2022 income tax returns and W-2s
    - 2024-2025 FAFSA (Summer 2025)
  4. 2023 income tax returns and W-2s
    - 2025-2026 FAFSA (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)
  5. An FSA ID account to sign electronically

    • RaiseMe – Earn Micro-scholarships

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    • 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)

    • 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 (JUNIORS AND 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.

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.

SPARTAN SAT & ACT Testing Calendar: CLICK HERE

Register for ACT at: https://actstudent.org
- Must make account and register.

Register for the CLT at: https://www.cltexam.com/tests/clt/
- CLT Financial Assistance are not distributed by M-DCPS. Students must submit requests directly to CLT at:
https://www.cltexam.com/financial-assistance-request-form/

Register for SAT at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
- Free SAT practice on Khan Academy & Bluebook (Must Download)
- How to Download Bluebook for practice and testing day

ACT & SAT Waivers are distributed to students who request and who have Free/Reduced Lunch status in the
Student Portal. If students do not automatically qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch (are not receiving government
assistance), the Parents/Legal Guardians must complete the M-DCPS Income Survey to obtain a lunch status.

M-DCPS Income Survey: https://incomesurvey.dadeschools.net/

Students who have a lunch status of Free/Reduced in their student portals can request the following:

  • 1 SAT Code: Grants two SAT tests
  • 4 ACT Codes: One Code per test
  • ACT/SAT Fee Waiver Request Form: CLICK HERE