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BRACE 

BRoward Advisors for Continuing Education

The BRACE Program is unique to the Broward County Public School System.  BRACE provides students with information on post-secondary options, such as college, university, technical school, and military service, as well as information on scholarships, college admission testing, financial aid, and the college application process.   

Post-secondary information is provided to students through classroom visits, events, and activities throughout the school year.  For additional assistance, students may visit the BRACE office during lunch and before or after school.  Students and families are welcome to contact Mrs. Siwek for an appointment. 

Christine Siwek
Cooper City BRACE Advisor
Hours 7:15am to 2:45pm
Tel: 754-323-0217 
Email:  christine.siwek@browardschools.com

Upcoming College Information Sessions (pdf file - 230 KB)
Alabama, Duke, U of Miami, Penn State, US Academies, MIT, UCF, USF, UF, NYU, FSU, Tulane, Vanderbilt, Williams, Johns Hopkins, Rice and more...


Scholarship Bulletin - Sept 1, 2010 (pdf file - 84 KB)
Apply by Deadline Date! Check website bi-monthly for new bulletin


Class of 2011 - SUS College Application Deadlines (pdf file - 105 KB)
State University System - Deadlines for Florida Public Universities


State University System Matrix (pdf file - 2452 KB)
Admission Averages/Requirements at Florida Public Universities


New Minimum Admission Requirements (pdf file - 167 KB)
Florida Public University Admission Requirements


College Admission Testing (pdf file - 84 KB)
SAT & ACT 2010/11 Test Dates and Information


Concordance Table (pdf file - 23 KB)
Compare ACT to SAT scores


Need Money for College? (pdf file - 128 KB)
Apply for State Aid, Federal Aid and Other Scholarships


2011 Bright Futures Scholarship Brochure (pdf file - 184 KB)
Scholarship Requirements


Scam Alert (pdf file - 52 KB)
Ouch! Students Getting Stung Trying to Find $$$ for College


America's 50 Best Colleges (pdf file - 1597 KB)
Forbes' list of best schools-from students' point of view


NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards (pdf file - 92 KB)
Quick Reference Sheet for Division I and Division II Sports


NCAA Brochure (pdf file - 902 KB)
Tips for College Admission (pdf file - 35 KB)
ACT vs. SAT (pdf file - 55 KB)
Plan a Campus Tour (pdf file - 30 KB)

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