BRACE | College Planning

BRACE Advisor | Denise Cruz | 754.322.0691 | Hours: Monday – Friday 7:10 a.m. – 2:40 p.m. | Email

The Broward Advisors for Continuing Education (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.

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 Career Fair

This annual event will allow students to meet employers in Deerfield’s gym on Friday, March 14th. From 9:00am-11:00am, 11th and 12th grade students will have an opportunity to engage in important interviews for employment, internships, apprenticeships, and more. For any further information, see Brace Advisor Ms. Cruz in room 152

College Fair

The time is here for students to network, explore options, and prepare for their future after high school on Friday, March 14th . Junior and Seniors will have a chance to speak to representatives from different colleges and universities in the Deerfield Beach gymnasium from 12:00pm-2:00pm. For any questions, see Brace Advisor Ms. Cruz in room 152.

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*For additional assistance, students may use the REMIND application or email Ms. Cruz at denise.figueroa-cruz@browardschools.com.

Complete the school lunch application to determine ACT/SAT waiver eligibility.

BRACE is offering a workshop for senior students that need help completing their FAFSA, Bright Futures, college applications, etc. Students may stop by the BRACE office with a pass given by their teacher. 
*If students need help completing their FAFSA application, please review the documents needed on the BRACE Place announcements on Canvas. 

Broward County Public Schools is providing Xello for all district students to help with college and career planning:

• Researching careers, colleges, and majors

• Finding local and national scholarships and enrichment programs

• Exploring students’ career interests, learning styles, personality types, and multiple intelligences

• Building resumes for job and college applications

• Setting goals and developing personalized plans for success

• Requesting and sending transcripts.

• Learning about success skills, financial planning, self-discovery, and building a support network

• Think critically about lessons that will both challenge and motivate them.

This one-stop-shop for everything college, career, scholarships and future-planning readiness is accessible to all students through Clever.

BRACE is giving students the opportunity to explore different colleges, universities, technical schools, and/or military branches. They have designed various times on different dates for organizations to speak about what makes their destination unique. Students must present a pass from TicketLeap to be able to participate.

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