State University System Of Florida &
The Application Process
Advantages To Attending A
State University
Nationally Ranked Schools
University of Florida: #6
Florida State University: #19
University of South Florida: #46
University of Central Florida: #77
Florida International University: #95
Florida Ranked #1 In Higher
Education In The Nation
Distance/Location
More Academic Options
- More options at a state university
-Institutions tend to be much larger than private school
-More faculty and a wider variety of subjects and majors
Activities
Sports
Student government Student Clubs
Fraternities and Sororities
Lower Cost / Less Debt
Cost Comparison For One Year Of College
University of Florida- $21,430
Ohio State University- $48,889
University of Miami- $70,906
University Of Florida
Annual Cost To Attend
Ohio State University Annual Cost To Attend
University Of Miami
Annual Cost To Attend
Bright Future Scholarship Program
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS): Students will receive an award to cover 100% of tuition and applicable fees and $300 for both fall and spring semesters for additional educational expenses.
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) : Students will receive an award to cover 75% of
tuition and applicable fees. Students attending a public institution will have tuition and
applicable fees covered.
How Much Can Bright Futures Save You?
◦ Tuition, books, supplies and other fees: $7,591 per year
◦ Florida Academic Scholars Award: $6,755.25 per year
◦ Florida Medallion Scholars Award : $4,616.50 per year
Florida Academic Scholars
Grade Point Average: 3.5 weighted GPA using the credits listed below, combined with the test scores and community service hours listed below.
Required Credits: Courses must include 16 credits of college preparatory academic classes 4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Mathematics (Algebra I and above ) 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) 3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
Total of 16 Credits May use up to two additional credits from courses in the academic listed above and/or AP, IB or AICE fine arts course to raise GPA
Community Service- 100 hours
Test Scores: 1330 SAT I (based on the combined Critical Reading and Math Sections only) or 29 ACT (excluding the writing section)
Florida Medallion Scholars
Grade Point Average: 3.0 weighted GPA
Required Credits: Courses must include 16 credits of college preparatory academic classes 4 English (3 with substantial writing)
4 Mathematics (Algebra I and above- math beyond Algebra2) 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (in the same language)
Total of 16 Credits May use up to two additional credits from courses in the academic listed above and/or AP, IB or AICE fine arts course to raise GPA
Community Service- 75 hours
Test scores: Combined score of 1210 SAT Reasoning Test (Critical Reading and Math sections only) or a composite score of 25 on the ACT (excluding the writing section)
College Application Process
Florida SUS Minimum Requirements
An FTIC student may be admitted if meeting a 2.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale as calculated by the university, presents an official SAT and/or ACT score, and meets the requirements for college level placement
All students must have completed:
4 credits English
3 credits Science
3 credits Social Science
2 credits same Foreign Language (if 1 yr high school + 1 yr college dual enrollment, college course must be at least 2nd level)
4 credits Math ( at or above the Algebra 1 level)
2 credits Additional academic credits
Total of 18 academic units
Note: Note: Liberal Arts Math I and Informal Geometry are never accepted for university
admissions. Per Fl. DOE website.
College Application Process
When To Apply
Admissions Terminology
Application
Apply early!!!
Seniors can start their college applications the summer before their senior year.
Apply early! Students should apply for college during the fall of their senior year.
Do not miss deadlines!
Admissions Terminology
Rolling Admissions Priority Deadline
Early Action
Regular Decision
Which Schools To Apply To
Safety Schools
Realistic Schools
Reach Schools
Typically, students apply between 4-8 colleges
College Application Platform
Institutional Online Application
Common Application
Coalition
Choose one application!!
Application
Follow directions!
Essay
Test Scores
Transcripts/SSAR
Letters of recommendation (Most Florida schools do not require this. )
Application fee
College Essay
• College admission officers look to the essay for evidence that a student can write well and support ideas with logical arguments. They also want to know something about the personality of the student. What makes the applicant stand out?
-collegeboard.com (2013)
Reporting SAT/ACT
Must be sent to the colleges directly from the test agency (Collegeboard.com or ACT.org)
Some colleges will allow self-reporting of test scores (FAU,
FSU)
Self-reported Student Academic Record(SSAR)
SSAR is a self-reported student academic record that lists all courses and associated grades that have been attempted, or will be
attempted, for high school and/or college credit. Since accuracy is critical, you must have a copy of your high school transcript available to use as a reference when you create your SSAR.
University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University (FAMU) Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf
Coast University, Florida Polytechnic University (optional), University
of North Florida, New College use the SSAR.
College Resume
Optional on some applications
Much of the information on the resume is asked on activities section of application (awards, work experience and extracurricular activities).
Do not submit a resume if they do not ask for one.
Counselor and teachers can use resume to write letters of
recommendation for colleges and scholarships that require it.
Application Fee
Applications fees are generally around $30
Fees are nonrefundable and must be paid if you wish your application to be considered.
Fee waivers
Showcase of State University System of
Florida
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Florida International University
Miami, FL
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical
University (FAMU)
Tallahassee, FLFlorida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL
New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL
