Hey everyone, currently a little stressed with college admissions stuff. Been considering Florida State University but not sure what they expect in terms of application profile. Anybody got more specific info about their entrance requirements? Thanks a bunch!
Absolutely, happy to help de-stress your college admissions process a bit! Florida State University (FSU) has a few critical elements to their application.
First, academically, they look at your high school GPA, which is recalculated according to the academic core classes you've completed. FSU's average GPA for their fall 2023 admitted students, for example, was 3.72 on an unweighted scale and 4.26 on a weighted scale.
Even though high school coursework matters a lot in FSU’s review process, make sure you’re not just enrolling in courses to pump up your course load and ‘look good’ for college. Quality over quantity definitely matters here. FSU looks for students who challenge themselves with AP, IB, AICE, and Dual Enrollment courses if these are available at your school, but not necessarily the ones who take the most of them.
When it comes to standardized testing, FSU is a bit unique. While many institutions have adopted test-optional admissions due to the pandemic, as of the 2024-2025 application cycle, FSU is still requiring an SAT or ACT score for all applicants.
For the admissions cycle in 2024, the middle 50% SAT score range for admitted students was between 1250 and 1380. For the ACT, the middle 50% composite score range for admitted students was 27-31. Remember, these are just guidelines, not hard-set rules.
FSU also requires a personal statement essay and will look at your extracurricular involvement. This is your chance to distinguish yourself from other applicants. Look to showcase your most significant experiences and commitments outside of the classroom, and focus on how these have shaped your goals, character, and plans for the future.
Finally, applying earlier can increase your chances of admission. FSU has an Early Action deadline (usually in November), and students who apply by this deadline often have better odds of acceptance than those who apply later.
Reach out to the FSU admissions office directly if you have further questions! They can provide more personalized advice based on your specific circumstances. Wishing you the best of luck with your application!
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