College Information

Cobra College Camp

Cobra College Camp

Introduction to the Application Process

Common App, SSAR/Spark, College Essays
Wednesday September 18th, 3pm-6pm OR
Saturday, September 28th, 9am-12pm
SENIORS ONLY - Bring Your Chromebook - Registration Required
Registration Form
Presentation is Rotation - 1 hour for each topic

Bright Futures and FAFSA
Saturday, October 19th, 9am-12pm
ALL SENIORS & PARENTS INVITED - No Registration Required
Experts will be here to answer your questions and guide you in the process

College Visits

Applying to the Florida Public Universities: A Cheat Sheet

Submitting Your Application

A Cheat Sheet for Applying

All 4-year Public Universities in Florida accept The Common Application.

We recommend using the Common Application for all universities that allow it.

Submitting Your Grades

These FL Public Universities require/accept the SSAR:

UCF requires their own form called the SPARK.

A Park Vista Transcript:

These Florida Public Universities require your official high school transcript. For FIU and FGCU, you will be required to send it to them via Parchment.

The Park Vista School Counseling office strongly encourages and recommends students apply early - before November 1st - to 4-year colleges and universities. Please understand that some colleges and universities, such as FSU, may have earlier or priority deadlines for early action, early decision, or scholarships.

Click here to open the Cheat Sheet as a pdf.

Bright Futures Scholarship

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Florida Academic Scholarship (FAS) / Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS)
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (GSV)

OCTOBER 1 IS THE FIRST DAY TO BEGIN APPLYING FOR THE FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS.

Apply whether or not you currently have the test scores, community service hours, GPA/HPA required by Bright Futures. Also, apply even if you are going to an out of state college or university.

Apply online for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships at:

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPPRFILE/SAPPRFILE

(READ HINTS BELOW BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION)

If you do not apply you will not be eligible to receive funds!!!!!!!!!!

You may begin applying OCTOBER 1!!!!! Please apply as early as possible to be considered for additional state funded scholarships.

HINTS:

*you DO NOT have to complete the SSN or FLE ID fields but it is a very good idea to complete the fields below:

*you can use the high school graduation date of 05/26 (this is not the actual date)

*be sure to read each question carefully, especially the one asking if you have ever been convicted of a felony

*after creating the Profile, the student's User ID and password will temporarily display (make a note of this) NOTE: Student will also receive an email with their User ID and temporary password.

*after creating a Profile, students will have the option to continue directly to the FFAA (make sure to do this)

*make sure to hit “SUBMIT” at the end

Qualifying Test Scores for SAT and ACT

Students must send any qualifying SAT or ACT score report to any of the 12 Florida public universities for the scores, (or section scores in the case of superscoring) to be entered into the Bright Futures Scholarship evaluation system.

Students must ensure their current address is accurate on each ACT® and SAT® registration to assist in the test score report confirmation within the evaluation system. Test scores for the 2022 and 2023 graduates include:

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) – minimum ACT® composite score of 29 or

minimum SAT® combined score of 1330

Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) – minimum ACT® composite score of 25 or

minimum SAT® combined score of 1210.

download as a pdf

How to Access College Application Fee Waivers from College Board

STEP 1: Sign in at collegeboard.org/mysat

This is the same site where students can conduct other SAT®-related activities, including registering for the test and submitting scores.

STEP 2: Click the link Get your college application fee waivers*

*If you do not see this link, and are a senior who has taken the SAT with a fee waiver and already received your test scores, please contact SAT Customer Service.

STEP 3: View fee-waiver options

Clicking the link takes students to a page where they can:

Print their college application fee waivers.
Search for colleges that accept the waivers.
Review submissions instructions specific to each school.

(NOTE: If you would like to save your college application fee waivers on your computer, click the “save as” feature within your browser and add the extension .pdf at the end of the file name.)

STEP 4: Send fee waiver

Make sure to follow the instructions listed on the fee waiver before sending it to colleges. Remember, you must sign your fee waiver. Good luck with your applications!

download these directions as a pdf

Financial Aid and FAFSA

It is recommended that EVERY graduating senior completes the FAFSA!

Are you ready to do the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?

What to do before January of your Senior Year?

We strongly recommend you create your account before starting your FAFSA form. Your account username and password combination, called your FSA ID, gives you access to certain information online and allows you to sign your FAFSA form and promissory notes electronically. While you can get your FSA ID as you’re completing the FAFSA form online, getting it ahead of time and using it to fill out the FAFSA form on fafsa.gov cuts down on errors and delays. Go to https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch to create your IDs.

Complete the TRiO permission form to receive services at https://botform.compansol.com/202365712714047.

What you will need:

The FAFSA questions ask for information about you (your name, date of birth, address, etc.) and about your financial situation. Depending on your circumstances (for instance, whether you’re a U.S. citizen or what tax form you used), you might need the following information or documents as you fill out the FAFSA application:

Your Social Security number (it’s important that you enter it correctly on the FAFSA form!)
Your parents’ Social Security numbers if you are a dependent student
Your driver’s license number if you have one
Your Alien Registration number if you are not a U.S. citizen
Federal tax information, tax documents, or tax returns, including IRS W-2 information, for you (and your spouse, if you are married), and for your parents if you are a dependent student:
- IRS Form1040
- Foreign tax return or IRS Form 1040-NR
- Tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau
Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits, for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student
Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks and bonds and real estate (but not including the home in which you live); and business and farm assets for you and for your parents if you are a dependent student.

Letters of Recommendation

To assist in writing an accurate and detailed letter of recommendation, please fill out the attached form carefully. This questionnaire is designed to help acquire a comprehensive picture of you and your accomplishments. If you have a resume, feel free to attach it. Leaveany questions blank if you feel that you have already answered them somewhere else or you are unsure of the answer. However, remember that the more information that you give, the more detailed and complete the recommendation can be. Ultimately, your letter of recommendation will mirror the effort and work that you put into this questionnaire. As a courtesy, please submit this completed packet at least two weeks in advance of the recommendation due date.

*Note: Most of the state universities DO NOT require a letter of recommendation. If the university does not require a letter of recommendation, DO NOT SEND ONE. Also, letters of recommendation for universities will only be written once you have completed the student application.

Counselor Recommendation Packet(opens as a pdf)

Scholarships

Please visit the District Scholarship site for a list of all scholarships.

The Park Vista Community High School Scholarship Bulletin

Scholarship Thursdays

Find out which college scholarships are available & which resources will help facilitate your scholarship search!

August 29
September 12
September 26
October 24
November 14
December 5

Located in School Counseling Career Center during lunch and online at pvchs.com

Please refer to the PBSC Financial Aid - Scholarship website for comprehensive scholarship criteria and resources.

Prepare (now) for College Expenses... Here are some helpful websites:

Students should apply in October of their senior year.

What is the difference between the SSAR and the SRAR?

https://scarletcs.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Florida and the SSAR - Self-Reported Student Academic Record:

Applicants applying to the colleges and universities in Florida will complete the Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR). Participating colleges/universities include Flagler College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Polytechnic University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, University of North Florida, University of Florida, and University of West Florida.

These FL Public Universities require/accept the SSAR: https://ssar.selfreportedtranscript.com/Login.aspx

FSU https://admissions.fsu.edu/first-year/ssar/

UF https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/freshman/ssar-faq

FAU http://www.fau.edu/admissions/ssar/

FAU Honors College https://www.fau.edu/honors/future-students/apply-now/

UNF https://www.unf.edu/admissions/ssar.html

UWF https://uwf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/application-resources/completing-your-application/

New College FL Transcript via common app. or SSAR https://www.ncf.edu/admissions/apply-to-new-college/first-year-students/

FL Poly Unofficial Transcript by photo/email or SSAR https://floridapoly.edu/admissions-and-aid/first-time-students/apply.php

FAMU https://admissions.famu.edu/faqs/how-to-update-ssar.php

USF https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/ssar.aspx

UCF requires their own form called the SPARK https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/spark/

The Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) is utilized by:

Binghamton University (SUNY), Clemson University, Duquesne University, Kean University, Louisiana State University, New York University (NYU), Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University - Camden, Rutgers University - Newark, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University at Buffalo (SUNY), University of Cincinnati, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of Minnesota Morris, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Oregon, University of Pittsburgh, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, University of Texas at San Antonio and Virginia Tech.

SAVE TIME

The SSAR and SRAR are integrated, but each requires their own account. If you started or completed the SRAR (or SSAR) for a participating college or university, you can very easily click to import your coursework from the SRAR to the SSAR and vice versa.

How to import your SSAR into the SRAR

Save time! If you started or completed the SSAR for a participating college or university in Florida, and are now applying to a university using the SRAR, you may easily import your SSAR into your SRAR.

To import your SSAR into the SRAR:

Create a SRAR account, preferably using the same email address used for your SSAR account, and follow the import screen prompts, also shown below, after logging in.

1. Upon login, you will be prompted with the following message on the SRAR Home page: "To save time, would you like to import your Florida Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) into your SRAR? Get started by clicking the Review and Import SSAR button below."

2. Click Review and Import SSAR.

3. Confirm the SSAR account information (name and email address) shown on screen is correct.

4. Click View Summary to quickly review your SSAR. You can edit/update after import if needed.

5. After reviewing, click Import SSAR button.

6. After import, you will see a green check mark and the message: Import of Coursework Complete.

Sallie Mae has free, online tools and resources that can help families plan and understand how to pay for college. Below is their "1-2-3 Approach to Paying for College".
You can find more of their resources here.

State University System of Florida Admissions Matrix

The State University System of Florida provides the follow matrix with a summary of their admission policies and details regarding the current freshman class on their campuses. For more information about the State University System, visit their website at https://www.flbog.edu/universities/. You can access their admissions matrix online.

Private College & Universities of Florida Admissions Matrix

Private College and Universities of Florida, PCFU, is an organization of twenty of Florida's most competitive and prestigious private colleges and universities. PCFU provides the following matrix with a summary of each school's admission policies and details regarding the current freshman class on their campuses. For more information about PCFU and to view their admissions matrix, visit their website at https://pcuf.net/

Virtual Tours of the State University System of Florida Schools

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) VIRTUAL TOUR
“Excellence with Caring” is the motto at FAMU. Located in Tallahassee, the school was founded in 1887, and is the fifth-largest historically black university in the United States with an enrollment of more than 10,000 students.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) VIRTUAL TOUR
Established in 1961, Florida Atlantic University officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Located in Boca Raton, the university offers more than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 30,000 students within its 10 colleges.

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) VIRTUAL TOUR
Located between Fort Myers and Naples on the Southwest Florida coast, Florida Gulf Coast University encompasses 800 acres on which academic buildings, residence halls and athletics facilities share space with wetlands, pinewoods, and boardwalks in a natural setting. FGCU serves 15,000 students and offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Florida International University (FIU) VIRTUAL TOUR
Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, and has rapidly grown to become a top 100 public university, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. FIU has 57,000 students, with 75 percent of whom live and work in South Florida.

Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly) VIRTUAL TOUR
Established in 2012, Florida Polytechnic University is the state’s newest university. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the school is located in Lakeland and provides cutting-edge degree programs that prepare graduates to take on today’s fastest-growing fields.

Florida State University (FSU) VIRTUAL TOUR
Long recognized as one of the nation’s elite research institutions, Florida State University also achieved international renown for the quality of its programs in the sciences and humanities. Located in the heart of the state capital, the Florida State community includes 41,000 students, 16 colleges, and more than 6,000 faculty and staff.

New College (The Honors College of Florida) VIRTUAL TOUR
Located in Sarasota, New College of Florida educates intellectually curious students. New College offers 35 undergraduate majors and a master’s degree program in data science. With only 800 students and 80 full-time faculty engaged in interdisciplinary research and collaborative learning, the College’s rigorous curriculum prepares students for the demands of doctoral and professional degree programs. New College is the top public college in the nation for the percentage of its graduates who go on to earn doctorate degrees.

University of Central Florida (UCF) VIRTUAL TOUR
An emerging preeminent university, UCF offers more than 220 degrees programs at its main campus in Orlando. UCF’s world-class research, innovative community partnerships, and integration of technology and learning,has led U.S. News and World Report to regularly rank UCF as one of the top 10 most innovative universities in the nation.

University of Florida (UF) VIRTUAL TOUR
UF is called “the Everything School” for a reason. A top-10 public university aiming for top five, the University of Florida is among the nation’s most academically diverse institutions. With an enrollment of more than 54,000 students, UF is home to 16 colleges offering nearly 300 degree programs. Only five other U.S. universities have as many areas of study on one campus.

University of North Florida (UNF) VIRTUAL TOUR
Situated in Jacksonville between downtown and the beaches, UNF was established in 1969. 17,000 students at UNF choose from 52 undergraduate degree programs and 132 areas of concentration, 25 graduate, and three doctoral degree programs.

University of South Florida (USF) VIRTUAL TOUR
With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, the university serves more than 50,000 students by offering more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and doctoral degrees. From 2013 to 2019, USF rose faster than any other public or private university in the country, in U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of best colleges.

University of West Florida (UWF) VIRTUAL TOUR
Established in 1963 in historic Pensacola, Florida, UWF is home to just under 13,000 students on a campus that is situated on a wilderness preserve, and right near the Escambia River. UWF has five colleges: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities; College of Business; College of Education and Professional Studies; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; and the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 15,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. There are many resources on their website. Here are links to a few that are particularly helpful.

Preparing for the College Application Process
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Making Your Final Decision

Profiles of the State University System of Florida Schools

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

Tallahassee, FL

A medium-sized, 4-year, public university and one of the largest Historically Black Colleges in the US. This coed college is located in a small city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Medium-sized school
Total undergraduates: 7,818
Degree-seeking freshmen: 1,340

Unique Facilities

Black archives research center, observatory, fine arts gallery, teaching gymnasium

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Ignite Program

Most Popular Majors

21% Health Professions
14% Interdisciplinary Studies
8% Security and Protective Services
7% Business/Marketing
7% Social Sciences

Average GPA: 3.67
Average SAT: 1100
Average ACT: 22.27

Very selective - 32% of applicants admitted. Requires two letters of recommendation.

Accepts Institutional Online Application. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: Rolling

Large school
Total undergrads: 24,842
Degree-seeking freshmen: 3,247

Unique Facilities

Environmental center, native fish research center, ocean engineering laboratory, marine research facility, robotics laboratory, harbor branch research, office of undergraduate research and inquiry

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Link to FAU

Most Popular Majors

20% Business/Marketing
9% Interdisciplinary Studies
8% Health Professions
8% Psychology
7% Biology

Mid-range GPA: 3.73 - 4.33
Mid-Range SAT: 1110 - 1270
Mid-Range ACT: 23 - 29

Somewhat selective - 63% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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Florida Atlantic University and the Wilkes Honors College Information Session

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

A medium-sized, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Medium-sized school

Total undergraduates: 13,699
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,779

Unique Facilities

Natural wetlands, observatory, campus beach

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Destination FGCU

Most Popular Majors

26% Business/Marketing
12% Health Professions
8% Communications/Journalism
8% Security and Protective Services
7% Psychology
6% Education
6% Biology
5% Engineering

Mid-Range GPA: 3.51 – 4.26
Mid-Range SAT: 1080-1230
Mid-Range ACT: 21-26

Somewhat selective - 67% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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Florida International University

Miami, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a very large city in an urban setting and is primarily a commuter campus and Hispanic-Serving Institution. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Large school

Total undergrads: 49,004
Degree-seeking freshmen: 3,998

Unique Facilities

Nature preserve, Biscayne Bay preserve, art museum, Stocker AstroScience Center, discovery lab, Wall of Wind, restaurant management lab, Aquarius Reef Base - world's only underwater research facility
2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Connect4Success

Most Popular Majors

26% Business/Marketing
11% Psychology
9% Interdisciplinary Studies
6% Social Sciences
6% Biology

Mid-range GPA: 4.2-4.6
Mid-Range SAT: 1240-1360
Mid-Range ACT: 25-30

Somewhat selective - 58% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online application. Requires official transcript with application.

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Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, FL

A small, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees. It is the state's only public polytechnic university, and focuses solely on STEM education.

Application deadline: November 1

Small school
Total undergrads: 1,288
Degree-seeking freshmen: 277

Unique Facilities

RAD maker space lab (3-D printer collection), advanced characterization and instrumentation lab, cybergaming, digital media lab, supercomputer
2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Polk State College & South Florida State College

Most Popular Majors

54% Engineering
37% Computer and Information Sciences
9% Business/Marketing

Mid-range GPA: 4.1 - 4.6
Mid-range SAT: 1250 - 1400
Mid-range ACT: 27 - 31

Somewhat selective - 50% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Accepts SSAR or unofficial transcript with application.

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Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Large school
Total undergraduates: 33,270
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 7,106

Unique Facilities

Marine laboratory/aquarium, institute of molecular biophysics, national high magnetic field laboratory, music research center, accelerator, oceanographic institute, planetarium, reservation, golf course, Middle East center, institute of science and public affairs, center for the advancement of human rights, innovation hub, National Weather Service office, Antarctic Research Facility

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: TCC2FSU

Most Popular Majors
22% Business/Marketing
17% Social Sciences
9% Biology
7% Psychology

Mid-Range GPA: 4.2 – 4.6
Mid-Range SAT: 1250 - 1400
Mid-Range ACT: 28 - 32

Very Selective - 36% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application, Common App, or Coalition Application. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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New College of Florida

Sarasota, FL

A small, 4-year, public liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor’s degrees and master's degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Small school
Total undergrads: 702
Degree-seeking freshmen: 147

Unique Facilities
High-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, scanning electron microscope, UV-visible and infrared spectrophotometers, inert atmosphere glove boxes, electrophysiology instruments, Geographic Information Systems lab, functional near-Infrared spectroscopy, anthropology lab, public archaeology lab, psychology labs, political behavior lab, marine biology research center, gallery, sculpture lab, creative computing lab, black box theater

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Guaranteed Admission Program with SCF

Most Popular Majors

47% Liberal Arts
39% Interdisciplinary Studies
9% Foreign Languages and Literature
6% Environmental Science

Mid-range GPA: 3.5 - 4.2
Mid-Range SAT: 1113 - 1320
Mid-Range ACT: 22 - 29

Somewhat selective - 73% of applicants admitted. Fee waived for all applicants.

Accepts Institutional Online Application and Common App. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a very large city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: Rolling

Large School
Total undergraduates: 59,483
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 7,323

Unique Facilities

Solar energy center, simulation and training institute, research/education in optics and lasers center, space education and research center, bio molecular sciences center, forensic science center, arboretum, observatory

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: UCF DirectConnect

Most Popular Majors
20% Business/Marketing
16% Health Professions
8% Psychology
8% Education
7% Engineering

Mid-Range GPA: 3.96 - 4.49
Mid-Range SAT: 1250 - 1370
Mid-Range ACT: 26 - 30

Very selective - 44% of applicants admitted. Begins reviewing applications in September.

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Uses SPARK in lieu of transcript.

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University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Large school
Total undergraduates: 35,405
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 6,526

Unique Facilities
Natural history museum, marine laboratory, wildlife sanctuary, citrus research center, bell carillon, pipe organ, center for performing arts, micro kelvin laboratory, nuclear reactor, cancer and genetics research center, nanoscale research facility, arts and architecture fab lab, Lavender Living Learning hoursing for LGBTQ+

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Santa Fe College Programs; Engineering at SCF

Most Popular Majors
14% Engineering
13% Business/Marketing
11% Biology
10% Social Sciences
9% Health Professions
8% Communications/Journalism

Mid-Range GPA: 4.4 – 4.7
Mid-Range SAT: 1350 - 1480
Mid-Range ACT: 30-34

Very Selective - 37% of applicants admitted. Does not consider legacy, does not admit by major, and does not consider AP scores in admission process.

Accepts Common App or Coalition Application. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

A medium-sized, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a very large city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: Rolling

Medium-sized school
Total undergraduates: 14,734
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,641

Unique Facilities
Nature trails, designated bird sanctuary, fine arts center, museum of contemporary art

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Various

Most Popular Majors
19%Business/Marketing
18% Health Professions
9% Psychology
7% Communications/Journalism
6% Social Sciences
5% Education

Mid-Range GPA: 4.0 - 4.5
Mid-Range SAT: 1100 - 1260
Mid-Range ACT: 22 - 28

Somewhat selective - 72% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a very large city in an urban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: December 1

Large school
Total undergraduates: 32,681
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 5,113

Unique Facilities
Art museums, weather station, botanical garden, anthropology museum. Numerous medical research opportunities at four local major hospitals.

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: FUSE

Most Popular Majors
22% Health Professions
16% Business/Marketing
11% Biology
11% Social Sciences
8% Engineering
6% Communications/Journalism

Mid-Range GPA: 3.97 - 4.48
Mid-Range SAT: 1230 - 1370
Mid-Range ACT: 26 - 31

Very selective - 48% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Common App, Coalition Application or Institutional Online Application. Requires official transcript with application.

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University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

A medium-sized, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: December 1

Medium-sized school
Total undergrads: 9,531
Degree-seeking freshmen: 998

Unique Facilities
Archaeology museum, nature preserve, science complex, engineering complex. One of the most military-friendly colleges in US (Princeton Review.)

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: 2UWF

Most Popular Majors
30% Health Professions
11% Business/Marketing
6% Social Sciences
5% Communications/Journalism
5% Biology
6% Psychology

Average GPA: 3.61-4.2
Average SAT: 1060-1240
Average ACT: 21-27

Very selective - 31% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application and Common App. Requires official transcript with application.

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