<p>Alright, let's attempt to make this short (I have a history for dragging things on, I apologize in advance). I am a female, junior in high school, and getting ready for the oh so wonderful experiance of choosing colleges. But you see, it was made easy for me. I currently live in illinois (Around chicago area) but was originally born in sarasota, florida. While there, my parents signed my sister, twin brother and I up for 'florida pre-paid college program'. Basically, after conformiation, I can attend any public florida college, and tuition is covered. Atomatically, my first choice was Florida State University. I'm looking to get a master's in clinical psychology. Funny aspect? my twin brother ALSO wishes to attend there. We visited the campus a bit ago, and I ADORED IT, as did he. We decided, if we're accepted, we will attend FSU without moments hesitation. One problem: I'm overly stressing that I won't get in, I heard it's much more competitive, PLUS, I'm out-of-state. So, here the run down of my high school situation:
Freshmen year: I didn't do very well, I will be honest. GPA: I'm unsure of.
Sophmore year: Did much better, but towards the end of the year was trying to keep my grades up (Delt with a death of a close family friend, and put my dog down around the same month)
Junior year: I'm maintaing anywhere from a 3.4 GPA to a 3.6 right now. I am in Advanced Placement Junior english.
Senior year: I am enrolled for three more AP classes (AP enviormental science, AP senior english, and AP psychology)
So, I have a total of four AP classes throughout high school. I can usually maintain within a B average. Have not taken ACT, but am estimating about a 24 (I know, not the best, but I've been studying very hard for the math portion, which is the one that will kill me.) I have a job (Have sense freshmen year) have been playing violin for about nine years now, and have a TON of community service hours. I also won 'author of the month' last year for my school, and plan on writing a very good essay (In the process of it now). So, basically, do I even stand a chance? I know that any college probably doesn't look too positivly at out-of-state students, but do you think that if the admission see's that a twin brother and sister, from out of state wish to go to their school, it will be a positive effect? Please help, I desperatly wish to be a 'nole, and I have this nawing feeling that I won't make it. Any advice would be great, thank you.</p>
<p>Also, side note. I don't know if this will count on anything, but it's something I'm proud of. I have completed a full novel, would that be something to say on my addmission essay? And also, I have competed in many solo ensembles for violin, and have never ranked less then a division II (Excellent) and often rank division I (superior, as high as it comes.) </p>
<p>UPDATE: I JUST took the ACT's, and pretty much balled my eyes out. I got a 21 composition. On the two subjects that I'm very strong at, I didn't even hit high 20's on them. Most of my teachers (especially my AP english teacher) were very surprised. I'm taking it again on june 11th, trying to increase it as much as I can. I've bought a prep book, which I've already read through, and plan to take all three of the practice ACT tests in it. But, if I can't get my score up over 21, what are my chances? I'm a poor test taker, but I do NOT want to use that as an excuss, especially if I try my hardest. If the score remains 21, is my chances of gaining and FSU acceptence crushed? Please help, I'm in desperate need of some kind of knowledge. Thank you!</p>
I just looked up FSU’s average ACT scores and they are pretty much the same as USF - at least a 24 to 28. I will admit that they seem to be a bit more competitive than USF. </p>
You have very good chances!