Chances of getting in FSU

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Hi,

I would highly want to go to FSU. I’m from Canada and did my 9th grade in Canada and my grades were kind of low which explains my gpa. I moved to the US in 10th grade, I am doing the IB Full Diploma. My 10th grade is all pre-IB classes and junior/senior is full IB. I am doing 3 online classes on FLVS related to law since i want to go to law school and have all As. My 10th and 11th grade are all As. I speak French, English and Spanish. And a lot of portuguese.

GPA: 3.8
SAT: 1200 (superscored)
Will take TOEFL.

Honors and Achievements:
-9th grade: award in History
-Babysitter certified
-Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certified
-10th to 11th grade: 6 scholar honor roll // 2 honor roll
-11th grade: award for Communicator
-11th grade: award for French

Activities:
-9th grade captain of my high school cheerleading team
-9th grade - in team of improvisation
-3 years of tennis
-10 years of dance
-14 years of swimming

Clubs/Groups:
-Online book club for 2 years
-NSHSS for 2 years
-NHS for 1 year
-Student government - Class representative (11th grade)
-Student government - Vice President of the school (12th grade)

Community hours/Work:
Babysitter for the past 6 years
Cat shelter - 30 hours
Orphanage - 8 hours
Reading Buddies at my local library - 15 hours
Library shelving at my local library - 20 hours
NHS Car Wash - 3 hours
In-school babysitting - 4 hours
Working at camp - 120 hours

Does anybody know what my chances would ?

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You would need a higher SAT score to have a solid shot( ie to raise your chances of getting accepted). 1300+ range could get you in with a full tuition scholarship if you need the aid. Last year we were informed that the SAT range was from 1270-1400 for majority of accepted students in the class of 2020 and ACT range was from 24-28 on average if I’m not mistaken. Admissions is becoming more and more competitive so getting a higher SAT could help. Also if FSU is your dream school you could consider applying for summer b, (I heard it can be easier to get in for summer than fall). I would recommend applying on the first deadline they post (last year their was a deadline for oct. and one for dec.) Let me know if you have any questions.

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An upward trend in your grades following a tough 9th grade is good. Being an IB student is a huge boost, too (FSU loves IB students). The SAT score might be a tad below FSU’s range but it’s not bad.

Depending on how bad your 9th grade was, though, you might get deferred by FSU until the spring decision. Make sure to apply for Fall semester by the deadline in October though to improve your chances.