Chances to getting in FSU?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Florida State University
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<p>I'm an out-of-state student!</p>

<p>GPA WEIGHTED: 3.53
SAT: 1710
ACT composite: 21 (only took it once...deciding whether to take it again if I have a good chance of getting in)</p>

<p>Activities:
2 years of Field Hockey
1 year of Indoor Track
9 years of being in a nation-wide Vietnamese youth group and currently training to be a youth leader
Assistant Stage Manager of my school fall production
Went to a five week mission trip to Cambodia and Vietnam</p>

<p>Clubs: Spanish Honor Society, Secretary of the Feminist Club, Co-President of the Speech and Debate Club, International Thespian Society, Red Cross </p>

<p>Work: Cashier/food prep at a Vietnamese dessert shop. </p>

<p>Honors classes:
Pre-IB World History during Freshman Year
English 10 Honors
Pre-IB Government during Sophomore Year
Pre-IB Chemistry during Sophomore Year
3 IB courses during Junior Year: History of the Americas, English, and Spanish
4 IB courses currently: English, Geography, Math Studies, and Spanish </p>

<p>I went through a dark time during my sophomore year which hurt my GPA a little...</p>

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<p>I think your ECs are pretty good but you should increase your test scores since your GPA is on the low side</p>

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<p>I have reviewed your GPA and SAT scores using the admissions data on Cappex. I think you have a decent chance to get in. I would recommend that you send your application in right away. Be sure to highlight on your application the service work that you did on your five week mission trip. Florida State looks highly on this type of activity. Since your GPA and SAT are around what they are looking for, you should have a decent chance if you factor in all of your outside activities. A call to an admissions counselor may be beneficial as well. That could give you the opportunity to discuss the hardships that you experienced during your sophomore year. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>I suggest you compare your data to those listed in the Common Data Set, Sections C9-C12:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.ir.fsu.edu/Common_Data_Set/2013-14/C.html[/url]”>http://www.ir.fsu.edu/Common_Data_Set/2013-14/C.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>OOS students are held to higher standards than in-state applicants. Remember that the CDS lists enrolled students, not merely applicants.</p>

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<p>Good point! Also dont forget that FSU will superscore your SATs</p>

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<p>Your GPA and ACT score are kinda low. Your SAT score is within range. What will help you though is that FSU loves IB students, especially if you are on track to earn the IB Diploma (NOT the Certificate). </p>

<p>Being out of state though and everything else makes it a bit difficult to say for certain, considering out of state is a bit more difficult, but I would say that your odds are better than average, so long as you get your ACT score up, as it may not meet the minimum requirements that FSU has in place, and it could be something against your application.</p>

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<p>Thank you all for the feedback! It was a little more positive than I expected :slight_smile: </p>

<p>nyhokie do you happen to go to Virginia Tech? I’m also applying there but I don’t know my chances even though I’m in-state for that one haha</p>

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<p>Hi. I graduated from Virginia Tech. My daughter just got accepted in to Florida State. We looked at Virginia Tech, but they didn’t have a strong program in Chinese/ Business. It’s difficult to tell what each school may be looking for in an applicant. Apply to maybe six schools-- and then see which one’s will accept you. It is easier for you to get accepted to an “in-state” school, but leave your options open. I like Florida State because the tuition even for out of state is reasonable. The campus is also AMAZING! Make sure you schedule some time to check it out. Remember to emphasize your strengths when you apply. Get those applications out!!!</p>