Florida Colleges

<p>Everyone is inclined to their own opinion. If you believe a school fits you go to that school. But UCF is ranked academically above FSU. UCF is also more selective than FSU. </p>

<p>This is by no means saying FSU is a bad school. A good friend of mine is actually entering and starting her sophomore year at FSU. But even she admits, she didn't expect to get in because "IB had effectively killed my GPA." </p>

<p>And UCF and USF are good in their own ways. UCF has a strong undergraduate program. I know for a fact that UCF is also a good school for those hoping to intern at Disney. USF is no doubt in the top 3 for medical. </p>

<p>If I am not mistaken, the purpose of this topic was to discuss good schools in Florida for a prospective undergraduate. And the academic quality of students from UCF has a positive trend, while FSU has a slow, but decreasing trend. </p>

<p>As for FIU, UNF, UWF, and other private schools. They're all good. Just go with the one that fits you since some have more strengths than others. </p>

<p>Of course, these are just my personal opinions.</p>

<p>To whoever mentioned FIU, DON'T, consider fiu to be the last option before going to community college. Unless you want to learn spanish or accounting I wouldn't reccomend FIU.</p>

<p>Thanks for all the great advice on good colleges in Florida. Your comments and suggestions have helped tremendously.</p>

<p>I am looking for a medium size college with strong academics in a suburban area, no party schools. Any additional comments/advice are appreciated.</p>

<p>"Everyone is inclined to their own opinion. If you believe a school fits you go to that school. But UCF is ranked academically above FSU. UCF is also more selective than FSU."</p>

<p>Florida State is ranked 110th, and UCF is a Tier 4: So how can you possibly say "UCF is ranked academically above FSU"??? Also it is interesting to note that UCF fell from Tier 3 status (in 2006) to Tier 4 status in this years ranking.</p>

<p>Does anyone have any thoughts on Eckerd College?</p>

<p>FIU is a great school. I'm currently attending a top 25 university and the academic programs at FIU are just as good and are better in some cases. The only thing it lacks is support from the community, which is really sad. Incoming freshman already have a bad perception of the place and that often carries through until they graduate.</p>

<p>OK i'm not saying that FIU might not have SOME good classes, but I'm dually enrolled at FIU and lets just say that I'd rather take classes at Miami dade CC,than at FIU because the apathy in the student body is just gross, the professors seem to all be from cuba, and it in general seems like going to high school, which I also attend..</p>

<p>I guess that I had a different experience majoring in bio and chem. The research that some of these professors are doing is incredible. If students would treat FIU like they would UF or FSU when they arrive as freshman, the educational quality and college experience they receive would be just as good. I blame them and the Miami community in general. There's plenty of room to support both UM and FIU. Oh well.</p>

<p>have heard good things about Eckerd - it's smaller than the others asked about (only abut 1500 students)</p>

<p>Thanks everyone!</p>

<p>Does anyone have any info on Lynn University?</p>

<p>Lynn U is the former College of Boca Raton. I live about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs away. It still seems more like a college than a Universtiy. I am guessing that it has a large percentage of its freshman class from out of state, and I believe it has a fairly high percentage of international students. It is in a nice part of town. The overall setting is nice. I am afraid I do not know that much about the academics. The 25%-75% SAT scores and GPA's of freshman makes it not so competative for a Florida school, and so not alot of high school kids in our area speak much about aspiring to go. I think the avg SAT is under 1000 and the avg GPA is 2.5. They have a few centers of excellence, music being one.</p>

<p>Would I have a chance of being accepted to Yale or Oxford if I graduated from Lynn?</p>

<p>Eckerd College - a great small school - in a wonderful location - very creative in their majors - even to the point of creating ones own if so inclined - strongly encourages student exchange programs - make sure to bring ones water shoes - laid back/comfortable atmosphere - have a boat?? bring it!! Definitely worth taking a look at - I think it is a somewhat unique school :)</p>

<p>Just wondering, would I have a chance of being accepted to Yale or Oxford if I graduate from Lynn? I would love to go to one of them for graduate school.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Can someone please answer my question? It's really quite important and I would love for some feedback.</p>

<p>This kind of question is almost impossible to answer. First off Lynn is not even very well known in the entire state of Florida, so will it catch a Graduate Admissions Officer's eye at a really elite school? Well the answer is probably not. </p>

<p>However if you have a ridiculously high GRE score then you may be golden regardless of where you went for your bachelors. Also letters of recommendation are important, as well as work experience, etc...</p>

<p>This kind of question is almost impossible to answer. First off Lynn is not even very well known in the entire state of Florida, so will it catch a Graduate Admissions Officer's eye at a really elite school? Well the answer is probably not. </p>

<p>However if you have a ridiculously high GRE score then you may be golden regardless of where you went for your bachelors. Also letters of recommendation are important, as well as work experience, etc...</p>

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<p>This is true.</p>

<p>In fact, Lynn isn't even very well known within the town it's in (Boca Raton). </p>

<p>FAU is down the street from Lynn but nobody ever talks about that school for some reason. It's really a shame because it doesn't seem like a bad place.</p>

<p>In terms of going to Yale for grad school, it also really depends on WHICH graduate school you're referring to. Getting into their law school is extraordinarily difficult but some of the other programs -- like their Public Health program -- are more feasible.</p>

<p>A good way to get into Yale for grad school is the obvious route: by going to Yale for undergrad.</p>

<p>Outside of that, as someone said, your strength will be more in your grades, extracurriculars, GRE scores, etc.</p>

<p>UF may accept 53% of applicants, but the calibre of applicants in recent years has improved due to the Bright Futures program. UF has more IB grads than any U. in the country because of this. The brightest kids from our public high school assume that they'll be going to UF from either the AP or IB programs.</p>

<p>If you're thinking of grad school at Yale or Oxford, I'd make sure that I got into the honors program at UF. It would be taken more seriously on a transcript IMHO></p>