<p>I live in New York and I am a junior in high school. I've been looking at colleges and this one really grabbed my attention. There are some things i'd like to know though....</p>
<p>1) What is admissions looking for?
2) Is it important to have a lot of volunteer hours?
3) Is a 3.7 GPA good enough?
4) What is life on campus like?
5) How far is the closest beach?
6) Is it a diverse community?
7) What is the swim program like?</p>
<p>Hi Bella! I am currently attending FIU (but transferring next semester) and I am going to try to answer your questions as best I can.</p>
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<li>Admission is not extremely selective. When I did my application I didn’t even have to do an essay or send in recommendations. I think the most important part is you GPA and SAT/ACT.</li>
<li>Honestly no. I don’t recall being asked for volunteer hours, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do them!</li>
<li>A 3.7 is more than good enough. I got an academic scholarship with a 3.6 weighted.</li>
<li>There are actually 2 campuses, the main one being Modesto Maidique (south). It’s pretty lively and there is always music playing. I don’t like that too much so I stay at north (biscayne) campus, which is much quieter. Depends on your personality, really.</li>
<li>From Biscayne it’s sunny isles. From Modesto I’m not sure, but I know it’s not far.</li>
<li>Not really. There are a lot of different countries represented, but it is majority Hispanic/Latino (about 65% I think).</li>
<li>I’m really sorry, but I can’t answer this one. I really don’t know. It’s probably pretty good though. We have a pretty nice aquatic center it biscayne campus.</li>
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<p>Good luck in your college search! Hope I helped!</p>
<p>Thanks this was a big help</p>