It appears the essay topic is up.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Florida State University
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<p>The admissions website now states the application will be available online on Monday August 4th.</p>

<p>This is listed on the page with the essay and resume instructions:</p>

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ESSAY
Your essay should be no longer than 500 words.</p>

<p>For almost one hundred years, the Latin words, "Vires, Artes, Mores" have been the guiding philosophy behind Florida State University. Vires signifies strength of all kinds - moral, physical, and intellectual; Artes alludes to the beauty of intellectual pursuits as exemplified in skill, craft, or art; and Mores refers to character, custom, or tradition. Describe how one or more of the values embodied in these concepts are reflected in your life.

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<p>I'd say that this covers just about anything!</p>

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<p>I'd suggest the essay is now more important than before. ;)</p>

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<p>Much thanks for the heads up!! :)</p>

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<p>What was the essay the year before? I remember submitting only one essay to all the Florida schools. It appears that the format has changed.</p>

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<p>Wow, I'm glad I didn't get this essay topic. I remember writing about the oil embargo a while ago and alternative energy. If I recall correctly, it was something about picking a world issue and why it is relevant.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I vaguely remember having four options and choosing one. Like I said, somehow my essay fit with the requirements for all Florida schools so thanks for satisfying my curiosity.</p>

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<p>Hmm, I think it was UF who allowed us to pick from 4 possible essay topics. I don't like these subjective essays, I prefer an essay with more structure (like last years). I really suck at writing though. Does anyone know if FSU will be counting the SAT/ACT writing portions for 2009 admissions? I know UF will be, so I'm wondering if FSU will follow suit.</p>

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<p>Yes, FSU is using the Writing score this year. They were the first to announce it. Then UF said they were. I haven't heard about UCF yet. Has anyone else?</p>

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<p>Oh Lordy ... these college essays are practically paralyzing my d; she's so not an intuitive writer, especially these open-ended questions. She took AP Lang this year and worked her tail off and isn't absolutely petrified of writing anymore, at least she doesn't stare at a blank screen for three hours like she used to, banging her head on a keyboard going, "I can't do this." Excellent teacher, got her A and scored a 4 on the AP exam, so she's thrilled. But it's as though she hasn't spent a year writing essays because now so many of these are, essentially, tell us about yourself -- her absolute worst nightmare. Give her hundreds of pages of calc problems and she'd rather do that for her applications ... but writing personal stuff -- oh lordy ... what a summer this will be. Sigh ...</p>

<p>zebes</p>

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<p>Essays are ridiculous. You need to take a course in creative writing just to squeeze by!</p>

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<p>Hey I need help with this essay! how are you incorporating the values? Such a are you using all 3 or focusing on one?</p>

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<p>I need help as well but at least we've started early. So far I've used all of the values and how I have used them in my life and how FSU will help enhance them.</p>

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<p>honestly, for my essay last year, I used one I had written for a "free response" option, because I liked it so much. I really wanted to include it in my application because I felt it was a good addition, but it didn't really apply to any of the topics. So I just checked the one it was remotely closest to, and sent it on it's merry way. I got in :]</p>

<p>But if they're giving a topic like this, I would suggest everyone put some thought into it. I think I kinda lucked out.</p>

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<p>gjoseph are you talking about the values separately or using them together?</p>

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<p>I ended up using two of them using my strengths</p>