<p>WRITEfluidity,</p>
<p>Journalism is not a dying field – maybe print journalism, but for the most part, journalism is actually increasing in both paid positions and salary. If you are a good writer, go for it. And, by the way, I’m interested in how you managed to finish two complete novels in high school.</p>
<p>WRITEfluidity,</p>
<p>I’d have to agree with Axel3419, the world will never be completely void of talented writers. In fact, we may need them now more than ever. Besides, you should definitely go for something that you have a passion for, if not, what’s the point in doing it?
However, if you’re still willing to be swayed, I couldn’t recommend the hospitality field at UCF more. Perhaps you could get a minor in something? The Rosen campus is really spectacular, it’s really what made me decide to go to UCF. (That and the accelerated history program that I hope to get into, and the fact that it’s cheap since I’m in-state…)</p>
<p>Maybe you didn’t mean for it to come across this way, but it sounds as though you may not believe me. Simple, most of it was done over the summer. On slow days at work, I’d write in my note book, and transfer it to the computer once home. Nights I couldn’t sleep, I’d write. So on and so forth. The writing adds up eventually. It’s all about time management.</p>
<p>I for one envy your time management skills. Haha. What are your books about, if you don’t mind me asking?</p>
<p>Well, one of them is young adult, in that category. The other is almost kind of has a taste like the novel the hunger games, in the light that is takes a futuristic look towards government, and a firm one, at that. I’ll continue to edit them along the years, and probably write more. Writing is my escape.</p>
<p>Huh, that’s interesting. Sounds like something I’d probably be interested in reading. I don’t read very many novels, at least not very many catch my interest, I’m more interested in historical texts, right now anyway. It sounds lame, but I really enjoy reading about different philosophies and theologies, but I do appreciate novels that are grounded in a strong ideal, like satires like Candide, and your book seems almost similar to 1984, in its own way.
If your writing skills are as developed as you say (I don’t doubt that they are, I’m just saying) then you shouldn’t have much trouble getting published. And when the time comes, I look forward to reading your work. =]
And if we’re both UCF alumni at that point I may expect a signed copy. Haha.</p>
<p>I really hope i’m good enough to be published. Writing is strictly a hobby. Hopefully, if i’m good enough, it can be a full job someday. One could only hope:) but I hope, even more, that I can get accepted into UCF. It would be a dream.</p>
<p>I really don’t see you having much of a problem getting in, but if you’re really worried just make sure that you apply early, keep your grades up senior year and maybe retake the ACT. I’m willing to bet that you’ll get in though.</p>
<p>Not with my stats:/ I went through a rough time sophomore year. someone who was like a second father to me got cancer, and the whole school year, I could only think about him. He died around the time of my second semester finals, and I couldn’t concentrate…my grades had been a roller coaster last year, and even leading into junior year, when another family friend got cancer, who just died last week…I only have a 3.1 GPA, and only a 22 act score…the only bright side of my application is the awards i’ve won for violin, and writing, and 620 hours of community service…it will be a miracle if they defer me…</p>
<p>Have your GC write that in their letter. Everything that you just said to us (and more if there is, which I hope there isn’t)</p>
<p>I actually wrote one of my essays about it…the one that asked, ‘if there was a bump in the road in your academic or personal life, explain’. So I wrote about how hard it was, the feelings, how my grades plummeted, but how it did make me stronger.</p>
<p>I personally don’t think that UCF has very strict guidelines as far as what they look for in students. They really take everything into consideration, so don’t count yourself out yet.
My best friend is attending summer session right now and she had I believe a 2.1 GPA (she came to school on average once a week last year). She did get a 1330 on the SAT though, so I think that’s what saved her. But she told me that when she applied she didn’t fill out any of the sections about extracurriculars or community service and she didn’t write any essays. She applied in March and got accepted in March.
You’re probably about even as far stats go despite her good SAT scores, and you trump her in extracurriculars. If you just put a lot of effort into your application you should get in. Also, I think she could have gotten in for fall, she just wanted to go for summer. So, I’m pretty confident that you’ll get in for summer.</p>
<p>Thank you, really. You have no idea how great it feels to be reassured that I DO stand a chance:)</p>
<p>Nah, don’t mention it, my friend. This whole college application process is really stressful, I’m sure some positive thinking could help a lot. I’m happy to help.</p>
<p>I don’t know if this will help, but I figured I’d share some more experience I have with UCF admissions. My sister also goes to UCF, she’ll be a junior this fall. She had pretty average stats, a 3.4-3.8ish GPA (I’m really not sure, but I know she got mostly A’s and B’s, and I don’t feel like asking her) with only about three AP classes and about an 1100 SAT give or take, and almost no extracurriculars. I think she was a member of Spanish Honor Society oh and one year of track, but that’s about it. I don’t think she had any service hours either, I think that she squeezed in there before Bright Futures made a requirement of 75 hours. (By the way, I was wondering if you qualify for Bright Futures since you’re out of state, but you count as in-state…? Just a curiosity I had…) But anyway, she got in for the fall of '09 with no problem. And she applied pretty late, since she didn’t want to go to a Florida school. (We’re originally from Massachusetts and she had her eye on an engineering school up there, but it was too much money. And it probably worked out for the best anyways, since she opted out of engineering and is now an education major.)
God, I use way too many parentheses. Haha.</p>
<p>I’m worried that since I’m OOS I won’t get enough scholarships. </p>
<p>I’m applying in September, I hope to get accepted to the Burnett Honors College.</p>
<p>Hum, that’s interesting…maybe my extra curriculars and 620 community service hours will pull me through. Well, i’m in Illinois now. I was originally born in Sarasota, Florida. While there, my parents signed my siblings and I up for the Florida prepaid program. Earlier this year, my dad had a hunch, so he called up the program. Turns out his thoughts were right. If my brother and I attend a school in Florida, then our tuition would be covered, and they’d consider us in state because of the program:) so my brother and I had to make a choice. attend school in Illinois, while paying about $9,000 for in state (that’s for hardly competitive places. school’s expensive up here). Or, go to a college in Florida, have tuition covered, leave this state we hate, allowing us to return to Florida, which we missed so much. We decided for Florida in about 3 seconds:)</p>
<p>Oh, and that $9,000 was for tuition alone. Add another $9,000 for dorm.</p>
<p>Haha. Sounds like a good deal. I live outside of Tampa so I’m like an hour away from Sarasota. It’s definitely nice, I can see why you’d miss it. But I’m sure it also has to do with the fact that it is your home, I mean I would love to go to school in Boston, but I can’t afford it. How long did you live in Florida before you moved?</p>
<p>Only about five years. Gosh, I can’t stand Illinois on so many levels. If I got accepted into UCF, I’d cry because I was so happy. It’s my chance to escape a place I never really belonged in.</p>
<p>When I moved to Florida I didn’t really like it, but you know, it’s been eight years and it has kind of grown on me. It’s still too hot for my liking though, and I stick out like a sore thumb because I’m like as pale as a ghost. Haha.
But if you go for summer session, make sure you’re prepared for all the rain. In this week alone the water level in my pool has gone up at least six or seven inches.</p>