FSU decisions

We will release 22,207 decisions which includes our accepts, summer offers, holds, and denials. In comparison, last year in December, we released 18,650 decisions. Of the students we are admitting, 109 are National Merit Semifinalists. Like last year, we are very pleased with the quality of our applicant pool, and below are the mid-ranges for this year’s fall and summer accepted students:

Fall

Academic Core GPA: 3.9 - 4.4 (average 4.2)

SAT: 1240-1370 (average 1311)

ACT: 27 - 31 (average 29)

Summer

Academic Core GPA: 3.7 - 4.3 (average 4.0)

SAT: 1190-1300 (average 1245)

ACT: 25 - 29 (average 27)

Florida State University is committed to expanding access to underrepresented and socio-economically disadvantaged students. Currently 461 students have been offered admission to the CARE Summer Bridge Program. We are already at capacity for CARE; therefore, other students qualifying for CARE will be placed on a waitlist. Our next CARE Committee meeting will be held at the end of January.

Apparel/Textile Design

Apparel / Textile Design

To become a successful fashion designer, you must work extremely hard. Nothing comes free, cheap or easy to those would become the top designers who are featured on the world’s stages. The schools featured on this site are top tier, and will teach you the solid fundamentals necessary to reach your goals..

“You never know”

To learn which colleges offer Apparel / Textile Design and watch videos about Apparel / Textile Design please go to: http://collegemajors101.com/college-majors/appareltextile-design

New Economy video

I enjoyed presenting at today’s CAP Advisors meeting.  As promised, below please find the link to the Success in the New Economy video:

https://vimeo.com/67277269

Please share it.  The video is an excellent resource to begin the conversation of self-exploration as our high school students pursue their post-secondary goals.  We look forward to collaborating with you in the near future.

Once again, thank you for the opportunity.

Regards,

René

René Mantilla, District Director

School Operations - Adult and Community Education

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

5780 NW 158th  Street

Miami Lakes, FL 33014

rmantilla@dadeschools.net

FAU goes to SSAR

Florida Atlantic University goes to Self-reporting Academic Record (SSAR)

The University has adopted the Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR). This new method allows students to enter all courses and associated grades that have been attempted, or will be attempted, for high school and/or college credit without requiring the submission of an official transcript to the university (official transcripts will be required after high school graduation only).

Effective immediately, the process to apply for admission to FAU consists of:

1. COMPLETING THE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION ONLINE AT https://apply.fau.edu and pay the $30 application fee.

2. CREATE Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) at www.selfreportedtranscript.com/ssar/Login.aspx. We ask that students fill out their SSAR while looking at their transcript to ensure accurate reporting.

3. SEND SAT/ACT official test scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (SAT code: 5229 | ACT code: 0729)

We encourage you to notify students to complete the SSAR instead of sending transcripts to our Office. Using the SSAR will eliminate delays in delivery and processing times for application review.

At this point, there are two options to complete the process. Students can submit an FAU application before sending their SSAR. After completing the admissions application students will be automatically redirected to the SSAR website and their application information will be linked. If a student has already applied, they will receive a confirmation e-mail with an application confirmation number and an option to link their SSAR to FAU.

If a student has already made their SSAR and they need to link it to your FAU application, they can go here and use their FAU application confirmation number to link them. The student can find their FAU application confirmation number in the email FAU sent them after they completed their application.

Please feel free to contact a member of our Recruitment staff at 561-297-3040 or admissions@fau.edu if you have any questions about this new process.    You can also review the SSAR FAQ’s here.

Go Owls!

Kind Regards,

Francine Coker

Admissions Coordinator

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Florida Atlantic University

777 Glades Road, Bldg. SU 80

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone 561.297.0332

Fax 561.297.2758

www.fau.edu/admissions

Political Science

Political Science

Political science is the major for the person who wants to make a real difference in his or her world. This discipline is where tomorrow’s governmental leaders are made. It doesn’t matter if you are a conservative or a liberal. What matters is your will to understand the real needs of the people who you will serve while in office, as well as, the real issues that you be called to vote upon. Look for schools where civic involvement is held in high esteem..

“You never know”

To learn which colleges offer Political science and watch videos about Political science please go to:

http://collegemajors101.com/college-majors/political-science

Construction Management

Construction Management

Construction is an extremely complex endeavor. As a construction manager you will deal with every facet of the project, so you will have to wear many hats. Architect, labor relations, cost evaluation, materials handling, city planning, blue print reader and more. This is a field that is much more complex than the name may imply. Construction Managers are well paid and highly respected or good reason. It will be important to give yourself to this discipline 100%. The rewards are great, but first understand that the work is very hard.

“You never know”

To learn which colleges offer Construction Management and watch videos about Construction Management please go to: http://collegemajors101.com/college-majors/construction-management

5 Ways to avoid being a college dropout

Research done by Third Way shockingly concludes that 41 percent of college students fail to graduate within six years. Check out these tips to avoid being a college dropout. Six out of 10 Americans over the age of 24 have attempted college, but one-third of those people ended up becoming a college dropout. College dropouts still face the debt from college expenses like tuition, books, and room and board, but struggle even more as they fail to qualify for some high-paying jobs without a degree. Avoiding being a college dropout requires some planning and a lot of thinking about your future before you even decide to go to college. Consider these tips for college graduation success. 1. Figure Out What you Want to Do, Not Just Where You Want to Go If you’ve always wanted to be a teacher, you know that you must have a four-year degree. But if you aren’t sure of your career path, start exploring your options. STEM Jobs magazine and this website provide lots of information about careers from people working in them who are able to give you lots of pointers to succeed. Find out what interests you and check out the jobs where you can put those interests to work. The STEM Type Quiz can be a great way to connect what you love to a career. Volunteering and mentoring programs give you an insight into a career before you choose a field of study. Even high school freshmen can start to take advantage of experiences that will help them decide what they might like to do. 2. Take a Gap Year If you’re not sure what you want to do, consider taking a gap year instead of entering college as an undecided major. A gap year is a year off between high school and college to try out different jobs, learn a skill, travel, or try something you’ve always wanted to do and gain wisdom from your experiences. You’ll find out if you can survive in the real world without a college degree and still qualify to do something you love. Time off to work and save money can help with college costs in the future and ease the burden of college debt. 3. Prepare for College Don’t become a college dropout just because you didn’t take the time to prepare for college. The amount and quality of work expected from college professors can be much more demanding than what was expected in high school. Make sure your study skills are where they should be, even if high school is easy for you. Be realistic about balancing your social and study life by learning time management skills. Being away from home for the first time with unlimited freedom can be too much of a good thing – even for strong students. 4. Start Managing Your Money Try making a budget. Get your parents or a family member you trust to help you. Consider your part-time job earnings and how you want to spend them. Do you have a savings plan for a portion of your earnings? If you have to pay for your own clothes, car insurance, or social activities, balance those against your income from work. Creating a budget now will help you to figure out how to approach college and living expenses when you are on your own for the first time. Many students drop out of college for financial reasons. Living irresponsibly one semester with no money left for the second can bring an abrupt end to your college career. 5. Create a Good Support System Your parents probably assist you with the solutions to most problems you have encountered in high school. But unless you are commuting to college, it will be up to you as an adult to reach out and find help on campus. Most colleges provide counseling services if you need emotional support. Free tutoring for academic help is also available. Your professors, advisor, or career counselors can assist with career or class selections. Membership in college organizations can help you find upperclassmen who can give you the benefit of their experiences. Reaching out for help and finding a support network can help keep you from being a college dropout. Taking these steps will help you avoid being a college dropout before you take a step onto a college campus. Don’t wait until your grades are low, you are drowning in debt, or you are overwhelmed by the pressures of college life. Start preparations now for a successful college experience.