<p>hey there, I’ve been told i’m a “shoe-in” and all that, but with all these new admission standards and such, I’d like a few more experienced opinions from you guys. I will be applying as an AA transfer in December for fall semester 09. My college GPA will be roughly, at the lowest, a 3.71 and at the highest, a 3.84. so lets base this on a 3.78 or so. I am a great essay writer, so I’m not really worried about the essay at all.</p>
<p>I don’t really have any ECs… Only thing I have to offer along those lines is that I am a chapter sponsor of the Adopt a Street Program(aka. my name is on the street sign and I “clean” the street). So, any opinions are very welcomed, as well as any tips or suggestions. </p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>
<p>which CC are you transferring from? They give preferential treatment to TCC transfers, but I think you have a very good shot regardless.</p>
<p>Broward Community College(BCC)…In south Florida, supposedly one of the better community colleges but I’m sure thats not a determining factor either way.</p>
<p>If your course load was fairly rigorous, I’d say that with a 3.8 you have a pretty good chance of being accepted. It’s getting very competitive with enrollment cuts, but make sure you have a good essay and get everything in really early! Have you held a job while in school? That is definitely something they consider, and it might be helpful since you don’t have any ECs. In my opinion, a student who works 40 hours a week and still gets good grades is far better than one who does some clubs. Working builds character and allows you to gain real world experience. Good luck!</p>
<p>I mean, I’ve heard of people getting in with 3.1s and such all the time as an AA transfer, so I’m not too too worried, but then again, doubt sets in and can kill you in the waiting time…And yeah, I do work like 35 hours a week, but its as a waiter, and that doesn’t look too glamorous on paper…Even being as tough of a job as it is.</p>
<p>I think you should get in with your excellent grades but with the current budget situation, nobody is sure. What will your major be?</p>
<p>Finance…are the budget cuts really that bad for FSU as well? I thought they only hit UF really hard, which is why I transferred my interest from UF to FSU.</p>
<p>Well I know that FSU has a reserve fund that they will be using to compensate for the budget cuts, but UF and FSU are both being effected. Although, they do charge very little tuition compared to other state universities outside of Florida. Have you visited both UF and FSU’s campuses? I wouldn’t really make a decision until you determine if you like the actual campus yet.</p>
<p>My son is in finance as well. Make sure you have all the prerequisites for admittance to the business major.
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics
CGS 2100 - Microcomputer Applications for Business
MAC 2233 - Calculus for Business and Non-Physical Sciences
STA 2023, STA 3014, or QMB 2100 - Fundamental Business Statistics
ACG 2021 - Introduction to Financial Accounting</p>
<p>Yeah, I have all the pre-reqs completed, or will be completed as of the time that I apply. I lived in gainesville for a year nas fully intended on attending UF, but between the budget cuts, and UF not letting you know if you got into fall semester until MID JULY, they can go screw themselves for what i’m concerned. That gives like, what, 3 weeks to find an apt., pick your crappy classes, and get settled in? No thanks, i’ll spare myself the migrane and decide on FSU.</p>
<p>Provided you meet the minimum requirements (e.g. prereqs), transfer admission will probably depend more upon the program you’re applying to than anything else. The college of business limits enrollment, so you will be competing against FSU’s own lower division students for those seats. With a high 3ish GPA, I still don’t think you’ll have any trouble, but who knows. Things are different now. Personally, if I were an adcom officer, I wouldn’t hesitate to approve your application - AA transfers are much more of a “proven commodity” than FTICs (for example).</p>
<p>FWIW, a friend of mine was just accepted to attend for a second bachelors, though he’s an FSU alum and had a fairly stellar upper division GPA (from his first degree). YMMV. Most schools treat postbac students as transfers, though I think the procedure at FSU is a bit different for returning students/alums.</p>