<p>It looks like the days of FSU being a safety school are coming to an end. </p>
<p>The current freshman class had the highest academic record in the history of FSU. I look for this trend to continue. Our state graduates a tremendous number of high achieving high school seniors each year, but doesn’t plan to build another large university any time soon. With the slow down in the economy, more high achievers will choose to stay in-state to take advantage of their Bright Futures Scholarship opportunities (as long as they are available). </p>
<p>Plus, out of state students see the educational value found at Florida public universities. (OOS tuition rates in Florida are still relatively a big bang for the academic dollar.) As Florida schools’ stats become more impressive, the number of oos applicants will increase.</p>
<p>So, subsequently the application process will only become more and more competitive. </p>
<p>If you want to attend FSU, work hard in high school and apply early first round. </p>
<p>Also, be forewarned, if you are accepted, don’t slack off in your classes! Senioritis is not a myth! Many seniors last year sadly had their acceptance to FSU rescinded due to poor grades on their final transcript that were made after their acceptance.</p>