<p>When we went to an admissions session over the summer, the counselor mentioned 5 “strengths” that would increase your admissions chances. I think I remember two were having a parent who attended, and top 10% of class. Does anyone remember the others?</p>
<p>I don’t remember hearing about any “5 strengths” business, but I do seem to recall that FSU likes to see that freshman applicants have completed a year of calculus in high school.</p>
<p>Strength of schedule is one – having a certain number (I can’t recall how many) of honors/AP/IB courses. They also look at the number of math classes, plus your course schedule in your senior year.</p>
<p>I remember hearing about the “strengths”!
My memory of what they were exactly is somewhat blurry. However, I remember the ones about having an alumni parent, being in the top 10% of the class, extracurriculars, and leadership roles.
Maybe the other one was about a high GPA? I don’t remember. The ones I listed above are significant though.
I also thought there were 10 strengths they stated when I went earlier this year. :/</p>
<p>From FSU’s Common Data Set
<a href=“http://www.ir.fsu.edu/Common_Data_Set/2009-10/C.html[/url]”>http://www.ir.fsu.edu/Common_Data_Set/2009-10/C.html</a></p>
<p>VeryImportant
…Rigor of Schedule
…Academic GPA</p>
<p>Important
…Academic Test Scores
…Talent/Ability (for those majors with auditions, limited access)
…State Residency</p>
<p>Considered
…Class rank
…Essay
…Recommendations
…Extra Curriculars
…Character/Personal qualities
…First generation
…Legacy/family relation
…Geographic Residence
…Volunteer Work
…Work Experience</p>
<p>Not Considered<br>
…Religion
…Racial/Ethnic
…Personal Interview
…Level of Interest</p>
<p>These are also the topics they discuss at admissions sessions.</p>