What FSU wants (more on how to get accepted)

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<p>This a little old but some may have missed the ramp up in requirements.</p>

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With fewer students admitted, the academic bar was raised to gain entrance into FSU. The class SAT average for this group of freshmen is 1261, higher than any previous class.

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<p>I saw this remark from FSU’s provost and thought it pretty well states their freshman admissions policy:</p>

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“It’s certainly the best prepared ever,” said FSU Provost Larry Abele. What does it take to get into FSU? Abele said the school focuses more on what the student accomplished in high school than how they did on the SAT. “We really want to look for hard work,” Abele said. “Did you challenge yourself by taking a full array of academic courses? I don’t think a single sitting at a single exam should outweigh four years of high school.”

Source: [Budget</a> cuts slash FSU’s freshman class | 10connects.com | Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater](<a href=“404 Not Found | wtsp.com”>404 Not Found | wtsp.com)</p>

<p>Best of luck for all applicants!</p>

<p>Remember to apply in August (this means EARLY)!</p>