the road to ucf
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The Road to UCF
Elizabeth M. CostelloDirector
Office of Undergraduate AdmissionsUniversity of Central Florida
State University System of Florida
Benefits of the Florida SUS
§ Locations
§ Size Options
§ Types of institutions
§ Affordability
§ World-Class Educational Opportunities§ U.S. News and World Report ranks
Florida Higher Education #1 in the nation!!
§FAMU www.famu.edu§FAU www.fau.edu§FGCU www.fgcu.edu§FIU www.fiu.edu§Florida Poly www.floridapoly.edu§FSU www.fsu.edu§New College www.ncf.edu§UCF www.ucf.edu§UF www.ufl.edu§UNF www.unf.edu§USF www.usf.edu§UWF www.uwf.edu
Your College Search
§ Size of the institution
§ Location
§ Degrees/majors offered
§ Cost
§ Admission requirements§ Types of applications§ Types of admission § Admission criteria
What Are Colleges Looking For?
§ Strong High School Curriculum 9th-12th grade
§ Strong Grades§ Strong Test Scores (SAT/ACT)§Demonstrated Leadership§ Engagement in activities
Strong Academic Curriculum
* 4 years English* 4 years Mathematics (Algebra I and higher)* 3 years Natural Science
(2 w/ lab component)* 3 years Social Science* 2 years World Language (same)* 2 college prep or academic electives
AP/IB/DE/AICE/Honors (weighted)
Preparing for the College Admissions Process
Staying On Track
§ Every semester in high school counts
§ Stay organized
§ Build an ongoing resume
§ Challenge yourself academically
Freshman Year § Get to know your college counselor
§ Establish good study habits
§ Choose advanced level courses
§ Research Colleges• Internet• Guide Books• High School Resource Center
Sophomore Year
§ Take the PSAT
§ Get involved with extra-curricular activities § Honor Society § Service Organizations§ Academic Clubs § Leadership Opportunities
Focus on academics!
Junior Year
§ Take the SAT and ACT
§ Attend College Fairs
§ Establish relationships with colleges
§ Visit College Campuses
§ Research admission and scholarship requirements and opportunities
Senior Year • Attend college Open House events
• Retake the SAT and ACT (August - December)
• Submit college applications in the Fall
• Apply for financial aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after OCTOBER 1
• Submit enrollment deposit by May 1!
Tips For Applying for Admission
• Develop a plan and have a timeline – Apply Early
• Meet with your college counselor
• Visit campuses
• Know the application requirements for each institutions
• Make sure your application is a reflection of you
• Treat every application like it is your first choice
Practical Tips
• Read
• Follow directions
• Proofread
• Check your portal
• Provide all requested information
• Social Media
UCF Application Review
§ UCF Online Application or Common App§ Transcripts (Overall GPA and courses rigor)§ Test Scores – SAT and ACT § Essay – Tell your story (highly recommended)
§ Co-Curricular involvement (quality vs. quantity)
§ UCF 35,000+ Fall applications
UCF 2019 Fall Freshman Class Midranges SAT 1280-1390 ACT 27-31
GPA 3.99-4.47
Top 10 Knights Guaranteed Admission for Freshman
Recognizes student achievement in high school & provides certainty for Florida students and families
Qualifications:• Currently attend a Florida high school• Rank in the top 10% of the senior class (min 3.9 GPA
UCF recalculation if HS does not rank)• Minimum SAT 1090 (EBRW+M) or ACT 21 • Successfully complete 4 units of approved academic
core math by the end of the senior year• Submit an application and all supporting
documentation by January 15• Admission will be offered for 1 of our 3 semesters
(Summer, Fall, or Spring)
https://admissions.ucf.edu/toptenknights
Paying For College
§ Bright Futures§ http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf
§ Fastweb.com
§ Free Application for Federal Student Aid§ www.fafsa.gov
§ UCF Student Financial Assistance Office § Finaid.ucf.edu
Final Thoughts
You are not defined by an admission letter.
There is no one “Perfect School”
Take the process seriously but keep things in perspective!!
Admission is not the end game – Graduation is
Questions?GO KNIGHTS!!CHARGE ON!!
For More Informationwww.admissions.ucf.edu
[email protected]@ucf.edu
Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services