guidance counselor guide - University of South Florida

Incredible Opportunities3.58-4.12MIDDLE 50% GPAFall 2009 Admitted Freshman Profile24-29MIDDLE 50% ACTFAST FACTSFOUNDED: 19561120-1280MIDDLE 50% SAT540-620SAT WRITINGLOCATION: Our main campus is located in Tampa, with regional campussites in Sarasota and Lakeland and a separately accredited institution in St.Petersburg.SIZE: Our research campus in Tampa sits on more than 1,700 acres.FRESHMEN APPLICATIONS FALL 2009: 22,138 applied; 9,165 admitted;approximately 4,000 enrolled.NUMBER OF NEW FRESHMEN FALL 2008: 3,868ANNUAL TUITION, ROOM & BOARD (as of Fall 2009): Florida residents:$13,330; non-Florida residents: $24,140.FINANCIAL AID: In 2008-2009, nearly 26,000 students were awarded anaverage of $9,965 for two semesters.HONORS COLLEGE: Average GPA: 4.25. Average ACT: 30. Average SAT: 1353.23-28ACT ENG/WRITING41%ADMIT RATEWe share the same goals for our students as youshare for those you counsel—we want to help themachieve the highest goals possible. We understandeach student is distinctive and your time with themis short, and that both of these circumstancescomplicate the process of finding the perfectcollege fit for them. In order to make your jobeasier, we’ve provided this succinct guide to helpyou identify those students that might be the bestfit for USF and to talk to them about the optionsavailable at an unforgettable university.USF provides its students with the benefit of resources only available atpremiere research institutions. Cited by The Princeton Review’s The Best371 Colleges as one of the nation’s best values for undergraduate education,your students will work side-by-side with renowned scholars and engage ininnovative research that will translate into successful careers.Our accessible residential campus provides a welcoming atmosphere forstudents from all over the world. That is why in an effort to maintain studentsuccess at the university, all freshmen admitted for summer or fall are nowrequired to live on campus for the fall and spring semesters.In 2009, Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranks USF 26th overall amongthe nation’s leading colleges and universities for awarding bachelor’sdegrees to Black, Asian American, Hispanic and Native American students.Impressively, USF ranks #11 in degrees awarded to students from thesepopulations in Biology and Biomedical Sciences, leading all other Floridainstitutions. In 2009-2010, 38% of USF Tampa’s freshman class will beBlack, Asian American, Hispanic or Native American, while another 2% willbe international. USF continues to be home to scholars from every state inthe U.S. and more than 125 countries around the globe.USF’s faculty is one of the most diverse in the U.S. as well, ranking fourthamong peer institutions in Black faculty, seventh in Hispanic faculty, andfirst in female faculty in tenure-track positions. Your students benefitacademically and personally from the multitude of perspectives representedin the classroom and in USF’s increasingly residential community.BIG EAST CONFERENCE14Academic All-Americans8 men’s varsity sports10 women’s varsity sports32 intramural sportsSummer 2009AdmittedFreshmanProfile22-25MIDDLE 50% ACT3.18-3.71MIDDLE 50% GPA1020-1160MIDDLE 50% SAT4202 East Fowler AvenueTampa, Florida 33620-6900T: (813) 974-3350 F: (813) 974-9689For more information about anunforgettable university, visit us onthe web at www.usf.edu.Counselors’ Guide2009 - 2010For immediateinformation, call1.813.974.3350 or visitusf.edu/Admissions/Counselors/.USF’s location in Tampa affords students a wide range of cultural,recreational, employment and internship opportunities. The activitiesavailable in Tampa, not to mention USF’s Big East Conference athleticaffiliation, ensure plenty of opportunities for your students to make theirtime at USF unforgettable.“ At USF, we value the importanceof counselors as influencers instudents’ college choices. ”-Judy Genshaft, USF President

Initial Eligibility Guidelines for Freshman Admission, 2009-2010Important datesWe recommend that students apply to USF early in the fallsemester of their senior year. Freshman applicants whoapply by March 1 will be given priority in admission to Summerand Fall 2010 semesters.USF Undergraduate Admissions PersonnelThis chart is intended to help you determine which of your students might be the best fit for USF andoutlines the initial academic guidelines slated to be in effect from October 1, 2009 through March1, 2010 for regular freshman admission to USF. Please note that USF recalculates an academicgrade point average for admission purposes, adding weights of one point for AP, AICE, IB and dualenrollment courses and .5 for Honors in which a grade of ‘C’ or better is earned. Based on nationaland institutional research on student academic success in the first-year of college, freshmancompletion of required academic units, and notable grade trends, especially in junior and senior yearsof high school. Secondary factors may include status as first-generation-to college students froman economically or educationally disadvantaged community, a record of positive accomplishmentsor negative personal conduct, or evidence of a special talent, any of which may warrant a morecomprehensive review by USF personnel. These guidelines are subject to change without noticebased on space availability in the freshman class.Most freshman scholarships at USF require that studentsapply for admission by January 2.A campus visit in the fall will ensure that your seniors are upto date on admission requirements, the application process,academics, financial aid and student life.FAFSA is due by March 1. USF’s school code is 001537.Encourage your first-generation-to-college students to attendAccess USF — Saturday morning events on USF’s campusin Tampa with sessions specially designed for families newto the world of higher education.Students will need to pay a $200 admissions deposit no laterthan May 1 to secure their place in the USF Class of 2014.For more important deadlines and admissions information, visitus on the web at www.usf.edu/Admissions/Counselors/.“In 2008, Kiplinger’s Personal Financeranks USF as one of the 100 Best Values inPublic Colleges.”J. Robert SpatigDirector ofUndergraduateAdmissionsManuel MarcucciRecruiter/AdvisorOutreach & AccessRuben DelgadoRegional Director,SE FloridaRecruitment OfficeChris MoodyRecruiter/AdvisorUSF ST. PETERSBURGAlicia KornowaAssistant Director,Campus VisitServicesLisette MooreRecruiter/AdvisorUSF SARASOTA-MANATEEBryan AndersonAssistant Director,SE FloridaRecruitment OfficeAmy TatemRecruiter/Advisor,InternationalUSF TAMPALisa RycroftAssistant Director,RecruitmentHeather TonerRecruiter/AdvisorScholarshipsAndy EifertRecruiter/AdvisorJonathan EarnestVisitationCoordinatorUSF POLYTECHNICUSF CAMPUSESThe University of South Florida systemis comprised of two separatelyaccredited institutions, USF and USF St.Petersburg. USF consists of the mainresearch campus in Tampa, whichincludes USF Health, its College ofMarine Science in St. Petersburg, andtwo regional campuses - USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF Polytechnic, locatedin Lakeland.admission decisions at USF also include consideration of factors such as strength of curriculum,USF Academic Success PredictorsFreshman applicants receive one point for eachacademic criterion below which is met. The initialeligibility grid displays the corresponding number ofpoints generally required for admission to USF.AP, IB or AICE Coursework (3 or more courses)Additional Math Course(s) above Algebra IIAdditional Natural Science Course(s) with LabAdditional Foreign Language CourseSAT - Writing >= 550 or ACT English/Writing >= 24Dual Enrollment Coursework (2 or more courses)Postsecondary GPA >= 3.00Minimum USF Admissions RequirementsIn addition to meeting the minimum requirements foradmission to the State University System of Florida,applicants must meet all of the admission criteriabelow to be offered regular admission to USF as afreshman or lower-level transfer.English = 4 (3 with substantial writing)Math* = 3 (Algebra I or above)Natural Science = 3 (2 with substantial labs)Social Science = 3Foreign Language = 2 (in same language)Academic Electives = 3Postsecondary GPA >= 2.50SAT - Critical Reading >= 460 or ACT - Reading >=18SAT - Math >= 460 or ACT - Math >= 19SAT - Writing >= 440 or ACT - English/Writing >= 18*NOTE: For freshman applicants entering in Summer orFall 2011, the minimum math requirement will increase to 4while Academic Electives will decrease to 2.>=4.304.20-4.294.10-4.194.00-4.093.90-3.993.80-3.893.70-3.793.60-3.693.50-3.593.40-3.493.30-3.393.20-3.293.10-3.193.00-3.092.90-2.992.80-2.89GPA =1330 1290-1320 1250-1280 1210-1240 1170-1200 1130-1160 1090-1120 1050-1080 1020-1040>=30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22123123Admit with 1 or more Academic Success FactorsAdmit with 2 or more Academic Success FactorsAdmit with 3 or more Academic Success Factors44565980-101021SAT Score/ACT Score940-97020900-93019Admit with 4 or more Academic Success Factors;else review for Summer Bridge ProgramsAdmit with 5 or more Academic Success Factors;else review for Summer Bridge ProgramsDeny