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designed to assist busy counselors like you with the challenging responsibility of recommending the "next step" for a full case-load of eager (and anxious) high school students.
Here, we provide all the information you need to answer their frequently asked questions and help them determine if Florida Institute of Technology is the right "FIT." Thank you for all you do and please contact us if you have any questions!
at Florida Tech are rigorous and hands-on. Students who succeed are passionate about their field, inquisitive and creative, and hardworking. They have to be. Students take courses in their major beginning freshmen year and face many exciting academic challenges (including a capstone design project) throughout their time at the university.
at Florida Tech is unique and beautiful, located in Melbourne, Fla., minutes from the beach and about an hour and half from Orlando's theme parks and other attractions. The campus features a spectacular botanical garden and outstanding new academic buildings. The surrounding area includes a mall, movie theaters, popular restaurants, and all the other amenities of home.
at Florida Tech are renowned and widely published professionals who are equally committed to cutting-edge scholarship and excellent undergraduate teaching. Professors here not only teach, but enrich the educational experiences of students by involving them in research, exciting academic competitions and professional conferences.
at Florida Tech describe themselves as "determined, hardworking and ambitious," and are focused on fulfilling their dreams. They are friendly, academically talented, passionate about learning, and committed to making the world a better place. Most are involved in student government and campus activities, and all make the community a vibrant and fun place to live and learn.
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The Office of Undergraduate Admission seeks to enroll qualified students who will succeed at Florida Tech, so a student's high school curriculum is of utmost importance (espeically for those interested in science or engineering).
The high school transcript is the most important element of the application. Admission counselors evaluate candidates' applications with a focus on the whole student and whether he or she is prepared to complete several years of rigorous, challenging academic studies.
The criteria include, but are not limited to:
- High school curriculum
- Performance in high school coursework
- Class standing or ranking
- Results of the SAT-I (critical reading and math) or ACT
- Teacher recommendations
- Participation in special classes, clubs or teams that involve research projects and advanced problem-solving techniques
Admission counselors recommend that all students visit campus and schedule an admission interview prior to applying as it helps both the admission counselor and student gauge whether Florida Tech is right for them.
More information about admission requirements available here.
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From students to staff, the community at Florida Tech is friendly and supportive. Professors know their students by name and often involve them in exciting research opportunities. Administrators and staff are always eager to help. Florida Tech's students are high-acheivers, passionate about their chosen fields and excited about learning, who balance rigorous academics with a good amount of fun. Many spend free time surfing, sailing, gaming, shopping, or competing in both academic and athletic competitions.
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission or search by state on the Meet Your Counselor page.
In general, students interested in the programs at Florida Tech should complete a rigorous high school curriculum consisting of at least 4 years math (through pre-calculus) and four-years of science that include biology, chemistry and physics. Students are encouraged to take honors-level and/or advanced placement courses as well, especially if they are seeking admission to the School of Science or the School of Engineering.
To help make Florida Tech affordable, the university offers students a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities. A complete list of scholarships can be found here.
There is never a shortage of activity on the Florida Tech campus. Students are involved in athletics, theatre and performance, academic clubs and honor societies, community service, cultural groups, and a variety of social organizations formed around mutual interests. A complete list of student clubs and organizations may be found here.
Florida Tech offers 8 men's and 9 women's Division II athletic programs. Check out Panther Athletics for more information.
International Academic Programs offers a variety of diverse study abroad opportunities that range in duration from several weeks or months to a full year. More information about Florida Tech's study abroad programs may be found here.
Florida Tech is located in Melbourne, in Brevard County, Fla. in an area known as the Space Coast. It is located approximately 40 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center and an hour's drive from Orlando's malls and theme parks. It is a short drive from the beach, restaurants and shopping. Another perk of Melbourne: the average daily temperature is 72 degrees.
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