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FLORIDA ADMISSIONS
College admissions guide for Sarasota-area high school students. Pine View, Riverview, Booker, and Sarasota High pathways. Local dual enrollment at SCF and USF Sarasota-Manatee.
| Tier | GPA | SAT/ACT | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAS (Academic Scholars) | 3.5 weighted | 1330 SAT / 29 ACT | 100% tuition |
| FMS (Medallion Scholars) | 3.0 weighted | 1210 SAT / 25 ACT | 75% tuition |
Both tiers require 100+ community service hours. See full Bright Futures guide for details.
Florida has one of the strongest dual enrollment programs in the country. Eligible high school students can take college courses at no cost through local state colleges. Credits transfer to all Florida public universities through the statewide articulation agreement, and many private schools also accept them.
Read the full dual enrollment guidePine View School (IB magnet, ranked among Florida's best), Riverview High (strong AP program), Sarasota High (diverse offerings), and Booker High (performing arts focus).
State College of Florida (SCF) in Bradenton/Sarasota and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Both offer transferable college credits at no cost for eligible high school students.
Pine View students consistently have strong UF placement. For other Sarasota schools, competitive applicants typically need a 4.0+ weighted GPA, strong test scores, and meaningful extracurriculars.
Written by AdmitPath team
Based in Sarasota, FL. Built by a current Florida high school student.
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