Flagler College at-a-glance Majors: 29 majors and 34 minors Student Body: 2,588 students; 1,035 men and 1,553 women.* Approximately 53% are from Florida/ 47% from 43 other states and 32 foreign countries. *Enrollment Fall 2012 Student-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
Freshmen Initial meeting with college counselor
We Start with Your Future in Mind
Sophomores Review four-year plan with college counselor Take PSAT and PLAN Test College prep course review with college counselor
Choosing a college may be the most important decision of your life. That’s why Flagler put together this college-choice planner to help you find, apply for, and get accepted into the college that will help you build a successful and meaningful future.
College visits
Programs of Study
Major/Minor
Programs of Study
Major/Minor
Study college entrance requirements
Accounting
Major or Minor
Accounting Studies International
Major or Minor
Advertising
Minor
Anthropology
Minor
Advertising & Journalism Documentary Production Anthropology
Minor Major or Minor Minor
Take NMSQT and ACT or SAT
Art History
Major or Minor
Latin American Studies Art History
Minor Major or Minor
Attend college fairs
Business Administration
Major or Minor
Coastal Environmental Science
Major
Business Administration Latin American Studies/Spanish Coastal Environmental
Major or Minor Major or Minor Major
ScienceArts Liberal
Major
Communication & Media
Minor
Creative Writing
Minor
Criminology
Minor
Economics
Major or Minor
Communication & Media Marketing Creative Writing Mathematics Criminology Media Studies Economics Philosophy
Minor Minor Minor Minor Minor Major or Minor Major or Minor Minor
Seniors Request information from colleges on your list Research scholarships Parent/counselor conference Complete resume College counselor review of application forms
Education, K–12 Art Deaf & Hard of Hearing Exceptional Student
Major
Mail completed forms to top choices
Education, Secondary English Social Science
Major
Take ACT/SAT and achievement tests
Elementary Education
Major
Send applications and transcripts to top choices Complete FAFSA form Check with counselor for local scholarship opportunities Forward all final information Reply promptly to colleges Submit admission and housing deposits
Campus: One of the most unique college campuses in America, Flagler College is home to the historic Ponce de Leon Hall that defines the classic architectural style for many buildings. Location: The Flagler campus is right in the heart of St. Augustine,
the oldest European settlement in the United States with an historic downtown district only a short walk from campus and four miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Directions: St. Augustine lies east of I-95 on the northeast coast of Florida, 35 miles south of Jacksonville, approximately 100 miles northeast of Orlando. Intercollegiate Sports: Flagler competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Peach Belt Conference in 13 sports: Men’s – Baseball, Basketball, Cross-country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis/Women’s – Basketball, Cross-country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Follow Flagler College on:
Academic Programs
Juniors
ACT/SAT prep workshop
Average Class Size: 18 students
St. Augustine, Florida
Philosophy/Religion
Major
Political Science
Major or Minor
Pre-Law
Minor
Psychology
Major or Minor
Public History
Minor Minor
English
Major or Minor
Religion
Environmental Science
Minor
Sociology
Major or Minor
Finance
Minor
Spanish
Major or Minor
Fine Arts
Major or Minor
Sport Management
Major
Graphic Design
Major or Minor
Major
History
Major or Minor
Strategic Communication (Public Relations)
Honorable Entrepreneurship
Minor
Theatre Arts
Major or Minor
Illustration
Minor
Youth Ministry
Minor
Boston, MA Chicago, IL
New York City, NY Washington D.C.
Atlanta, GA
Tallahassee
Jacksonville to St. Augustine: 35 MI
Jacksonville
St. Augustine Daytona
Daytona to St. Augustine: 55 MI Orlando to St. Augustine: 100 MI
Orlando Kissimmee Tampa St. Petersburg
by airplane:
Sarasota
Fort Lauderdale Naples
Getting to Flagler
Miami
from Washington D.C. from Atlanta from Chicago from New York City from Boston
1 hour 45 minutes 2 hours 2 hours 3 hours
by automobile:
from Atlanta
6.5 hours
College Selection Timeline For High School Students
Office of Admissions 74 King Street b St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-819-6220 b 800-304-4208 admissions@flagler.edu b www.flagler.edu Flagler College is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate in its admissions program, student services, or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or its expression, nationality, ethnic origin, age, disability or any other protected class.
Stage 3: Juniors
Stage 4: Senior Plan
Note: Research colleges and list favorites (5–10) Compare: location, academic programs, rankings, student life, and outcomes
Flagler College consistently ranks among the “Best Regional Colleges” in the South in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges.
Discuss: college plans with parents Continue: regular talks with your high school guidance counselor
Meet: get to know your high school guidance counselor
Take: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT)ACT or SAT
Study: college entrance requirements courses
Develop: your four-year college-choice plan with your high school guidance counselor
Understand: college admission requirements
Explore: options for college preparation and advanced placement courses at your school
Locate: resources for information about colleges and universities Become: active in student groups, sports, and/or the arts
Timeframe: start early fall, complete late spring
Narrow: your college choices from 10 to 5
Visit: the college campuses on your list
Track: your school activities, awards, academic & athletic achievements, leadership, and community service starting from grade 9
Request: application forms, catalogs, financial aid information, and admissions materials from colleges on your list
Explore: nearby colleges and universities
Take: the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) and the PLAN® test
Flagler’s tuition and fees are among the nation’s lowest for private colleges.
Research: college and university websites Timeframe: PSAT–October/PLAN –November ®
College Prep Courses & Financial Aid decisions– February, 2nd Semester
Create: a resume detailing your high school activities, achievements, awards and special honors, praise from teachers
Finish: your application forms (paper/online) and have your counselor review them, pay special attention to the essay
Attend: local college fairs and explore numerous schools
Timeframe: NMSQT–October, ACT March/SAT April
Set up: college preparatory course work for next school year Explore: college financial aid terminology, processes, and resources
Take: ACT or SAT preparation workshop
September
Stage 2: Sophomores Develop: this year’s specific plan steps with your high school guidance counselor
Connect: with your admissions counselors at colleges of your choice
Research: local, regional, national and college-sponsored scholarships and grants
Research: ACT or SAT preparation workshop
Stage 1: Freshmen
Contact: students and graduates from colleges on list
June-August
Maintain: your academic grades (or raise them) to be considered for scholarships
Complete: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to obtain need-based state and/ or federal financial aid
Give: your high school guidance counselor permission to mail your high school transcripts to your chosen colleges Take: required entrance tests (ACT, SAT, Achievement), ensure your scores are forwarded to your selected colleges
January-March
Recheck: ask your high school guidance counselor about local scholarship opportunities you might have missed Review: your selected colleges to confirm your choices; compare location, academic programs, rankings, student life, and outcomes a final time Request: ask your high school guidance counselor to send your first semester grades and any new achievements to your selected colleges
Continue: exploring financial aid opportunities and checking scholarship information
April-June Nearly 87% of Flagler graduates accept positions or get into graduate schools within six months of graduation.
Prepare: to be accepted at one or more of your selected colleges
Track: deadlines, acceptances, rejections, and financial aid awards
Decide: upon notification, choose which college you will spend the next 4 years
Respond: give a prompt reply to your college of choice
October/November
Send: applications and transcripts to your selected colleges
Join: campus groups, organizations, and social media that extend invitations
Submit: the required deposit at your college of choice for admission and housing Celebrate: you’ve just made the best decision of your life
Flagler’s Office of Admissions can help you in your search for the right college. To find out how, please contact us at: 800-304-4208 or 904-819-6220.