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AN ANNUAL UPDATE FOR NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS U N I V E R S I T Y
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Congratulations
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on being named a National Merit
Scholar semifinalist! You were selected as one of only 16,000 students in the nation. And if you are named a National Merit Finalist, the incentives to become a UCF Knight increase.
There is a lot of momentum at UCF. We’re the nation’s third-largest university. The quality of our incoming freshmen has risen for five record years. Research funding reached new
heights. We’ve built a new alumni center, two buildings for the sciences, football stadium, basketball arena and a new school for the performing arts. And we broke medical school history last year by enrolling the first class ever to receive full four-year scholarships. The best way to get to know us is to visit. I can help you organize a campus visit,
which includes meetings with faculty in your areas of interest, The Burnett Honors College and current National Merit students—even a personal golf cart tour of our campus. Give me a call to schedule your visit. I look forward to meeting you.
Ryan J. Woods Director of the Scholars Program Office of Undergraduate Admissions 407–823–6179 rwoods@mail.ucf.edu
DID YOU KNOW?
•U .S. News & World Report ranked UCF seventh in the “Top Schools to Watch” list, which lauds institutions for their success and innovation in academics, faculty, student life, campus and facilities. •T he new UCF College of Medicine and Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences buildings offer 370,000 square feet of cutting-edge technology and innovative design. •U CF is projected to be a top 50 school for the number of enrolled National Merit Scholars for the third year in a row. •U .S. News & World Report ranked UCF as a “Top Tier National University.” •T he Princeton Review ranked UCF as one of the “Best 368 Colleges” in the nation.
The Burnett Honors College
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he Burnett Honors College provides students with a challenging and unique scholarly experience, creating a strong foundation for future achievements.
Honors courses are limited to 20 or fewer students, providing a more challenging and close-knit learning experience that includes more one-on-one time with faculty and advisors. The college’s state-of-the-art facility houses a computer lab, reading room, multimedia classrooms and a meditation garden. Honors students also get priority registration, scholarship opportunities, invitations to special events and specialized oncampus housing. To learn more about the college, contact Ryan Woods or the Office of Honors Student Services directly at 407-823-2545 or visit honors.ucf.edu.
The LEAD Scholars Program
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he LEAD Scholars Program is a two-year leadership development experience for students to learn in and out of the classroom. Participants enter the program as freshmen and commit to participating in the academic study of leadership, how to use it in their careers and ways to use their skills to give back through community service.
National Merit Scholarship Program
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hile outstanding students have several institutions from which to choose, each year, more students are putting UCF at the top of their lists. One reason is the strong support UCF offers its most talented students. Here are just a few of the opportunities open to semifinalist students:
To learn more about the LEAD Scholars Program, call Ryan Woods or contact the program directly at 407-823-2223 or visit lead.sdes.ucf.edu.
• Guaranteed admission to the LEAD Scholars Program (upon application) • Priority registration • Special orientation program • Guaranteed on-campus housing (upon application) • Guaranteed admission for finalists to The Burnett Honors College (upon application)
For more information, please contact a member of our Scholarship Team: Ryan J. Woods 407-823-6179 rwoods@mail.ucf.edu Serge W. Desir, Jr. 407-823-6104 sdesir@mail.ucf.edu
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emifinalist students are guaranteed a scholarship valued at $18,000 (or $36,000 for non-Florida residents) upon admission to UCF.
If you are named a finalist and designate UCF as your first choice by the deadline, you will receive a scholarship amount of $48,000 (or $112,000 scholarship for non-Florida residents). These funds are offered in addition to any other awards, including the Bright Futures Scholarship, private awards and need-based assistance.
ACT
45 31 GPA BURNETT HONORS freshmen
National Merit Freshmen
2019 SAT
1379
SAT
Undergraduate Admissions Scholarships
Fa l l 2 0 1 0
NEW
Elizabeth M. Costello 407-823-6936 ecostell@mail.ucf.edu
(Critical reading and math)
( C r i t i c a l r e a d i n g , m a t h AND W RITING )
National Merit Incentive Packages BY COLLEGE
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tudents who advance to finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program and who designate UCF as their first choice institution by the appropriate deadline in April will benefit from the following additional opportunities: Arts and Humanities • Laptop computer • Research opportunities • Internship opportunities • Faculty and student mentoring Business Administration • Laptop computer • Faculty and student mentoring Education • Laptop computer • Field experiences in local schools, community agencies or area businesses • Faculty and student mentoring Engineering and computer science Engineering • Faculty and student mentoring • Junior/Senior internship opportunities • Research/laboratory opportunities Computer Science • Laptop computer • Research projects • Faculty and student mentoring
Health and Public Affairs • Laptop computer • Internships in local service and government agencies • Research mentorships • Faculty and student mentoring College of Medicine • Laptop computer • Research opportunities • Faculty and student mentoring Hospitality Management • Laptop computer • Paid research assistantship • Paid internship position with a corporate partner • Faculty and student mentoring ScienceS • Laptop computer • Research opportunities • Faculty and student mentoring
An Evening Event for National Merit Semifinalists
UCF
will host a reception to share information about scholarship opportunities, academic programs and benefits available to National Merit Scholars.
We look forward to talking with you and your family during this intimate gathering. Friday, November 19, 2010 7 p.m.–9 p.m. UCF Progress Energy University Welcome Center 4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, 32816 Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by November 12 to 407-823-6179 or rwoods@mail.ucf.edu.
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ou’re invited to come learn more about the benefits UCF has to offer—from undergraduate research opportunities and one-of-a-kind learning experiences to a vibrant and diverse student life. An admissions representative will be in attendance to answer your questions about housing, campus life, financial aid and more. Tampa Monday, October 18, 2010 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Doubletree Guest Suites Tampa Bay 3050 N. Rocky Point Drive West, Tampa, 33607 Fort Lauderdale Tuesday, October 19, 2010 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 33316 Jacksonville Thursday, October 21, 2010 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Jacksonville Marriott 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, 32256 Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP no later than one week prior to the event to 407-823-6179 or rwoods@mail.ucf.edu.
Additional Information Admissions
admissions.ucf.edu
The Burnett Honors College
honors.ucf.edu
Housing & Residence Life
housing.ucf.edu
LEAD Scholars Program
lead.sdes.ucf.edu
Office of Student Involvement
osi.sdes.ucf.edu
Orientation
orientation.sdes.ucf.edu
Student Financial Assistance
finaid.ucf.edu
Student Health Services
hs.sdes.ucf.edu
U N I V E R S I T Y O F C E N T R A L F LO R I DA O F F I C E of U N D E R G R A D U A T E A D M I S S I O N S ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32816-0111 P 407 823 3000