Florida SAT guides

Everything a Florida family needs to plan the SAT, Bright Futures, and admissions. Written by our team, reviewed every cycle.

Start with the number: what Bright Futures pays and whether your teen qualifies

 
Bright Futures Calculator
Enter your teen's numbers. See the award tier, the dollar value, and exactly what is missing.
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Bright Futures SAT Requirements 2026-27
FAS, FMS, GPA, service hours, deadlines, and what each award is worth.
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FAS vs FMS: the honest dollar math
What the 140-point difference is actually worth. No inflated claims.
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SAT Test Dates 2026-27
Every date and deadline, plus the August 31 Bright Futures cutoff.
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What score does your teen need?

UF
Middle 50%: 1380 to 1510. About 20% admitted.
FSU
Middle 50%: 1340 to 1450. 86,000+ applications.
UCF
Middle 50%: 1310 to 1430. FAS lands inside it.

Every Florida college, one data page each

Score ranges, acceptance rates, GPA, and what Bright Futures is worth at each school.

University of FloridaFlorida StateUCFUSFFIUFAUFGCUUNFUWFFAMUFlorida PolyNew CollegeMiami

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