Amanda Sterk

SUS Admissions: University of Florida

SUS Admissions: University of Florida

University of Florida's ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, at #30 in the US. UF has a total undergraduate enrollment of 35,405 with over 100 undergraduate degree programs to choose from.

Lessons from University of Miami, Embry-Riddle and Florida Southern College

Lessons from University of Miami, Embry-Riddle and Florida Southern College

Join us for the replay and hot topics from college admission representatives from the Private Colleges & Universities of Florida- including the University of Miami, Florida Southern College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Hear from your area’s admissions representatives on updates to their admissions and scholarships! Including who is going TEST OPTIONAL!

SUS Admissions: Florida International University

SUS Admissions: Florida International University

FIU offers more than 190 degree programs - many available online - and has over 48,439 total undergraduate enrollment- making it the 2nd largest Florida university (top 10 largest in the nation).

SUS Admissions: University of Central Florida

SUS Admissions: University of Central Florida

As the largest university in Florida and 2nd largest in the nation, the University of Central Florida offers 99 bachelor’s, 89 master’s, 31 research doctorates, 3 professional doctorates and 3 specialist degree programs.

SUS Admissions: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU Infographic)

SUS Admissions: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU Infographic)

FAMU, located in Tallahassee, Florida , offers 54 bachelor's degrees, 29 master's degrees, three professional degrees, and 12 doctoral programs in a wide range of academic areas.

SUS Admissions: University of South Florida (Infographic)

SUS Admissions: University of South Florida (Infographic)

In the coming weeks, I will be posting one infographic about each of the universities in the Florida State University System (SUS). This includes all your favorites- FAU, UF, FGCU, UCF, USF, FIU, UWF, USF, FSU, UF, NCF, and Florida Poly!

SUS Admissions: Florida Gulf Coast University

SUS Admissions: Florida Gulf Coast University

In the coming weeks, I will be posting one infographic about each of the universities in the Florida State University System (SUS). This includes all your favorites- FAU, UF, FGCU, UCF, USF, FIU, UWF, USF, FSU, UF, NCF, and Florida Poly!

College UnMazed: Developing a College List (Session 2)

College UnMazed: Developing a College List (Session 2)

College UnMazed Virtual College Admissions Bootcamp for Fall 2020 is in full swing! Join us today!

Topics Include:

  1. Academic Planning for College Admissions & Scholarships

  2. Building your College Application

  3. Researching Universities

  4. Developing Your College List

  5. Application Materials (Resume, Essay, Letters of Recommendation)

  6. Scholarships & Financial Aid

College UnMazed: Academic Planning for Florida Students

College UnMazed: Academic Planning for Florida Students

College UnMazed Virtual College Admissions Bootcamp for Fall 2020 is in full swing! Join us today!

Topics Include:

  1. Academic Planning for College Admissions & Scholarships

  2. Building your College Application

  3. Researching Universities

  4. Developing Your College List

  5. Application Materials (Resume, Essay, Letters of Recommendation)

  6. Scholarships & Financial Aid

College Admissions and Covid-19: How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Process

College Admissions and Covid-19: How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Process

We are all living in a world of unknowns right now. One of the areas that many families are unsure about is what the closures of schools, extra-curriculars activities, and college testing does for students looking at the college admissions process. Many high school students are left in limbo waiting on more information on how Covid-19 will affect their college-bound futures.

Why I signed my 7th grader up for the SAT

Why I signed my 7th grader up for the SAT

At the end of it, I want her to have as much knowledge about the high school to college process so she is in control of it. I receive so many frantic phone calls from parents and students who simply are not prepared, and I know that starting early will be much more beneficial to my child than pretending it will just magically happen or my student will just know how to do it.

UnMazed Magazine: Teen's Guide to Paying for College

UnMazed Magazine: Teen's Guide to Paying for College

UnMazed Magazine: Teen’s Guide to Paying for College walks families through the multiple ways of paying for college, including many types of scholarships and how to apply, as well as financial aid. This edition is from Chapter 4 of the published College UnMazed: Your Guide to the Florida College & University System for Florida teens.

UnMazed Magazine: Teen's Guide to Academic Success

UnMazed Magazine: Teen's Guide to Academic Success

This month’s edition focuses on A Teen’s Guide to Academic Success! Topics range from study tips and organization, academic and student factors for college admissions, global awareness and fake news, to self-discovery.

Local College Access Networks: An Underutilized Resource

Local College Access Networks: An Underutilized Resource

I am a FutureMaker. While many of you may not know what that means, I bet you believe in the shared vision that many educators, community leaders, business partners, and others have: to build a collaborative network to ensure all Floridians have the opportunity to achieve an education beyond high school to prosper in Florida’s dynamic economy.