Admission to the ACE Program is based on test scores, letters of recommendation, interview, and supporting materials that attest to a student's maturity level and academic ability. Students begin university work while completing high school graduation requirements; greatly enhancing the value of their junior and senior years. Students interested in careers in health, science, mathematics, pre-engineering education, or legal studies will shorten the time needed to obtain degrees.

ACE Program Criteria

• Students must be designated as juniors or seniors in their high school when they begin their fall semester.
• Demonstrate exceptional ability and college readiness as substantiated by scholastic resume of academic achievements and activities.

• Have a minimum weighted 3.3 grade point average in the recalculated GPA in academic courses.
• Have achieved test scores on the ACT of 23 composite or higher, or on the SAT Reasoning of 1600 (total of Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) or higher.
• Have achieved at least a minimum SAT Reasoning revised Critical Reading score of 440, Writing score of 440, and Math score of 440 or ACT minimum score of 17 for English, 19 for Math, and 18 for Reading.
• Not have completed sufficient units to qualify for high school graduation, and must apply all credits earned to meeting high school graduation requirements and University criteria for degree completion. Immediately upon completing their junior year requirements, (minimum of six terms of full-time secondary enrollment) students shall be permitted to enroll, having met the entrance criteria for seniors.
• Attend one Public Information Meeting.

• Obtain two letters of recommendation.
• Complete the FGCU Admission Application.
• Complete the FGCU Accelerated Collegiate Experience Supplemental Application.
• Complete and successfully pass an interview with the FGCU Accelerated Collegiate Experience Admission committee.
• Have the written approval of the high school principal or designee as to eligibility.
• Have the written approval of parent or guardian.

For more information, contact:

239-590-7430

cpopovic@fgcu.edu