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SAT and ACT: Is it coming to an end?

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Nov 8, 2019

The dreaded SAT and ACT standardized tests that plagued our entire senior year of high school may no longer be a worry for upcoming generations seeking higher education. This is all due to the increasingly...

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College Board’s new ‘Adversity Score’

Victoria Reed May 31, 2019

Jay Coleman, UNF’s VP of Data Analytics, disagrees with the new addition of the adversity score to the SAT, matter of fact, he wants to do away with the SAT entirely. The College Board recently created...

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Opinion: Some universities are dropping the SAT, but does it really matter?

Opinion: Some universities are dropping the SAT, but does it really matter?

Tamlynn Torchon Jul 22, 2018

It’s been reported that several ivy league universities are dropping their required SAT and ACT writing scores, opting for an essay portion graded by the university. This list includes Harvard, Yale,...

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UNF student describes her battle to get into UNF after completing the English Language Program

Alan Vargas Jun 25, 2018

UNF Sophomore Klaudia Ndreu moved to the United States from Albania when she was 19 years old. She speaks four languages and wants to change the way people think about the role of women in society. The...

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UNF admits smartest freshman class in its history

Sarah Carter Oct 21, 2016

This fall, UNF admitted the smartest freshman class the university has ever seen. UNF topped the academic charts this year with an average GPA of 4.17 for our first-time-in-college freshman class. The...

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Bright Futures chances dim for future undergraduate students

Spinnaker Nov 11, 2013
High school classes of 2014 will face higher standards to qualify for Bright Futures than earlier classes.
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How the U.S. News & World Report ranks colleges in the US, southern regions

Spinnaker Mar 7, 2012
UNF staff, U.S. News & World Report research data director respond to rankings’ perceptions
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State to make further cuts to Bright Futures Scholarship

Spinnaker Mar 31, 2011
Decreasing lottery sales forces state to make tough cuts
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Up with the Fair Food Nation, down with exploitation

Spinnaker Nov 17, 2010
UNF Students brave the rain and the authority to protest the exploitation of farm workers by marching through the St. John’s Town Center.
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