<p>Hello! :-)
I just wanted your general opinion on how I can approve the chances of me getting into my dream school, which is University of Florida.</p>
<p>Some background information that can be helpful:
-I am a Junior currently living in NY
-I go to a performing arts school
-My high school was rather selective in the admissions process (we had to audition beforehand)
-I am a visual arts major (All four years include 1 double-period art class and 1 single period art class)
-I am a Hispanic female
-My GPA is a 3.8 but, I'll assume I'll be at a 4.0+ soon.
-I'm hoping to major in biology/criminology
-I will have volunteered over 200 hours at the aquarium by the time I apply
-I have also volunteered for an animal shelter and multiple hours for multiple teachers at school
-I played soccer my freshman year outside of school (I don't know if this counts because it was so early on)
-I am joining the photography club to go along with my photography class
-By next year I'll have 3 APs to work with
-I've taken honors classes (Global honors/English honors/Language Honors)
-I am able to get some recommendations if I need them from my biology/chem/physics teachers or the coordinator of volunteers at the aquarium.</p>
<p>Now this is where it gets difficult:
-I am taking my SATs in November however my grades in SAT prep are looking rather low. (In the 1600-1800 range). I am thinking about taking the ACT as well.</p>
<p>-If I score an 1800, will I have a shot at UF? I know they're very selective, especially since I am an OOS student, but will the fact that I go to a performing arts school in the city and my ECs have any effect on my app?</p>
<p>I'm working very hard to get into UF, so do you guys have any advice on how I should improve?</p>
<p>Would I consider UF to be my reach, match, or safety?</p>
<p>*Also, I read on the admissions page that UF requires 4 years of math. Is this absolute or can I work around it since I will be taking a double-period AP Biology class/AP Language next year (math won't fit in my schedule) and already have Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Trig/Algebra II under my belt?</p>