Applications are surging at the University of Florida and other flagships. Here's how they handle it

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The University of Florida makes a promise to its applicants: All essays they submit will be read at least twice.
Every year, that becomes more challenging. About 35,000 prospective studentsapplied to the state’s flagship school in Gainesville during the fall 2017 admission cycle. That was up more than half compared to fall 2006.

To get through so many files takes discipline. “Right now, it is all hands on deck,” Rick Bryant, director of admissions operations for the university, said this month. His goal is to release decisions by Feb. 9 for those who applied by the Nov. 15 deadline. His mantra: “Okay everybody, let’s make sure we stay focused, stay on pace.”

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