<p>Yes it does! You and other gators should feel free to answer questions as well!</p>
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<p>It is quite cluttered! I thought more people would want to know more about Gainesville, what there is to do on campus, who to take for XXX1001, the best place to get a burrito…etc. Oh, well. I’m happy to answer anything I can…</p>
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<p>Your GPA is good as are your SATs. If you had around a 1280-1300/1600, it would help but you are still in range with your current score. Your schedule is strong, too. Over represented minorities tend to need a little bit higher than average stats though. </p>
<p>I’d say it’s a match or a very low reach. Try to solidify your scores. Good luck!!</p>
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<p>The GPA could be a bit of an issue but that depends on many things. Do you have an upward trend in grades? Have your courses been rigorous throughout your high school career? Do you go to a school known for being difficult? These are all things that are taken into consideration. </p>
<p>Your GPA might be on the low end of what UF accepts but your amazing ECs should help any ‘deficits’ on your application. Additionally, both your SAT and ACT are right in range. If you want to increase your chances of acceptance, you could always re-take (but ONLY if you feel comfortable that you will do better! your scores are fine as is!). Keeping your grades at a high level should help. So keep up the good work!</p>
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<p>If your high school doesn’t automatically send fall semester grades (most do) then, yes, you may submit them yourself. I would encourage you to do this if you are doing well in your courses!</p>
<p>Well I’ve enjoyed apartment living for the last five years but, from my experience long ago, I’d go for Springs. I think Beaty has the best location and Lakeside the nicest facilities. Springs is a good compromise between location and the quality of the facility. </p>
<p>If anything else, I just wouldn’t recommend Lakeside for freshmen. It’s way too isolated. You might as well live in an apartment.</p>
<p>Hey i was wondering whether one misspelled word on the UF essay would kill your chances of getting in? Kinda stupid question I know…but still! Thanks!</p>
<p>UF reviews applications holistically but I would say the SAT is easily the most important aspect admissions looks at. This is because a good GPA is dependent on the rigor of a student’s high school/courses, etc. The SAT acts as an equalizer. </p>
<p>I’d be happy to look your scores. </p>
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<p>Not a dumb question. It won’t kill your chances as long as the rest of your application was handled with a lot of thought and care (and you have the stats to boot). Relax and make sure to check and re-check your other essays! </p>
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<p>I’m just going to re-iterate what ** NameNotTaken ** said because this question is asked quite a bit: UF does superscore!</p>
<p>Would superscored scores be looked at differently? Say a student got a 1900 superscored, and another kid got a 1900 in one sitting, which one would look better? Or are they both equally looked at?</p>
<p>The score will not be viewed any differently. </p>
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<p>Congrats on your acceptance! If you could give me an idea of your preferences (location, price, roommates or no roommates, age of property, etc.), I could give you a better list.</p>
<p>Most students live on/near University Avenue, S.W. Archer 34th st. and 13th st. Apartments on or near University Ave. are very close to campus and either come with a heftier price tag or are apart of the “student ghetto”. Check out College Park. If you don’t like a lot of noise or parties, it’s probably not the best area for you.</p>
<p>I also wouldn’t recommend living on 13 st. unless it’s in a property right across from campus. The further from campus you go, the sketchier it gets on 13th. Like drug busts and prostitution sketchy…</p>
<p>The places surrounding the Archer and 34th st. intersection are my favorite and perfect for undergrads. Some places to look at: University Club, Oxford Manor, Gainesville Place, The Estates, Piccadilly, Hunter’s Run, The Laurels, Mount Vernon, Windmeadows, Campus Lodge and Lexington Crossing. There’s also a lot of nice places on 62nd Blvd. too, which is a bit further out from campus - Spyglass, Melrose, Woodlands to name a few- but still within a 15 minute bus ride. </p>
<p>Those are just some of student housing complexes I can think of that my friends or I have lived at.</p>
<p>Well I’lll preface this by saying that I’ve never known anyone that lived in Jefferson 2nd Ave. My current roommate and I looked into moving into a unit there 2 years ago but ended up crossing it off our list pretty quickly. </p>
<p>It’s pretty standard student housing. I’ve heard that it’s fairly noisy/party orientated down there which makes sense because it is in the downtown area near a string of clubs and bars. The maintenance is supposedly terrible.</p>
<p>The units are way overpriced. That area of 2nd ave. is still a little more than a mile from Smather’s library which is close to the cluster of buildings you’ll be in as a business student. I find those apartments feel a little far out from campus, honestly. I think there are better or, at least equivalent, properties on Uni that are nicer (a lot of the College Park units, Looking Glass). Also, some of the apartments on Archer/34th st. or near the law school aren’t that much farther out from main campus yet are far less expensive. </p>
<p>It all goes back to what you’re looking for. If you can afford to live at 2nd Ave. Centre and want to be downtown but still within a mile from campus then it could be perfect for you.</p>
<p>I’m a senior, and working on my UF application.
I guess this is more of a general question, but since you’re a gator, I guess there’s no one better to ask.</p>
<p>I’m first generation college, and my family has been, let’s say unwilling to help me with applying to schools. I’m also in a tricky situation since I’m currently home schooled, and I’m in fact transferring to public school a week before I apply! Since I’m cutting so close to the deadline (and quite nervous about it, in fact), I was wondering if you knew how UF handles getting transcripts? Is that something I personally have to set up with the guidance counselor at my new school, or will UF request transcripts independently? Are my records due at the same time as my application? </p>
<p>Also, how do the questions that the guidance counselor fill out affect acceptance? I previously went to the school I’m going back to and my old counselor (my mom actually demanded a new one…) really, just did not like me. I’m not a horrible, mean person I swear. I’m just strong willed, driven and opinionated and for whatever reason she didn’t like that. Quite a few of the teachers I’ve had know and like me, but I don’t think she would attest to that.</p>
<p>Also, when describing ECs/Community service (not the essay), would admissions officers like to read back story on your involvement? I wrote sort of an anecdotal account of one of my experiences horseback riding that shaped me as a rider, so to speak. I then realized it might rival my actual essay in length and I still had tons of ECs to write about. What do they want to see in this part of the application?</p>
<p>Could you reply to my thread on my chances of getting in? Or PM me your candid thoughts? My final grades for freshman and sophomore year were All A’s and 1 or 2 B’s, but my final grades for junior year were 2 C’s, 3 B’s, and 3 A’s… I was so unmotivated that year.</p>
<p>And if I do get in (I’m applying like October 29th, after I get my October SAT scores), what dorms should I look into? </p>
<p>I’m really interested in a single room in Buckman Hall, because it’s cheaper and because nobody wants to live there because there’s no A/C But I live in Miami, so I’m pretty sure I can handle the heat xD</p>
<p>But I’ve heard freshman aren’t allowed to have single rooms… .__. Can I choose a single room in Buckman for my first choice, and a double room in Buckman for my second choice? My third choice would be Fletcher Hall I guess…though I doubt I’d get a room there. </p>
<p>Have you heard of Windsor Hall and Ivy House? They’re off-campus dorms, but they’re right next to the sororities…what’s your take on them? </p>
<p>And where can I play badminton? </p>
<p>Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my questions! :3</p>
<p>Essay: About poverty in Bolivia and how it inspired me to be more active in helping the poor.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:</p>
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<li>2 years of track</li>
<li>2 years of tennis</li>
<li>4 years of FBLA (vice-president senior year)</li>
<li>3 years of HOSA</li>
<li>2 years of science club</li>
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<p>Honors and Awards:</p>
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<li>AP Scholar with honors</li>
<li>Writing award at school</li>
<li>High honor roll</li>
<li>diligence award for tennis</li>
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<p>Community service:</p>
<p>Here’s the problem…</p>
<p>I listed my community service, but only included 3 or 4 things… I made a mistake of elaborating too much on two of them, and so I had no room to list the other things I did. I also did not list how many hours I had for each activity, as I assumed UF would look to see the hours on my transcript… I found out that they don’t… </p>
<p>Apologies if my advice comes late to any of the most recent posters! </p>
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<p>First off, I’d like to applaud your strong initiative in the college search and admissions process. </p>
<p>Consult your guidance/college counselor at your school and have them send over an official copy of your transcript(s). Transcripts are required from all schools you’ve attended. Most schools send transcripts electronically so UF should receive them within 1-3 days of your initial request. Transcripts don’t need to be sent in at the same time as the rest of your application. </p>
<p>I’m sorry to hear about your issues with your guidance counselor. The questionnaire won’t impact the admissions decision. </p>
<p>“Brevity is the soul of wit”- Keep this in mind when describing your involvement in ECs. Keep the descriptions to 1 or 2 sentences like you would on a resume. You could perhaps incorporate your background as an equestrian into an essay? </p>
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<p>I’ll check out your thread and either reply with my thoughts there or in a PM. A couple Cs will not kill your chances as long as your stats are up to par. </p>
<p>Selecting the right dorm is really dependent on your preferences (location, age and style of the building, etc.) and price range. I personally like the Murphree area the best though freshman generally have a hard time getting into those buildings (unless you do select Thomas or Buckman). I think one of buildings in the recently renovated Reid/Yulee/Mallory area would be a good selection and you’d likely get a spot in one of those units. A few pages back I reviewed some of the dorms more in-depth.</p>
<p>I think Buckman or Thomas would be a great selection to save money. You can install your own ac unit in your dorm so it’s really not that bad. It’s very hard to secure a single as a freshman unless you have a good reason. I haven’t seen a housing application since like 2007 but I believe that, yes, you can put down a single in Buckman as your first choice and a double in the same building as your second. You might want to put down one of the freshman heavy dorms (Yulee/Mallory/Reid, Rawlings, Jennings, Broward or something in the Tolbert area) as your third choice, just incase. </p>
<p>Both Windsor and Ivy House are great off-campus, dorm style options for anyone that can’t secure on-campus housing. I believe Windsor would give you a more traditional dorm experience than Ivy House but both are well-kept (from what I know), affordable and very close to campus. I’d still recommend living on-campus if you secure a spot in the dorms. </p>
<p>Badminton! I was about to say look into joining the club but apparently it’s been disbanded which makes me insanely sad. Anywho, you can still play at the Southwest Rec. Center from 1pm-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. </p>
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<p>I’d say UF is a good match and you have an excellent chance of being admitted. Your stats are great though it would be helpful to know your UW GPA as well. URM status can never hurt. ECs are strong. I can’t say for sure whether omitting info about your community service will have an impact but I’d say you shouldn’t be too concerned about it. However, if you have other applications to fill out still, try to limit the descriptions of your EC/CS involvement to 1 or 2 sentences.</p>
<p>What do you know about readmission? The advisor told me it was pretty likely I’d get back in if I was caught up in critical tracking and not very likely if I didn’t. Does it depend at all on how strong of an applicant I was as a freshman or how I did the first time around(I have a 2.2 GPA)</p>
<p>Also is it possible to apply for a medical withdrawal retroactively?</p>
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Quite a few of the teachers I’ve had know and like me, but I don’t think she would attest to that.</p>
But I live in Miami, so I’m pretty sure I can handle the heat xD</p>
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