<p>People on here act as if OOS, means you have to be Harvard caliber to be accepted and that there are "limited slots and all OOS students compete over those few slots intended for OOS students." When I visited UF last spring, my dad asked specifically, what percent was out of state, which was said to be around 13%. He then asked if that was due to a mandatory number like at UNC where 81% (I believe) of incoming freshman by state law must be NC residents. They replied no, to this question stating that, there was no mandatory number, that just less OOS students apply, thus less get in, and thus less matriculate.</p>
<p>I'd prefer to trust the UF Admissions Officers (especially since it plays into my favor haha). Anyone who actually knows care to share the truth?</p>
<p>Please don't guess. I will simply get angry with you. This RD1 decision will never come. I am almost certain of that. Time has frozen.</p>
<p>This information is a bit old....circa 2004....but when I was at a tour with my son a question was asked if OOS admission standards where "higher" than in-state. The answer from the admissions office was: "no difference". I realize this runs counter to popular wisdom, but there you have it. You might try calling them and asking this question directly.</p>
<p>We were also told on our January 2006 UF campus tour that OOS admissions standards are the same as instate. I don't know how the rumor started that it is more difficult OOS to get into UF. In theory, I would think it would be easier to get in since OOS kids pay higher tuition which means more revenue for UF.</p>
<p>I agree with above, especially seiclan. UF is trying to do so much in the rankings right now, I know they'd love the extra $$$. My campus tour was in Spring of '06. So I'd consider that info current especially since you too have heard the same thing. Keep the feedback coming though. I'm interested.</p>
<p>"People on here act as if OOS, means you have to be Harvard caliber to be accepted and that there are "limited slots and all OOS students compete over those few slots intended for OOS students." When I visited UF last spring, my dad asked specifically, what percent was out of state, which was said to be around 13%. He then asked if that was due to a mandatory number like at UNC where 81% (I believe) of incoming freshman by state law must be NC residents. They replied no, to this question stating that, there was no mandatory number, that just less OOS students apply, thus less get in, and thus less matriculate.</p>
<p>I'd prefer to trust the UF Admissions Officers (especially since it plays into my favor haha). Anyone who actually knows care to share the truth?</p>
<p>Please don't guess. I will simply get angry with you. This RD1 decision will never come. I am almost certain of that. Time has frozen."</p>
<p>Well what do you want us to say? Who on here is a more trusted source than an admissions officer? You come here asking a question but will reject it if it doesn't fit within what you are looking for.</p>
<p>I was wondering if anyone knew more details to it. In such situations like two equally qualified applicants, one in-state, one OOS. They were both fighting for the same spot. Which student would be picked? </p>
<p>Also I didn't say I'd reject it, I said "please don't guess." I think that is a valid request. Not to mention I wouldn't put it past a college to not be completely forthcoming. You can have numbers WELL below competetive averages and if you ask the college "Is it worth applying?" The answer will almost always be "Yes, you never know what will happen." Schools love more applicants so that their selectivity rank goes up. For all I know that could have been said to encourage all the OOS students present to apply even if their is no actual equality with instate and OOS students just to get the selectivity rank higher. I'd hate to think this of UF, but it isn't out of the realm of possibilty. People on CC who are saying that OOS is tougher are obviously picking up this rumor from somewhere, and I'd like to know who told them it's tougher OOS.</p>
<p>I'm just beyond panicked about the decision and I'm looking for any and all guidance I can receive.</p>
<p>At preview this summer they told us that only 7-8% were OOS. That being said, I don't think that there is a huge difference in admissions criteria between in-state and OOS students.</p>