Chance me please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Florida
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I applied to UF early decision, so i am waiting to hear back in February but I’m curious what people on the forum think my chances are. I’m not feeling too confident. Can somebody chance me?

I am in state, and a white female, first generation to go to college.
My intended major is computer engineering.
Applied to Summer B because I heard it might give an advantage.
GPA unweighted: 3.5 Weighted: 3.7 UF GPA: 3.78 (I think. This is my own calculation though so could be off.)
SAT: 2000 Reading: 650 Math: 660 Writing: 690 Essay: 8
ACT: 32 English: 36 Math: 28 Reading: 35 Science: 27
APs: Unfortunately, none until senior year. Currently taking AP Music Theory and AP Calculus

My extracurriculars are… bad.

  1. Jupiter Horsemen’s Association (JHA) Member from 2009-present (14 hours per week)
    -Participated in events and horse shows.
    -Awarded Grand Champion of youth show division two consecutive years and Reserve Champion two years
    -Earned over one hundred minor show awards
  2. Choir member from 2012-2014
    -Participated in rehearsals for an average of 5 hours per week, 9 hours per week prior to performance
    -Performed at solo and ensemble as a soloist and received a superior rating
    -Performed at solo and ensemble as part of the choir twice and received superior ratings both times

Community Service: 122 hours

  1. Morikami Park Elementary School (57 hours)
    -Helped set up classroom and prepare materials for the upcoming school year
    -Tutored kids
    -Graded Assignments
  2. Jupiter Farms Community Elementary School (45 hours)
    -Assembled pseudo holographic Vocaloid concert to teach kids about the Vocaloid electronic music software and computer
    animation
    -Volunteered at summer camp
    -Supervised and served lunch to children
    -Helped plan and set up weekly activities for the kids
  3. Palm Beach County Youth Court (9 hours)
    -Served on youth court jury 3 times
  4. Acreage Horseman’s Association (4 hours)
    -Participated in a Trail clinic with horse trainer Darrell Smith demonstrating riding techniques and helping clinic attendees
    practice
  5. Jupiter High School Criminal Justice Academy (4 hours)
    -Helped file papers after school
  6. Friends of Jupiter (3 hours)
    -Jupiter Beach cleanup

Employment:
Integrity Shell Contractors inc. (June 2015-Present, 15 hours per week)
-Data entry for estimating department of Integrity Shell Contractors inc, a construction company. Enters values from estimated plans into estimating software and also updates lumber and block prices in company database.

Additional Information:
-Can read, write, and speak intermediate Japanese
-Can speak conversational French
-Has in depth experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
-Familiar with Python, C++, and HTML computer languages
-Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
-Studied Network Security at SANS Cyber Aces

As far as the essay, it should be pretty good.

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From UF’s website:

About 50% of admissions is based on academics, GPA (most important), class rigor, essay and test scores (less important). The other 50% is based on your ECs, volunteer work, leadership, employment, etc.

Your test scores are fine, but your GPA and class rigor seem a bit low. Does your school only offer a few APs? If so, UF will take that into consideration. You need to have taken the most rigorous class schedule, AVAILABLE at your school. If you haven’t, then your low GPA could make UF a reach.

Your EC’s are fine, UF will like your committed (in time and effort) to each one.

Good Luck!

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Why do you say your ECs are bad. The showing appears excellent.

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Unfortunately, throughout highschool I was dealing with a lot of unrelated anxiety and the thought of leaving home and living in a dorm seemed so terrifying for me that I didn’t consider the possibility of even going to a university until this year. I could have taken far more rigorous courses and AP’s, but unfortunately I didn’t and my parents never pressured me to. I feel so stupid now. Hopefully the decent test scores will help.

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Do you think the showing will look good? It’s not a school club so I was honestly not sure if I should have even put it but I really have nothing else O.o