My son's chances?

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Florida
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<p>My son is considering applying to University of Florida and I was hoping you could give me your opinion if he has a good chance of getting admitted. </p>

<p>We have lived overseas for 7 years, currently in Holland, but prior to that in Brazil. Because we lived in Brazil, he is fluent in portuguese and he is currently enrolled in his 2nd year of the IB certificate program for Spanish. He has taken a couple of AP courses (US History, Human Geography, Calculus) and a honors course in Physics. </p>

<p>GPA 3.1
SAT Math 620, Verbal 520, Writing 560
ACT 24</p>

<p>Extra Curr.
Volleyball - 9,10,11,12
Basketball - 9,10,11,12
Baseball - 9,10,11,12
Jazz Band (plays alto sax) - 9,10,11,12
Model United Nations 11, 12</p>

<p>Has done community service in Brazil and in New Orleans with Habitate for Humanity.</p>

<p>I am hoping that since he has lived out of the US for 7 years and has more of a global background, this might help his chances. What do you think?</p>

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<p>His test scores and GPA are a little low compared to the average admitted student, but I don't know if or how it's different since he's coming from overseas. You can look at the stats here:</p>

<p>University</a> of Florida - Admissions</p>

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<p>Huge reach.</p>

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<p>Id say less then a 20% chance if overseas transfers are the same as normal student applicants</p>

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<p>It would be a reach ...I am sure the school understands language skill scores would be low but Math scores should not be and I think they would want to see a score closer to 700 or better. Also there are a lot of kids with similar backgrounds as in Fla. lots of people from Brazil and other South American countries. I would try to have him work with tutors to up his scores and try agai on the next test.</p>

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<p>20% chance is too generous in my opinion.</p>