<p>And they all have better ranks/GPA's than me.</p>
<p>Exactly HOW important is rank and GPA with UF? I feel like such a big school would automatically deny kids with bad ranks. And being ranked 93 out of 636, this would leave me very very denied. </p>
<p>Would great community service, an upward trend, and difficult classes make up for this? or would the 92 students with the better GPA have the better chance automatically?</p>
<p>Any insight? Thanks, CC!</p>
<p>GPA and standardized test scores are pivotal to UF’s admissions process. I am testament to the fact that I did absolutely no ECs in highschool (unless you count “Spanish National Honors Society” as a valid extra curricular…) but was admitted due to a high ranking/GPA (top 5% and a 4.4/3.8) in addition to a relatively high standardized test score (ACT was 30). Rock the SAT/ACT (I’m talking a 90+%-ile) and you should have a shot.</p>
<p>anon - GPA is huge with UF, but they like every other school are aware of the fact that some students are immature in the first year and even the second year of high school or can have medical/family issues. GPA is important to them because it is the best predictor of college success, more so than standardized test scores. Particularly if the GPA is earned by taking more rigorous curriculums like IB and AP classes. So someone with a 3.8 who had a 4.4 junior year and took a bunch of AP classes is more likely to be successful in college than someone with a 4.0 all 3 years but no AP classes.</p>
<p>But SAT/ACT matter quite a bit, too because these help the schools to account for grade inflation at some schools. As another poster said, if you can make up for your class rank with a good ACT/SAT score, that will give you the edge that you need.</p>
<p>Does anyone think that extracurriculars could provide that similar edge? I think I had some great ECs, along with a job.</p>
<p>What about the essay? It seems that UF takes the essay more seriously than other schools</p>