<p>i just got a message that i was weight listed! i have a 4.1 GPA, take all ap classes, my ACT score was a 21 and my SAT score was a 1480. I kindof want to know what their deal is!!...</p>
<p>Kinda low test scores… Like really low. Doesn’t reflect your gpa or AP classes</p>
<p>I would say that your test scores are low and the reason why you were wait listed.</p>
<p>They just sent me a message wanting to know if i would like to recieve admittance into the spring term.</p>
<p>Your SAT score and ACT score are extremely low compared to the average applicant. They are low enough that your AP classes won’t redeem them.</p>
<p>I know its weird, I have always been better at classes than taking tests, i honestly dont think that test scores are a great way to reflect if a student is ready. They just sent me a message wanting to know if i would like to recieve admittance into the spring term.</p>
<p>It’s all based on what you would like to do. You GPA is wonderful, but the scores are low. How many times did you take the ACT? The first time, I got a 20, similar to your score. Then I received a 22, and after a bit of a review, a 28. Did you study for these tests? Like I said, it’s all based on what you wish to do. I know it isn’t exactly fair to judge a student on scores, but they need some way to to see how ready you are for college.</p>
<p>Test scores are a good way to determine if a student is ready. The SAT and the ACT are just like any other test (perhaps easier, because there really isn’t any critical thinking required, but regardless). If you aren’t a “good test taker,” how are you going to pass the tests in college, which are arguably much much harder.</p>
<p>Test taking is essentially an acquired skill. If you prepare and study for a test, the only reason you should not do well is because you studied incorrectly. If you studied correctly, then why are you not able to give correct answers on a test? Nothing fundamentally changes. Moreover, you get better at tests the more you take them. Especially with MC tests, you can get answers correct, even if you aren’t 100% sure of the answer, by knowing good test taking strategies.</p>
<p>In addition, you can take the test more than once, as many people, like Write ^, did. So even if you do poorly, there’s always a chance to redeem yourself.</p>
<p>Not meant to offend in anyway, just food for thought.</p>
<p>I took it twice, and i studied using the princeton review for my sat. but i took them my senior year and i tried to take them before the application deadlines, but i was in panama during the summer vacation and then when i got back, i had to go on a road trip across the us so i can only blame myself for not studying too hard. and the 21 was my second try :(</p>
<p>Im going in for accounting.</p>
<p>Hey, guys, I’m interested in attending UCF (if only for the relatively affordable cost), but I am unsure about how much Bright Futures really covers. Although it used to be considered 100% tuition, I believe that has changed. I am currently out-of-state (residing in Georgia), but because my parents are military and Florida residents, I will receive both Bright Futures and in-state tuition. Does Bright Futures actually cover everything?</p>
<p>Also, I am in need of scholarships. I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA, have won writing awards, and although I have not taken the ACT, I expect a 32/33 (hopefully). Any luck? Burnett Honors College seem within reach?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. I know these repetitive questions get frustrating, but I’m stressing.</p>
<p>Jessie61195</p>
<p>Bright Futures currently pays like $120/credit hour if you have the maximum amount (expect that to pay less when you go to college)…Classes currently cost about $179/credit hour (in state)…on top of that you have to pay housing, food and other fees like lab fees, rec fee etc.</p>
<p>A 32/33 ACT is above the average of the BHC, so that should really be non-issue.</p>
<p>As for scholarships, the largest in state scholarship offered by UCF is the Provost scholarship, which is currently $24,000 over 4 years. With budget cuts, they may reduce the amount given out or the number of them they give out…The exception is National Merit, which is currently $64,000 over 4 years. You are guaranteed the NM scholarship if you are a finalist…otherwise you take your chance with the Provost scholarship. If it helps any, I was awarded Provost (before I became an NM finalist) with a 32 (I think, it might have been 33) ACT and 2180 SAT. My UW GPA was like a 3.6.</p>
<p>TheTicks, I appreciate your response. I am definitely hoping for the Provost Scholarship; that mixed with the Bright Futures and other scholarships could provide a full-ride, which is definitely rare in this economy. My GPA is relatively high, and my unweighted is much higher due to my rigorous course load. My main concern is whether or not I will be deprived of the Provost award due to my current residency in Georgia. Although they allowed me to have in-state tuition, they may not be gracious enough to award such a prestigious scholarship…</p>
<p>Also, I noticed that people who received the Provost submitted SAT scores along with ACT scores. I am planning to take just the ACT, for I feel I perform better on it. Will this harm my chances of getting it, or is the ACT just as acceptable as the SAT? </p>
<p>Thanks again,</p>
<p>Jessie61195</p>
<p>i got a 23 on the ACT and retaking it next month with a 4.2 GPA…chances?</p>
<p>The ACT alone should be fine. </p>
<p>@maspen, a 23 ACT is rather low…I think the 25%/75% percentile is 24/28, so a 23 puts you in the bottom 1/4 of accepted applicants, which will lower your chances.</p>
<p>Actually I got in with a 21 :)</p>
<p>Well i got accepted with a 21 but my gpa was over a 4.0 all ap classes etc. so if you get over a 30 32 you’re for sure getting in :)</p>
<p>It all depends what term you apply for. If you apply for fall, you should have at least a 26 ACT, because the average is a 27 to 28. This goes for GPA, as well. If you have a 3.6 or under, apply for the summer term. A 21 is the national average on the ACT, and UCF always seems to cut off a summer acceptence at 22. I’ve never, on this site, seen anyone who was directly accepted into the summer term with a 21, no matter their GPA. I’ve seen people accepteded into the spring with that, but spring is different then those terms. A 23 ACT is not a bad score. If you have a 23 ACT, and a strong GPA, it may very well be okay.</p>