UF admissions: is it a lotto or do they hand pick you?

[ninasotolongo]

i was wondering if anyone new how UF admits their students, I’ve heard lotto, I’ve heard it was handpicked… does anyone have any info regarding this? thanks

[Gator88NE]

Few students are admitted to the University of Florida purely on academic merit. While the potential for academic success is a primary consideration, UF’s holistic application review also considers a student’s personal essay, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, and family background. All information in the applicant’s file, academic and non-academic, is considered in relation to the size and strength of the entire applicant pool.

The middle 50 percent

The middle 50 percent of students admitted to the 2014 fall freshman class had the following criteria:
•High School GPA of 4.1-4.5
•SAT 1810-2060
•ACT 27-31

http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/ugrad/frprofile.html

About 50% of admissions is based on GPA (most important), class rigor (are you taking the most rigorous classes available at your school?), test scores (least important) and the essay (which counts at UF). The other 50% is based on EC’s, leadership, volunteering, work, etc. Holistic admissions can seem a bit random at times (since it’s not 100% based on grades/test scores), but it’s not a lottery.

Good Luck!

[ninasotolongo]

thank you!!