UF- Chance Me

Hello all,
UF is my dream school. I have shown extreme interest by contacting the admissions office, going on a tour, tweeting them from time to time, and each year when an Adcom has visited my school I have been there. I called the office of admissions the other day and the woman saw one of my tweets to them (not important but I’m acknowledging it anyways).

I am very close to submitting my application. At this point I am just tweaking my essay more and hoping for the best. As I get closer I become more anxious. I don’t have the best stats as other candidates, however I can’t see myself at another school.

Stats:

-IB Diploma Candidate
-First Generation College Student
-Come from a low income family

Senior Schedule:
IB Biology HL
IB History of Europe HL
IB Math Studies SL
IB French 5 SL
IB English A: Lang and Lit
AICE Marine Science AS Level
IB Theory of Knowledge
AP Stats

AP Tests:
Lang and Comp- 3, Literature and Comp- 3, Gov and Politics- 4

IB Psychology SL: Score of 5 out of 7
AICE Thinking Skills AS Level: C

SAT: 1210
UF GPA- 4.1
Community Service

Clubs:
Science Honor Society (12)
National English Honor Society- Treasurer (11-12)
French National Honor Society(10-12)
National Honor Society (12)
Debbie’s Dream (10-12)
Homeless Coalition (11-12)
Key Club (12)

Work Experience:
Publix (9-11)
McDonald’s (10-12)
American Eagle (11-12)

I have included that I work typically 25-30 hours per week, and I had a hospitalization in the beginning of sophomore year that caused a significant drop in my grades.

Volunteer Work:
Big Brothers Big Sisters (11-12)
Volunteer at a Library (11-12)
Homeless Coalition (11-12)

Essay: I’m not entirely sure how good my essay is. It is at least mediocre.

I think that your best shot is with a very compelling essay. I would encourage you to get some help with that from a trusted teacher, guidance counselor or someone that has experience in that area.

From reading your post, it sounds like you have a great story to tell. Now, you need to translate that to an essay that captures the attention and emotions of the readers.

Thank you!! I do think after submitting the final version that my essay was very personal, compelling, and will surely grab the attention of the readers.

I agree with fl1234, a great essay will strengthen your chances quite a bit.