University of Florida Chance and Admissions Questions

[Ohewett]

Hi,

I’m applying to UF this November and I have a couple of questions regarding the application process.

First my stats:
GPA: 4.0 unweighted 4.32 weighted
ACT: 35 composite
English, Reading and Science: 36
Math: 30
SAT: 1510
ELA: 780
Math:730

I know that my stats give me a pretty good shot of getting in, but I still have some questions.

1. Does UF look purely at stats for their decisions? I know schools have holistic application review, but some state schools automatically let some students in based on stats.

2. Is there a preference between SAT and ACT, and are some sections of the ACT considered more important than others? (for example, UGA only considers the English an Math ACT sections.)

3. How important are the essays to your application?

4. How difficult is it to get into UF Honors?

Any help would be appreciated,

Thanks.

[JDGatorfan]

1. Does UF look purely at stats for their decisions? I know schools have holistic application review, but some state schools automatically let some students in based on stats.

UF is famous (some say notorious) for having a holistic admissions process. Some say that 50% of admissions has to do with non-academic factors like ECs, work experience, leadership, and the essay. That being said, you have a competitive GPA and great test scores. UF wants superstars so you have to show them that you are great outside of the classroom, too.

2. Is there a preference between SAT and ACT, and are some sections of the ACT considered more important than others? (for example, UGA only considers the English an Math ACT sections.)

No preference. Submit your best score/scores. UF does not look at the essay portion of the SAT. Not sure how they view subsections of the ACT. I know that subject tests in SAT are not required.

3. How important are the essays to your application?
   Extremely important.

4. How difficult is it to get into UF Honors?
   I know it is competitive but don’t have any specifics.