University of Florida - OK SATs but international/out of state???

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am considering applying to University of Florida as one of my safeties next year. I thought that I was quite qualified, but I just found out they only accept 3% of students from out of state!</p>

<p>I live in Hong Kong, but am an American citizen.</p>

<p>SAT: 2160 (660 CR, 710 M, 790 W)
GPA: not calculated at our school (British system)
Class Rank: Top 10%</p>

<p>Good extracurriculars focused on my passion.
I will spend quite a bit of time on the application essays for all the schools I am applying to.</p>

<p>I do think I would be in the upper band of applicants overall, but would the out of state/international status make it very hard for me to be admitted? Should I be looking at a different safety? Of course, UF is not any old safety; although I have reach schools I would prefer over UF, I still chose UF as a safety because I believe it will be a great experience. </p>

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<p>bump/</p>

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<p>UF isn’t a reliable safety, the holistic admission process is a bit too random. Being international just makes it more random :)</p>

<p>By all means apply, if it meets your requirements for a “safety”(you can see yourself attending), but I would also apply to one or two other schools (as safeties). </p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>