I applied to UF early decision, so i am waiting to hear back in February but I’m curious what people on the forum think my chances are. I’m not feeling too confident. Can somebody chance me?
I am in state, and a white female, first generation to go to college.
My intended major is computer engineering.
Applied to Summer B because I heard it might give an advantage.
GPA unweighted: 3.5 Weighted: 3.7 UF GPA: 3.78 (I think. This is my own calculation though so could be off.)
SAT: 2000 Reading: 650 Math: 660 Writing: 690 Essay: 8
ACT: 32 English: 36 Math: 28 Reading: 35 Science: 27
APs: Unfortunately, none until senior year. Currently taking AP Music Theory and AP Calculus
My extracurriculars are… bad.
- Jupiter Horsemen’s Association (JHA) Member from 2009-present (14 hours per week)
-Participated in events and horse shows.
-Awarded Grand Champion of youth show division two consecutive years and Reserve Champion two years
-Earned over one hundred minor show awards - Choir member from 2012-2014
-Participated in rehearsals for an average of 5 hours per week, 9 hours per week prior to performance
-Performed at solo and ensemble as a soloist and received a superior rating
-Performed at solo and ensemble as part of the choir twice and received superior ratings both times
Community Service: 122 hours
- Morikami Park Elementary School (57 hours)
-Helped set up classroom and prepare materials for the upcoming school year
-Tutored kids
-Graded Assignments - Jupiter Farms Community Elementary School (45 hours)
-Assembled pseudo holographic Vocaloid concert to teach kids about the Vocaloid electronic music software and computer
animation
-Volunteered at summer camp
-Supervised and served lunch to children
-Helped plan and set up weekly activities for the kids - Palm Beach County Youth Court (9 hours)
-Served on youth court jury 3 times - Acreage Horseman’s Association (4 hours)
-Participated in a Trail clinic with horse trainer Darrell Smith demonstrating riding techniques and helping clinic attendees
practice - Jupiter High School Criminal Justice Academy (4 hours)
-Helped file papers after school - Friends of Jupiter (3 hours)
-Jupiter Beach cleanup
Employment:
Integrity Shell Contractors inc. (June 2015-Present, 15 hours per week)
-Data entry for estimating department of Integrity Shell Contractors inc, a construction company. Enters values from estimated plans into estimating software and also updates lumber and block prices in company database.
Additional Information:
-Can read, write, and speak intermediate Japanese
-Can speak conversational French
-Has in depth experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
-Familiar with Python, C++, and HTML computer languages
-Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
-Studied Network Security at SANS Cyber Aces
As far as the essay, it should be pretty good.