I guess it’s pointless even asking this question, but I’m just curious.
So I got accepted into FSU, what are the chances of getting in UF in comparison? Do they have the same requirements?
I have pretty low test scores (compared to everyone else - 1250 on the SAT…I’m a bad test taker) but I have a really high GPA. I have a 3.9 unweighted and 4.7 weighted GPA. I’m number one in my class and I’ve taken 5 AP classes (all the AP classes my school offers) and 12 dual enrollment classes. I’m in a good amount of clubs, including Beta, National Honors Society, Theatre, Great Decisions, Teens for Change, and a few more. I go to a very small school (we only have 700 kids and the grades range from 6th to 12th), so this is 90% of the clubs it offers. However, I’ve never played any sport. I’m not the athletic type, haha. I believe my essay was pretty good, as well. Writing is my strong suit. I know I don’t sound great compared to everyone else on here, but I’m just curious as to what my chances of getting into UF are. Also, I live in Florida, if that is relevant in any way. Thanks in advance! Good luck to everyone.
Well, I’d be interested in hearing what others have to say because my son has almost the same exact stats. He’s not number one in his class, but he’s in the top 8%. 5.4 gpa, 3.92 unweighted. His SATs were only 1250, which is going to hurt his chances.
He did get into UMD, FSU (engineering), UDel (engineering), Rutgers (engineering), and USF (engineering). Of course he wants UF. Haha. I guess we’ll find out in a few weeks! Good luck!
With holistic admissions, chancing is like reading tea leaves…
UF does put more importance’s on GPA/Class Rigor, the essay and EC’s, than on test scores. For example, 73% of enrolled freshman (2016-2017 CDS info), were in the top 10% of their class, 95% was in the top 25%.
Being in the middle 50% is no guarantee of acceptance, but it gives you an idea and a range to shoot for. Remember, about 50% of admissions is based on nonacademic factors.
Good Luck!
It looks like your SAT score is the only thing that doesn’t “sound great compared to everyone else”. Fortunately, according to UF’s Common Data Set, standardized test scores are considered “important” whereas GPA, class rigor, and essays are considered “very important” (https://ir.aa.ufl.edu/media/iraaufledu/common-data-set/Main_cds2016-2017.pdf).
Assuming you’re using the same weighted GPA formula that UF uses, your grades are above the mid-range while your SAT scores are just below (http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/blog/2017/02/27/admitted-class-profile.html). I’d say you have a decent chance, but it’s always difficult to guess with holistic admissions.
Thanks for your input, everyone!
