What Are My Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Florida
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<p>Hi! I am a Maryland resident, and I would like to do a double major with Finance or Economics and History. </p>

<p>Ethnicity: White</p>

<p>GPA: 3.2(uw) 3.8(w) (I know they stink, but they are upward trending)</p>

<p>SAT: 650 reading 650 writing 590 math</p>

<p>ACT: 28 compositie with reading</p>

<p>AP: 5 AP classes</p>

<p>IB: 8 IB classes</p>

<p>Honors: 11 honors classes</p>

<p>Captain of the Academic Team for 3 years
Captain of the soccer team for 2 years, played all 4
Volunteered at Habitat for Humanity for 3 years
Volunteer with Boy Scouts of America
In Boy Scouts of America
Captain of the Golf Team for 2 years
IB Community Action Club for 4 years
Finance Club for 3 years
Student Government for 3 years
Model United Nations 4 years
School Newspaper 2 years
National Honor Society
Have played Violin for 6 years
Have played guitar for 5 years
Have played clarinet for 7 years
Leas vocalist for talent showing winning band for past 2 years
Started my own Youtube channel that has generated ad revenue and have a partnership with Machinima
Photoshop work for the past 5 years</p>

<p>Have three excellent recommendations from teachers and my counselor. Also wrote college essay that got featured in my local paper, for student of the month. </p>

<p>Thanks guys, and will chance back if you would like.</p>

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<p>Honestly-
Although you did well academically, you have several indicators of success working against you-
Your GPA is significantly below average of those previously accepted-
Your SAT score is below average-
You are an out of state applicant-
Do you get what I am trying to tell you—
Letters of recommendation not accepted-
If I was betting, your chances are 1 in 10.
Good Luck anyways.</p>

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<p>I do agree that it would be a big reach, but UF does want a well rounded class of people. You being a long-practicing musician may work out. I think it’s always worth it to apply and see what happens. Good luck!</p>