The University of Florida

“My freshman year in HJun 02 2003Business - Management and Administration
My freshman year in H.S. was a disaster--2.0 at best. Well the next three years I busted my ass, joined JROTC, Sea Cadets, and community service. Also I was on the track team, basketball team, and cross country. I took the harder classes my Junior and Senior years, with College English at the local C.C. on Wednesday nights for college credit. I really put some time in my essays, and found my favorite teacher and begged him to write me the best possible rec. letter possible. Then I went early decision(Oct. 1st)and checked off that I wanted to start in Summer Term B. Then I prayed. UF AVG SAT is 1300 and 3.9 GPA, with 25,000 apps. and 6500 ultimately get in. Well, I made it with a 1100 SAT, and 3.1 GPA---It just goes to show that they do want a diverse campus, and not just bookworms.
ACT: 21 SAT: 1100 Female

“Fortunately, I was accepted to UF in '99 beforeJan 08 2003Journalism
Fortunately, I was accepted to UF in '99 before they changed their admissions process and I did not have to write an essay. My college admissions process was very easy: I took the SAT once and not the ACT, visited one school (UF),applied to one school (UF) and signed a little piece of paper for the 100% Bright Futures Scholarship. I recommend applying early acceptance. I also recommend starting during the summer (right after you graduate). Summer B term is a great chance to get some classes out of the way, meet people and get used to life at UF. It was one of the best summers I have had.
SAT: 1270 Female

“It's getting harder and harder every yearDec 03 2002Journalism
It's getting harder and harder every year. I'm doubting I'd get in with my #'s these days.
ACT: 28 SAT: 1250 Male