The University of Florida

“It's competitive but pretty easy if you have theDec 29 2004PreMed and Medical
it's competitive but pretty easy if you have the right test scores/grades. like most big state schools, they dont care as much about extracurriculars and essays. i got a free ride with 33 ACT, 1490 sat's(800M, 690V)and a 3.7 gpa. i also sent em my sat 2's even thought they're not required cos i did really well on them(perfect in math, bio, chem, a 780 in physics and a 700 writing). had to go cos my parents arent that well off financially and didnt get a good enough financial aid package from my first choice private school.
ACT: 33 SAT: 1490 Male

“GET GOOD HIGH SCHOOLDec 10 2004Journalism
GET GOOD HIGH SCHOOL GRADES! UF is very selective. Make sure you get that SAT/ACT score up, along with a good GPA. And take some tough classes in high school, too.
SAT: 1240 Male

“Perfect verbal SATAug 22 2004Philosophy
Perfect verbal SAT. Good high school GPA. They could care less about anything else, unless you're a minority (and that unfairly includes hispanics from Miami) or an exceptional athlete or, as often is the case, both.
ACT: 31 SAT: 1430 Male

“Granted I got in to UF in 1989, butAug 20 2004Civil Engineering
Granted I got in to UF in 1989, but I applied for the Summer which was not as competitive. I don't know how I'd get in now since it looks like you have to have very high grades and SAT/ACT scores! I just hope UF stays "wellrounded" and not into a college for all geeks!
SAT: 1100 Female

“1) studied hard and got bestMay 17 2004Physical Therapy/Exercise Science
1) studied hard and got best grades possible
2) took a challenging AP/advanced course of study in HS
3) attached a personal statement to my admissions application even though one was not requested -- felt I needed to try to let them know I was
4) was "picky" who I asked to write recommendations
5) did extra volunteer and school based activities
ACT: 27 Male