How do you get a good essay with only 2500 characters

GatorDad305
Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:50:52 +0000

@gold523 Wasn’t trying to freak you out. My point is that there might be something in her essay which could be stated in another part of the application. For example, I thought it was important that my daughter explain “somewhere in her application” that she was interested in the intersection of design and technology. She found a place for it that wasn’t within the essay. (She wrote her essay about her experience volunteering at a daycare, btw.) I think that what you are describing is strong – one main point, well stated. That makes sense to me. I was just trying to give you another angle of approach which may or may not be helpful.

The process is stressful, for sure. I’m sorry to report that waiting until the second Friday in February isn’t easy. Feb. 9, 2018 was one of the least productive days of my professional life.

My only other advice is that she visit and take the tour, as it shows interest. She should also spend as much time as she needs on the application. I was told that admissions does look at how much time is spent on the application (they can track it) as a gauge of interest – no idea what the weight is.

UF has definitely become incredibly competitive, so no one is really a lock to get in.