Is anyone else going to the UCF semifinalist visit?

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@tnknes OOS, materials science and engineering, 1520, 790 and 770 subject tests, 4.0 gpa unweighted. It started with a pretty standard, albeit lengthy, tour. Then we were shown presentations by the director of the national merit program and honors college faculty about the scholarship program and the honors college. After that an honors professor did a mock class about cyber terrorism and cyber safety. Then a reception where they had lots of professors and current students to talk to, followed by dinner. After dinner we were split into groups based on our major to talk to faculty in our area to finish off the visit. The biggest thing about the visit that is making lean towards attending is how passionate about honors education and helping the students the faculty seemed. They really seem to go out of their way to make sure you have the best college experience you can and have lots of opportunities available to you. But it didn’t feel like a sales pitch like some visits do, they seemed like they truly take care of the students and encourage them to make the most of their time at UCF. I’m also applying to U Florida, Pitt, Johns Hopkins, Swarthmore, and MIT.