Out of State Students...

blueskymom
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:32:25 +0000

The website is pretty clear that they do read them

Holistic Review
[UF Admissions](Freshman - How To Apply - University of Florida)

“Short-answer and essay questions in particular help the Office of Admissions consider the applicant within the context of each applicant’s own experiences: with family, in high school, in their local communities and within the context of their cultural backgrounds. All factors that can distinguish an applicant’s achievements and indicate the potential for success at the University of Florida will be considered”

The university recognizes that there is great variation among applicants’ personal circumstances, home communities and high schools, including those schools’ course offerings and grading practices. Admission officers therefore have a responsibility to consider all factors when evaluating applications and to admit those applicants who are academically qualified and who have demonstrated a potential to contribute to and to be successful students at the University of Florida.

The new application is designed to facilitate individual holistic consideration. The application does not alter the factors considered in the process (i.e., socioeconomic status, special skills and talents, unusual experiences, etc.), it simply makes it easier for each applicant to illustrate these criteria, and thus facilitate a more complete and personal application review.

Short-answer and essay questions in particular help the Office of Admissions consider the applicant within the context of each applicant’s own experiences: with family, in high school, in their local communities and within the context of their cultural backgrounds. All factors that can distinguish an applicant’s achievements and indicate the potential for success at the University of Florida will be considered