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Oh they mentioned it was in comparison to other AAU schools - big deal. The average high school applicant doesn’t know AAU academics from AAU sports, however. ;)</p>
<p>In sum, it was a favorable presentation they used as it made UF look more accomplished because it minimized close other competition like Florida State. If I can find a good web example or two I will post it for you. Once again, it was marketing.</p>
<p>And, by the way, FSU (and every other school) likely does the same thing. They are selling the school(s) to students.</p>
<p>Here’s a current example of UF marketing:
[UF’s</a> 2008 class had an average 4.06 GPA and 1963 (out of 2400) SAT score.](<a href=“http://www.ufl.edu/facts/]UF’s”>http://www.ufl.edu/facts/)</p>
<p>Ok, so what exactly does this claim mean? “Accepted” students, who really may not enroll and thus have higher numbers, since UF is still considered a state “safety” school? “Enrolled” students, maybe? How about just the Top 10% of the 2008 class? Maybe just the “Fall” 2008 class, but not “Summer”, which is easier to gain acceptance to? See what I mean? I’m quite sure you do. :)</p>