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What does my status checker mean?
Application Received, Processing File: Your application was received and Admissions is currently processing and verifying documents.

Application Missing Required Documents: These files are missing required items. This status will change once all of the required items are received and processed.

Processing Application and Documents: These files were either recently received and are being processed or are missing required items. This status will change once all of the required items are received and processed.

All Required Documents Received: All required documents have been received and the application will soon move to the Admissions Committee for review.

Under Initial Review by Committee: The file is complete and the Admissions Committee is currently evaluating the file.

File Reviewed, No Decision Reached: The Committee has reviewed the file, however, a decision has not yet been made on the file. The file will continue to be evaluated as other applications are received. Applicants who have updates to their files such as transcripts and LSAT scores will be re-evaluated by the Admissions Committee based on the new information. Final decisions will be made no later than the end of April, but it is possible that some candidates may hear earlier.
THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN DENIAL
EVERYONE GETS THIS UPDATE

Final Decision Reached, Notice Issued: The Committee has reached a final decision on your application and a decision notice was issued. Usually the decision notice will be received by the applicant within 3-10 days.

What is the index and how do I calculate it?
UF Index formula: .026*LSAT + 0.347*GPA + .254
The index is basically a formula a school uses to rank students for admission

Fall 2011 Entering Class Profile
Class Size: 295
Median LSAT/GPA: 162/3.64
LSAT 75th/25th percentile: 164/160
GPA 75th/25th percentile: 3.82/3.43

Deadline to apply
File and complete by March 15*
Notification by mid-to-late April

What are my chances?
LSN 2011-12 http://florida.lawschoolnumbers.com/sta ... Cycle=1112
LSN 2010-22 http://florida.lawschoolnumbers.com/sta ... Cycle=1112

LSATmakesMeNeurotic wrote:I actually really like all of my classes. Everyone is super helpful and it's not too stressful of an environment. That being said, I definitely felt in WAY over my head the first couple of days haha

FeelTheHeat wrote:

LSATmakesMeNeurotic wrote:I actually really like all of my classes. Everyone is super helpful and it's not too stressful of an environment. That being said, I definitely felt in WAY over my head the first couple of days haha

Didn't take you long to jump ITT lol

barneytrouble wrote:Guys quick question - I live in Gainesville and have a few questions for UF about clarifying some of the stuff in the C+F section. Would you call the admissions office, email them, or make an appointment to go in and ask?

barneytrouble wrote:Guys quick question - I live in Gainesville and have a few questions for UF about clarifying some of the stuff in the C+F section. Would you call the admissions office, email them, or make an appointment to go in and ask?

LSATmakesMeNeurotic wrote:

barneytrouble wrote:Guys quick question - I live in Gainesville and have a few questions for UF about clarifying some of the stuff in the C+F section. Would you call the admissions office, email them, or make an appointment to go in and ask?

Just learned this today, but apparently the C&F section is different this year than it was in previous years. You guys have five questions or something right? Regardless, I'd definitely go talk to Michelle Adorno. She is one of the most approachable people I have ever met and is absolutely amazing.

Unless your question is simple (mine was about a speeding ticket that was "minor" but the fee was hefty because of court costs/some counties in Florida like to gouge you. I called the office and the receptionist was able to answer the question for me.) In that case, I would just call or email someone in Admissions.

UMiamiCane wrote:THE_U-I have to admit that when I first moved to Gainesville I hated it! I graduated from Miami in 2005 and moved here to be with my boyfriend (now husband). I hated how everything was focused around UF, everything closed early, there was no city. It was different for me I think because I didn't move here for school, so I didn't really meet a lot of people. After a while, I really grew to like it here, and now I love living here. Downtown Gainesville has really changed for the better- nicer restaurants and bars, less collegy feeling. I've found places I like to go, things I like to do, and people I like. Though- things will always be painted orange and blue, gag.

Btw, did you see Miami (undergrad) moved up 9 spots to #38 in the USNWR Best Colleges Rankings.
Go 'Canes!

georgia32 wrote:How much harder is it to get in out of state?

pinkcamellia wrote:

georgia32 wrote:How much harder is it to get in out of state?

It's not any harder. I was an out of state applicant with an LSAT at median and a GPA at the 75th percentile and I got in with $. They're mostly concerned with your numbers, but they look closely at the personal statement as well. I would include something in your statement about why you want to attend UF/practice law in Florida.