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The primary supplemental prompt for UF typically asks you to expand on your outside of the classroom. Word Count : Maximum of 250 words.

: Explain why the commitment was meaningful, rather than just listing your duties.

: If applying to the UF Honors Program, an additional 400-word essay is required covering the "three pillars": opportunity, community, and challenge. Drafting Strategy

: Explicitly state the outcome of your actions and how the experience changed your perspective or future goals.

: Once your Common App is submitted, you must create a Gator Portal account to track your status.

: Instead of saying you are hardworking, use sensory details—like the "fragrance of stale coffee" or specific imagery from your environment—to place the reader in your story.