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

: 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. : If applying to the UF Honors Program,

: Explain why the commitment was meaningful, rather than just listing your duties. or significant personal development.

: Select a role where you showed leadership, sustained commitment, or significant personal development. : If applying to the UF Honors Program,