Lets say I have a 3.667 cummulative GPA and got a 24 on the ACT....what chances would you say I had to attend a college such as Stanford or NYU...somewhere pretty high up there...
2006-07-25 20:19:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I don't think your chances will be too great. Your GPA and ACT scores are okay, but they are not outstanding. Unless you have an impressive list of extracurricular activities and some awesome letters of reccommendation, I don't think you can get into these schools. Most of the students who get in are at the top of their highschool class, and have great standardized testing scores.
It never hurts to try though. I would just suggest applying to some back up schools in case you don't get in. Plus, if you do really well in your first year of college, you may be able to transfer into a better school.
2006-07-26 05:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by smm_8514 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quote "The program requires completion of 45 units of course work taken in residence at Stanford. Ordinarily, four quarters are needed to complete all requirements. Students admitted after April 2005 must meet the requirements within two years of entering the program (four academic quarters for those already at Stanford)..."
Now, at Harvard, I quote again, "The majority of students admitted to Harvard College have scores ranging from 600 to 800 on the SAT I and SAT II Subject Tests. They consider many other factors during the application process, not just test scores and grades..."
And just in case you are interested in Yale, quote, "The minimum graduate admission requirements are: (1) a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution; (2) enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field; and (3) a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B). Satisfying minimal standards, however, does not guarantee your admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of places available. As a result, many well-qualified applicants cannot be accommodated."
GOOD LUCK!
2006-07-26 03:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by kath68142 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not high at all. I applied to Stanford with a 4.76 GPA (honors and Dual Enrollment) and a 29 ACT score, and I didn't even get put onto the waiting list.
Keep up the good grades though, and you'll still get into a pretty good college.
2006-07-26 03:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by choirgirl1987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get blindsighted if leters of rejection start coming back, send out applications to 'back up' schools.
The ACT is still out of 36 right? Consider retaking it. Although schools don't weigh heavily on test scores you don't want it to be one of the things that brings you're application down.
Don't discard the transfer option. If you attend another college or university for even just a year and get a 3.5+ GPA, then your options for transfer are pretty good.
2006-07-26 03:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by vintagejbass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say give it a try. you'll never know if you could get in there if you don't try. However, there are several thousand other kids who also want to go to those schools. Their GPA's are probably in the 4.0 range or better so you had better have one heck of a good essay.
2006-07-26 03:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by settingsun2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a Junior and want one of those then you need to start applying about now....If you are a Senior go to Jr, College!
2006-07-26 03:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by MissChatea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋