<p>Hey
I was just wondering if Michigan State uses weighed gpas or unweighed</p>
<p>If not, can anyone tell me what is MSU's exact way of admissions involving GPAs?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I’m fairly certain that MSU admissions takes both unweighted and weighted GPA into account. More importantly, I know that they look at class rank in relation to GPA as well. </p>
<p>But still remember, GPA is only one factor in admissions. There is no clear-cut process that says “2.9 GPA, OUT” or “3.6 GPA, IN.” They look at the whole package, including your essay, ACT/SAT scores, GPA, curriculum/grade trends and ECs (although emphasis does seem to be placed upon GPA/test scores).</p>
<p>They do take out classes that aren’t core academic classes like gym though.</p>
<p>and EC is really important?
my unweighed is 3.3, weighed is 3.76
ACT is 25
sounds good?
and even if i do get accepted, would these stats get me money with EFC as less than 1000?</p>
<p>ECs are very important especially when you have lower stats like that. The middle 50% of admitted students have about an average of 3.5-3.8 GPA and an average ACT of about 24-29. I know people this year that got rejected wih a 3.2 unweighted and a 32 on their ACT. I also know people who got accepted with a 3.0 and 24 on the ACT. Apply early to improve your odds.</p>
<p>Those stats would not get much (if any) merit money at MSU. I got in with a 3.8, 33 ACT and still managed to get absolutely no merit money. They did however give me a full ride this year through their Spartan Advantage Program because my family made less than 20k of income. I don’t know what the specific requirements are but you may look them up on the website.</p>
<p>Thanks
I was hoping on getting money because my EFC was so low. I knew my stats were already doomed. So the need based money is given based on the best MERIT need based students? or just first come first served? or everyone gets a piece of the need based money?</p>
<p>Need-based money is only based off need as shown off your EFC. It is given on a 1st come 1st serve basis according to available funds so make sure to apply early for the best possible chance at getting any kind of need or merit based money</p>
<p>Again, look into the Spartan Advantage Program. It really is a life saver for really low income kids. Good luck to ya!</p>
<p>Thanks. I will look into it.</p>