<p>Daughter visited and fell in love. She has:</p>
<p>Lowww gpa. Currently 3.25, but aced 1st quarter and should have around 3.4 cum by mid-January.</p>
<p>31 ACT, 32 super-scored</p>
<p>decent ec's; nothing really exceptional</p>
<p>great essays - she's a very good writer and from what I've read I do think her essays will stand out.</p>
<p>class rank in the second quartile - it's a very competitive school. Course rigor is good, with a number of honors classes and a couple APs</p>
<p>bumping???</p>
<p>Hi Molch,</p>
<p>I usually lurk on the UR page but thought I’d search and see who else is talking about UR and I found your post. First, I have no inside knowledge on the admissions process. My daughter is a sophomore at UR so I have her experience plus the insight I have gained from a few who post on the UR page. </p>
<p>I would think UR is a reach for your daughter but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. While grades and scores are very important in the process, they are not the only factors. I think the essay is very important and I tell prospective students to look at it as their first big job interview. She really needs to tell a story that sets her apart from the crowd and makes the UR admissions folks want her on campus. Rigorous courses are important as is the competitiveness of the school. I think they also want to see some dedication to something outside of school.</p>
<p>UR is a great school and great people. While it may be a reach for your daughter, it is certainly worth sending in an application. What’s the worst that could happen?</p>
<p>Good luck! Let us know what she does! You might also try posting a question in the UR section as you will get some more responses.</p>