<p>I've been reading some of the threads here and it seems like acceptance is hit or miss with GPA's in the 3.5 range. My daughter has 3.5 uw and 3.9 w - with a 30 ACT. Is there generally a better chance of acceptance if she applies very early? </p>
<p>She has her heart set on RCAH - no other school has anything like it. She would be very disappointed if she didn't get in to MSU.</p>
<p>hi, fellow future rcaher!</p>
<p>Her GPA and ACT are great for MSU! I had a 3.6 W, 3.4 UW, and a 29 on my ACT and got into the RCAH. Remember though to apply early, since MSU is rolling admissions. Trust me, if you get your application in before November, you should be fine. </p>
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<p>Here’s MSU’s average admissions, though her ACT should still help her off set the /slightly/ lower GPA. Has she done any extracurriculars?</p>
<p>EDIT: Also, assuming that .4 boost is due to a large number of APs/Honors courses, they’ll take that into consideration. Remember, getting a 3.5 overall in challenging courses vs a 4.0 in easy courses makes a difference.</p>
<p>Yes, there is a better chance if you apply early but she should still be fine. </p>
<p>Also, I just graduated from the RCAH if you have any questions :). </p>
<p>(I talk to a lot of RCAH prospects on here and their parents so sorry if this is redundant)</p>