Can I get into Barrett Honors College?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Arizona State University
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<p>HELP!!! Do I have a chance of getting into ASU’s Barrett Honors College? Do any of your kids go to Barrett? If so what did they have?</p>

<p>I am a Junior in high school and I know I have another year but judging on these stats, how do I look?</p>

<p>SAT: 1550/2400
GPA (unweighted): 3.6 (4 point scale)</p>

<p>Sports:
Swim Team (3 years)
Dive Team (2 years)- Dive Team Captain
Track and Field (3 years)- Pole-Vaulting Captain</p>

<p>Clubs:
Model UN (3 years)- President, Minister of Propaganda
Key Club (3 years)
Love Club (2 years)</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:</p>

<p>-Volunteer Camp Counselor
-Service Project: Lunch for Special Education Students
-Amor Missions: House Building in Mexico
-Vacation Bible School Volunteer
-AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS Volunteer</p>

<p>Leadership:</p>

<p>Freshman Year: Class Treasurer
Sophomore Year: Class Vice President
Junior Year: Class Senator
Senior Year: Class President</p>

<p>Honors and AP Classes:</p>

<p>-Honors Western Civ
-Honors English 10
-Honors Biology (1 semester)
-AP Environmental Sciences</p>

<p>Awards:

  • Best Delegate at U of A Model UN conference</p>

<p>Scholarships Attained:</p>

<ul>
<li>AIMS tuition scholarship waiver (full tuition to any instate school)</li>
</ul>

<p>I know its ASU (anybody can get in) but apparently the honors college is hard to get into…</p>

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<p>Here are the stats on Barrett admissions. I’d assume that it’s somewhat easier if you’re from AZ. Your ECs look very strong; I’d think that you could get enthusiastic letters of recommendation:</p>

<p>Average Unweighted GPA of Entering First-Year Students 3.84
Average SAT Scores for Incoming Students (Fall 2010) 1314 / 1600
Average ACT Scores for Incoming Students (Fall 2010) 29
Percentage of Entering Freshman in Top 10% of High School Class 78%</p>

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<p>My son is a freshman at Barrett this year - he loves it! When he went on a campus visit before applying they stressed applying early, having a great essay - they said to “think outside the box” and of course, submit great letters of recommendation. Keep up your hard work and good luck!</p>

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<p>I would retake the SAT, that is your only handicap. You need AT LEAST an 1800, but preferably need to break 2000. Other than that, I think you have a good chance! Start your essay ahead of time and get strong letters of rec.</p>