Can I get into Michigan State University?

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<p>I have always wanted to go to Michigan State University, but I am worried I might not get in. Here are my credentials:</p>

<p>I have a 3.25 GPA, and a 23 ACT (retake score pending). I have recommendations from teachers, a University of Michigan-Dearborn professor, and a few people in the Michigan House of Representatives. I have 100 volunteer hours. I am Captain of the Varsity Wrestling Team and on the JV Cross Country Team. I had an internship in the House of Representatives and an internship with the University of Michigan professor. I was on Student Council and received a Leadership Award, a Science Fair Honorable Mention, a Varsity Letter Award, and I am on the Honor Roll. I also have taken several honors courses and a very challenging college prep curriculm. I am also a michigan resident.</p>

<p>I know I have asked this before but my GPA went up so I am wondering if my chances improve. Also what kind of SAT score do you think I will need I think its out of 2400?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Most state universities admit in-state students based on grades and test scores alone (assuming you’re not a recruited athlete.) Maybe it is different for Mich. St. I have no idea. </p>

<p>From the bolded parts below, it looks like your GPA is on the low end, but your ACT is about 3 points away from the average. If Mich. State looks at weighted gpa’s and if you took hard classes, then this may help.</p>

<p>My advice is to work hard fall semester and try to raise your ACT score a few points. Right now you are in the bottom quarter of admitted people for the ACT and the bottom 13% for GPA.<br>
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<p>Freshmen
Admission 23,247 applied, 17,046 admitted, 7,440 enrolled,
3.61 average high school GPA
Average high school GPA 3.61
Test scores SAT verbal scores over 500 76%, SAT math scores over 500 85%, ACT scores over 18 97%, SAT verbal scores over 600 36%, SAT math scores over 600 50%, ACT scores over 24 62%, SAT verbal scores over 700 9%, SAT math scores over 700 14%, ACT scores over 30 9% </p>

<p><a href="http://www..com/Colleges/Admissions/Michigan_State_University/171100.aspx%5B/url%5D">http://www..com/Colleges/Admissions/Michigan_State_University/171100.aspx</a></p>

<p>GPA/Class Rank of Entering Freshmen
Average High School GPA of Freshmen: 3.6
Percent of entering freshmen by GPA:<br>
GPA % of Freshmen
3.75-4.0 34%
3.5-3.74 31%
3.25-3.49 21%
**3.0-3.24 8%
2.5-2.99 5% **
2.0-2.49 0%
1.0-1.99 0%
0.0-0.99 0%
Percent of entering freshmen by Class Rank:<br>
Class Rank % of Freshmen
Top 10% 29%
Top 25% 69%
Top 50% 96%
Bottom 25% 0%
Bottom 50% 4% </p>

<p>Test Scores of Freshman Class
SAT Scores 25th
Percentile 75th
Percentile
SAT Math 520 650
SAT Critical Reading 480 620
SAT Writing 470 600
ACT Scores
**ACT Composite 23 27 **
ACT Math 22 27
ACT English 21 27 </p>

<p>(75% of admits have 23 or higher, 25% have 27 or higher.)</p>

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<p>Do not focus too much on one school. My D. ended up in #2 on her original list and very happy with her choice. You do not know how you would feel at particular school until you start attending.</p>