Chance Me.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Louisiana State University
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<p>Hello, just trying to see what my chances are to get into LSU for the Fall 2011 term. I am a survivor of hurricane Katrina. I moved to Florida a couple of years after the hurricane. The school I went to made me repeat a grade because of issues to do with credits from lack of school time after the hurricane.</p>

<p>Gpa- UW:2.6667, W:2.6889
ACT- 19 - English: 20, Math: 18, Reading: 20, Science: 19, Combined English/Writing: 20</p>

<p>I just took the ACT yesterday. The scores you see listed above were from the first and only ACT I have ever taken, with no prep. I am scheduled to take the SAT in March. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>You really don’t have a chance unless you get your ACT up a couple points at the least</p>

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<p>Well I am expecting for my scores to improve from last time. I am also going to take the SAT which, from practice tests, I have done better at. Also how much will recommendations help my chances? And the last thing is should I write a admissions essay even though there isn’t a requirement for it.</p>

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<li>Good luck on your tests. 2. Good recommendations will help, but grades/scores/activities are more weighted 3. I don’t remember if there was a prompt for an essay; if there isn’t, I wouldn’t bother writing one, but if there’s an optional essay then definitely do it. </li>
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<p>Are you currently a junior or a senior?</p>

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<p>I am a senior.</p>

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<p>Your ACT needs to be in the 20s.</p>

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<p>Okay. Well I get my scores back soon. Does anyone know if LSU superscores for ACT and SAT? Also what around what SAT score do you think I need?</p>

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<p>I’m not sure if they superscore - you could check with the admissions department. My educated guess on SAT scores is 500 or higher on each section.</p>

<p>On another note, have you considered attending a Florida community college? It would be cheaper, and you would get smaller class sizes. That’s where I started, years ago.</p>

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<p>Yes I have considered that. I really want to go to LSU. So I am doing everything I can to get in. I don’t think a community college is bad, I would just rather go to a university.</p>

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<p>Good news everyone. I got my ACT scores online. I do not have the writing portion yet, but it does not effect your scores.</p>

<p>Composite: 22</p>

<p>English: 22
Mathematics: 21
Reading: 20
Science: 24</p>

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<p>Can I get in?
GPA: 3.4 unweighted, 3.7 weighted
ACT: 26
EC’s: 3-4</p>

<p>Always taken honors/college prep. courses and I will be taking an AP next year.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>SFHS2012grad - You are in and probably sitting pretty good for some scholarships. I am not sure but that looks like good scores and such.</p>

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<p>Aba, congrats on improving your score. Unfortunately, LSU puts a lot of weight in having a GPA of 3.0 or above. Your best bet is to highlight your life circumstances in an essay or by talking with someone in admissions. Good luck.</p>

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<p>LSU8888 - Thanks for the info. I hate that LSU is like that. I am writing an essay about my personal life. I also have three pretty strong recs. So hopefully that will help me get in.</p>

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<p>Okay guys sent my application today. How long should I expect to hear back from LSU?</p>

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<p>SAT score: 1470</p>

<p>CR: 530
Math: 490
Writing: 450 (Essay: 8)</p>

<p>I checked my admissions status and it said that they have made a ruling and that I should get something in the mail. My SAT score was not taking into consideration because it wasn’t in yet. I really hope I got in.</p>