Hi everyone,
So SMU is pretty much a “reach” school for me as I think I would be below average for the typical applicant, but just wanted to get some honest opinions.
SAT: 1320 / 1600
GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 and class rank 40 / 270 (I moved from a highly competitive school to a really non- competitive school my senior year)
I have taken 9 or 10 AP classes, and receive mostly As and Bs. Lots of volunteer work and many school activities, but no leadership positions. I believe my essays were very strong, and I have overcome significant struggle to be where I am today. I am also a minority student if that has any bearing. I put marketing as my first choice major.
Thanks!
In addition, I also had multiple (very strong) recommendation letters.
Thanks again
One of the expensive school without being called top tier school usually has to cast a wide net. Don’t sweat it! Your stats are in the SMU net.
Good Luck.
I don’t think you are “below average”. Your stats are probably OK for admission but you may not get a lot of merit aid.
@texaggie thank you so much for your response! 
@azmomof3 thank you for your response, I am hoping to get some sort of aid as the tuition is pretty pricey. fingers crossed!