Chances for Rutgers or NC State with 23 ACT Score

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<p>Hi. I currently live in North Carolina. I would be considered out of state for Rutgers and in state for NC State. I am currently a high school senior and applied for Fall 2011. I applied Early Action for both universities (NC State: Oct. 15th deadline; Rutgers: Nov. 1st deadline). What are my chances for these colleges? (Stats Below)</p>

<p>Rutgers: School of Arts and Sciences - New Brunswick
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences - New Brunswick</p>

<p>NC State: First Year College
Biological Sciences</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA UW: 3.5
GPA W: 4.1
ACT: 23 (Equivalent to a 1590/2400 on the SAT)
RANK: Top 13%
I will have a total of 4 AP classes at the end of graduation. I have had a High B/A average throughout high school. I have a decent amount of extracurricular activities and work experience for a few months.</p>

<p>For Rutgers and NC State, I had my application submitted and completed near the end of September. I still have not heard from either!? Do you know when I should find out for Rutgers? (People who applied after me have already found out at Rutgers New Brunswick!)</p>

<p>Considering I am out of state and my stats, what are my chances at these two universities?</p>

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<p>anyone’s input can be helpful…?</p>

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<p>you should be fine. it’s taking long, because you are borderline. your admission should come later – even if wait-listed, you will eventually get in.</p>

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<p>*Rutgers: School of Arts and Sciences - New Brunswick
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences - New Brunswick</p>

<p>NC State: First Year College
Biological Sciences</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA UW: 3.5
GPA W: 4.1
ACT: 23 (Equivalent to a 1590/2400 on the SAT)*</p>

<p>Hmmmm…how does it work at Rutgers? Do you apply to the university or do you apply to the specific college?</p>

<p>Test Scores
Middle 50% of First-Year Students </p>

<p>SAT Critical Reading: 530 - 630<br>
SAT Math: 560 - 680<br>
SAT Writing: 540 - 640<br>
ACT Composite: - - </p>

<p>The bottom of their mid 50 range is a SAT 1630. That means that your 1590 equivalent is in the bottom 25%. That’s not a good place to be. That quartile is often for special admits…athletes and such.</p>

<p>If you want to go out of state, I think you should apply to some schools where you’d have a better chance. </p>

<p>BTW…will your parents pay the $40k per year to go to Rutgers?</p>

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<p>sat scores just a guideline. your gpa is solid. $40k/yr is exactly why oos schools will let in.</p>