CLA Chances!!!

GPA: 3.3
ACT: 25
Class Rank: Top 40%

Rigorous Course Schedule:
-AP Calculus
-AP Physics
-AP Government & Politics
-AP Physiology
-AP Statistics
-IB Spanish

Extracurricular Activities:
-Public relations director for Student Council
-Future Business Leader of America
-Basketball team
-Started the disc golf club at my school
-Tennis team
-Cross Country Team
-Track & Field
-AAU Basketball(traveled all over the U.S.)
-Work at Ace Hardware
-Work as Basketball Referee
-Volunteer at teen court as a jury member
-Volunteer at multiple youth basketball camps
-Volunteer at nursing home

A good match for CLA. Not a lock, but you’re right in the mean (maybe a bit low) for the kind of student CLA accepts, and your curriculum looks strong. Good luck!

Your ACT is at the 25th percentile compared to 2014 Freshman Class. On low end but still OK as Khidhala said.

http://www.oir.umn.edu/student/characteristics/term/1149/count/10674

Your Class Rank is low compared to 2014 entering class (25th % = top 23% of class). Maybe you can emphasize the rigor of your classes and also the numerous athletics you were in.

http://www.oir.umn.edu/student/characteristics/term/1149/count/10644

Good Luck! I think you have a reasonable chance with some explanation.

Thanks for the responses! I’m retaking the ACT in September to try to raise my score.

Raising the ACT would be good. The real issue will be explaining your class rank. What caused the low ranking; i.e. a lot of brilliant students, bad semester or two, sports taking time from studies (i.e. AAU basketball), etc. That will have to be addressed if you want a shot.