<p>I am very interested in applying to Villanova University in Pennsylvania.
I am a bit worried that my chances of getting in are slim.
My current gpa is 3.50,
SAT-580 reading, 520 math, 600 writing.
I have plenty of volunteer work, many clubs and extracurriculars.
Overall, i feel i have a strong application, however i am worried my GPA and SAT are more
important and that i don't really have a chance.</p>
<p>any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>your gpa is okay, but sat score needs work... </p>
<p>aim for a 1300 at lowest...</p>
<p>This is what US News and World Report said about the entering class stats:
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 41.6 %
Number of applicants: 13,760
Number of applicants accepted: 5,718
Freshman enrollment for Fall 2007: 1,604
Number of applicants placed on a waiting list: 4,817
Number of students on the wait list accepted: 2,077
Number of students enrolled from a waiting list: 210
Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing: 36 %
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class (2007): 57 %
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class (2007): 86 %
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class (2007): 98 %
Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA: 93 %
Average high school GPA: 3.8
Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores: 86 %
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range: 580-680
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: 610-700
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range 590-680
Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores 14 %
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range: 27-31</p>
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<p>I wouldn't worry too much about your GPA as long as you have had a few honors/APs.
The only thing that you really need to worry about is your SAT scores. Think about taking the ACT if you don't think you can raise it.</p>
<p>These stats are a year old already. Admission for this fall's freshman class saw 15,100 applications with much higher SAT and ACT scores. Check out the university website. I think the stats are a little low for Villanova.</p>