<p>I'm from a midwest high school, I've got a 2.9 gpa, I've played baseball for 3 years for my high school, I was involved in the Debate team and Speech team, I scored a 26 on my ACT's. I also held a summer job at one of the most recognized golf courses in the midwest (if that has any revalance). Uhh, besides that I have a few good reccomendation letters, I know a few former alumni and I volunteered at a hospital in my area. What do you guys think my chances are of getting in to Indiana?</p>
<p>Apply early is my best advice. GPA is low for IU. ACT is probably fine. Until the statistical details of 2008 freshman are released, it's really too soon for chances. </p>
<p>IU doesn't look at recommendations or alumni you know (unless they are your parents and/or contribute lots of money to the IU foundation or the University.)</p>
<p>I still have one more semester in my Junior year so hopefully I can get my gpa up above 3.0, and I'm taking the ACT again also. what are other key things that IU looks for?</p>
<p>According to the Common Data Set GPA (probably needs to be above 3.0 or higher for OOS) Class Rank (If I recall correctly they look for top 25% for OOS), and SAT/ACT scores are the three key items mentioned. EC's, Legacy, work, recommendations (I don't really recall if they accept recommendations. I know they are not required.)etc. are less important factors.</p>
<p>Here is the problem - a record number of applicants for the past 2 yrs. Schools that previously admitted 60-70% of students now are admitting 40%. Everything has gotten more competitive from the top down. Just give the GPA and ECs your all - retake the ACT if you think you can get it higher - plus the higher the ACT the more $$$ they give you.</p>
<p>thanks for the advice! I'm been working to get my act up to atleast a 29-30 range. hopefully it will work out.</p>