<p>CR,
Maybe your daughter didn’t mention the air-conditioning situation because she didn’t want Mommy once again making a pest of herself? How come you’re so versed on the “Freshman forgiveness” rules? Does your D needs to utilize them??</p>
<p>Shannon, I believe AU’s average ACT scores are between 27 - 31 (which is actually a pretty wide range if you look at the scale). I didn’t take the ACT, but I know my roommate did in lieu of the SAT. Maybe looking into taking that would help boost your chances?</p>
<p>Shannon</p>
<p>things that might “up” your chances:</p>
<p>1) demonstrate interest - AU cares about this (some schools H/Y don’t, but most do) - visit the school, register with the admin office for the visit so they know you are there</p>
<p>2) along the same lines - listen to hello5 and apply ED (the ultimate demonstration of interest) - AU states in its info sessions it wants to admit students who want to go to AU.</p>
<p>3) don’t write a generic common app essay</p>
<p>cadmiumred: I read all the comments on this AU threads. I’m curious if you and your daughter hates AU so much why is she still there? Why dint she transfer where she likes? Why come here and waste your time bashing AU?</p>
<p>Junior: Daughter doesn’t like change.</p>
<p>Odyssey: Mini is a husband and wife team. Not a she. </p>
<p>Shannon: You definitely have a terrific chance of being accepted. Please don’t let the posters discourage you. You are a good student. The kids with over 2000 SAT’s are not getting rejected, but most likely attending other schools, more selective on their lists.rDon’t kid yourself.</p>
<p>Daughter is almost finished with first year and tells me how the kids sleep through classes, don’t hand in assignments, do not write well, and a number she knows are on academic probation. She got out of a dorm where kids were out all night, coming in at 5 a.m. She also experienced that, but a little less on the current floor she is on, thank goodness.</p>
<p>I had thought that 'red’s daughter was nonexistent, and I still think that’s possible. It makes no sense for there to be a gifted art student (in such a small department) but who has never shown her work to a single art faculty member. But there is another equally plausible hypothesis: her d. lies to her on a regular basis. It is a way to ensure she gets attention now that she is stranded away from home, with no mom to come physically running to.</p>
<p>Shannon started this thread in the very first sentence by saying that she knew that AU was a big reach. She wanted to know how big, so I presented her with AU’s own data, for applicants, admitteds, and attendings. There aren’t any opinions involved. The fact that 'red can’t read a very clear data table has nothing to do with it.</p>
<p>And then I said:</p>
<p>“Could happen of course, but you’ll need to make a really, really good case for yourself outside your GPA/SATs.”</p>
<p>And I stand by that.</p>
<p>(For the record, my d. took the ACT.)</p>
<p>@mini:</p>
<p>Why respond to that silliness? Really you are at your best in providing truthful and real answers. I have read many of your posts and I am thankful for the information and insight you and a few parents have shared here. I am sure the original poster is grateful as well. Certainly you dont need to explain yourself. I never saw that report before and tore into it (my D is at a crossroads as to choosing a school). So…on behalf of the parents that are looking for information…thank you.</p>
<p>@CR: </p>
<p>If your daughter is attending a school where she knows a lot of kids that scored under 400; stay out all night not getting home until 5am and falling asleep in class;(and all the other things you say) I strongly urge you to withdraw her. I know as a parent; I would. Regardless of her feelings about change…clearly the college she is attending is not much better than a community college with a motel 6 for dorms. I do not believe this is typical of American; but if it is what your daughter (real or imagined) is being subjected to (real or imagined) then you need to find a better/safer environment for her.</p>
<p>(COMMA NOT WORKING; USING A SEMI-COLON INSTEAD)</p>
<p>Wow, this has actually been very entertaining to read, not exactly what I expected when I first posted. Thank you everyone, I am going to take the ACT in June, I think, if not then in the fall. All of the information you gave was very helpful- I know that AU is a reach for me. even if I did get in, I probably would not attend because of the cost. However it is my “dream school” so I just wanted a better picture of what my odds would be. Thankss!</p>
<p>My son was not accepted by AU with a 1350/1880 SAT scores- no ACT. My daughter was accepted to the honors program with 1480/2200 SAT 33ACT. There is always a chance, but your best shot is to work on your SATs one more time. If they don’t improve, write the best honest essay you can and make your interest in the school well known. Good Luck!</p>