<p>Hey! i am a senior at a private school in nj. I would like to know if i can get accepted to James Madison Univeristy:
3 year average out of 100: 92.6 UNWEIGHTED (3.7 unweighted)
2 years of honor society
2-3 clubs a year
one sport a year
3 years of community service
sats: 550cr 590m 670w (1810/2400) (1140/1600)
i have many electives
i take advanced math and advanced world history</p>
<p>Will i be accepted to jmu? Thanks! please reply ASAP! FREAKING OUT!!</p>
<p>Yes, I think you have a very good chance. Good luck!</p>
<p>Your SATs are a bit low but otherwise you have a very good shot</p>
<p>My son got in EA with 580 M, 530 CR, 500 W.</p>
<p>ctygrl,</p>
<p>Congrats to your son! My daughter did NOT get in Early Action. Her SAT scores were 600 Math, 570 Critical , 580 Writing. Her GPA was 3.4, which I know is on the low side for JMU, but her high school is very competitive. A 3.4 GPA puts her in the bottom 50% of her graduating class. We’re crossing our fingers that she might get in on the next round.</p>
<p>There are so many factors involved in the decision making process that a student should never have the mindset that they won’t be admitted. Give it a try - you never know! Good luck to all during this sometimes anxious time :)</p>
<p>I agree, Skyeview. You can’t go by stats alone because there are too many variables and differences in schools, rigor, etc. My son’s HS is also competitive, and his GPA was also low in comparison, but our school’s grading scale is also tougher than many. I share his stats to help put others who are worrying about acceptances at ease, because the schools do consider more than just straight numbers. Your D’s stats look great. I’m sure she’ll get in, but I also know that until you find out for certain, there’s no rest for the mind, lol. Good luck to her! We are still waiting to hear from other schools…one in particular, so I can relate!</p>
<p>Remember everyone (esp. parents), the SAT scores and GPA are not everything.
Your child’s essays and their extracurriculars also play a very big role in the admissions process. Don’t get so stressed over making sure Suzy SAT and Andy ACT have fabulous test scores and grades, and neglect the essay and personal statement. It’s your one time to get on a human level with the admissions officer, so make the best of that, and write something notable. They don’t want to see another essay about how Gandhi changed your life, or how your mom is the best person ever (even if she is!)-- write something personal that will leave an impression on them about who you are and what you want in life.</p>