<p>So i am actually pretty surprised at the number of kids with low "stats" from my school being accepted. This is a public school in CT, probably a middle class area, so definitely not a top public school either. </p>
<p>I have seen probably 20 kids already get accepted?</p>
<p>One girl with a 3.0 1020/1600 got in.
While a guy with a 3.6 1020/1600 got rejected.
One Girl with a 3.7 1020 got in.
One Guy with a 2.8/1170 didn't get in
another guy with a 2.8 1150 didn't get in.</p>
<p>It just seems that they are being wicked random with their acceptances and rejections.</p>
<p>It may depend on the major they're interested in.</p>
<p>UCONN is really selective, but a lot of students in CT get accpeted of OOS students because it is a public school... thats probably why</p>
<p>I don't understand, the only possible anomaly I see there seems to be the
one girl with a 3.0 1020/1600, and she could have been spectacular in some other area.</p>
<p>The earlier you apply as an In State kid helps alot, </p>
<p>My stats were 3.4/1220 and I go in ED
Others in my in state school with 3.7~3.8 1300 got waitlisted</p>
<p>I agree with the randomness, take into account major choice however. Less kids get into certain programs (specifically nursing) than get into Poly Sci (my choice)</p>
<p>I think it is depend on major!!!</p>
<p>I think it is a factor in many different areas that may make a difference. Major can most certainly play a large role in determining how many kids can be entered into a certain program, or how competitive the program is. Also, since UCONN is a rolling admission, the earlier you apply, the larger of a chance you have. So many kids that have high stats that applied last minute were waitlisted. This is not due to the fact that they were not qualified, but that they simply ran out of room. Also, one should definitely take into consideration their extracurricular activities, especially since the stats you listed were so close to one another. When stats are that close, I think extracurriculars can play such a large factor. I mean, one girl may be extremely dedicated to a youth group, and they may see that as potential for leadership. I think it’s hard to judge a person merely on stats, and it seems a little unfair to do so. All characteristics of a person should be taken into consideration, not just test scores and grades. After all, if we just look at that, we’d be contradicting the idea of looking beyond test scores.</p>