Smu- sibling who got into smu

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<p>Hi, does anyone know a person who had a older sibling that went to Southern Methodist University (SMU) and that person was accepted to the university with lower grades/test scores usually accepted? </p>

<p>I'm asking because currently I have a sibling at SMU. My grades and SAT's are somewhat lower than what the school tends to accept:
I got a 550 CR (the schools low is a 560) and a 520 in math (the schools low is a 580). Unfortunately, SMU does not consider writing. </p>

<p>I know the university is pretty far out of my range, however since my parents pay full tuition (no financial aid) and I have a sibling that attends the school maybe it will help my chance of being accepted? </p>

<p>Soo has anyone been in/ heard of a similar situation like mine where the kid got into the schoool????</p>

<p>thankkks!</p>

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<p>You can check the common data set at SMU to see how they weight admission factors (section C7): <a href=“http://smu.edu/ir/CDS/CDS2010_2011_Part_C.pdf[/url]”>http://smu.edu/ir/CDS/CDS2010_2011_Part_C.pdf&lt;/a&gt; Your GPA, class rank, Essay and Recs carry similar weight as scores, and ECs and character are important. Unfortunately Alumni Relations are only considered.</p>

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<p>seniorrr11</p>

<p>There are many factors that will play a part in admission. I know of siblings who attended SMU, but did not know their SAT scoress. Having a sibling there will likely help you, but it is hard to say whether it will be the determinative factor. Best of luck to you.</p>

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<p>thanksssss</p>

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<p>Definitely get an interview if there’s still time! It makes a big difference to the admission counselors there, even if it doesn’t say so on the website.</p>