<p>I am a senior and I hold a 3.17 GPA. I scored a 21 on the ACT. For my freshman and soph. Year I had a lower GPA because of my ADD. Now that I have that under control my grades have really improved. I now have all A's with the exception of one B here or there. I am extremely bad at taking test, as my ACT score reflects. I was wondering what my chances are of being accepted to LSU. Is there anything I can do to help my chances? Any suggestions are greatly appericated. Thank you!</p>
<p>Okay, first off. Are you in-state ot out-of-state.</p>
<p>If you’re instate, you have a lot better chance of getting in with your situation. You may not be that lucky if your an out-of-state student.</p>
<p>If you’re an instate student, they’ll probably choose you, because your guaranteed TOPS. However, you probably won’t get any merit scholarships due to your low test score.</p>
<p>LSU has picked students who have a great GPA, but a low ACT score and vice versa. You’re somewhere in the middle.</p>
<p>I am a out-of-state student. So, My chances arent all that good? Is there anything that I can do to improve on those chances?</p>
<p>Well, since you’re a senior it’s going to be a little difficult for you. Take the ACT in June and study like crazy. Buy ACT prep books or find a local ACT class that helps improve scores. </p>
<p>If you can raise your GPA any, do that as well during the time you have left.</p>
<p>One question though, When did you apply to LSU?</p>
<p>The last time I took the ACT I did study like crazy. I have a really hard time taking any kind of test. The admissions office said that they take the best score for every subject and make a final score.</p>
<p>I applied sometime at the end of last year. I want to say Nov. or Dec. Does that have anything to do with my chances?</p>
<p>^Wait, you applied last semester, and you haven’t heard back? </p>
<p>I hate to break it to you, but that could possibly have a lot to do with your chances. Either that or they never received your application. Have you checked your PAWS account about your application status? If you don’t have a PAWS account, you need to e-mail them ASAP. </p>
<p>LSU is really good about notifying people asap. That’s really strange that you haven’t heard back yet…</p>
<p>yea I know tell me about it, its sucks! But i do have a PAWS account its just my test scores werent high enough and the way they did my GPA it wasnt up to par either. so my application has to go through a commity review to decide my status. and I check my application status almost every day.=)</p>
<p>Well, best of luck to you. If you don’t get into LSU, it’s not the end of the world. I didn’t get into UF or Tulane. </p>
<p>BTW: What are your safety schools?</p>
<p>They were U of H or UT in Arlington, but I got denied from both of them. So hey screw me right!! </p>
<p>I just applied to Texas tech and a university close to were i live.</p>
<p>well, hopefully Texas Tech will accept you. It’s a good school. I had a friend who almost went there.</p>