Can I get into Michigan State University?

[john6391]

I have always wanted to go to Michigan State University, but I am worried I might not get in. Here are my credentials:

I have a 3.25 GPA, and a 23 ACT (retake score pending). I have recommendations from teachers, a University of Michigan-Dearborn professor, and a few people in the Michigan House of Representatives. I have 100 volunteer hours. I am Captain of the Varsity Wrestling Team and on the JV Cross Country Team. I had an internship in the House of Representatives and an internship with the University of Michigan professor. I was on Student Council and received a Leadership Award, a Science Fair Honorable Mention, a Varsity Letter Award, and I am on the Honor Roll. I also have taken several honors courses and a very challenging college prep curriculm. I am also a michigan resident.

I know I have asked this before but my GPA went up so I am wondering if my chances improve. Also what kind of SAT score do you think I will need I think its out of 2400?

Thanks

[collegealum314]

Most state universities admit in-state students based on grades and test scores alone (assuming you're not a recruited athlete.) Maybe it is different for Mich. St. I have no idea.

From the bolded parts below, it looks like your GPA is on the low end, but your ACT is about 3 points away from the average. If Mich. State looks at weighted gpa's and if you took hard classes, then this may help.

My advice is to work hard fall semester and try to raise your ACT score a few points. Right now you are in the bottom quarter of admitted people for the ACT and the bottom 13% for GPA.
Michigan State University Facts, Stats and Admissions Information

Freshmen
Admission 23,247 applied, 17,046 admitted, 7,440 enrolled,
3.61 average high school GPA
Average high school GPA 3.61
Test scores SAT verbal scores over 500 76%, SAT math scores over 500 85%, ACT scores over 18 97%, SAT verbal scores over 600 36%, SAT math scores over 600 50%, ACT scores over 24 62%, SAT verbal scores over 700 9%, SAT math scores over 700 14%, ACT scores over 30 9%

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GPA/Class Rank of Entering Freshmen
Average High School GPA of Freshmen: 3.6
Percent of entering freshmen by GPA:
GPA % of Freshmen
3.75-4.0 34%
3.5-3.74 31%
3.25-3.49 21%
3.0-3.24 8%
2.5-2.99 5%
2.0-2.49 0%
1.0-1.99 0%
0.0-0.99 0%
Percent of entering freshmen by Class Rank:
Class Rank % of Freshmen
Top 10% 29%
Top 25% 69%
Top 50% 96%
Bottom 25% 0%
Bottom 50% 4%


Test Scores of Freshman Class
SAT Scores 25th
Percentile 75th
Percentile
SAT Math 520 650
SAT Critical Reading 480 620
SAT Writing 470 600
ACT Scores
ACT Composite 23 27
ACT Math 22 27
ACT English 21 27

(75% of admits have 23 or higher, 25% have 27 or higher.)

[MiamiDAP]

Do not focus too much on one school. My D. ended up in #2 on her original list and very happy with her choice. You do not know how you would feel at particular school until you start attending.