UDUBHUSKIES

How does a 1900 SAT, when, coupled with a 3.8 GPA, look to the UofM? I know really don't care about non-academics, so would I get in on these numbers?

Wolverine86

UDUB...It depends on which college at U of Minn you were wanting to apply to. CBS and CSE have the highest overall stats for accepted students, and are the hardest to get into. Here is a link to the stats for students admitted into the various colleges at the U for fall of 2011. University admissions in general are getting more competitive these days, but I'd expect the numbers for Fall 2012 admits to be similar. You can compare your M+CR SAT scores and class rank with the averages for the various colleges and see where you stack up. Good Luck!!

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PotatoSack

I had a 1760 SAT (1210 CR+M) and a 3.76 UW GPA and I got in to CSE. If you're really worried, just do the optional essay and explain how passionate you are about what you want to do. I'm sure strengths in extracurriculars will help you too.

njpatane19

"I don't care about non-academics" is not really the appropriate mindset...a couple years from now no one is going to care what you got on the SAT or what your high school GPA was, it's the SKILLS you've cultivated in your respective activities that matters...yes academics are very important, but answer me this: why aren't all smart people rich? In other words, pure intelligence doesn't necessarily equate to success.

kaki023

@njpatane19: I am not disagreeing with your point, but I think the OP meant to say that "admissions people don't really care about non-academics," which is true to an extent. Yes, having extra-curricular and other perks certainly will not hinder your chances, but comparatively, GPA and standardized test scores account for probably at least 70% for making a decision.

To the OP: Yes you would have great chances at any of the colleges at the U.