<p>I think a better goal is to get into the Honors College. Once you get admittance to the Honors College (by invitation only) they will allow you to choose which honors program (Gemstones being one of them) to join. </p>
<p>“Invitations to the Honors College are extended to new first-year students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and promise. Students applications are carefully evaluated on the basis of academic achievement in high school, rigor of high school program, application essays, letters of recommendation, participation in extracurricular activities (including work and home responsibilities), and standardized test scores. There are no numerical thresholds (such as a minimum SAT/ACT or GPA) to be considered for Honors College admission although most successful applicants are among the most academically motivated and talented students in our pool by these measures. The Honors College welcomes a nationally and internationally diverse group of students each year. There is no quota for in-state versus out-of-state students.”</p>
<p>I think this year, the top 1000 students got into Honors. You should be fine if you get around a 2000-2100 on the SAT</p>