James Madison University (StudentsReview) - How to Get into JMU (Undergraduate)

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Your Chances at JMU
(on ACT score alone)

Your Chances at JMU
(on SAT score alone)

	Men	Women
# Applicants	9,307	13,341
# Admitted	5,388	9,004
% Admitted	57.9%	67.5%
% Overall	63.5%

Students who got into JMU:

Tips mention: Interview (0), ACT/SAT (36), Grades (45), Sports/Extracurriculars (25), College Essay (15)

“I graduated High School with around a 4

Mar 20 2013Other
I graduated High School with around a 4.0 GPA (weighted). I took all honors with the exception of 6 AP classes (US history, Literature, Writing/Composition, Calculus, Biology, and Government).

I was involved...probably TOO involved. I played a different sport each year. In at least 6 clubs. Had a few officer positions (Treasurer of SCA, Historian of National Honor Society, etc). I also did a lot of community service through a Comm. club called Alpha.

My SAT scores were average- probably around a 1100 for critical thinking/math.

JMU looks for students that are well-rounded. They always look for quality, rather than quantity (i.e. dedication to sports and clubs, leadership positions, etc).

DEFINITELY write the personal essay, even though it's optional. I also think faculty recommendations are crucial.

Good luck!
Female

“I was part of a magnet school, took 8

Mar 20 2013Other
I was part of a magnet school, took 8 AP classes, 2 Dual Enrollment, an SAT prep class outside of my school (a $300 class), and was drum major of my school's marching band, among being a member of 4 other clubs at my school for 4 years.
I would recommend less. Seriously, I did way too much to get into a school that excepts only 60% of its applicants.
SAT: 1570 Female

“-lots of community service involvement in high school

Jan 24 2012Communications
-lots of community service involvement in high school
-high SAT scores (1250)
-extracurricular activities: sports, clubs, leadership positions
They basically want more of the well-rounded, eager-to-learn students that attend the school now.
SAT: 1250 Female

“My SAT score was 2170 and my GPA was 4

Dec 24 2008Biology
My SAT score was 2170 and my GPA was 4.0 uw and 4.4 w. I also had a crazy amount of extracurriculars and leadership positions.
For people who want to get in to JMU, keep your GPA above 3.5 and your SATs around 1100 (M and CR). JMU is becoming increasingly harder to get into, so having extracurriculars and leadership positions will be very beneficial.
Also, DO THE PERSONAL STATEMENT. It says it's optional, but do it.
SAT: 2170 Female

“I had strong SAT scores and strong GPA

Nov 24 2008Nursing
I had strong SAT scores and strong GPA. This school is not as easy to get into as some web-sites suggest. My friend had a 1200, good grades in high school, and could not get in here. He did not have a lot of extracurricular but a decent GPA. Still didn't help. He didn't get into GMU either. I picked JMU over UVA.
SAT: 1260 Female