Purdue University

“Getting accepted isn't too much of an issue ifFeb 13 2008Business - Management and Administration
Getting accepted isn't too much of an issue if you graduate at the top of your class or rock the ACT/SAT. The tough part is getting accepted into the upper division or school you want (many times you don't even apply for it until the end of your freshman or sophomore years). Engineering, Management and Pharmacy are highly competitive programs and admission into their respective upper divisions is tough for many students. Expect to work hard since Purdue is notorious for having almost zero grade inflation over the past 40 years.
ACT: 31 SAT: 1300 Male

“I basically worked really hard in high school andDec 15 2007Communications
I basically worked really hard in high school and tried to do alot of community service things in high school. I knew i wanted to go to the best college i could,and I did. I suggest taking a pre-college curriclum, doing lots of extra-curriculars, and taking both SAT and ACT. Even though my gpa was bad, i still got into several colleges, and waitlisted at one. Again my main theme, get involved!
Male

“I just filled out the application to get inOct 26 2006Engineering Department
I just filled out the application to get in. I had a 3.2 unweighted and a 3.6 weighted GPA in high school. I also got a 2060 on the SAT. I think the fact that I was taking 3 AP courses helped. It didn't feel like it was very hard to get in. The most important thing is probably to apply as early as possible.
SAT: 1460 Male

“Recomendation letters, write a statement even though it isSep 18 2006Chemical Engineering
recomendation letters, write a statement even though it is not expected of you

If your grades aren't good enough to apply to your desired program...apply to an easier program,earn good grades and then transfer into to your desired field...that was the path I took. If your not quite sure what you want to do...don't worry about it you'll figure it out once you get here!

“I didn't do anything special to get into PurdueJun 21 2006Aerospace Engineering
I didn't do anything special to get into Purdue. I filled out the application. My SATs were pretty good, so I think that's what probably did it. Good grades in high school or high SATs will get you into the engineering school, I don't know about other programs.
SAT: 1460 Female