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The University of Colorado - Boulder

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SAT Math + Verbal:
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Your Chances at COLORADO-Boulder
(on ACT score alone)
Your Chances at COLORADO-Boulder
(on SAT score alone)
Men
Women
# Applicants
11,995
10,478
# Admitted
10,302
9,408
% Admitted
85.9%
89.8%
% Overall
87.7%

Students who got into COLORADO-Boulder:

Tips mention: Interview (18), ACT/SAT (21), Grades (28), Sports/Extracurriculars (9), College Essay (10)
It's super easy in state, high school isn't hardMay 27 2014Electrical Engineering
It's super easy in state, high school isn't hard if you work hard enough. Out of State is a little more difficult, but still not difficult. If your out of state work hard to get in state. In state at CU is one of the best values especially in college.
ACT: 30 Male
Make sure they know you are diverse in whateverApr 10 2014Finance
Make sure they know you are diverse in whatever way you are, and that you have the drive to succeed.
ACT: 28 Female
Getting in for me was very easyFeb 21 2013English
Getting in for me was very easy. As a colorado resident, HS students who have above a certain GPA are automatically accepted. I didn't even write letters of rec or do an essay. However, for those who don't have a high enough GPA will have to work for it.
ACT: 24 Female
To get into CU, I would recommend maintaining aboutFeb 12 2013Journalism
To get into CU, I would recommend maintaining about a 3.5 GPA and getting at least 1700 on your SAT.
ACT: 31 Female
I appliedFeb 06 2013Sociology
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