JMU admission results

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
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It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

DP: Yes, but it's a big enough school where there are a lot of kids still in the 0-25th percentile. You can look at the GPA distribution on the CDS. The acceptance rate is 90%. If you have a 3.0 you have a very strong chance of getting in.

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
DP

It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The [b]average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

Seems that you sir are the "idiot."

If the bottom 25% starts at 3.41...well that would be consistent with a chart showing that those with gpa's under 3.3 usually do not get accepted.

DP: No, that's not how the math works. 25% of all the students admitted have under a 3.41. We have no idea how many with GPAs below 3.41 were not admitted from the overall data set--but our Naviance can tell us what it looks like for a given high school. What we do know is that overall about 3/4s of students are typically admitted.

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Anonymous wrote:It makes sense that as W&M, UVA, and VA Tech get harder and harder to get into, JMU would start to have higher stat kids interested.

Kids also seem to really like JMU. My kids stats are much higher than needed and it’s sort of a safety but kid is actually really interested in jmu. We would probably prefer he go elsewhere and I think it’s likely he will but he and we generally get a very positive vibe from jmu. It seems like a nice place to spend 4 years.

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Anonymous wrote:It makes sense that as W&M, UVA, and VA Tech get harder and harder to get into, JMU would start to have higher stat kids interested.

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
DP

It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

DP: Yes, but it's a big enough school where there are a lot of kids still in the 0-25th percentile. You can look at the GPA distribution on the CDS. The acceptance rate is 90%. If you have a 3.0 you have a very strong chance of getting in.

DP. Why are you spreading misinformation? The acceptance rate for last year was 78% and will likely be lower this year. A 3.0 doesn't cut it, sorry.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/james-madison-university-3721

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Anonymous wrote:It makes sense that as W&M, UVA, and VA Tech get harder and harder to get into, JMU would start to have higher stat kids interested.

Kids also seem to really like JMU. My kids stats are much higher than needed and it’s sort of a safety but kid is actually really interested in jmu. We would probably prefer he go elsewhere and I think it’s likely he will but he and we generally get a very positive vibe from jmu. It seems like a nice place to spend 4 years.

It is a very nice place to spend four years. I have one kid who graduated from JMU and another one is who currently a sophomore there. They absolutely love it.

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Anonymous wrote:It makes sense that as W&M, UVA, and VA Tech get harder and harder to get into, JMU would start to have higher stat kids interested.

Kids also seem to really like JMU. My kids stats are much higher than needed and it’s sort of a safety but kid is actually really interested in jmu. We would probably prefer he go elsewhere and I think it’s likely he will but he and we generally get a very positive vibe from jmu. It seems like a nice place to spend 4 years.

FWIW our high stats kid passed on much higher ranked schools for JMU. They loved everything about it and it’s been the exact right school so far. I’ve been super impressed.

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Anonymous wrote:It makes sense that as W&M, UVA, and VA Tech get harder and harder to get into, JMU would start to have higher stat kids interested.

Kids also seem to really like JMU. My kids stats are much higher than needed and it’s sort of a safety but kid is actually really interested in jmu. We would probably prefer he go elsewhere and I think it’s likely he will but he and we generally get a very positive vibe from jmu. It seems like a nice place to spend 4 years.

Same here. It is our DC's #1 choice in Virginia and has zero interest in UVA or Tech.

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Anonymous wrote:It makes sense that as W&M, UVA, and VA Tech get harder and harder to get into, JMU would start to have higher stat kids interested.

Kids also seem to really like JMU. My kids stats are much higher than needed and it’s sort of a safety but kid is actually really interested in jmu. We would probably prefer he go elsewhere and I think it’s likely he will but he and we generally get a very positive vibe from jmu. It seems like a nice place to spend 4 years.

Same here. It is our DC's #1 choice in Virginia and has zero interest in UVA or Tech.

DP. I have one at VT and one at JMU, and both absolutely love their schools (neither were at all interested in UVA). We are lucky to have so many choices here in VA.

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
DP

It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

DP: Yes, but it's a big enough school where there are a lot of kids still in the 0-25th percentile. You can look at the GPA distribution on the CDS. The acceptance rate is 90%. If you have a 3.0 you have a very strong chance of getting in.

No, you don't. And the bottom 25th percentile is usually reserved for the hooked kids.

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
DP

It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

DP: Yes, but it's a big enough school where there are a lot of kids still in the 0-25th percentile. You can look at the GPA distribution on the CDS. The acceptance rate is 90%. If you have a 3.0 you have a very strong chance of getting in.

No, you don't. And the bottom 25th percentile is usually reserved for the hooked kids.

That's only at selective schools--the bottom 25th percent of a school that accepts 90% of its applicants are just the bottom 25th percent of applicants. I think GMU is a great school and I think it's a very good thing that there is an excellent state school that you have a very good chance (not certain) with a 3.0.

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
DP

It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

DP: Yes, but it's a big enough school where there are a lot of kids still in the 0-25th percentile. You can look at the GPA distribution on the CDS. The acceptance rate is 90%. If you have a 3.0 you have a very strong chance of getting in.

DP. Why are you spreading misinformation? The acceptance rate for last year was 78% and will likely be lower this year. A 3.0 doesn't cut it, sorry.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/james-madison-university-3721

I wasn't spreading misinformation--I was responding to a post that discussed GMU also.

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
DP

It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

DP: Yes, but it's a big enough school where there are a lot of kids still in the 0-25th percentile. You can look at the GPA distribution on the CDS. The acceptance rate is 90%. If you have a 3.0 you have a very strong chance of getting in.

No, you don't. And the bottom 25th percentile is usually reserved for the hooked kids.

It is painful to respond to this stupidity.

If your gpa is 3.0, you are getting into GMU unless there is something really odd happening. I'm not dissing GMU. My hs junior who got a 1440 (98th%) on the PSAT is planning to go there. But facts are facts. A 3.0-3.1 is tbe "cut line" for GMU. There may be a few odd exceptions, but they are not the rule.

Similarly, at JMU, a 3.3-3.4 gets you in (with a few rare exceptions).

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
DP

It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

DP: Yes, but it's a big enough school where there are a lot of kids still in the 0-25th percentile. You can look at the GPA distribution on the CDS. The acceptance rate is 90%. If you have a 3.0 you have a very strong chance of getting in.

No, you don't. And the bottom 25th percentile is usually reserved for the hooked kids.

That's only at selective schools--the bottom 25th percent of a school that accepts 90% of its applicants are just the bottom 25th percent of applicants. I think GMU is a great school and I think it's a very good thing that there is an excellent state school that you have a very good chance (not certain) with a 3.0.

not when schev reports the bottom 25th percent of the class has a 4.20

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Anonymous wrote:I think they do it all at once, but the acceptance rate was 78% last year, so you should be fine.

You don't even know the stats of OP's kid. There are plenty of students who do not get accepted to JMU. I'm worried about my own this year.

3.3-3.4 gets you into JMU from FCPS.

It didn't get my DC in. Maybe stop generalizing?
DP

It's based on the Naviance scattergrams. It's an odd case when someone with a 3.4 from FCPS does not get into JMU. I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. But, it's statistically true.

It’s also BS. The average GPA according to SCHEV is 3.9

That makes perfect sense. The average GPA would have to be ABOVE the "cut line" on Naviance! You can argue with it all you want, but Naviance shows a dividing line (not literally a line that they create, but one that you can see by looking at the chart) -- the vast, vast majority of those those who apply with a 3.3-3.4 GPA get in.

The average GPA for GMU is quite high too. But, if you have a 3.0-3.1, you are very very very likely getting into GMU. Yes, we know, you know a kid somewhere who had a 3.4 who didn't get it. There are a FEW (very few) exceptions. But, looking at the data -- an applicant with a 3.0-3.1 or higher is going to get into GMU.

you are an idiot. the 75th percentile for GPA last year was a 4.0. the ; 75th percentile was a 3.75 and the bottom 25th percentile was a 3.45. https://research.schev.edu//enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp

DP: Yes, but it's a big enough school where there are a lot of kids still in the 0-25th percentile. You can look at the GPA distribution on the CDS. The acceptance rate is 90%. If you have a 3.0 you have a very strong chance of getting in.

No, you don't. And the bottom 25th percentile is usually reserved for the hooked kids.

That's only at selective schools--the bottom 25th percent of a school that accepts 90% of its applicants are just the bottom 25th percent of applicants. I think GMU is a great school and I think it's a very good thing that there is an excellent state school that you have a very good chance (not certain) with a 3.0.

not when schev reports the bottom 25th percent of the class has a 4.20

At GMU? No way.