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Elon University

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Your Combined ACT:
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SAT Math + Verbal:
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Your Chances at Elon
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Your Chances at Elon
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Men
Women
# Applicants
3,384
6,565
# Admitted
2,168
3,202
% Admitted
64.1%
48.8%
% Overall
54.0%

Students who got into Elon:

Tips mention: Interview (2), ACT/SAT (12), Grades (20), Sports/Extracurriculars (13), College Essay (12)
If you want to get accepted from the everJun 14 2010Communications
If you want to get accepted from the ever increasing competitive pool of Elon applicants then you need to go to every admissions event possible, go on multiple tours, attend open houses and meet with your state's admissions counselor. Elon is huge on community service so many sure you have plenty of it on your application or in your essay. They like well rounded students -- not just the book smart ones. They want to see that you have an extreme interest in the school and in your community.
SAT: 1480 Female
Take honors and AP classes when you can thatMay 17 2010Communications
Take honors and AP classes when you can; that always looks good. Have at least one leadership position that you can talk about. You don't have to get teacher recommendations, but you do have an essay. Make sure your writing is a genuine representation of yourself. Also, include specific reasons why you want to attend Elon. Overall, it's a pretty easy application process.
SAT: 1960 Female
Write a goodApr 17 2009Business - Management and Administration
Write a good essay that really shows ho you are and what sets you apart from everyone else.
ACT: 28 Female
Write goodDec 29 2007Business - Management and Administration
Write good essays and personal statements.
ACT: 27 SAT: 1910 Female
Get above a 1200, have a 3Aug 03 2004History/Histories (art history/etc.)
Get above a 1200, have a 3.3 GPA at least, write a pretty good essay, play a sport AND work a job in high school, and get decend recommendations and you are in.
SAT: 1450 Female
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