Syracuse University (StudentsReview) - How to Get into Syracuse (Undergraduate)

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Your Chances at Syracuse
(on ACT score alone)

Your Chances at Syracuse
(on SAT score alone)

	Men	Women
# Applicants	12,883	15,386
# Admitted	6,053	7,937
% Admitted	47.0%	51.6%
% Overall	49.5%

Students who got into Syracuse:

Tips mention: Interview (6), ACT/SAT (20), Grades (28), Sports/Extracurriculars (10), College Essay (17)

“Join extracur

Mar 08 2009Communications
Join extracurricular activities. Get leadership positions. Good grades, great teacher recommendations and a good essay will get you in.
Female

“I was really involved with

Jul 13 2006Journalism
I was really involved with extracurriculars in high school, which I think helped me stand out. The key thing is that Syracuse admissions people are OBSESSED WITH DIVERSITY so do something to make yourslef look unique. I was school newspaper editor, yearbook editor, and did a lot of community service like Habitat for Humanity. Even if you're a white suburban middle-class girl like me you can get in easily if you just get involved and show a distinct personality. Of course good grades and 1200+ SATs help and Newhouse is extra hard to get into, you need mostly As and around a 1300 for that.
SAT: 1300 Female

“If you are interested in Syracuse, make sure you

Aug 24 2004Communications
If you are interested in Syracuse, make sure you try to get involved in a lot of extracurricular activities. Also making an appointment to have an interview really helps because the university will get to know you as an individual instead of just another application.
SAT: 1150 Female

“Well, the fact that I'm not from the East

Jul 25 2003Communications
Well, the fact that I'm not from the East Coast helped me a lot. But that's not something you have control over. I listed absolutely everything on my application that I've ever done, in terms of volunteer work. Also, I'm really into communications, and I definately made that clear on my application. I wrote passionately and personally about why I love journalism, and I imagine that the admissions committee, though they probably weren't impressed with my test scores, felt like I would sieze an opportunity to learn more about my journalistic passion and love my education. That's what got me in, really: they saw my passion. Advice: Pretend that they have only one more spot to fill, and you are one of ten finalists for it. The admissions people are discussing the pros and cons of each applicant. When they refer to you, what do they call you? Are you the person dedicated to sports? They could call you "sports nut." Are you looking forward to a career in the clergy? They could call you "priest." Make yourself known as the "whatever", so that you're not just another well-rounded student. Well-roundedness is overrated, and it's easy to spot on an application. Good luck! And treat the application professionally!
ACT: 25 SAT: 1270 Female

“Work hard in high school and have a diverse

Jan 07 2003Communications
work hard in high school and have a diverse transcript with lots of extracurricular activities. keep your grades up but do more than just study. be well rounded.
SAT: 1290 Female