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Is it easier to get into BYU summer term?

False. Applying for summer does not increase a student's chances of being accepted. Todd Hollingshead, BYU media relations manager, said all admissions are done equally. The same criteria and methods used to accept students into Fall Semester are used in Summer Term as well.
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Is it easier to get into BYU if you apply for summer?

The admission criteria are the same for all entry dates. One semester or term is not easier to get into over another.
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Is it easier to get into BYU winter semester?

No, admission is not easier during any particular application period. The admission criteria are the same for every semester or term.
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Can I get into BYU Provo with a 3.5 GPA?

Is your high school GPA good enough for BYU? The average high school GPA for admitted students at BYU is 3.86 on a 4.0 scale. (You can calculate your high school a GPA here.) This is a very competitive GPA, and BYU is clearly accepting students at the top of their high school class.
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What are the odds of getting into BYU?

The acceptance rate at BYU is 66.7%.

In other words, of 100 students who apply, 67 are admitted. This means the school is somewhat selective.
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What is the hardest class at BYU?

Here is a list of five classes that have the most difficult finals according to BYU students:
  1. Mathematics 119. Freshman year can be tricky for many students. ...
  2. Economics 110. Sometimes taking too many difficult classes at once makes students' lives more complicated. ...
  3. Chemisty 105. ...
  4. Chemistry 107. ...
  5. Spanish 333.
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Is a 3.9 GPA good for BYU?

BYU is academically rigorous and seeks to admit students who can be successful in their studies. The middle 50% of admitted transfer applicants typically have GPA's between 3.6 and 3.9. Students with GPA's below 3.0 are not likely to be admitted to BYU.
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Why is BYU so hard to get into?

With a GPA of 3.9, BYU requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.
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Does BYU look at senior year grades?

Senior year grades should be reported if you have received a final grade for the class, or in other words, if the grade is showing on your official transcript. If you are currently taking classes, you should report those as “in-progress” on the application.
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Why is BYU so cheap?

BYU is the biggest private religious school in the states, and, even with that, keeps tuition low for those who attend it. BYU is nice because tuition is a lot cheaper that other universities because the LDS church helps pay for it.
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What is the most popular degree at BYU?

The most popular majors at Brigham Young University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Engineering; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Education; Psychology; and Visual ...
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What is the best way to get into BYU?

Though BYU reviews applications through a holistic lens, having a higher GPA will increase your chances of admission. Aim for a 4.0, and if you fall short try and get to a minimum of 3.86. If you have a lower GPA, compensate by doing better on the SAT/ACT.
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Does BYU care about AP classes?

BYU Admissions recommends not taking an AP or IB class unless the student can maintain at least a 3.3 GPA.
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Does BYU look at seminary attendance?

Having a spiritual foundation will help admitted students contribute to the spiritual environment fostered at BYU. An applicant's Church and seminary participation is considered during the holistic review for admission.
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What happens if I don't get into BYU?

You may reapply for the next available semester or term and update your application with essays, activities, and recommendations that demonstrate your alignment with the mission and aims of a BYU education as well as any updated educational history information (i.e final high school transcript grades, additional ...
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How hard is BYU academically?

BYU is an institution like no other. Academically rigorous, challenging, and stressful at times. Regardless, all that is expected at a world class institution. My time here has been life changing, and I've loved the opportunity I've had to learn things from a faith based perspective.
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Is BYU Provo hard to get into?

Brigham Young University has an acceptance rate of 67%. Half the applicants admitted to BYU who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1280 and 1468 or an ACT score of 27 and 32. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges.
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How many people go to BYU that aren't Mormon?

BYU has over 30,000 students with the majority belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But according to the assistant dean to Student Life, 1% of the student body are not members of the Church.
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Can you get into BYU with a 3.6 GPA?

Applicants should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or more. The average cumulative GPA among our students is 3.6. Students who were homeschooled should follow instructions found on the Admission Requirements for Home Schooled Students page.
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Is it harder to get into BYU or University of Utah?

Is Brigham Young University-Provo (BYU) or University of Utah Harder to get into? Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then Brigham Young University-Provo (BYU) is more difficult to get into.
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Does BYU prefer SAT or ACT?

BYU will accept either the ACT or SAT. We will consider your highest composite score. Use this chart to calculate score conversions. Currently, BYU does not require the writing section of the SAT.
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Can you get into BYU without seminary?

No, when applying for any of the BYU schools it is not required to be a seminary graduate. It is a question on the application, so you may be at a disadvantage if you are not a seminary graduate, but it will in no way make it impossible to be accepted.
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What does BYU look for in applicants?

“BYU has always cared as much about strong moral character as about great mental capability.” A person of character should have a strong work ethic and be able to demonstrate resilience and honesty. You should be respectful of others despite differences, honor commitments, and have integrity in all you do.
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