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Completing your application is easy! STEP 1: Submit your application ($70 fee). Step 2:  Submit an official high school transcript, including any dual-enrollment courses you may be taking. For transcripts to be considered official, they must be sent through the Common App, or another secure provider such as Naviance/Parchment, e-Scrip Safe, etc., or by mail from your school. If sending by mail, please use the following address: James Madison University Office of Admissions – MSC 0101 100 E Grace Street Harrisonburg, VA 22807 Please note, JMU will not accept recommendation letters that arrive via Parchment, postal mail, etc.

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Optional Personal Statement essay help!?

<p>I’m applying to James Madison University and there is an optional personal statement essay. I really want to get accepted to this college, but I don’t know what to write for this essay. Can I just use my common application essay? Or are they looking for something else?</p>

<p>Not too familiar with James Madison university but is it a common app member school? If so, I would highly suggest that you DO NOT reuse you common app essay. Try writing about a different aspect of your life? Also even if the essay is optional, try to do it anyways. In some ways that shows that you actually care about the school. </p>

<p>James Madison University: "6. Personal Statement (optional)</p>

<p>This is the space for you to tell us more about yourself or any topic of your choosing. What does the committee need to know about you that can’t be found in your application? Be creative. Have fun. Your personal statement should be no more than 500 words."</p>

<p>Based on this, you can use the Common App essay. Just revised it to 500 words or less.</p>

<p>Hope this helps. Best of luck!</p>

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JMU Requirements for Admission

What are JMU's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

  • GPA requirements
  • Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
  • Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into JMU and build a strong application.

School location: Harrisonburg, VA

This school is also known as: JMU, Madison, James Madison University

Admissions Rate: 78.3%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at JMU is 78.3% . For every 100 applicants, 78 are admitted.

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This means the school is lightly selective . The school will have their expected requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores. If you meet their requirements, you're almost certain to get an offer of admission. But if you don't meet JMU's requirements, you'll be one of the unlucky few people who gets rejected.

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JMU GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.55

The average GPA at JMU is 3.55 .

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(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. This school did not officially report its average GPA, but we've estimated it here using data from over 1,000 schools.)

With a GPA of 3.55, JMU requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes. This will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.55, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.

JMU hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."

Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to JMU will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.

JMU SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1205

The average SAT score composite at JMU is a 1205 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes JMU Competitive for SAT test scores.

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JMU SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile SAT score is 1160, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1310. In other words, a 1160 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1310 will move you up to above average .

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

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SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

JMU has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Section."

This is also known as "superscoring." This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit .

Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.

For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:

Section R+W Math Composite
700 300 1000
300 700 1000
300 300 600
700 700 1400

Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, JMU will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.

This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and JMU forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.

Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 1160, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.

Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.

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JMU ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, JMU likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 26

The average ACT score at JMU is 26. This score makes JMU Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

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The 25th percentile ACT score is 23, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 29.

Even though JMU likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 23 or below, you'll have a harder time getting in, unless you have something else impressive in your application.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 23 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to JMU, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 23.

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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.

JMU considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is lightly selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average . Aim for a 1160 SAT or a 23 ACT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. As long as you meet the rest of the application requirements below, you'll be a shoo-in.

But if you score below our recommended target score, you may be one of the very few unlucky people to get rejected.

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  • 80-100%: Safety school: Strong chance of getting in
  • 50-80%: More likely than not getting in
  • 20-50%: Lower but still good chance of getting in
  • 5-20%: Reach school: Unlikely to get in, but still have a shot
  • 0-5%: Hard reach school: Very difficult to get in

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of JMU here.

Application Requirements Overview

  • Common Application Not accepted
  • Electronic Application Available
  • Essay or Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Interview Not required
  • Application Fee $70
  • Fee Waiver Available? Available
  • Other Notes

Testing Requirements

  • SAT or ACT Considered if submitted
  • SAT Essay or ACT Writing Optional
  • SAT Subject Tests
  • Scores Due in Office None

Coursework Requirements

  • Subject Required Years
  • Foreign Language 3
  • Social Studies 2

Deadlines and Early Admissions

  • Offered? Deadline Notification
  • Yes January 15 None
  • Yes November 1 None

Admissions Office Information

  • Address: 800 Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  • Phone: (540) 568-6211
  • Fax: (540) 568-3332
  • Email: [email protected]

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in JMU, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to JMU.

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Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than JMU. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name Location SAT Avg ACT Avg
Storrs, CT 1315 29
Irvine, CA 1310 29
Orange, CA 1296 28
Richardson, TX 1291 28
Davis, CA 1280 28
University Park, PA 1265 28
Hempstead, NY 1246 27

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Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for JMU, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name Location SAT Avg ACT Avg
Tuscaloosa, AL 1225 26
Houston, TX 1225 26
Riverside, CA 1225 27
Cincinnati, OH 1223 26
San Diego, CA 1215 26
Norman, OK 1210 26
Lubbock, TX 1196 26

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Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for JMU, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If JMU is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name Location SAT Avg ACT Avg
Denton, TX 1160 23
Arlington, TX 1160 23
Miami, FL 1159 24
Long Beach, CA 1145 23
San Jose, CA 1145 23
Fort Myers, FL 1135 29
Pullman, WA 1125 23

Data on this page is sourced from Peterson's Databases © 2023 (Peterson's LLC. All rights reserved.) as well as additional publicly available sources.

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I'm a junior looking into my college options, and I've been researching James Madison University. I was wondering if JMU is test-optional, considering recent trends with other schools? Any help would be appreciated!

Yes, James Madison University (JMU) is test-optional. Starting with the Fall 2021 application cycle, JMU has implemented a test-optional admissions policy, which means you don't have to submit your SAT or ACT scores when applying for undergraduate admission. This policy considers the challenges students have faced in securing standardized testing opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on test availability.

As a test-optional institution, JMU will not penalize applicants who choose not to submit their test scores. Instead, the admissions committee will focus on other aspects of your application, such as your high school transcript, coursework, grades, extracurricular activities, and your personal essay. However, if you feel that your test scores accurately reflect your abilities and could strengthen your application, you are still welcome to submit them.

Keep in mind that while JMU is test-optional, some specific programs or scholarships might still require standardized test scores. Be sure to review the requirements for any program or scholarship you are interested in to ensure you have all the necessary materials for your application.

Overall, whether or not to submit your test scores will depend on your individual academic profile and how well you believe your scores complement your application. Good luck with your college search!

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  1. First-Year Admission

    James Madison University Office of Admissions - MSC 0101 100 E Grace Street Harrisonburg, VA 22807 ... Optional Application Information. ... Personal Essay: If there is something important we should know about you, this is the place to talk about it. You have up to 650 words to share anything you would like to tell us.

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    Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so.

  3. PDF The College Essay

    3. Outline your essay to ensure you answer the prompt you selected and are sharing more about yourself with the Admissions Committee. 4. Write without regard to the word limit. It is easier to cut out words than to generate additional content. 5. Proof your essay for clarity and generate a draft for a trusted advisor to provide feedback on. 6.

  4. Things to include in application? : r/jmu

    What was told to me when I applied was a few key things: Anything that shows you are social, outgoing, and want to be involved on campus. Think social clubs in high school, activities involving tons of people, possibly leadership things. Anything that shows you're super interested in JMU, make THEM feel like they're you're top choice.

  5. Undergraduate Application Options

    JMU Office of Admissions Holland Yates Hall (formerly Madison Hall) MSC 0101 100 East Grace Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 Email Us (540) 568-5681 Fax: (540) 568-3332

  6. James Madison Admission vs. Application Requirements?

    Essay (optional): JMU gives you the chance to write a personal statement or essay as part of their application. This is your chance to express your personality, interests, and passions, as well as discuss any challenges you've faced and what you've learned from them. 4. Letters of recommendation (optional): While not required, you may submit a ...

  7. Application essay : r/jmu

    Application essay. If I remember correctly, the essay was completely optional, but it was just a personal statement. Optional is not optional when you're applying to a school with a ~50% admission rate. It's not super low, but it's low enough that your odds drop considerably by ignoring it. My essay for freshman application was garbage.

  8. What are the requirements for admission at JMU?

    Standardized Test Scores (optional): JMU has a test-optional application policy, which means submitting your SAT or ACT scores is not mandatory. ... character, and potential. 5. Personal Essay: JMU requires one personal essay as part of your application. The essay prompt changes each year, but generally focuses on your background, experiences ...

  9. Guidance on personal statement for application : r/jmu

    it really just depends on what exactly the prompt is about! the personal statement is optional so many people i know, myself included, just reused their common app essay. PM me if you would like me to help look it over! I used my common app essay, but it was written in a memoir style rather than as a formal academic essay.

  10. Admissions Application FAQs

    Mid-year grades may be requested to be reviewed with a student's application. While mid-year grades are not required, s tudies have shown that students who experience a drop in their senior year grades will often follow with poor grades in their first year of college, so it is always in your best interest to continue to do well through senior year. . JMU does require an official transcript for ...

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    Apply for first-year. Explore. James Madison University. Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. JMU is fast becoming one of the nation's leading lights in higher education because students enjoy unusually engaged relationships with world-class faculty who are here because ...

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    Both platforms have unique essay prompts, so choose the one you're most comfortable with. 2. High school transcript: Request that your high school sends your official transcript to JMU. 3. Standardized test scores (optional): JMU is test-optional for the 2024-2025 application cycle.

  13. Optional Personal Statement essay help!?

    <p>I'm applying to James Madison University and there is an optional personal statement essay. I really want to get accepted to this college, but I don't know what to write for this essay. Can I just use my common applic… I'm applying to James Madison University and there is an optional personal statement essay. ...

  14. JMU Admission Requirements

    Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them. JMU considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school ...

  15. Applying To JMU : r/ApplyingToCollege

    JMU apparently does not accept the Coalition essay and only has one optional personal statement essay. Should I do it? The school has a 70 percent acceptance rate and I have a 4.3 GPA along with a 1200 SAT which is their average score.

  16. James Madison University

    James Madison University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 24,062 out of the 30,727 who applied were admitted. James Madison University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57.

  17. Admissions Facts

    * Test optional: 18% submitted scores. Admitted Transfers (2023-24) ... JMU Office of Admissions. Holland Yates Hall (formerly Madison Hall) MSC 0101 100 East Grace Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 Email Us (540) 568-5681 Fax: (540) 568-3332. Hours of Operation:

  18. James Madison University admissions

    James Madison University (JMU) is known for having a more holistic admissions process, meaning they consider several factors beyond just your academic performance. Here are some key elements that JMU typically looks for in applicants: 1. Academic performance: Your high school transcript, GPA, and course rigor are important factors.

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    application. JMU will contact the recommender with instructions for submitting a letter. Personal Essay The personal essay on the application is the applicant's opportunity to tell us anything important we should know in 650 words or less. Standardized Tests JMU does not require submission of SAT/ACT scores.

  20. e-Vision

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  21. Will I get in? : r/jmu

    I applied to JMU regular decision thinking it was a somewhat easier school to get into compared to a few other schools I've applied to. ... I have a pretty decent amount of extracurriculars including work and I submitted my common app essay for the optional essay since they say they don't look at the common app essays What do we think ...

  22. Is JMU test-optional?

    Yes, James Madison University (JMU) is test-optional. Starting with the Fall 2021 application cycle, JMU has implemented a test-optional admissions policy, which means you don't have to submit your SAT or ACT scores when applying for undergraduate admission. This policy considers the challenges students have faced in securing standardized testing opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ...