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TOPS should be given strictly based on ACT scores. GPAs are way too scattered across the board. Below a 24, you shouldn't get anything. I think right now the minimum is 20 or something ridiculous.

I disagree. I had a very meh ACT score but 3.9 GPA. My poor family was not going to pay for any prep course. I also finished my engineering degree with 3.5 which is not bad IMO. I've seen many students with higher ACT scores that simply do not flourish in college. I came from a poor family and wanted to make some $$$$ so I had no other choice.

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Posted by Epic Cajun

Lafayette, LA

Member since Feb 2013

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Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:53 am to torrey225

You shouldn't need a prep course to make a 24...

Congrats on doing something with the opportunity given to you, though

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Posted by LSUtoOmaha

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Member since Apr 2004

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Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:22 pm to torrey225

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I disagree. I had a very meh ACT score but 3.9 GPA. My poor family was not going to pay for any prep course. I also finished my engineering degree with 3.5 which is not bad IMO. I've seen many students with higher ACT scores that simply do not flourish in college. I came from a poor family and wanted to make some $$$$ so I had no other choice.

With some effort you should be able to get a 24 ACT score. It's not that hard.

24 ACT score is 76 percentile for ALL students. Many of those don't go to college and just sign their name. If you cannot get that score, there should be a community college option, like the state of TN.

This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 12:33 pm

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