r/ualbany • u/khiidoe • 1d ago

Question

Is it true UAlbany early action acceptance rate is much higher than regular descion?
(Also is the school hard to get into?)

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u/Desperate-Equal-7009 1d ago

i am not sure about the acceptance rates but in my opinion those stats do not say much. ualbany is known to over accept students every year so either/or should not be considered if you are trying to see if you will get in. the school is very easy to get into especially if you apply early and have a good application. i applied late and was wait listed. i sent a letter of continued interest then i was accepted the next day. it’s very easy.

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u/khiidoe 1d ago

Okay thank you so much and is there a standard gpa you should have at the bare minimum to be admitted

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u/Desperate-Equal-7009 1d ago

i would say they accept 80s but they look at everything on your application especially your essay and extracurriculars. during my time at ualbany i met some valedictorians and some people i couldn’t believe they made it to college. it’s a mixed batch. but don’t think about it too much it’s not all about grades!!

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u/khiidoe 1d ago

Thanks

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u/Connect-Function-663 1d ago

I applied early (like mid october) and was accepted 3 days later if that helps

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u/khiidoe 1d ago

Wow that’s fast

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u/Connect-Function-663 12h ago

yeah it was crazy I was like wtf. I think it was because i'm a legacy & I went for a really small degree program nobody often chooses lmao

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u/BowlerGrouchy8246 1d ago

They take anyone. Whether you get a degree is your choice.

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u/XxBkKingShaunxX 57m ago

Idk gang I’m pretty sure I legit applied the day before College Decision Day and still got in lol