Hey! I'm thinking about applying to Long Island University's Post campus and I'm trying to get a sense of what it takes to get in. Does anyone have insights on what LIU Post looks for in prospective students? I'm curious about both the academic requirements and any extracurricular activities that might help strengthen my application. Also, any tips on how to highlight my strengths in the application would be awesome!
LIU Post, like many universities, evaluates applicants holistically. That said, your academic performance, as represented by your high school grades and the rigor of your coursework, is the most significant determiner.
As an academic baseline, LIU Post typically looks for students with a GPA of about 3.0 or higher. This GPA requirement can be flexible depending on other aspects of your application, but having a GPA higher than this will put you in a solid position for admission.
LIU Post currently has no minimum SAT or ACT score requirements for admission (as applicants may submit them for consideration). However, if you have strong test scores, they can certainly boost your application. Just be sure to remember this is one component of the application and not the whole picture.
Extracurricular activities are indeed important. They give admissions officers a sense of who you are outside of the classroom, your passions, and how you may contribute to the campus community. Try to involve yourself deeply in a few activities that align with your interests rather than spreading yourself thin across many.
When it comes to your application, make sure to showcase your unique strengths and aspects of your personality. Avoid generic or unoriginal essay topics. Instead, use your essay as an opportunity to narrate a story in your life that helps the admissions officers to know more about you, your authenticity, growth, or perspective. For example, if you are really passionate about volunteer work, you could write about an experience that had a profound impact on you or the community you served.
Lastly, be mindful of application deadlines. For LIU Post, the priority deadline for fall admission is typically in early January (and you will be notified by May 1). There are also early action and early decision options available on the website if you want to explore that option.
Good luck with your application!
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