IU PNM Numbers

[Low D Flat]

In reply to the question regarding Indiana's grade requirements, they do not appear to be any stricter then other universities.

No, but Indiana is pretty unusual in that it's a (1) big, competitive recruitment (2) that is deferred (3) at a school that's fairly easy to get into (about 74% admit rate).

At the handful of other schools with big, competitive deferred recruitments -- Duke, Vandy, and UVA come to mind-- the school is so selective that every student comes in well prepared, and freshman fall grades don't disqualify many women. Ditto Penn, Cornell, etc. In other words, the academic requirements may not be any higher, but they may have a lot more teeth than at an elite school where virtually everyone is above a 3.0 after fall semester.

Indiana may actually be by itself in this category. Are there any other big deferred recruitments at schools that are NOT academic elites? Maybe SMU or Maryland, but they are still a lot more selective than IU.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by Low D Flat

Are there any other big deferred recruitments at schools that are NOT academic elites? Maybe SMU or Maryland, but they are still a lot more selective than IU.

Baylor comes to mind, but it is likely not comparable to IU in this situation. SMU certainly would not be in the same category as IU.

I would put SMU in the "elite enough" category. They are certainly no Ivy, but their admissions standards are high enough that students have the academic background to be successful in college. Those that don't make recruitment minimums would more than likely fall into the "I spent way too much time partying and not studying" camp.

Even though Baylor's admission standards are lower than SMU, I do think the overwhelming majority of PNMs do make their grades. I've never seen actual statistics, but knowing plenty of women are are/have been Greek at Baylor there just has not been much talk of PNMs not being able to rush due to grades.

[Shellfish]

Originally Posted by Low D Flat

Are there any other big deferred recruitments at schools that are NOT academic elites?

Ohio State.