* Your high school GPA: LSU considers your overall academic performance.
* The rigor of your high school coursework: Taking challenging courses (AP, IB, honors) strengthens your application.
* Your major: More competitive programs (like engineering or nursing) often have higher admission requirements.
* Your ACT subscores: While a total score is important, LSU might also look at individual section scores, particularly in math and science for STEM fields.
* Your application as a whole: Extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation all contribute to the holistic review process.
While LSU doesn't publish a minimum ACT score, you should aim for a competitive score. A score above 22 is generally considered a good starting point, but to significantly improve your chances for admission, especially to popular programs, aiming for a score above 25 or even higher is recommended. Check LSU's official website for the most up-to-date admission requirements and average scores of admitted students. They usually provide this information broken down by major.