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Posted on 2/27/26 at 7:48 am to Stexas
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I’m an outlier in that my kids are both currently enrolled at LSU. My oldest scored a 29 on the ACT and has struggled but has maintained about a 3.0 and will graduate this May. My youngest is a terrible standardized test taker and her highest score was a 21. She is finishing up her 2nd year and has had a 4.0 each semester.
Anecdotal but my experience.
What are their majors? We all know some majors are easier than others. And standardized test scores are not the end all be all but they do say something. There are several other variables that matter when it comes to academic achievement.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 7:52 am to SludgeFactory
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but changed his mind after visiting campus multiple times
Once you get away from the student union, the crowd changes quickly. The Union is the new Mall of Louisiana.
FWIW, LSU has shifted to becoming one of the largest research universities in the country.
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LSU is actively transforming into a premier national research university, targeting a Top 50 ranking by unifying its system—including the Baton Rouge campus, Pennington Biomedical, and health centers in New Orleans/Shreveport—under a centralized administration. The university reached a record $543 million in research activity in FY24, a 12% increase, focusing on energy, coastal, and health initiatives
They may not "require" the ACT, but you'd better have an outstanding GPA to be admitted without it.
Only 13% of those applying were accepted to LSU.
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Over 62,000 potential incoming freshmen applied to Louisiana State University (LSU) for the current 2026 application cycle, marking a record-breaking year.
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freshman class of 8,153 to 8,214 first-time, full-time, new freshmen
Posted on 2/27/26 at 7:52 am to OweO
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Help me out here. When you say no standardized testing.. Is this across the board? And what do they do instead?
They ask for your score. Tell you it's optional. But they also ask your race on the same form.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 7:52 am to r0cky1
If LSU and Baton Rouge wants to save itself this needs to pass. I don't think ya'll understand how serious this is. The demographics and culture can't continue to trend in the direction it's going. LSU is becoming closer to a Southern University South Campus than a real flagship state institution. And I'm sure the professors have taught DOWN to accommodate the influx of students who don't belong. LSU was never known for world-class academics and scholars but it was still very much the best public institution in the state ... today I would say Louisiana Tech is a better academic environment than LSU. Make LSU great again and even better this time. And stop with these stupid woke shite that lowers standards and quality
This post was edited on 2/27/26 at 7:55 am
Posted on 2/27/26 at 7:57 am to PSS101
Wait. You don’t need the act to get into lsu?!? In 2009 you needed a 28 I believe.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 7:59 am to SludgeFactory
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My daughter wants to go there in a few years. I don't want her to. My son was set to go, but changed his mind after visiting campus multiple times. I was relieved.
I say this as a 2 time graduate of LSU.
Smart kids. Why go when better options exist. The culture is not the same as 20 years ago. Even 10 years ago. My top 2 SEC schools for top notch academics and conservative culture are Auburn and Georgia.
This post was edited on 2/27/26 at 8:00 am
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:13 am to tigersownall
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Wait. You don’t need the act to get into lsu?
Not required, but...
They may not "require" the ACT, but you'd better have an outstanding GPA to be admitted without it.
Only 13% of those applying were accepted to LSU.
Over 62,000 potential incoming freshmen applied
Only 8,000 were accepted
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In 2009 you needed a 28 I believe.
3.0 GPA and 22 ACT in 2009
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In 2009, Louisiana State University (LSU) typically required a minimum composite ACT score of 22 for freshman admission. This was generally paired with a 3.0 Core GPA requirement or a top 10% class ranking, along with minimum subscores of 18 in English and 19 in Math
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:15 am to Shexter
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They may not "require" the ACT, but you'd better have an outstanding GPA to be admitted without it. Only 13% of those applying were accepted to LSU.
The issue is when the GPA and ACT don't correlate at all. You have a lot of "4.0" students who can barely read. They come from atrocious schools and are socially promoted. Also, even people who aren't great test-takers are going to score at least a 19 if they have two brain cells.
Standardized tests exist for this very reason. They're supposed to be the great equalizer among applicants.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:18 am to r0cky1
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Standardized testing
Soooo Wacist
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:22 am to Shexter
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Only 13% of those applying were accepted to LSU.
That's not exactly correct. It's more like they had room for 13% of applicants. This number doesn't take into consideration how many people get in but ultimately go to another school.
Kids these days apply to a ton of schools.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:32 am to r0cky1
When people in Philly who can't even read are in the top quarter of their class, yes standardized testing should be a requirement.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:34 am to r0cky1
Outside of math, every college class should be short answer or discussion questions on every test. That’s how shite should be done starting in junior high honestly.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:36 am to r0cky1
All the rhetoric on this thread reeks of racist epithets. I've heard it said that racism is expensive, but love doesn't cost a thing. No wonder Louisiana is at the bottom of the barrel across the board in this country... it's one of the most racist places on earth.
Though it's our 1st amendment right, which I'm also exercising by calling out the BS thread and all the "good ole baws" on here who are hateful, fearful and lack the fortitude to learn from other that don't look or act like them. Southern exist, because LSU and other like-minded schools were/are institutionally and fundamentally biased to people of color. So either you are or aren't in agreement with policies that separate and segregate human beings, just know that you can't have it both ways when you are cheering for the LSU football team.
Though it's our 1st amendment right, which I'm also exercising by calling out the BS thread and all the "good ole baws" on here who are hateful, fearful and lack the fortitude to learn from other that don't look or act like them. Southern exist, because LSU and other like-minded schools were/are institutionally and fundamentally biased to people of color. So either you are or aren't in agreement with policies that separate and segregate human beings, just know that you can't have it both ways when you are cheering for the LSU football team.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:45 am to r0cky1
Some of these public schools hand out A’s like candy. Standardized testing is one of the few ways to tell if someone is actually intelligent.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:46 am to AllenTXTiger
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All the rhetoric on this thread reeks of racist epithets. I've heard it said that racism is expensive, but love doesn't cost a thing. No wonder Louisiana is at the bottom of the barrel across the board in this country... it's one of the most racist places on earth. Though it's our 1st amendment right, which I'm also exercising by calling out the BS thread and all the "good ole baws" on here who are hateful, fearful and lack the fortitude to learn from other that don't look or act like them. Southern exist, because LSU and other like-minded schools were/are institutionally and fundamentally biased to people of color. So either you are or aren't in agreement with policies that separate and segregate human beings, just know that you can't have it both ways when you are cheering for the LSU football team.
It’s so funny how ironic this is.
Your true racism is showing. You think taking standardized testing only affects people of color? Why? Are you assuming they are dumber?
I don’t care what color they are. No academic standards at a university brings in low quality people of all races.
Typical lib that doesn’t realize he’s the biggest racist there is. Frick off
This post was edited on 2/27/26 at 8:48 am
Posted on 2/27/26 at 8:47 am to AllenTXTiger
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All the rhetoric on this thread reeks of racist epithets. I've heard it said that racism is expensive, but love doesn't cost a thing. No wonder Louisiana is at the bottom of the barrel across the board in this country... it's one of the most racist places on earth.
Though it's our 1st amendment right, which I'm also exercising by calling out the BS thread and all the "good ole baws" on here who are hateful, fearful and lack the fortitude to learn from other that don't look or act like them. Southern exist, because LSU and other like-minded schools were/are institutionally and fundamentally biased to people of color. So either you are or aren't in agreement with policies that separate and segregate human beings, just know that you can't have it both ways when you are cheering for the LSU football team.
This is why the black race is at the bottom and nobody take claims of racism seriously. Standards are seen as racist by too many democrat voting black people. Nobody said they didn't want black people at LSU. We said we want to uphold good cultural, behavioral, and academic standards at LSU. And yes I'm black and I'm saying it but I have HIGH standards for myself. We don't want LSU to be like SU or Grambling, the least desirable colleges in the state, and that's where its headed
This post was edited on 2/27/26 at 9:08 am
Posted on 2/27/26 at 9:06 am to PelicanState87
standardized testing requirements need to return to LSU. It's the flagship university.
We have about 20 other 4-year universities in this state for a reason. ( I know it's not 20 but it's probably way more than a state with our population needs.)
We have about 20 other 4-year universities in this state for a reason. ( I know it's not 20 but it's probably way more than a state with our population needs.)
Posted on 2/27/26 at 9:11 am to PelicanState87
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My top 2 SEC schools for top notch academics and conservative culture are Auburn and Georgia
I can’t speak for Auburn, but I wouldn’t consider UGA and Athens to be conservative in any way.
Posted on 2/27/26 at 9:12 am to Fat and Happy
quote:did you not hear Gavin Newsome this past week?
I really never understood how black folks weren’t embarrassed that standards were lowered to give more acceptance.
That’s literally saying you aren’t smart enough to get in normally
"Im like you....I got a 960 on the SAT.... I can barely read... im like you black people"
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