How does U of M get around this? Are they really that easy to get into, as well, or do their athletes apply for appeal? If their athlete's do that, then they most likely won't have a problem doing it here, either.
According to U of M's website, their average ACT composite for last years freshmen was 28.1. Only 7% was below 24. (I couldn't find an ACT that is required for admittance.)
I just looked on UND's website. They already have the new ACT requirements listed on the website. THe new requirements still ONLY require an ACT Composite of 22, unless you are a ND resident, in which case you only need a 21.
So I don't understand how this could be so bad. There are obviously other schools that do ok with higher admission standards, so why would we have so many more problems than they have?