Urbana University

Urbana University welcomes students with a GPA of 3 or lower. It's fine to have a B average with some A's thrown in. It's better to stay away from Cs and Ds, as application readers may wonder if you can take the pressures of college.

If you're a junior or senior, changing your GPA in time for college applications is difficult. You'll need a better SAT or ACT score to compensate if your GPA is at or below the school average of 3. This will enable you to compete effectively against applicants with better GPAs.

Requirements for the SAT and ACT
Each school has its own set of standardised testing standards. The SAT or ACT is required by most schools, and many also need SAT subject assessments.

To apply to Urbana University, you must take either the SAT or the ACT. More significantly, you must do well in order to submit a strong application.

Requirements for the SAT/ACT Writing Section
An optional essay section is included on both the SAT and the ACT.

Urbana University hasn't stated how they feel about the SAT Essay/ACT Writing, although it's likely that they consider it optional. As a result, you don't need to be concerned about writing for this school; but, other institutions to which you're applying may demand it.