<p>i want to transfer to NYU after my sophomore year here in illinois but the thing is, my SATs are not that impressive. i really mean NOT impressive! i bombed the thing. although i do have a 4.0 right now (freshman) and expect atleast 3.85 by the end of my sophomore year (with associates degree under my belt) here in this community college, i feel like i dont stand a chance to get accepted as a transfer to NYU. are my SATs going to cut my chance of getting in despite a good gpa? as for my extra curricular activities, im in great status: ncaa player in volleyball and tennis, phi theta kappa honors society, lots of clubs and lots of welfare/community service stuff. i know my application will ride smoothly along the lines of extra curricular activities, college gpa, essays and recommendations but im worried that my poor SATs will overshadow the fact that im a good candidate (hope they see it that way). so, whats your input?</p>
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<li>It depends which school you seek to transfer to. If you have your heart set on Stern or CAS (which tend to play more of a "numbers game") then I'd keep some backups in mind. Gallatin might be interesting to look into (assuming you can justify your reasons for why you'd work well there) or maybe Steinhardt, which tends to be one of the easiest to gain admission to. With all of this said, it's just based on observation. NYU claims that admissions rates hardly vary from school to school.</li>
<li>I know you didn't reveal your scores, and you don't have to, but how bad is "bombed"? I mean, there are certain scores that are "look-over-able" and others that aren't. You can judge that.</li>
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<p>the sat's do not play anywhere near as much in the transfer process. they say that if you did not take them in high school than don't worry about it. i bombed it as well. if you are going in as a junior then it plays an even smaller role. i am trying to go in as a sophmore and i am worried about getting into stern. i dont think i will but i am going to apply anyway.</p>
<p>i was under the impression that NYU didnt require or care for SAT results of Transfer applicants.</p>
<p>cans64: im aiming for political science major. really dont know what school thats in but its probabaly the arts and science school. you think? so am i fit to get in?
DCH: really? why is that? you just made my day. hehe
tracemhunter: good luck to both of us. woot!</p>
<p>dont apply. the less competition the better my chances :P. your gpa is a bit higher than mine but i am going in with 40+ hours as a sophmore :P</p>
<p>tracymhunter: ill think about that. by the way,how have you thought of not applying? haha :p ill see you in NYU.. fo shizzle girl!</p>
<p>girl?
my name is trace, not tracy</p>
<p>NYU DOES want SAT/ACT results of transfers, they only say NOT to take the test if you haven't by the time you're in college, if you've taken the test while in high school, then you must submit the scores.</p>
<p>General Requirements for Transfers </p>
<p>You should apply as a transfer student if you currently are or have been enrolled as a degree candidate in another college or university. (You should apply as a freshman if you have taken college courses as a non-degree student, or if you are taking college courses during your senior year in high school.) </p>
<p>Transfer candidates for undergraduate admission must submit the following: </p>
<p> Application for Admission to Undergraduate Study and nonrefundable $65.00 application fee
($75.00 for applicants outside the U.S.)
Official high school transcript (and Equivalency Diploma test scores if applicable)
Official transcripts of all college work for which academic credit has been earned
Official score reports for the SAT I from the College Entrance Examination Board or the
ACT from the American College Test Assessment Program
Teacher Recommendation Form
Personal Statements/Essay
Undergraduate Statistical Form (paper version of NYU application only)</p>
<p>So i guess that clears that up then...</p>
<p>As I already said...</p>
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Standardized tests are an important part of the admissions process. All applicants to NYU must provide official test scores from either the SAT I examination or the ACT examination. If you have taken these tests more than once we will use your highest combined SAT I scores or your highest ACT scores in evaluating your application.</p>
<p>If you are applying as a transfer student and you took either one of these tests while in high school, you should not retake the tests now; simply submit the results of your high school SAT I or ACT examinations. If you did not take SAT I or ACT examinations in high school and have been in college less than one year, you must take one of these tests and submit the results as part of your application. International students who are in an area where the ACT Writing Test is not offered must take the SAT.
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mhmm...</p>
<p>When did you say that? **** it, there's the rules knix...good luck.</p>
<p>How bad is bad? Like, are we talking 820, 1000, or what? If you scored the former, you might want to have some safeties in mind, but a 1000 is probably overlookable if you have an amazing GPA, EC's, etc. Then again, I am no expert in transfer admissions.</p>