<p>Hello,
I am the complete opposite of the majority of students who post questions on this site, in that I do not have a good gpa or ACT score. I started out at a public high school for freshman and sophomore year, getting a 1.5 and 1.6 gpa respectively. Then I switched to a private school and was able to pull my gpa up to a 2.8 for junior year and I currently have a 3.0 for senior year so far. Unfortunately, despite the increase, the overall H.S. gpa when I graduate will be from 2.3-2.5. On the ACT, I got a composite score of 17. I do plan to retake it or to take the SAT instead. I have the following ECs: cheerleading, volleyball, part-time employment at law firm, several volunteer programs. In addition, I have been in Honors art class for junior and senior year. </p>
<p>I am interested in applying to the communications design AAS program or the advertising and marketing AAS program. I know that for the comm design program, I will need to submit a portfolio. Does that mean I would have a better chance of getting into that program b/c all of the emphasis won't be on my grades. </p>
<p>Also, I noticed the number of enrolled freshman is rather low (I think less than 1,000). Would that mean that I would have a better chance of getting in applying as a freshman, versus going to a community college and then trying to transfer to FIT? </p>
<p>Thanks for any advice!</p>
<p>i'm sorry, but you won't get in. a close friend of mine was waitlisted with a great gpa, a couple aps, and good sats (1700s). she eventually got in, but it's quite a long shot for you, especially if you are applying for a non-design major.</p>
<p>please dont take what people say here too seriously...remember they are not the admissions board! Ive heard stories of people getting in with lower stats than you, but I also heard of those with perfect stats not getting in. Believe me, if your meant to go to school there, you will get in despite what you present to admissions.</p>
<p>Thanks for both of your replies. There is so much conflicting information out there, that I honestly have no idea where I stand. Some people say that anyone gets accepted there, and others say that it is selective. Even SUNY's (State University of New York, which FIT belongs to) 2008 application viewbook has FIT listed as one of their community colleges and then says the following: "Each community college provides OPEN ACCESS to education programs..." That is very misleading if FIT is selective in their admissions. Open access means that it is open to anyone, so long as they have a H.S. diploma or a GED. Well, I guess I will just have to apply and take my chances. </p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>i would still try. they say they look at grades, but i know people with 2.5 gpa's who have gotten into parsons,</p>