Can I get in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stony Brook University - SUNY
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<p>Stony Brook University is the best school I've visited so far, and I've visited many schools so far. </p>

<p>I was hoping that I could post some of my 'stats' and compare them to others who have gotten in, and any other advice you can give me on increasing my chances to get in. I am a female, asian, and I will be the third member of my immediate family going to college,</p>

<p>SAT I: 1600<br>
Reading: 570
Math: 550
GPA: 3.7 or 92 (Weighted: 94)
Percent: Top 10% of my graduating class
Diploma: New York State Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors </p>

<p>Activities:
Student Council (9-12; 11-12 treasurer)
Key Club (9-12; 12 treasurer)
Art Club (9-12; 9-10 Treasurer, 11-12 President)
Band/Chorus (9-12)
PAA: Performing Arts Academy (9-12 Instrumental: Flute)
Women’s Choir (9-12 Soprano)
Mock Trial (10-12)
Volleyball (9-12; 11-12 Varsity)
Varsity Indoor/Outdoor Track (10-12)
SADD: Students Against Destructive Decisions (11-12)
Honor Society (12)
COAP: Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (11)
NYSSMA (9-12)
HOBY (10; 11-12 volunteer)
YLDI: Youth Leadership Development Institute (11-12)</p>

<p>Pre-Calculus (12)
College Biology (12)
College English (12)
Music Theory II (10)
Music Theory I (9)
AP US (11)
AP Euro (10)
AP US Govt (12)</p>

<p>I have about 90 hours of community service with out the extra 40 hours required for honor society. I am also a member of our communities Chamber of Commerce. </p>

<p>I feel I may be decent candidate, but with their low acceptance rate I'm afraid I will be rejected especially because of my low SAT scores. (which I am trying to improve.)
I was mainly hoping to compare my 'stats' but I completely understand if it is too personal. And if you can't please post any of you have any advice for me improving my chances. </p>

<p>Thank you!! :)</p>

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<p>You have a great shot. Boost your SAT to an 1800+ and you’re in.</p>

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<p>Your qualifications seem favorable. You will be competitive.</p>

<p>Just concentrate on increasing the SAT score.</p>

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<p>Got your message; I don’t usually like to respond to these types of threads, because I never want to give anyone the wrong impression.</p>

<p>I’ll say this; I’d encourage you to apply, because it sounds like you’re in the ballpark. Keep it up academically, retake the SAT and/or try the ACT, and enjoy senior year!</p>

<p>Chris</p>

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<p>Your EC’s and GPA are right on the mark though your SAT is lacking. Stony Brook is looking for about a 1250(m+V). </p>

<p>Since you have time before you apply, practice as many SAT tests as possible. I regret not doing so- I could have achieved a lot higher on my SAT. </p>

<p>I was accepted into the class of 2014 with the following Stats:
GPA:3.8
SAT II’s: 780-Math II, 750-Math I, 800- Chemistry
SAT I: 2050(750 Math, 630 Verbal, 670 Writing)
AP: 5- Chemistry, 5-Calc BC(5 AB Sub), 4-Macro, 4-Stats, 4- Physics Mech
EC’s: Martial Arts, Community Service, EMT certified(not sure I mentioned that)
Essays: Could have been better.
NYS Resident- Advanced Regents Diploma </p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you guys so much, and I will definitely start working harder on my SAT scores :)</p>

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<p>I got into stony brook and I had an 1280 old SAT and an 80% at best high school GPA (but like a 92% exam average) and absolutely no extracurricular activities and I’m a white male. You should be fine.</p>

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<p>My brother got in with a 2070 SAT but 2.7 GPA and only 1 extra curricular (fencing, which I don’t think they even have…)
You’re definitely in if you can bring up your GPA, but I think you have an okay shot even as you are.</p>

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<p>agree with the posters above, get that SAT in the 1750-1850 range, and your in.</p>