Can we talk about my chances for a moment?

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>Hello All</p>

<p>Suppose I have somewhere around a 3.5 with 1200ish SATS, fantastic extracurriculars, wonderful recs and teriffic essays. How much of a reach do you think NYU Steinhardt is? Im really an average student... but do you think essays/activities/recs might be enough? I dont think so but im just checking...</p>

<p>Btw i wrote my essay about how being the oldest of 6 with three adopted african american brothers has impacted my life and how through education and lit i want to have an impact too. its pretty good. </p>

<p>let me know, because im getting nervous.</p>

<p>thanks.</p>

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<p>If you want to come that badly, give it a serious try. :) Write about something that you genuinely care about and that shows a part of you that's not readily apparent in the rest of your application. Don't try to write an essay that you think will impress the admissions committee - they get 35K applications a year, so they can see through BS.</p>