Chance an overly ambitious art applicant? (NY/Boston colleges)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey peeps,</p>

<p>I'm planning to major in visual arts, so I'm applying to a lot of art colleges. Those admissions are almost entirely portfolio-based, so obviously most people here wouldn't be able to judge very well. But I would like your help with a few general studies schools I am applying to!</p>

<p>ACADEMICS.
GPA (unweighted) - 3.7
GPA (weighted) - 4.6
SAT - 800 (CR) / 800 (Writing) / 690 (Math) = 2290 total... should I retake?
SAT IIs - haven't taken them yet
AP's - French (5), U.S. History (5)
taking 4 APs this year: Art, English, Stats, European History
- worth noting I suppose is that I skipped a grade in math and French (the only two subjects that my school allows people to skip grades in).
- placed in the top 5 for the National French Contest 3 years.
- attending a pretty competitive suburban public school, generally ranked among top 3 in the region. Class size about 400.
- no class rank.</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULARS... a weak area, I'm afraid.
- 3 years on literary magazine staff, now senior editor & art editor.
- 4 years as member of Emergency, which involves raising funds and awareness for global causes.
- 2 years as co-founder of Folklore club.
- about 50 hours of community service.
- private art lessons since elementary school.
- attended Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts.
edit: Oh yes, and I'm also going to take a gap year to work in Americorps. Thought it might be worth mentioning.</p>

<p>ESSAY/RECCS.
- Both should be very solid.</p>

<p>LOOKING AT...
BU
NYU
Cornell
Brown
Columbia (Early Decision)</p>

<p>These are just the general studies schools. Art schools I'm applying to, if you're interested: Cooper Union (somewhat laughable, I know), Parsons, RISD, Pratt, SMFA, MICA</p>

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<p>Okay, did I leave anything out? I tried to keep it fairly short, ommitted some community service/EC details and whatnot, but am perfectly willing to elaborate upon request.</p>

<p>If anyone knows of any other good match schools with strong art programs, please feel free to suggest!</p>

<p>Thanks everyone in advance.</p>

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<p>oh and I'm first generation Asian. Not exactly to my advantage, oh well.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance at getting into Columbia if you apply ED...no need to retake the SATs. I am not that knowledgeable of the art schools and probably couldn't judge fairly anyway considering I don't know your portfolio but your stats seem really solid.</p>

<p>Would you mind chancing me as well?</p>

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<p>I believe I already posted in your thread =)</p>

<p>Thanks for the input!</p>

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<p>bumpity dumpity lala.</p>