Chance for NYU Stern (messed up?)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey everyone, here are my stats and everything. I will explain my situation and ask a few more questions too.</p>

<p>SAT 1: 2060
SAT 2: 770 Math 2, 760 Bio E</p>

<p>GPA: 3.5 UW, 3.71 W</p>

<p>APs: Bio(5), USH(5), Stats(5), Lang(4)</p>

<p>ECs:
-4 Years Varsity Tennis
-Eagle Scout
-PreMed Club
-Model United Nations
-Speech and Debate (Captain)
-FBLA Business Club (Cofounder/ Vice Pres)
-Academic Decathalon</p>

<p>Experience:
-300+ Volunteer Hours
-Summer Internship in San Francisco with an IT Company</p>

<p>Teacher Reqs: Solid
Counselor Req: Good</p>

<p>Now here's the "situation," as you may have noticed my GPA is a little bit low, and the reason for that was my terrible freshmen year. I moved states in the summer before Sophomore year and my newer school was in fact much better than my old one. In fact, if i do not include my freshmen GPA I have a 3.72 UW, 4.0 W. </p>

<p>I'm really praying that somehow NYU will notice how bad my freshmen year (out-of-state) was and like not factor it into the GPA they calculate. </p>

<p>Questions:
-How much do freshman grades matter? Can they look over a "C"
-How can I convey to NYU that I messed up Freshmen year and that I moved to a new state and all that? (Personal Statement/ Essay? OR do I write a note OR email???)</p>

<p>Also, the more obvious question, make sure to chance me overall (with the entire situation). I AM SO THANKFUL, I know how long this posts took for you to read.</p>

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<p>Bump, hopefully someone will respond.</p>

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<p>Another bump?</p>

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<p>Going on my 3rd bump here.</p>

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<p>Anyone willing to answer or am I a lost cause?</p>

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<p>Hello there. Your SAT is on the low side and so is your GPA. your ECs seem to be okay, but there is nothing spectacular there. I will be honest with you, the chances are low but the chances are never 0. Your essays and recommendations, if good, might give you the break you need.</p>

<p>I realize you may have started high school with a non-optimal situation, but you can not make excuses, it is what it is. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks, anyone else?</p>