Chance for NYU Stern? (Unique situation)

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: 3.6 UW, 3.76 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)
-NHS
-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 3.71 UW, 4.01 W. </p>

<pre><code> Questions:
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<p>-Does NYU factor in Freshmen Grades into their "GPA" that they base admissions on?
-Do first semester senior grades count? What about if you apply Early Decision?
-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???)
-Is applying Early Decision going to improve my chances? By how much?</p>

<p>Also, the more obvious question, make sure to chance me overall. I AM SO THANKFUL, I know how long this posts is lol...</p>

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<p>Bumppity Bump.</p>

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<p>NYU Stern: High match</p>

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<p>Most schools when I have attended their sessions stated that they, do not look into our freshman scores heavily, if you have proved yourself committed and have gotten better grades in later years :)</p>

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<p>Would you recommend writing an essay about my moving experience and explaining my poor freshman year? </p>

<p>Also, does NYU look at Senior grades? (for ED) </p>

<p>Thank you guys so much for the responses so far, anyone else?</p>

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<p>Oh yes! That’s perfect i would almost exaggerate and talk about how your circumstances caused u to feel unmotivated… and that as you grew older you decided to take control of your life and accomplish something with your future. It shows personal growth :)</p>

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<p>ive done a lot of research on nyu, and I think a personal statement explainin your freshman situation would idealistic for nyu</p>

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<p>So, there’s a personal statement and like 2 other essays? </p>

<p>But ya, thanks a ton. Any others wanna chance? Also, “does ED1 increase your chances?”</p>

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<p>So even with that: 3.6 UW / 3.76 W , I have a “High Match?”</p>

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<p>Match if I really had to chance you ED @ 3.7.</p>

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<p>@Catria </p>

<p>wait what? what does the “@ 3.7” mean? Does it mean ppl with 3.7 are matches?</p>

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<p>Your ECs seem good, and yes I think ED gives a slightly better chance to get in. Although I am not sure if NYU, if you are applying ED, will look at Senior grades.</p>

<p>Actually, that’s a good question. DOES NYU look at Senior Grades? (Early Decision)
But yea, get some other ppl to look at this too.</p>

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<p>Bump, anybody else like to answer? I’m kinda freakin out a little bit right now.</p>

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<p>A 3.71/2060 would be a match at NYU Stern, if applying ED.</p>

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<p>Interesting. Here’s two interesting scenarios…</p>

<p>Scenario A:
3.55/2060 @ NYU STERN (Early Decision) </p>

<p>Scenario B:
3.6/2060 @ NYU Stern (Regular Decision)</p>

<pre><code> Who has a better chance, Scenario A or B?
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<p>This is how we BUMP itttt</p>

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<p>I would say Upward trend in grades gives you a good shot. The SAT is about their middle 50% and your EC’s are good enough.</p>

<p>I wanna say if you ED you’re a Match and if you RD you’re a High Match</p>

<p>If you’re sure you would go then ED and you’re in from what I see. RD makes it riskier for you.</p>

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<p>Don’t write about freshman failings.</p>

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<p>When you asked about writing an essay about this, I assume you mean the personal statement. That should be where you portray the strengths colleges value. The advice is “show, not tell.” And, writing an explanation for the freshman problems is difficult to do well. You would be drawing attention to a problem, possibly raising questions. One easy example: if you had a transition problem in 9th, they may wonder about a similar issue with starting college.</p>

<p>The best way to handle this is sometimes to have the GC note it, emphasizing positives.</p>

<p>Frankly, bouncy can suggest you will also “bounce” in college. Some of this will depend on the rigor of the classes involved.</p>

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<p>Hmm, your post disappeared?</p>