Chance for Tisch please?

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<p>Hello guys, I am applying to Tisch for film.
My stats are as follows:</p>

<p>I'm 17, mixed black/white, male, NY</p>

<p>SAT: 1900 (540 M, 650 CR, 710 WR)</p>

<p>Cumulative GPA: 89
(9th - 87; 10th - 74; 11th - 96; 1st quarter 12th - 95.3)
Extenuating circumstances for 10th grade (health issues). Detailed in my essays, though I did not make it the center of my application. 1.5 pg article dedicated to me posted in the huffington post about how I overcame my struggles. </p>

<p>About my courses this year:
I'm taking four St. John's University courses worth twelve credits (one of which will count as an AP course because I am taking the exam in May), and one advanced class. My one elective is Film 12.</p>

<p>My letters of recommendation are very good. I got one from my physics teacher last year, Who taught me for three years straight. He has seen me at my lowest and highest points and I anticipate that he noted my growth from 10th into 11th grade. My other is from my film teacher, who is very esteemed in the education world and holds four (or even five.. sheesh) degrees. He taught me an elective class in ninth grade, and has been my teacher for the two-year film production course (11th through 12th). I have been number one in this class since last year.</p>

<p>Random EC's/work:</p>

<p>Orchestra: 9th/10th</p>

<p>-Religious education assistant: 9th-12th (300 hours)
~ I worked my way up to holding one of the highest positions (just below the director) of the religious education program at a Catholic Academy in Brooklyn. I'm similar to a secretary, and take phone calls while the director is away. I also bring late kids to class and help organize school plays and functions around holidays. I act as a teacher's aid in the classroom.</p>

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<li><p>I took a two-week film course at NYU in the summer between ninth and 10th grade. I was head editor of our film, and co-directed.</p></li>
<li><p>I solely own a successful YouTube channel, which has accumulated over 1,150,000 views... 200,000 channel views... </p></li>
<li><p>I make money as an approved stock footage contributor for Pond5.com</p></li>
<li><p>I've also done the basic stuff, like babysitting and tutoring (250+ hours).. </p></li>
<li><p>I also self teach a foreign language (and I am serious about it. I incorporate the language/culture into my portfolio and work, so I've tried to make it fairly obvious that I am dedicated to it).</p></li>
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<p>Portfolio:</p>

<h2>My portfolio is pretty strong. No major awards though, such as film festivals (I have not entered any :/ ). Work spans short comedies, music videos, short scripts, and short films (5-10 minutes). I believe that my Tisch video supplement is very unique/stands out, and shows my skills appropriately.... at least I hope. </h2>

<p>If it helps somewhat, a very close family member is a very successful graduate of Tisch and has written studio-made screenplays with A-list actors.... he's also Emmy-nominated. I made sure to briefly mention this in my common app supplement, stating why I have confidence in NYU's alumni success. </p>

<p>My main concerns are my below-90 GPA, "meh" SAT scores, and lack of internships and formal work experience. I also have extremely little in-school activities and no sports. </p>

<p>I'm super worried! What you guys think?</p>

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<p>bump. anyone?</p>

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<p>Your package looks great for Tisch. Your grades and scores are in the ballpark for Tisch and it will primarily be your portfolio of work that is the deciding factor. None of us can assess that for you obviously, but your passion shines through and that is what they’re going to really pay attention to. Don’t give sports a second thought. That would not help you with that program. Your work experience looks very solid and it relates to your stated career goals which shows consistency and focus and your essay sounds great. It’s impossible to know how people will respond to a portfolio, an actor’s monologue, a dance audition, etc. All an artist can do is submit the best work they can and then exhale because it’s out of your hands at that point. Over in the theatre forums this topic is discussed a lot. Have a safety that you will be happy with, cast a wide net because audition-based programs are unpredictable, but your stats definitely look fine!</p>

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<p>Don’t be supper worried. It seems like you have plenty of extracurricular activities, at least far more than I did.</p>

<p>Your Math SAT score seems a bit low, but I don’t know how seriously they take that. I avoided submitting any standardized testing scores by transferring into the program.</p>

<p>As far as film experience, it seems like you have way more than enough. Keep in mind that during freshman year, you don’t even get to touch a video camera. Sophomore year you’re making silent B&W films, and it’s not until junior and senior year that you make anything serious.</p>

<p>From what I’ve heard, they’re basically just looking for people who seem like they have good stories to tell and the potential to tell them effectively. They feel they have more than enough time to teach you all the technical aspects of filmmaking once you’re in school.</p>

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<p>You might actually find more input on one of the film thread. Just an idea</p>