Chance me at NYU or UofM

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hello, I’d like to go to NYU or UofM for undergrad and I’d like to attend the college to study business.

Grade: 11th (Junior)
Age: 16 (17 next year)
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Residency: Michigan
*My dad attended Michigan (UofM)

Stats:

PSAT: 1280 (working on this)
Cumulative GPA: 3.85 (getting it up though)
Current GPA: 3.95

Classes:
*Honors up to this year (junior year) because that’s all my school offered

This year’s courses:
AP Chem
AP Gov
AP Language and Composition (English)
Physics
Pre-Calculus
Spanish 4

Next year’s courses (so far):
AP Physics
AP Calculus
AP Literature
AP Macroeconomics/Microeconomics
Psychology/Visual Basic (computer programming)

Extra curriculars:
Soccer (both high school and club)
Ping Pong Club
Key Club (volunteering)
National Honors Society
Link Crew (volunteering)

Free Time:
Trying to learn how to use Shopify
Trying to create companies (clothing brands, social media marketing agencies, etc)
Photography/Videography/YouTube
Sports
Took a computer programming class at UofM last summer and am planning on taking courses at Brown Univeristy, NYU, of MIT Launch for entrepreneurial experience
Looking for a position for a start-up
Trying to learn code

I know this is not enough, but what can I do to make it into these schools?@

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First of all, focus on your GPA and test scores, particularly the latter one. Right now, they are below admission average at UM. Also, you will need to prepare a portfolio for Ross application.

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Portfolio?

4

If you will be applying to either Stern or Ross, you want high standardized test scores. A 33 on the ACT or a 1500 on the SAT, along with two 700s+ on SAT subject tests, should be what you are aiming for. Your GPA is great. Your ECs are okay, and your legacy will probably help at Michigan

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https://michiganross.umich.edu/programs/bba/curriculum/admissionsportfolio

6

What more can I do for better ECs? Since I’m applying for business, is it a good idea to start a company? I’ve been thinking about (and have tried to before) start a clothing brand or social media marketing company.

7

Your GPA seems good. You should start getting ready for standardized tests- it’s getting a little late.

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You need to get the GPA up and certainly increase your SAT scores to have a chance at Stern or Ross. Also, your extra-circulars are very light, and show neither leadership nor an interest in business. Try and find an internship that offers both leadership or business experience. As of now, chances are low that you will get into these prestigious undergraduate business schools.