Chance me! ED Newhouse

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<p>I go to a public school in rural Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>Freshman
Honors English 1: 86
Honors American History 1: 86
Honors Algebra 2: 78
Independent Study-Modern Media: 98
Spanish 1: 100
Physical Science: 89
Computers: 95
Symphonic Band: 100
Piano Lessons: passed
Physical Education: 92</p>

<p>GPA (weighted): 3.283
Rank: 50/242</p>

<p>Sophomore
Honors English 2: 90
American History 2: 96
Honors Geometry: 88
Independent Study- Latin 1: 88
Independent Study- Screenwriting: 94
Spanish 2: 93
Honors Biology: 83
Physical Education: 93
Health: 97
Drivers Ed: passed</p>

<p>GPA (weighted- Freshman&Sophomore Yr.): 3.312
Rank: 48/242</p>

<p>Junior
Honors English 3: 91
World Cultures: 96
Algebra 3/Trig: 97
Speech: 98
Psychology: 99
Honors Spanish 3: 91
Chemistry: 97
Physical Education: 94</p>

<p>GPA (weighted- Fresh,Soph,&Junior Yr.): 3.538
Rank: 39/239
Credits Earned (as of end of junior year): 20.90</p>

<p>Senior (current)
Honors English 4
Honors Government
Honors Pre-Calc
AP World History
Honors Finance and Economics
Anatomy
Physical Education</p>

<p>SAT
Best sitting: January 2009
CR: 560
M: 600
W: 650</p>

<p>Total: 1810
M&CR: 1160</p>

<p>I am taking the SAT's again in October. Should I wait to apply to colleges until after I get my scores back? Or should I just send my October scores to the colleges I am applying to now? What if I am applying ED to a school with a November 1 deadline?</p>

<p>ACT
Best sitting: February 2009
Composite: 25
English: 26 Math: 24 Reading: 26 Science: 22 Essay: 10</p>

<p>I am taking the ACT's again in a week.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars
Senior Class President
Student Council- 10,11,12 (secretary 11&12)
Drama Club- 9,10,11,12 (lead in 2 plays and 1 musical)
Green Club- 11,12 (founding secretary)
International Club- 9,10,11,12 (secretary 11)
Newspaper- 9,10,11,12
SADD- 9,10,11,12
Leo Club- 9,10,11,12
Ski Club- 9,10
Symphonic Band- 9</p>

<p>Work Experience
I have been writing a weekly school news column for my local newspaper since 10th grade.</p>

<p>I have worked as a host/busboy at a local Italian restaurant since 9th grade. 10-15 hours/week. </p>

<p>Community Service
During the summer between my sophomore and junior year I went on a week-long mission trip with my church youth group to Rhode Island and helped a family in need build a house.</p>

<p>I have done various community service activities with my church youth group, school leo club, green club, and student council. </p>

<p>Summer Experiences</p>

<p>2008- National Young Leaders Conference (10 days: Washington DC)
- Lead America: Media and Journalism (10 days: Columbia University)</p>

<p>2009- Spent 6 weeks up at Syracuse University participating in their high school summer college program. Took 2 classes for credit.
Intro to College Level Writing: B
Communications and Society: B+
6 credits.</p>

<p>Intended Major: Journalism</p>

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<p>My daughter is a current freshman in Newhouse She was surprised that the average SAT of incoming class is 1248 (M,CR- she thought that was low). Your courses and EC’s are good and Syracuse will love that you went there this summer. I think ED is your best shot because they told us that they definitely accept lower stats at ED than RD time.</p>

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<p>And my daughter is a senior in Newhouse. I am surprised that any school would come right out and say they take lower stats ED than RD. My daughter is a Newhouse representative, a peer adviser and works with a Comm 100 class, and I’ve never heard her say that. I think you may have a better chance ED, but not specifically because they take lower stats.</p>

<p>Your grades are within range and your ECs, experience, elected positions, etc. look good. I think you’ll be in an even better position if you take the SAT again and improve your scores. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Threekids – Of course Syracuse didn’t say that officially. And I should add that it was an Admissions Office staff member who told us that, not a Newhouse person, at the 2008 Summer Preview Day. She was talking generally about the entire university and perhaps that doesn’t apply to Newhouse. However, every college that my daughter applied to, except for UMiami, said that it is easier to get in ED.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all of the advice!! More advice is welcome…</p>