Hi CC–
I was wondering if anyone could please chance me for Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business.
Fordham is my first choice school, and I plan on applying ED in the fall of 2016. Some of the stats listed below are anticipated (specifically how well my essay and recommendations will be, final GPA), while others are concrete (ACT scores, leadership)
I am applying for Gabelli’s Marketing program
Anticipated GPA: 3.55 GPA
ACT Score: 32 composite of 36
School Clubs and Leadership:
-Best Buddies (served in a leadership position)
-Gavel Club (a formal extension of Toastmasters for high schoolers; started my school’s chapter and successfully served as president)
-The Gazebo (writing/school newspaper – NO LEADERSHIP)
-Model United Nations – NO LEADERSHIP
Sports: Swam on school’s varsity swim team for three years, ran on cross country team for one year (non-varsity)
I am also an Eagle Scout, and I serve in my local troop as an ASPL (Assistant Senior Patrol Leader)
I also volunteered last summer in Guatemala as part of a volunteer-outreach program.
Essay: Should be stellar; I’m a great writer with an amazing aptitude for creativity.
Recommendations: Should hopefully be above average.
Overall, I’m a very serious and mature student, and I really whipped myself into shape this year (currently a junior). My freshman year I slacked off a bit but still tried, and during my sophomore year I performed better and took school more seriously…
I’m extremely committed to Fordham. Here are my main reasons for wanting to go here…
- I absolutely adore Fordham’s Jesuit values that they advertise and flaunt all over campus. Yes, I may be Jewish, but I truly want to go to a school where those values are prevalent in everyday life.
- Location and proximity to NYC, as well as campus. Over the course of my college career, I plan on having three to four internships, as I am keeping my “eyes on the prize”. The location is phenomenal, as I will have access to these internships. My favorite Marketing/Advertising firm is in Manhattan, and I plan on interning there. I looked at NYU, and I didn’t like it. I realized that I needed a more traditional college setting with gothic architecture, and Fordham found a place in my heart upon my first tour…
- Their undergraduate business school is reputable, and their marketing program is particularly strong. Need I say more?
Fordham is a truly special place for me. It’s where I KNOW I belong. Please, please, please… chance me?
Anyways, thanks CC!!!