Chance me for NYU?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>GPA: 4.0 UW (Not sure about weighted but I've received A's in 5 AP classes)
Class Rank: 3rd (Have to check out of how many)
SAT: 2050 740 CR / 610 M / 700 W (I retook the SAT this past Saturday, pretty confident I got at least a 700 in math this time!)
ACT: Taking it this Saturday
APs: Human Geo 5, World History 4, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, US History (latter 3 are pending but I'm confident they're within 4-5 range)
ECs: Art Club, Environmental Club, Volunteering Club, Asian Cultures Society, French Honor Society, Chinese Honor Society, Global Studies Honor Society, DECA
Volunteering: Local library, church, beach, various city events
Other: Part of school's global studies program, Scholastic Achievement Award, 2nd place in city-wide visual arts competition, art show participant, part of school's delegation to China this past spring, part-time job, NRF certified, accepted to competitive arts high school (but didn't attend because of commitment to school's global studies program)
Ethnicity: Asian (Viet)
EFC: 0
Out-of-state: Yes</p>

<p>I'm graduating this summer as a junior so I don't have a senior year course load. I plan on volunteering a lot this summer and using my year off to work and volunteer.</p>

<p>NYU is at the top of my list but I know it may be implausible due to its stingy financial aid. I'm also considering UVA, but I don't know what other colleges I should aim for. I plan to major in Public Health and I would prefer a college in a big urban city such as NYC. Suggestions would be much appreciated.. thanks!
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<p>I would say that NYU is a low reach. The difficult thing is that a lot of students have similar stats so it is really a chance of what the admissions office thinks. I would recommend spending time on essays and pick great teachers for recommendations. Essays will set you apart for sure. Good luck! </p>

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<p>Northwestern, BU, BC, Georgetown, American U, George Washington, Emory, Tulane, Villanova are all good city schools (or just a few miles outside a city) where you would be a competitive applicant </p>

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<p>Thanks guys! </p>

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<p>:D</p>

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<p>Bump! </p>

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<p>Hi! Your scores definitely fall into the average range for NYU but you need to make sure you make yourself standout somehow. I would also suggest pursuing some leadership roles. Hope this helps!</p>

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<p>Thanks! </p>

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<p>You have all the criteria of getting into NYU! Do you think you could view my thread as well <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1658893-am-i-a-pretty-good-candidate-for-ivy-league-schools-or-just-any-prestigious-school-in-general.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1658893-am-i-a-pretty-good-candidate-for-ivy-league-schools-or-just-any-prestigious-school-in-general.html#latest&lt;/a&gt; @kellheesi</p>

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<p>You have an extremely impressive GPA, I think you absolutely have a chance! And great SAT scores!</p>