Chance Me for Summer Program/Class of 2010

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>*I meant 2014 at the top, sorry.</p>

<p>I know I don't have a lot of information yet, but any hints/tips/if I'm in the right direction would be super appreciated. : ) </p>

<p>I know that the summer program only accepts 24 students for Dramatic Writing, and 500 apply (for the entire program, not just Dramatic Writing). Do you think I have a good chance of getting accepted/a scholarship, or should I not even bother?</p>

<p>Applying: Tisch for Dramatic Writing
Race: African - First generation citizen
Sex: Female
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Year: Junior, 2010</p>

<p>High school: Average Public High School, nothing extraordinary about it
Weighted GPA: 4.5
Unweighted: GPA: 3.9 (probably 3.8 after this semester)
Course difficulty level: Most Difficult (IB Candidate)
Rank: 4/540; Top 1%</p>

<p>SAT - n/a (wild guess: +600CR, +700M, +700W)
ACT - n/a
SAT II - n/a</p>

<p>ECs: Directed a few plays, Completed NaNoWriMo (if that counts for anything), Three Year Swimmer (Pretty good chance of being captain next year), NHS Vice President (99% chance of President next year), Be the Change Club founder/executive, FCA (also attended the camp), Creative Writing Club, Freshmen Softball, Tons of Volunteering Hours
Work: Summer 2008 as a Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor</p>

<p>Recommendation letters: They'll probably be really good. Probably from my english teacher and/or my theatre teacher. My english teacher is pretty amazing, and my drama teacher could have been on Broadway.
Hook: I haven't exactly decided what I'm going to use, but I've definitely got an interesting enough life to decide. My dad is/was a polygamist. I've played violin since I was 8 (I'm not necessarily good, but that shows dedication, right?). I've written a book. And I'm pretty darn funny, if I must say so myself.</p>

<p>Scholarship/Financial Aid for the summer program: My mom's single & makes about $75k a year. However, she has 4 kids, one of which is autistic. My dad doesn't pay child support or anything... so do you think I've got a good shot at a full ride scholarship?</p>

<p>Thank you times a billion in advance! :)</p>

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<p>I think you have a great shot at being accepted. I don't know their citeria for scholarships so I can't answer that.
Good luck - I hope you get to go. Summer Pre-College at Tisch is amazing.</p>

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<p>thank you! : )</p>

<p>anyone else?</p>

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<p>summer college programs are usually not very competitive to attend.. it may be depending on the program you choose and the time period.. i attended cornell summer college and i got in with almost no problem..</p>

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<p>hey first of all I would like to say how impressive your resume is. </p>

<p>Im a sophomore and I am applying to the Tisch Summer High School Program also (Film Narrative), however by accomplishments are not as nearly as impressive as yours. </p>

<p>It wasn’t easy moving to California from New York and I did horrible my Freshmen year. </p>

<p>I was wondering if anybody could tell me if I can get two recommendations from teachers or does one HAVE to be from a counselor (my counselor is so clueless since I go to a school with 4,000 kids and 6 counselors)</p>

<p>As a sophomore, my WGPA is 4.0 and by UW is 3.6 (hopefully it will be 3.75 by the end of sophopmore year) I know my academic capabilities and I know I could have done much better. </p>

<p>As for accomplishments, I have traveled to a remote town in Costa Rica for two weeks with only 2 adults and 30 kids, delivering thirty 50lb. solar panels to thirty homes without electricity. </p>

<p>I also one first place in reflections literature at my school. </p>

<p>I didnt make it to NHS this year :frowning: but i have won three awards by my teachers for Achievement, Critical Thinking, and Active Participation. </p>

<p>I also went to State for History Day and have been to the county level twice. </p>

<p>I really hope by essay is phenomenal, ive been planning it since september. </p>

<p>I know that Juniors have the advanatage in this but Im hoping by active participtions in clubs and organizations as well as dedication will get me in. </p>

<p>As for my parents, they are both unemployed and speak staggered english so I definately need a scholarship.</p>

<p>(I know this isnt as impressive as the girl from Phoenix, but Ive been gradually doing better in school and i can still apply junior year)</p>

<p>Please let me know what you think and lemme know if we HAVE to have a recommendation from a counselor. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>