<p>Thanks for reading this.</p>
<p>BTW. i have already applied ED2.</p>
<p>Now, compared to everyone else on this site, I look like i don't belong but i wanted to get some serious chances on my NYU application</p>
<p>I go to Rutgers Prep which is one of the top private schools in the state of NJ.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.19 ..yes i know its horrible. let me explain at the end.</p>
<p>SAT I: 690 Math, 670 CR, 680 WR
ACT: 29
Guidance Rec: Really good..put in a lot of volunteer work at school
2 teacher recs: both teachers know me very well and know how hard i try..should be really good. English and Chem teacher.</p>
<p>EC: </p>
<p>-Started non profit foundation --> raised over $10000 so far.
-Medical Education video project--> over 50000 views on videos total
- Varsity Basketball/Tennis --> 4 years
-Started Cultural Sunday School--> attended by 50 + students now
- Designed multiple websites etc.
- Paid Job at Kumon as a tutor
-Model UN- Gavel
-Model Congress</p>
<p>Finally, the explanation for my GPA. i really want to know if this will make a difference to them...</p>
<p>My freshman year, I missed about a half year of school when my mother passed away from a brain tumor. The two years after that, i spend in and out of different psychologists office to help me recover from this. my grades suffered greatly and i couldn't focus in school. This year, the first quarter and second quarter, i have picked it up and tried to get myself together.</p>
<p>Do i have a chance?</p>