<p>SATS:
CR-550 (low I know)
Math-640
Writing-640
1190/1830</p>
<p>GPA: 3.5-3.6 Weighted
Rank: Top 16%</p>
<p>ECs average (in a couple of clubs but was never given a leadership role)
Pretty good Essay
Solid Recommendations
Minority/1st Generation (Latino)
AP Scholar.</p>
<p>I also made the mistake of not applying EA. Will this hurt my chances at all?</p>
<p>Your stats are low compared to the 2008 accepted student Class</a> Profile</p>
<p>1st Gen/URM may be of some help, if you have not applied as of yet be sure to write an outstanding essay that conveys how you will enhance the Fordham University class of 2013. And tell the adcom that you can handle the very challenging work required at a top university.</p>
<p>A word of advice; you mentioned that "no one gave you a leadership role". No one ever will, you earn this, sometimes you grab it or take it from someone, but true leadership will never simply be given to you.</p>
<p>I'd still apply if Fordham is what you truly want, but be sure to find a couple of other schools where you could be as happy as well.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>