Chance Me? :)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Keep in mind while reading this that I have a hearing auditory disability (I was diagnosed at age 3), have had an IEP since elementary school, and go to a blue-ribbon high school in Massachusetts. I am currently a senior and want to major in broadcasting/journalism!</p>

<p>GPA (on 6-point scale): 3.50--->about a 2.9 on a 4.0 scale
Freshman GPA (6-point scale): 2.8
Sophomore GPA (6-point scale): 3.7
Junior GPA (6-point scale): 4.1
Student of the Term May 2011 for Term 3 as a sophomore
Made the Honor Roll at least 8 times (sorry, lost count haha)</p>

<p>SAT score: 1500 </p>

<p>My essay is about my hearing disability, and how I've overcome some of its challenges through my progression as a person.</p>

<p>ECs:
- A student (now intern) at Young Broadcasters of America for 3 years: I have interviewed individuals like Martha Coakley (MA Attorney General), Billy Campbell (TV Actor), and Joyce Kulhawik (MA Hall of Fame broadcaster)
- Was a student at the Emerson College High School Institute Journalism Program in July, and received their "Best Multimedia News Reporting" award from the Department of Professional Studies and Special Programs
- Wrote for my school newspaper (Entertainment reviews)
- Counselor for YBA Dan Duquette Sportscaster Camp
- Coach for a basketball program (won't specify name) that helped disabled kids have fun playing basketball</p>

<p>What are my chances for Marist College, Emerson College, Quinnipiac Univeristy, and Ithaca College? These are some of my top choices!</p>

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<p>It looks like you have a clear passion, which is a real rarity here on CC. </p>

<p>Although your GPA is low, and I don’t know too much about these schools and their selectivity, I think you may have a shot given your passion. Make sure your essays and recommendations are solid. </p>

<p>Is that 1500 out of 1600 or 2400? If it’s out of 2400, I would definitely try to bring that up, CC has many resources to study and bring your scores up. Also, make sure you research your colleges and see what their requirements for SAT IIs are. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you for the feedback! The score is out of 2400, so yeah, its not really my strongest point lol</p>

<p>Marist and Ithaca are SAT optional though, so I was thinking about not sending in my scores to strengthen my chance to get in.</p>

<p>The three schools have an average score acceptance range of 1600-1800, so I’m not FAR off at least.</p>

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<p>Marist has a 40% acceptance rate, Emerson is almost 50%, Quinnipiac at 63%, and Ithaca at 65%</p>

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<p>Great chance for you? Only problem is the sat scores. Try to get to 1900-2000 and you are in.</p>

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<p>Bring the SAT up and I think you’ll have a decent chance, especially if they see how passionate you are. I don’t know much about these schools, but you seem very driven!</p>

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<p>To be honest, I think you can get into those schools even with your current SAT scores. Reason being, colleges don’t get a lot of students like you. Passionate students who are overcoming such disabilities. That would really contribute to their campus.</p>

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<p>If they don’t accept you pm me and I will interrogate them! :D</p>

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<p>BUMP! Lol and update, I got my ACT scores back, and my score was a 23! (no writing)</p>

<p>Would sending this along with my SAT score improve my chances now? 23 is apparently around a 1600 :)</p>

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<p>Ride the disability card for all it’s worth, trust me colleges love the ability to say how ‘diverse’ their student population is!</p>

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<p>BUMP! I’d love to hear some more opinions on this, so far, I’m excited by what I’m hearing :)</p>