<p>So I have a 3.7 UW GPA and a 4.2 W GPA. Many things made me "fall off the wagon" this year, but I'm not even going to get into that.
Anyways, would an amazing SAT, as in 2200+ and 750+ SATIIs make up for my somewhat low GPA if I'm planning on applying to Stern School of Business?
I have above average ECs, lots of community service, some leadership positions, work experience, etc.
And I know I'll have at least one amazing teacher rec.
Opinions? Have I completely screwed myself over?</p>
<p>With 2200+ and 750+ SAT/SAT IIs, glowing essays, and great recs, I’d say you have a great chance. Even without those you have a solid chance</p>
<p>That sounds like my application sans above average ECs and I got into Stern. You have not completely screwed yourself over.</p>
<p>Thanks guys! Junior year is ending in about seven weeks for my school, and I’ve pretty much been freaking out about the whole college application process.
I have a few more questions if you wouldn’t mind. 
- Does being the first in my family (including two older brothers) to go to college help? I’m a white female from CA, making me not as appealing on the whole AA front.
- If you write about a death or something along those lines in your application, does it look like you’re just searching for sympathy?</p>
<p>Also, any other schools that are good matches given my stats with good business programs?</p>
<p>I got into CAS with a worse GPA (3.4) and SATs (2190), plus all the good stuff you mentioned. I know Stern has different admissions criteria, but I still say that you have an awesome shot.</p>
<p>I tend to think that being first in the family does help a fair amount. Also, I think that writing about death is fine but just make sure it ultimately is focused on you. As sad as it was for you when your wonderful friend/relative died, the catch phrase is the college is not admitting them, they are admitting you and want to know about you. I think you have a good chance for NYU though!</p>
<p>Being first in the family is a help.</p>
<p>Your stats are good. Try to finish this year with the best grades you can. Junior year grades are very important. </p>
<p>Stern can be unpredictable. Do you have any ECs that are business-related at all?</p>
<p>Are your parents willing to pay the $55k+ to go to NYU? If so, then you’ll be fine financially. If they can’t, then it probably won’t be affordable since NYU is notorious for giving horrible financial aid. </p>
<p>If finances are an issue, be sure to apply to other schools that you like and be sure to apply to some financial safety schools.</p>
<p>Have you taken the SAT? Is that a predicted score?<br>
Also take the ACT…some do better on that.</p>