<p>my gpa and act are on the lower side for fordham admissons
would it be more benificial to apply to fordham early action or regular decision under these circumstances?
thanks!</p>
<p>If I were in your shoes, which I am for NYU, I would only apply ed if I really wanted to go there and my stats were a bit lower than the avg. But if they were so low, I would probably try a better suited school. But then again, I'm only 17 and you should really be asking a responsible adult these types of questions. Try emailing your guidance counselor.</p>
<p>I don't think it really makes a difference whether you apply EA or RD. I think EA is a little bit more competitive because you have all the overachievers in there who like to get their applications in in like, June (haha yes, I applied to Fordham the June BEFORE my senior year). It's not binding though, so if your stats are a little weak, I would suggest retaking the SAT in the fall and working really hard first semester so that if you happen to get deferred EA, you'll have a strong midyear to send in. hope this helps!</p>
<p>Good advice, east coast and vvvv. Having just completed this rigorous and stressful process, we (my D and the entire family....its a family affair, to be sure!) we believe the best advice is to pick a school where you fit the best. Fit is both a subjective and objective matter. Subjective in how you feel about the school, its programs, its campus, its people, its faculty, its location, its dorms, its policies, its grad school opportunities, its job opportunities, its internships.....a gut feel for all of the above (and maybe some nitty gritty comparisons with one or two other of your top choices), and it is objective with respect to its admissions standards and what their admissions people tell you in interviews or info sessions.</p>
<p>I strongly recommend that you visit as many schools as you can THIS SUMMER. Pick two reach, two match, and two safety schools....more if you wish. Embrace your safety schools, feel good about your match schools and pray about your dream schools. </p>
<p>Its a tough process out there and getting tougher because of the demographics. </p>
<p>More people are going to college than ever before in our country's history. There is a huge baby boom that is coming of age. This is predicted to be the case for several more years before tapering off a bit.</p>
<p>Fordham's applications have skyrockeded in the past few years, as have many other schools. (I wont place a label on them, as that got me in trouble (unintentionally) in another thread...lol.)</p>
<p>Know that admissions is a difficult process and while it may feel personal, its not intended that way. Its just that they have too many applications for too few seats at all these schools. But still yet, you will see and hear stories that rock you.....and I dont mean that in a positive light. </p>
<p>We saw and heard stories that were incredible this past year: people who we thought were reaching for stars who got in, and people we thought we shoe ins who got slammed. It will shake you to your bones. </p>
<p>But also know that there are very few kids at very few schools who say they are unhappy made a terrible mistake. The most you hear is that their roomate is bad news or a drinker or something. (That happened to a friend of ours at Davidson College. A superb school...but she got a wicked drinker for a roomate. So it can happen anywhere.)</p>
<p>Some people want to be stretched and motivated in the extreme and dont mind the academic stress. Some people want to be relaxed, learn a lot and not be stressed out. Some want a big school and some want a small one. Some want public with a BIG sports history and some want private with more emphasis on the individual and academics. But all of that depends on YOU. </p>
<p>For us, Fordham was a great fit. Even at that wicked weather we had at Spring Preview didnt dampen my D's enthusiasm for Fordham. Its a great fit, we believe. For her, there will be culture shock thingie to deal with, since we are not from New York or "the tri-state area". But that is also part of the allure for her....something different from where she was born and raised and different from her high school. She could have gone to some very good schools a lot closer to home....but too many of her friends are "going there" and she really wanted something different. </p>
<p>We wish you the best and good luck with Fordham admissions.</p>