Chance to NYU Steinhardt

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<p>I asked people to chance me a few times before, but I did not finish all my NYU essays and did not get any of my grades yet. I was basically just assuming my GPA but I got everything now, officially finished everything, and will send my application in pretty soon.</p>

<p>I am a freshman at Baruch College taking liberal arts classes. My GPA, after 6 classes (19 credits) is a 3.889. In addition, I am Class Representative on the Undergraduate Student Government, President/Founder of a Club, member of the Finance and Economics Society, and completed leadership training to become a Peer Mentor. Furthermore, I work 15 hrs a week at a health club. </p>

<p>I applied last year to NYU CAS, but was rejected. I graduated from a performing arts high school (where I balanced academics with and music classes) with a 93 average. I took 4 APs and a college course for which I recieved an A. I was part of the National Honor Society, recieved an award for Academic Excellence and Community Leadership, editor for the school's magazine, debate club, and I was a violinist for the school orchestra which won 2 NYSSMA Gold Awards. In high school, I did not work, but completed 300 hours of community service (2 years). I got a 25 for my ACT and 600 for SAT II Math Level I. </p>

<p>My essay talks about my interest in media communication. I also included how my parents and I were Jews who fled Central Asia because of civil war and related that to why I am interested in the subject. For the famous New Yorker, I chose Michael Jordan because I love basketball, and my poem had some good metaphors.</p>

<p>I am applying to the Media, Culture, and Communication program at NYU. Do I stand a chance?</p>

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<p>Any transfers here?</p>

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<p>I also transferred from CUNY to Steinhardt MCC, so I’m actually super qualified to ‘chance’ you. </p>

<p>Your GPA is definitely high, and that’s great, and it also offsets your ACT score. Personally, I think you are a great fit for Steinhardt. Steinhardt is really concerned about how their students ‘fit’ into the program, and you seem like you really thought about it. I think you have a good chance. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you so much! Yeah I thought about it and revised my essay a bunch of times. And I realized that Michael Jordan was just born in NY (but moved out when he was very young) so he’s not a good choice. I decided to go with Derek Jeter instead. </p>

<p>I am really relieved that you said my college GPA offsets the ACT. I seriously don’t get these exams. THey are just 4 hrs while something like the GPA shows 4 years of dedication. </p>

<p>I never had any media or communication classes or experience (except for debate club and the magazine), but I’m hoping that NYU will realize that this is why I am coming to NYU. I will not get the chance to pursue this major in great depth at Baruch.</p>