Chances at American?

Colleges and Universities A-Z American University
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I’m a Junior

GPA: 3.2 I started badly but have really started to improve
ACT: Probably gonna get something from a 29-32
AP: I go to a small private school in NYC where they aren’t really offered.
ECs:
My big thing is a soccer podcast called Footy For Two, I’ve produced over 80 episodes, have accumulated over 300,000 listens and have interviewed big names in the soccer world.
I’m going to be hosting my on show this summer on Copa90’s (a huge soccer media company) Youtube channel. For anyone who is not familiar with soccer, this is a huge deal!
I’ve interned for my local Councilperson, Helen Rosenthal, and am currently interning for Congressional candidate Max Rose.
Served at my synagogue’s soup kitchen (8-).
Volunteered for Dorot.
Lightswitch Learning published a book about me and achieving my goals with my podcast. It detailed my interesting and unique life and struggles.
I am a phenomenal writer, and in addition to being published on esteemed soccer websites such as Copa90 and World Soccer Talk, I am a good poet and am planning on turning in a manuscript of some of my writing (articles, independent essays, poetry, biographical writing) with my application.
I’ve played soccer since seventh grade.
I’ve tutored dyslexic children in reading.
I am a member of the Jewish Heritage Club at my school.

Essay: Expecting it to be stellar and unique

Letters of Recommendation: My English teacher’s will be phenomenal, my guidance counselor’s will be pretty good, and the president of the Penya FC Barcelona NYC (a local soccer fan club to which I belong), will be great.

Demographics:

White, Jewish New Yorker, won’t need financial aid and attends a private school.

Thanks so much for reading! Please let me know what you think of my chances and any other schools that could be good for me!

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Hi! I think you have a chance. American really likes when people show interest, so by visiting campus and doing an interview, you show that you genuinely care about the school and they would be more likely to accept you over someone who just added them on to a lengthy college list. If you don’t need financial aid and consider American to be your top choice, consider applying under Early Decision. Of course, this isn’t for everyone, but if you don’t need to worry about the price, American accepts about 75-80% of ED applicants. Good luck!

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I agree with doctornc’s post. AU puts a lot of stock in “demonstrated interest,” so by all means plan a visit and connect with the admissions counsleor for your area. What do you want to study?

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Upwards trend is important along with demonstrated interest. My GPA was actually lower then yours (3.0) and I got in although I had a personal story to explain freshman year grades and had a huge upward trend.

As others have said, demonstrated interest is extremely important. Go to events, contact the admission counselors, etc. Show that you will accept their offer. Good luck!