Chances at NYU Stern RD with Mediocre ECs?

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<p>I apologize for this sort of thread (I've not elicited any sort of response in the chances forum). I have relatively mediocre ECs, but I wanted to see if I even had an OK chance of getting into the Stern Business School at NYU (Regular Decision).</p>

<p>UW GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.89
W GPA: 4.50
Rank: 6/325</p>

<p>SAT I: 2240 (760 M/730 R/750 W)
SAT IIs: 770 Math 2, 770 U.S. History, 730 Physics</p>

<p>AP Classes (Only for Juniors/Seniors): AP U.S. History (5), AP English Language (5), AP Calculus BC (Senior), AP Macro/Microeconomics (Senior), AP English Literature (Senior), AP Psychology (Senior), AP Chemistry (Senior)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Volunteering (Meh, weak):
- Model UN, 10-12 (Youth Sec Officer)
- National Honor Society, 11-12
- General Tutoring, 9-12
- St. Peter's Afterschool Program, 11-12 (Help kids with academics/play educational games with them)
- JV Swim, 10
- MS Walk, 10
- JV Golf, 9
- Junior State of America, 9</p>

<p>Work Experience:
- Supermarket Cashier, 11
- Counselor-in-Training, 9 (This is probably more volunteer work, because I didn't get paid)</p>

<p>Awards:
- Nothing national-level/major</p>

<p>Personal Info:
- State: NJ
- School Type: Fairly Competitive; Ranked in Top 500 in the US a couple of years ago (not sure now)
- Intended Major: Actuarial Science
- Ethnicity: White
- Gender: Male
- Legacy: No
- Household Income: ~$200K
- Hooks: None</p>

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<p>From what I’ve heard NYU places a bigger emphasis on test scores and grades than on anything else, and you’re set in those two areas, so I imagine you have a pretty good shot.</p>

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<p>I agree with above poster. Just realize that Stern is highly competitive and since you have such a high family income, expect to pay full cost ($55,000-$60,000+)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses, guys! </p>

<p>@NYU2013 - I heard that Stern is more competitive than the other schools, which is why I was worried. And yeah, I’m not expecting to get any need-based aid at any of my schools (at least the ones that aren’t major reaches). My family’s income level really sucks for college, because it’s too much to get need-based aid, but not enough to make money a non-factor.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I was waitlisted. >_></p>

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<p>Surprising. Apparently NYU is being very picky this year.</p>

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<p>Yeah NYU2013 is right. This year, I know people who had better scores/grades than you who got wait listed and I think it’s because of EC’s. But your chances are still pretty good.</p>

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<p>My chances of getting chosen off the waitlist are pretty good?</p>

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