Chances at NYU?

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>Ok so I'm not really sure why, but for some reason I feel like I'm obligated to apply to NYU even though my grades are not remotely acceptable. The area is perfect for me because my brother has an apartment nearby, and I feel like NYU academics would keep me interested. Should I even bother, or is it pathetic to apply, hoping I'll be accepted?
I'm still a junior so much of my official grades are missing, but is there any chance?</p>

<p>PSATs - First time 1600, Second time, 1600 (I'm hoping I will do better than this)
GPA as of sophomore - 3.4 (Grades demonstrate positive curve,with weak performance GR.9)
AP Classes - AP USH II. AP Eng./Comp...Senior year (scheduled) - AP Gov./Pol.
AP Environmental Sci. AP Economics, AP Lit/Comp
Extracurriculars: Forensics (Congressional debate), founded "Job Opportunities" board in school, working on a personal project which assesses and breaks down individual court cases that I personally attended, and took notes on.
P/T Jobs: Various decent paying jobs in Food/Bev/Hosp industry as a line cook, busperson, server, etc.
Pending acceptance in Boston University High School Honors program which offers college credits for BU courses over the 2011 summer break</p>

<p>Also, I'm Egyptian, so I guess that accounts for some kind of minority consideration?</p>

<p>I talked to the Vice Pres. of admissions of NYU at a college seminar in NYC this weekend, and he told me that honestly, my chances are bad. He did however reassure me that since my GPA was rising (something NYU highly considers, apparently) I would have a chance if I did well on my SATs/AP tests, wrote an exceptional essay, and completed the BU summer program.
So assuming that everything from now until the admissions process goes absolutely perfect, I would still have slim chances of acceptance, but I would appreciate any feedback from current/prospective students.
Thanks for your time!</p>

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<p>depends on which school you are trying to apply to
if its Stern… I don’t think you’ll get in… i have better stats and only got wait listed ;<</p>

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<p>Well the Stern business program is amazing, but there’s just no way of me getting in…probably the most competitive one. I’m sorry to hear about your WL decision, I will probably be in the same situation a year from now haha. But I was considering Gallatin or Tisch for Hospitality management, anyone know how competitive those are?</p>

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<p>I’m not too clued in as to admissions practices, but here are my basic stats for comparison (accepted to Gallatin): I had a 3.53UW, 3.6/7W, 30ACT and 1990 SAT. I also applied by Early Decision, had a lot of concurrent college credit, exactly 1 AP in sophomore year, an internship at a media nonprofit, and wrote my essay about my passion for my intended concentration. </p>

<p>Just remember that you need to use the first supplemental to talk about what your concentration would be/why gallatin would be good for you– thank god I did it on a whim, because the Gallatin site says that it is a required part of the application! Oh, and you should send supplemental documents (samples of really good academic papers, etc.)– I think that helped heaps.</p>

<p>In my opinion, as long as you can demonstrate in an essay that you’re independent/have a strong sense of what you want to major in, you should be fine for Gallatin– seems to be the least stats-dependent. Also, be aware that Gallatin doesn’t seem to give much in the realm of Financial Aid :(</p>