<p>Okay I did one of these before, but I didn't get much of a response on the chance forums. I also have updated information.</p>
<p>I will be applying ED to Stern and am a white female attending public school.</p>
<p>GPA:~4.2 unweighted but on a 4.3 scale (but my past two quarter grades have been 4.3, so it might be higher now- I haven't checked)</p>
<p>SAT: CR:560 M:630 W:620 (I'm definately retaking in October and I am hoping that they will be MUCH higher)</p>
<p>SAT IIs: Chem:680 Math I:680 Lit:600</p>
<p>Rank: 2/200</p>
<p>Courses: AP Language, AP Lit, AP Bio, AP Calc, AP Euro, and a bunch of honors and college prep courses. Everything is the most rigorous that is offered.</p>
<p>Activities/Awards:
National Honors Society(tons of community service)(10-12)
Student Council Rep. (9-12)
Student Representative of State-Wide Prevention/Leadership Team (deals with SADD and other organizations)(HUGE leadership rule)
Varsity Basketball (9-12) Captain (11-12)
-various honors (i.e. all-tourney, all-county, coaches awards, etc.)
Varsity Cross Country (11-12) Captain (12)
-various honors
Varsity Track & Field (10-12) Captain (12)
-various honors
Girls State Rep.
Prom Committee/Homecoming Committee
Math Award (9-11)
Spanish Award (9-10)
Wellsley College Book Award (11)
Highest Honors (9-current)
Counselor in Training at Summer Camp
Work Experience
Math Prize Exam Award</p>
<p>There's probably more, but you get the idea...</p>
<p>Oh, and I have been added to the NYU list of recruits for the track and cross country teams, so I'm thinking that that might work to my advantage, but I don't know if it is enough to outweigh my poor SAT scores (even though I WILL be retaking them!).</p>
<p>So what do you think? Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!</p>
<p>Thanks everyone, yeah I'm definately going to try to get my SAT much higher. I am thinking I will definately break 600 on CR because I have been studying for the AP English exam and I am going to be doing more SAT prep over the summer. I am also going to try to get my math to about 680-700 and writing up a little higher as well.</p>
<p>And jkim251, what do you mean unless your hot?</p>
<p>So I guess SATs do play a HUGE role in admissions even though everything else is really good? Wouldn't they rather see a really high GPA and lower SAT scores? Or is it just that the people they accept have both really high?</p>
<p>Applying ED, you should get in with lower SAT scores. If not, you should get into Stern-GSP at the least. From my understanding, GSP is for students with good HS records, but with less exceptional SATs. </p>
<p>edit: you do need to get your sats to at least a 1300 for Stern-GSP.</p>
<p>VERY few people get into Stern GSP (about 5 people) and its usually people wanted for sports teams (why they care in division 3, who knows)</p>
<p>Whereas your other stats are good, they arent amazing. Most people in Stern are at the very top of their class with a bunch of state/national awards.</p>
<p>You are a girl though, which will probably help you.</p>
<p>I know someone who made Stern w/a 1300 SAT (M+CR), but that is a rarity. Most students in Stern have SAT score above 1400 (average was 1441 I believe), so you should at least try to approach that range. You might be able to get in w/a lower than a 1440 because you have a good academic record, are in the top 1% of your class, and are a female (Stern is over 60% male).</p>
<p>You don't exactly apply to GSP. The admission officers offer you the choice of it if they feel that you would be a good fit. Personally I would say that if NYU is your first choice, and you are willing to work hard (as your Stern GPA starts your junior year when you transfer) I would take it. Otherwise, there are plenty of other great schools with about the same career prospects.</p>
<p>How does being a girl help? NYU's overall student body is 62% female 38% male. I do not have the breakdown by school but I doubt Stern has more males than females. Some colleges are now starting to give preference to men over women to try and keep a balance in the student population.</p>
<p>Although, I am a female in-coming freshman at Stern. </p>
<p>Keep up the good work Morgan and good luck on your SAT's.</p>
<p>Per NYU's common dataset for 2006-2007</p>
<p>Percent of firsttime, firstyear (freshman) students with scores in each range:<br>
SAT Critical Reading SAT Math SAT Writing<br>
700-800 30.2% 35.6% 31.2%<br>
600-699 54.3% 49.1% 52.8%<br>
500-599 14.9% 14.5% 14.9%<br>
400-499 0.6% 0.8% 1.1% </p>
<p>First-time
Freshman Admissions Total First-time
Freshmen (Fall/Summer 2006)<br>
Acceptance rate 36.2%
Yield rate 36.9%
Number of applications 35,448
Number of accepted 12,842
Number enrolled 4,740</p>
<p>Morgan, being a recruited athlete, (plus a female a bit) will help you-- in your specific situation. Only your SATs could be slightly problematic, but, if you are indeed a recruited athlete, strings could be pulled.. and the rest of your record is great. There isn't much else you can do besides apply, wait and see. Good luck!</p>