Chances at Stony Brook

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stony Brook University - SUNY
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I am applying to Stony Brook and I need to anticipate their decision to find out about possibilities for studying abroad in a gap year program.</p>

<p>I will apply with a 2.9 (although I am doing much better this year) =( and a 2020 on my sat's - a 1400 on the first two sections.</p>

<p>I am an eagle scout, the top ranked debater in the state, involved with DECA (state finalist)(similar to FBLA), do over 300 hours of service per year, hold down a job at dunkin donuts, and attend another high school where I have a transcript with over 30 classes with grades. I go to an extremely extremely competitive high school that is very well respected. I also played football for 3 years. Lastly I have completed the Dale Carnegie course, studied at the Knesset (Israeli congress), and met/trained with high ranking military officials.</p>

<p>Do my EC activities and SAT's balance out my GPA enough to get an acceptance?</p>

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<p>Your academic qualifications are below the norm for Stony Brook applicants. However, if your application effectively shows your extracurricular activities, you may have a decent chance. Your SAT score is also decent and this will certainly help.</p>

<p>But, in all honesty, undergraduate admissions relies heavily on quantitative qualifications due to the sheer number of applicants. Regardless, I think you have a good shot.</p>