Chances for a short list

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey everyone. Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm a Junior currently but I'm spending my senior year abroad in Ukraine with Rotary so I'm starting on my applications earlier than most. I was wondering what my chances were for the following schools: NYU (first choice by far), Haverford, Reed, Vassar, and Swarthmore.</p>

<p>I'm a white male from south Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>SAT scores:
Reading - 710
Writing - 680
Math - 530</p>

<p>Have only taken the SATs once. I'm taking an SAT class and retaking them shortly after, so hopefully my math will be much higher then.</p>

<p>GPA: around 3.6-3.75
I got an F first semester of my Freshman year, but all A's and B's besides that. My Sophomore year, I got all A's and B's except a C first semester. This year, I've gotten all A's.</p>

<p>I've only taken AP English and AP World History, but first semester this year I took a religion course at Gettysburg College. I only audited the class, but the professor graded me the same way as all of the other students and I had one of the top grades in the class.</p>

<p>Extracurricular activities:
Rotary Youth Exchange - Ukraine for my senior year
Orchestra - with private cello lessons (Freshman - Junior year). I'm the first chair in the school orchestra
Amnesty International
Chess Club
Volunteer on local judicial race
Boy Scouts</p>

<p>And starting last summer, I've been working summers picking apples for Rice Fruit Company</p>

<p>Awards:
Scholastic Gold Key (short story)</p>

<p>Would it help my chances at NYU to apply ED?</p>

<p>Thank you very much for any input :)</p>

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<p>Try retaking the class you failed. Early decision helps chances at some schools such as William and Mary. Dunno about NYU. Sorry:(</p>

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<p>Sorry as in chances are low? I retook the class and got a B-. Algebra 2 >.<</p>

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<p>Also, I’m applying to CAS.</p>

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<p>Dang you’re hecka lucky you get to do the Rotary Youth Exchange!
But anyways…you have pretty good stats, and considering your demographic, I’m sure you can get into NYU, Vassar, Reed, all those business schools. I’m sure your year in Ukraine can help with all of that.
We’re actually applying to the same schools, and I’m a junior in high school too! (: Haha, I hope you have an awesome rest of junior year! 2011 representttt</p>

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<p>One more thing - that GPA is unweighted and my recs will be strong and I think so will my essay. I’m planning on being a Slavic studies major so I’ll write my essay about my interest in Russian, my exchange, etc.</p>

<p>But thanks abunch JenniOz for the input. I’ll chance you, although I won’t know what I’m talking about!</p>

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<p><em>bump</em></p>

<p>Sorry :(</p>