Chances for ED and RD

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>Junior year of High School completed-</p>

<p>Overall unweighted HS GPA: 3.3</p>

<p>Freshman year I had a 2.6 GPA due to family issues and general lack of focus. Since then, I have been transferred into a private christian school. I improved my GPA to 3.3 sophomore year, and then 3.6 junior year. I plan for strait A's with one AP class, giving me a 4.17 year to toss into the average. </p>

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<p>AP Classes: AP Biology</p>

<p>Honors Classes: Two </p>

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<p>SAT Reasoning Scores: Critical Reading- 680 Math- 640 Writing- 600 Overall- 1920 </p>

<p>I plan to retake the SAT reasoning and hope to improve Critical reading to 700+, I plan on making the writing bump up to 700. I recieved an 8 on my essay because I didn't have enough time to finish. </p>

<p>SAT Subject tests: None yet, taking one in October.</p>

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<p>ECs:</p>

<p>Jazz Band 5-9th grade. </p>

<p>Concert Band 4-9th grade.</p>

<p>Tenor Saxophone player for 8 years. </p>

<p>Varsity Golf- Junior year, continuing senior year</p>

<p>Varsity Soccer- Sophomore year</p>

<p>National Honor Society of High School Scholars</p>

<p>Journalism/Publications for two years, and continuing senior year and throughout college. High school online newspaper won the NSPA national Pacemaker award for high school newspapers while I was a staff writer. Pacemaker finalist my junior year. Featured on the High School Journalism "National Edition" junior year for a published article (meaning I have an article published on a national medium, and many published pieces of writing on my high school's online and print edition newspapers). One of my articles recieved Honorable Mention at the NSPA competition. </p>

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<p>Refs:</p>

<p>Excellent ref from Bible Teacher.
Excellent ref from Journalism/English teacher. </p>

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<p>Essay: Not to seem pompous, but I am an excellent writer, and expect my essay to be superb. I plan to write about my struggle throughout high school from freshman year to my very focused current year, my experiences in golf, publications, my trip to New York for Columbia University's annual journalism conference, and my social experiences as a Disk Jockey. </p>

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<p>I have a 3-day suspention on my record because I accidentally walked into the girl's bathroom. This was during the last month of the school year and affected my sophomore grades big time. </p>

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<p>With all of that said, what are my chances on ED with the stats I have now with a 650+ SAT2 score and a strait A's report card at the time of application?</p>

<p>What are my chances of regular decision with a 2100 SAT1 score (after my retake), improved GPA with strait A's in the first semester of senior year, good SAT 2 scores, and a great essay?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Forgot to mention that I work a part time job at a restaurant, 20 hours per week. I have 50 hours of community service, class rank currently is 37 of 86.</p>

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<p>I would say NYU is a reach. Your GPA is low and you can't really predict your SAT score. You also need 2 SAT II tests, not one. I'm kind of in the same boat as you but if people say that NYU is a reach for me (3.0 fresh gpa, followed by 4.0's thereafter) then it probably is for you. But still apply! And I notice that you are quite a religious person so have you considered Fordham University? The main campus is in The Bronx but they have other campuses in Manhattan. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Definitely a reach. Your GPA is low, your course load doesn't seem rigorous at all, and your SAT score is average. Perhaps your essay, like you say, will be awesome and will get you waitlisted or gsp'd if you're applying to CAS. But to be honest, I don't see you getting a direct admittance into NYU.</p>

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<p>I wouldn't mind getting GSP'd. </p>

<p>However- I would like to know if a student is in the GSP program, can they still receive housing?</p>

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<p>Housing will not be an issue. Getting in with those stats most certainly will.</p>

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<p>I'm taking the ACT in September, Oct, and Dec, as well as SAT II Math 1, 2, and US history in October, then retaking the SAT 1 in November, December. </p>

<p>I have AMPLE opportunity to raise my testing scores.</p>

<p>Assuming I will achieve a strait A's first semester senior year, what SAT, SAT II, and ACT scores will I need, minimum- to have a comfortable, confident chance here?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Getting straight A's will make 0% difference because by the time semester grades come in, NYU will have already reached their decision. Also, no need to take Math 1 & 2. I recommend Math II because the curve is a bit better. I really hate to sound negative but you won't have a comfortable or confident chance because your GPA has been low throughout your whole high school career. NYU is your high-reach school. I really wish you the best of luck in your tests and start writing your essay now. But once again, try Fordham University. It is in NEW YORK CITY too and you might have a good chance of getting in!!!</p>

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<p>It won't have 0% difference, because my first semester ends a month before the application deadline. Therefore after one semester of A's, my UW GPA would be 3.48. my weighted would be 3.5 even. </p>

<p>I'm already aware that there are thousands of applicants more qualified than myself- what I'm asking is, what can I do to IMPROVE my chances?</p>

<p>I appreciate your suggestion for Fordham, however- I've visited the Bronx campus and even though I know I have a much better chance- it doesn't fit me very well.</p>

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<p>Well to improve, if possible, try to change your schedule to make it more rigorous, try to get into A LOT of leadership positions and do volunteer work every single week.</p>