Chances for ED NYU - CAS!

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<p>I visited NYU last October and fell completely in love with the school. Since then, I've made three trips back to NYU! It's the only school I can see myself being 100% happy at; my heart is completely set on it. What are my chances for early decision going into CAS? (I'm going to be a senior this year, hoping to join NYU's class of 2015.)</p>

<p>Transcript:
GPA: 3.45/4.0
A- or B+ in every class (all years), with the exception of a few As and one B
Freshman: Honors English, Latin I, and French II; regular Algebra II, World History, and Biology
Sophomore: Honors English, French III, Modern World History; regular Geometry, Physics; Graphic Design I, Creative Writing
Junior: AP US History; Honors English, French IV; regular Pre-Calc, Chemistry; Graphic Design II, Journalism
Senior: AP English, French, US Government; regular Statistics, Legal; Graphic Design III, Photography</p>

<p>SATs:
SAT I: 740 reading, 630 math, 710 writing (11 essay) - total: 2080
History SAT II: 700
Literature SAT II: 630 (will retake)</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars:
Varsity Gymnastics Team (9 - 12) + Captain (12)
Contributing writer for the newspaper (9 - 12) + News/Features Editor (12)
French Club President (11 - 12)
Diving Team (9 - 10)
French immersion summer program (9)</p>

<p>Internship/Work:
Intern for a fashion designer (11)
Editorial intern for an online college magazine (11)
Counselor-in-training (10)
Children's ballet & hip-hop teacher (9 - 11)
I also do some freelance writing and social media assistance: current clients include a new hair salon, a boutique, and an upscale yoga studio. </p>

<p>Volunteer:
Chairperson for a fundraiser for the Haiti earthquake victims, raised $1000+ (11)
Unpaid gymnastics coach (9 - 12)
Unpaid assistant dance teacher (9)</p>

<p>Connections:
My uncle is a part-time law professor; he works full-time as a federal judge and recently hired the dean's son as a law clerk. He knows the dean and is going to write me a letter.
The same uncle went to law school at NYU.
My grandfather was an NYU undergrad.
My dad did one year of NYU grad school, then transferred to McGill.</p>

<p>I have three fantastic recommendations. I haven't written my essay yet, but I'm planning on writing it about my two summer internships and what I've learned and can bring to NYU. </p>

<p>I'm planning on double majoring in Journalism and History. </p>

<p>What do you think? My guidance counselor says my chances are good, but I'm a little worried about my grades. Do I have enough of a "wow factor" to be admitted? </p>

<p>Thanks!
Hannah</p>

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<p>Because you are applying ED, and you have average stats and ECs I think your chance is 50/50. That’s just me though. Good luck! My only advice is to get a really good GPA in your first semester of senior year. Then if you get deferred, you will have a good chance at the RD admissions.</p>

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<p>Also, what is your class rank?</p>

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<p>Kellian - My school doesn’t rank, but I’m guessing I’m probably in the top 15%. I go to an extremely competitive school, which makes it tough!</p>

<p>NYU applicants from my high school:
Class Applied Admitted Enrolled
2010 20 7 3
2009 24 13 5
2008 20 6 2
2007 18 9 6
2006 21 12 5</p>

<p>Of the 2006 - 2010 applicants, 75% of the ED applicants were admitted. (Versus 42% of RD applicants.)</p>

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<p>At the moment I’d say you’re about 80/20 for ED. You’re GPA and course rigor slightly weaken the application but you’ve got some great ECs and you’re above the average x/1600 SAT score. My advice is to make sure you don’t rush your application essays and don’t collapse to senioritis too early.</p>