Chances For Me/Is It Right?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Fordham University
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<p>Hello everyone, I am a rising junior in an extremely competetive private school in LI, and I am looking for some ideas about how and where to apply. I am an Israeli-American, and I am the youngest of 4 brothers and sisters (BU, Harvard, McGill). My family is a very ambitious one, and they have long pushed me towards top colleges (I have already visited a couple), but I am nervous as to whether I am good enough. For the record, it should be noted that my strongest application creds would come in interview, essay, and recs. I know I am not as flashy on paper, which worries me. I have yet to take the SAT, those those are a projection based on previous practice tests and PSAT. I would really appreciate some opinion and suggestion on adding something, improving something, etc.</p>

<p>I dont' know much of Fordham, and I don't know if it would be a safety/middle/match/reach. Would I get in/Is it right for me?
I will chance back if a link is given. Thanks!!!</p>

<p>Student:</p>

<p>User Name: hopeandambition
Gender: M
Location: Long Island, NY
College Class Year: 2015
High School: Private
High School Type: sends many grads to top schools</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: low 90's (bad freshman year, rising curve)
GPA - Weighted: no AP's or Honors (classes supposed to be just as hard, though I am taking classes outside of school next year)
Class Rank: top 25% (as in 6th)
Class Size: 30</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 640 (hoping to raise that)
SAT I Critical Reading: 750
SAT I Writing: 740
SAT II U.S. History: 800
SAT II World History: 750
SAT II Spanish with Listening: 650 (hoping to raise)
(might take Hebrew)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Head Delegate, Model UN for 4 years
Founder/Editor in Chief, Carmonreport.com (blog I have been running since 9th grade)
Piano, 11 years
School Newspaper, head political columnist</p>

<p>Leadership positions:
President of Freshman Year
President of Sophomore Year
Student Body President (youngest in school history!)
Founder/Moderator of Politics and Debate Club
HOBY Ambassador--future HOBY JC</p>

<p>Athletic Status - list sport and your level:
Varsity Soccer, 4 years--(league champions, some awards).
Varsity Baseball 4 years (awards)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work:
Intern, Eric Gioia for Public Advocate (NYC)
DFO, Obama campaign
Volunteer, Community Service Club
Volunteer, Waldorf Choral Society
National Voice for Reason
School Ambassador</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
Soccer and Baseball distinctions.
Otherwise school doesn't give awards until junior and senior year.</p>

<p>Location type: Urban
Size: Medium (5,000 - 10,000), Large (10,000 - 18,000), Very Large (Over 18,000)</p>

<p>Area: East Coast
Importance of cost: Secondary </p>

<p>EDIT: I should also mention that I am almost tri-lingual.
(spanish, hebrew, english).
I have also extensively traveled around the world.
Thanks in advance!!</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t say Fordham is a safety for you but it’s definitely not a reach. Don’t worry about not being accepted if you choose to apply…you have much better credentials than I did when I got in (year ago) :)</p>

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<p>you already took your SATs? those scores should def get you into fordham. not a complete safety but def a target school.</p>

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<p>I actually think you might have a chance at merit aid. I checked out your website, and I have a feeling an admissions officer would love that. If you can bump up your grades a bit, you’ll be set. Right now I’d suggest you focus on getting good recs from the teachers you’ll have next year by participating in class a lot and doing all your work to the best of your ability. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>