Chances for Newhouse ED

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<p>Hi, I am a Senior in high school and I am applying to Newhouse ED. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.67 unweighted (4 AP's, 6 honors, and all A's and B's)
SAT: 1860
EC's: Tennis Team (1-4 and Captain my Senior year), Newspaper (1-4 and Sports editor my Senior year), Interned at a theater production company over the summer, Volunteered at an old age home last year, went to Mexico to help build a house for an impoverished family over the summer, Italian Club (1-4), Ski/Snowboard Club (1-4), NHS (3,4), Creator and Writer for my own blog about the Yankees, and a few others I am forgetting.
Essay: Very solid
Teacher Recs: Great (One is from an SU alum)
Counselor Rec: Very good
Rank: N/A
I visited for the Fall reception a few weeks ago and I have an interview set up for Monday</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting in?</p>

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<p>Oh yeah I am also from New York and I am also part of a the paintball Club, an Ambassador to my school, and I was a ball boy at the US Open for the past few years.</p>

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<p>Looks good, Matty. The competition for ED is slightly lessened, so that’s nice to know. Your GPA and SATs may be a touch low since the average is constantly on the rise. What was the split? </p>

<p>Showing enthusiasm for the field is important, and good writing is key. Sports journalists are kind of a dime a dozen at SU, so the blog is a good way to stand out. Be professional at your interview and keep in touch with the visitor’s office. Good luck.</p>