<p>I know this may be a reach but it is my absolute dream to go to stern for international business!! I applied early decision if that helps</p>
<p>GPA: unweighted is 3.82/ weighted is 4.70
class rank: 4/311
SAT: 700 math 640 cr
ACT: 29 (i didnt send this though..should i?)
AP Macro:4
AP Micro: 4
AP us history:4
AP bio:4
advanced placement scholar with honor
currently taking all honors or ap classes with the exception of my elective fundamentals of business</p>
<p>My EC:
president of a club focused on helping children worldwide (treasurer junior year)
attended a national student leadership conference on international diplomacy
Technology student association club treasurer
spanish honor society treasurer
national honor society
science honor society
i created a volunteer violin teaching program for hispanic children
i run a violin/viola teaching music studio where i give private lessons
i am a member of numerous college orchestras
high school regional orchestra grades 9 and 11
i am taking chinese at my community college
i know japanese at an intermediate level
..there are a bunch of service/volunteer things on my resume that i dont need to list here</p>
<p>-my essay and recommendations are good
-my mom is a NYU steinhardt alumni and my older sister currently goes to their school of continuing education</p>
<p>btw...I know my sats are really bad and i took them again and hope to do better but i still dont know my scores yet....please let me know what you think!</p>
<p>I’m currently a freshman at NYU Stern and would just like to give you a quick detailed sketch of what it is like here; although, I see from your post you should know from your sibling. </p>
<p>As far as stats go, you are going to be considered “average.” I don’t mean this in a bad way, of course, since “average” here is very high-standing and overall excellent. What will set you apart from everyone else is how well you are able to express your personality in your essay and your supplement application (e.g. the Personal Statements). Unfortunately, the personal statements vary from year to year on such a huge scale that my application will not help you in any way/shape/form (which is a good thing). </p>
<p>What you really want to be able to do is express your passion. You don’t have to conquer world hunger to get into a good school. I would much rather see someone who looks at the small picture first, and expresses confidence and passion in the larger one. If you have a hobby (community service, mentoring, playing sports, collecting, etc.) that you REALLY have a passion for - try to use an aspect of it in your essay. It will come off as much more powerful and much more YOU.</p>
<p>As far as you applying ED. I do want to give you advice - that I’m sure you may have heard from your sister - which I was given before applying in the regular decision track. This school is very difficult. Difficult in a way that both demonstrates rigor and individuality. You will find hundreds of school which have competing, if not, slightly better programs than at NYU Stern. You will also have as much a workload as many other schools as well. What is very unique about NYU is the city itself and how that affects those who matriculate. If you believe yourself to be a shy person - someone who does not believe you will be open to new people quickly - or intimidated easily, think carefully before applying ED. </p>
<p>With a lack of campus, students tend to form small groups of friends, if that, and when classes begin, everyone really starts to hit the books. This does not mean we don’t have fun, but you have to work hard to play hard :p. So if you really think you can handle the individuality, lack of “school spirit,” or a familiarity with a “community,” then you have a great education and world of opportunities here. I personally love the school and have met some fantastic people from all over the world. It truly is a very diverse and fun experience; but I also see others who are starting to settle in and wish they chose somewhere else. </p>
<p>As far as Stern goes, you have a lot of interesting and nice students that are shied away by what I like to call the "resum</p>