chances me please!

Colleges & Universities A-Z Fordham University
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<p>applying EA to Fordham LC
Live in Alabama</p>

<p>11 AP/Honors throughout 4 years of high school (AP English Language-5, AP US History-3), taking 4 AP this year (English Lit, Microeconomics, Govt, I dunno if those 2 just count as one, AP Bio).</p>

<p>ACT-30 composite (35 english, 32 reading, 28 science, 26 math)</p>

<p>SAT-N/A</p>

<p>GPA-3.2 (uggghhhhh) with a class rank of 170/320 (ughhhhhhhhh, kill me), I go to a public school that is very competitive and our ranking system is extremely skewed towards the kid who takes all regular classes and makes A's in them, rather than the kid who takes mostly AP classes and makes a mid-B in them (me).</p>

<p>ECs:
This summer went to a summer program Boston University, took 2 college-level courses taken in Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing, taught by professors at Emerson
College and Boston University. I'm having my GC send the evaluations done by both professors (in letter format) along with my transcript and all that jazz.
Intern/contributor for Birmingham Weekly magazine (Alternative Press periodical). (11, 12)
Staff Writer for school newspaper (11, 12)
Intern for Skybucket Records, independent record label located in Birmingham. I work on public relations. (11, 12)
Member of Young Democrats Club (10, 11, 12)
“Adviser” of Latin Club (11, 12)
Public Forum/Extemporaneous debater for school Debate Team (11)
DJ for local radio station, Fried Green Radio. I host my own weekly show. (11, 12)
Music writer for online publication <a href="http://www.supmag.com%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.supmag.com&lt;/a> (11, 12)</p>

<p>Have held down 3 part-time (not concurrently) jobs and I've volunteered a bit at the Zoo but nothing too extensive, I doubt it will improve my application.</p>

<p>Special circumstances:
I think my essays really stand out and I actually think they're pretty good (and I usually HATE most of my writing). the essay is the first mother-lovechild relationship I've had with a piece I've written (sorry, that's the only way I can explain it ). You can read them if you want, but I think they will help to boost my application a good bit.
Recs should be solid.</p>

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<p>er, I meant chance singular.</p>

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<p>LOL 3.2? that was worst than me</p>

<p>i think you have a 7 to 10 chance.</p>

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<p>7 to 10 PERCENT? That stuff confuses me.</p>

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<p>relax... its august
have some fun will you??????</p>

<p>but basically your a just a dude who got high on his SATs and feel that it should over look their transcript because he or she is smart but was not ready to get straight A's during the whole 3 years of hs..</p>

<p>truth is.. thats me, but look at me! im in fordham!! haha w/ magnificent FA package.</p>

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<p>haha yeah that's pretty much me to a tee. here's to hoping!</p>

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<p>bumpzzzzzzzz</p>

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<p>i think you have a decent shot.</p>

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<p>I dont "chance" anyone because I am not an admissions officer. Having been through the most recent admissions cycle with my D last year (OMG! now THAT was interesting.....) I can tell you that its one of those Ripley Believe it or Not experiences.....and many things happen that will amaze you.</p>

<p>That being said, you are NOT alone in the GPA/class rank situation (though my D was more like 3.65/4.3). Most admissions officers read the transcripts thoroughly and can smell a fluff and puff schedule a mile away. To that end, your AP's will significantly help you, since they are an excellent measure of how you can handle a rigorous course load.</p>

<p>I would apply to at least 6-8 schools. If you apply EA to Fordham, I think that helps. It will be tough going this year as they expect more applications than last year....continuing a trend 7,000, then 14,000, then 20,000 applications.....so it could be tough sledding....just based on the demographics. But you have done reasonably well (congrats!), taken tough courses, and have a decent ACT score. Being from Alabama will help you as well, it seems to me. Do a good job on your essay and make sure your application doesnt scream, "thought I would drop my name in the hat and see what happens!" It should scream, "I want to go to Fordham because of its opportunities, its Jesuit heritage, and because I believe I can make a significant contribution while I am there and after I graduate." Its all about the fit.</p>

<p>VISIT CAMPUS. </p>

<p>Good luck. I like to see kids from all over the place...that helps a great deal!</p>

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<p>thank you. I already visited the campus and loved it. you helped a lot :)</p>

<p>also, fordham doesn't have an essay on its supplement on the common app, which is disheartening.</p>

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<p>Submit one anyway if you think it will enhance your application. Or use Fordham's own application online if you please.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

<p>Did you visit LC or Rose Hill or both? They are different in many respects.</p>

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<p>Just Rose Hill. i can't decide which to apply to :(</p>