Chances: NYU, BU, Northeastern...

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Okay, I'm a senior. I'm in the application process. I don't have the greatest GPA and I have okay standard test scores.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.3
ACT: 27 (30 English, 28 Math, 26 Reading, 24 Science, 8 on the Writing)
SAT: 1790/2400 or 1200/1600 (640 Critical Reading, 560 Math, 590 Writing)
SAT II: Literature, Math I, U.S. History - just taken today
Moderate EC activities. </p>

<p>I'm white from a middle/lower-middle class family. 4 children. I go to a fairly competitive private school.</p>

<p>I REALLY want to get into NYU.... but I'm under their average in everything (their av GPA is 3.6, ACT 30, etc). I realize I don't have high chances, but how practical would it be to try to get in? What can I do to increase my chances?</p>

<p>Northeastern is my second choice, which is still pretty selective but not as much as NYU...</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Anyone?</p>

<p>...</p>

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<p>basically sell yourself, have some good ECs that show leadership, write a fantastic essay, anything to show why you belong at NYU.</p>

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<p>Your GPA is kind of low, so I'd raise that if I were you. Your SAT scores are average, so I'd suggest re-taking them.</p>