Chances of getting into NYU?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi everyone! This is my first post, so here I go.</p>

<p>Okay, so I was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, but my whole life I've been a city boy. After visiting NYU a few times this summer, I'm absolutely positive that NYU is exactly what I want/where I want to go. Hearing all of the admissions statistics is absolutely terrifying; so I was hoping if I could get some opinions here on what you guys think. </p>

<p>I attend St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School, and students from here have gotten into NYU. It's not an easy school, and definitely the best school academically on the island. I have been in the Honors Program since freshmen year, and have kept my full scholarship all four years. </p>

<p>My cumulative average is about a 94.5, which converts to a 4.0 out of 4.0 at my school. Each year I have worked myself up into the top 10, with my highest rank being second. Cumulatively, I'm definitely in the top 5%. </p>

<p>My SAT score for Critical Reading is a 650, for Math a 640, and Writing a 710.<br>
My ACT score is a 27. (English 31 and Math 29)
My SAT II score for U.S. History and Math Level I is a 610. (Wasn't a good day.)</p>

<p>I took the National Spanish Exam, and scored in the 89th percentile nationally. (I completed a three-level course in an accelerated two year course.)</p>

<p>I have performed exceptionally well on New York's Regents (I know this doesn't matter for most schools, but I don't know if NYU takes them into account). My highest grade was a 100 on English, but I also scored a 96 on Algebra 2/Trig, one of the toughest regents.</p>

<p>My school offers its first AP class in junior year - AP U.S. History. I took it, and for senior year I chose to take AP English, AP Gov, College Chem (a course through St. John's), Calculus (a course through SUNY Albany), Latin IV, and automatically programmed for Morality. I could have taken AP Bio but I personally like Chem better - and the Chem course is quite difficult; and I wasn't qualified for AP Calculus because of space issues. </p>

<p>I asked my Latin teacher (also the Academic Dean) and my freshmen year English teacher/SAT tutor to write my recommendations. They both have known me very well since freshmen year, and I really think they will write me a stellar recommendation - not to toot my own horn. </p>

<p>I have the following extracurriculars: I have held two part-time jobs since freshmen year - working at Burger King and as a secretary for a nearby church rectory. At Burger King, for a Muscular Dystrophy Charity, I received the highest donations out of all of the employees. </p>

<p>I swam for my school's swim team for my freshmen and sophomore year, and bowled for my school's team for my junior year (and will bowl senior year). I was my team's captain for bowling this year.</p>

<p>I was a Boy Scout up until my sophomore year since my troop fell apart. I reached the rank before Eagle Scout - and participated in several service projects for this.</p>

<p>I was in my school's musicals for my freshmen and sophomore year, and have been a member of the chorus since freshmen year. </p>

<p>I am a member of my school's History/Current Events Club and for my senior year I will be founding a Book Club. </p>

<p>I have been an Altar Server at my school and my church since freshmen year.</p>

<p>I shoveled snow for senior citizens for the past two winters.</p>

<p>I have tutored one of my friends my junior year, and helped her pass her Math Regent.</p>

<p>I was inducted into the National Honor Society this year (the earliest one can be inducted at my school).</p>

<p>I am a Teacher's Aide for two English teachers at my school - I mark their test papers. </p>

<p>I will be volunteering at my local hospital for my senior year.</p>

<p>I volunteered for Michael Grimm's campaign for Congress for several hours a week, and he won the race.</p>

<p>I was nominated to attend the National Leadership Forum on Medicine by my Math Teacher, but I couldn't attend for financial reasons. </p>

<p>For my common app essay, I have this idea to write an obituary of myself, including what I hope to accomplish in my life. For my NYU supplements, I think I have some pretty creative ideas but I'm not sure which I'm going to choose.</p>

<p>Thank you for reading this post, and I would really appreciate anyone's opinions. I am definitely applying Early Decision, if that makes a difference.</p>

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<p>Which school are you applying to? CAS?</p>

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<p>Yep, I’m pretty sure!</p>

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<p>Everything puts you within range for NYU so you likely have a good chance. Your SAT II scores really don’t mean anything including because you don’t have to submit any. Moreover, if you want to submit SAT II scores you actually need three not two. Go here for the four separate test score options you have at NYU: [Standardized</a> Tests](<a href=“Standardized Tests”>Standardized Tests)</p>

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<p>Everything seems to be within range. SAT score could use a little bit of work (there middle 50% is around 2090, FYI NYU DOES consider SAT Writing, which works in your favor). Your SAT2’s are not exactly flattering, but as drusba said, they won’t hurt since they’re not even required (however good Subject Test scores could help). I’d say with a 2100+ and ED, you should be admitted.</p>

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<p>You may want to work on the SAT scores like the last poster said. However, if you pull together those last pieces of your application, you’d probably have a high chance.</p>

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<p>Good chance of acceptance, but be aware that NYU is horrible with financial aid</p>

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<p>you’re golden</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone! I’ll definitely try and bring up my SAT’s then.</p>

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<p>I’d say you’re in. NYU’s admissions numbers are deflated. But be warned: they’re friggin stingy with the financial aid.</p>

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<p>Thank you!!</p>

<p>Yeah, that’s the only downside. -_-</p>

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<p>Yeah if you are going to borrow $200,000, just do yourself a favor and dorm there. 10 grand a year to live in Greenwich Village is actually worth it</p>

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<p>I know, the area is absolutely beautiful, I love it.</p>

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<p>Staten Island is also nice, especially on a rainy day for some reason. But nothing compared to the Village.</p>

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<p>I think Staten Island has lost its touch with me since I’ve lived here my whole life… Between the park and all of the little shops and restaurants and the whole atmosphere, it’s beautiful.</p>