<p>Hi everyone! I really want to pursue a career in sports management, hence 5 out of the 6 schools I'm applying to have that major. I'd like to know my chances for:</p>
<p>Rice
NYU
GWU
Michigan (applied form high school and was waitlisted)
Drexel (wondering about chances for Honors program too)
SUNY Stony Brook (was accepted out of high school, also applied to Honors College)</p>
<p>College
Currently a freshman at Northeastern University
1st term - 3.7 GPA, 14 credits
Some EC's (was active with a political group during election time although I haven't gone in awhile, wrote some articles for the school newspaper) High School
Went to a competitive NYC high school which sends 20+ kids to NYU, 10+ to Cornell, 10+ to Columbia yearly
88.8 UW GPA (low, I know, but it was 84 my freshman year)
Took 4 AP's (Spanish, World History, European History, Art History)
1330/1920 SAT (640 Verbal 690 Math 590 Writing)</p>
<p>I also have excellent EC's in regards to the Sport Management major. I interned with the Mets (won a contest) and worked in the press box, wrote articles for their official website and also wrote a column-style article for the team's official magazine. I also am arranging to intern with someone who works as a lawyer for the Yankees. I'm hoping this will make up for my average stats.</p>
<p>I haven't physically seen the Rice area if that's what you mean. But I have seen pictures and it looks pretty ;) I know that it's located near an affluent area of Houston and that Rice Village is great, although consequently expensive. I also read somewhere that the ratio of acres to students is the largest among colleges. And, as least in pictures, the Spanish architecture looks breathtaking.</p>
<p>I know my list is pretty diverse but I truly like everything I have read about those colleges (except Drexel & Stony Brook, but those are my transfer "safeties").</p>
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hey im applying to Northeastern...out of curosity what dont you like about it?
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Going to Northeastern was a hasty decision on my part. Within a span of 15 minutes, I had changed my mind about attending college at Syracuse to Binghamton to Northeastern. By the time September rolled around, I already decided I was going to transfer. So it really wouldn't be fair to judge Northeastern because I had a skewed view coming in...but then again, I'm not the only one transferring. Two of my friends have already transferred out and one of my friends roommates is contemplating transferring. So I'm going to try to be fair in my assessment...here goes:
Northeastern is really what you make of it. You have to be the independent type. While the coop program is its strength, I also think its NEU's weakness. Student orgs don't stay maintained b/c ppl go on co-op. This is also a somewhat regional school, so you sometimes have groups of people entering who've already established groups of friends. My main reason for transferring though is b/c this school isn't worth all the money. Very few schools are ranked where Northeastern is and are bold enough to charge that much money. They also don't have a major that I want to pursue.</p>
<p>QNYergrl..I'm from New York and moved to Houston last June. I am presently at the U of Houston (long story) but looking to transfer to Rice, Harvard or a couple of other colleges next fall. Anyway, I can tell you that Rice has a most beautiful campus. It's an ogoing joke that there are more trees than students. The college is located in a great area and although some complain about transportation it's not bad. If you are one of the lucky few to get in you won't be disappointed. One last thing of note, students at Rice are friendly and you will make somegood friends.</p>
<p>Yea...I just love everything I read about Rice. It seems like a hidden gem (not nearly enough people know how good a school it is). I heard about there being more trees than students joke...probably on this messageboard. How familiar are you with the Rice campus and its students? You seem to know a lot for someone who doesn't (at least not yet) go there.</p>
<p>Have you checked out UMass-Amherst? It is widely regarded as the best Sport Management program in the country and has some really impressive alumni.</p>
<p>Anyways, I am at UMass now and I don't like it, but thats besides the point. Different strokes for... you might love it. With those stats and experience you'd have a really good shot. I came to UMass with the intention of majoring in Sport Management, but have changed my mind which is one reason I am transferring. I know a lot about the program and know a lot of people who have come through it so If you are interested and have any questions ask.</p>
<p>Michigan's program is very hard to get into (one of the most selective colleges in the university), and Rice's program is even more difficult to gain acceptance to.</p>
<p>Don't know about NYU, I think you have a chance there. Same with GW. Do you have any financial need (i'm assuming not, considering the schools on your list). If so, you should consider other schools as cheap alternatives.</p>
<p>Thanks A2Wolves...if I remember correctly we were both part of that group of Michigan kinesiology hopefuls who received our decisions much too late. If I can't get accepted into a good sports management program, I suppose I'll just pursue an undergrad degree in business at a state uni. I don't really expect to get into Rice or Michigan and if I had to estimate, I think (I hope) i'll end up at NYU. </p>
<p>does anyone know when michigan lets trasnfer applicants if they are accepted or not btw? Is transfer admissions rolling, or does everyone hear at the same time?</p>