Currently a Junior, do I have a chance later on as a Senior for NYU?

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<p>I'm currently a Junior in a public school in New Jersey and I've set my goal to get into Stern, so any help or constructive criticism would be excellent or simply telling me if I'm on the right track. So, thank you.</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 720 Math 730 Writing 700 Reading (I plan on retaking the SAT in May)
SAT II: 800 Math IIc, 790 US History, Taking the Chemistry SAT II in June
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.9 Weighted. School does not give Unweighted GPA.
Rank: Top 20%
AP:US History: 5, currently taking AP Government and English Language and Composition
IB: Currently taking IB Business HL, IB Spanish SL
Awards: Mostly local awards from debate and some from Model UN conferences.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
---Marching Band: Euphonium (2 years)
---Varsity Debate Captain
---Model UN Treasurer and then President: Attended Seton Hall and Cornell Model UN Conferences
---Chess Club Vice President (Co-Founder)
---Treasurer of and a writer in the school's Literary Magazine
---Treasurer of Philosophy Club
---Student Council Representative
---Member of Key Club
---Royal Music Academy certified level-8 Pianist
Job/Work Experience:
---Interned at a Shanghai law firm for a month during my Sophomore Summer
Volunteer/Community service:
---Work annually to plant flags at the local cemetery with veterans on Veteran's day
---Blood Drives
---Worked as an aide for a Spanish class in school
Summer Activities:
---George Washington Summer Scholars: International Relations
---CTY: Fundamentals of Engineering</p>

<p>Ethnicity:Asian (the majority there, I guess. Not very helpful.)
Gender:Male
Income Bracket: >250,000</p>

<p>Thank you for the time to read this. Most people don't visit this part of the CC forums, so if you take the time to read this, thank you very, very, very much.</p>

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<p>Bump 10char</p>

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<p>I’d say you’re very average for Stern–meaning they get a billion applicants like you. It will come down to showing them how you’re different and standing out.</p>

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<p>Actually, I think you’ve got a very good shot, especially if you apply ED/EDII. They seem to LOVE Asians from New Jersey. Your SAT’s are all in range, and so is your GPA… your EC’s are fairly good as well. All in all, I would say match/low-reach.</p>

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<p>Bump, do I need to improve anything? Other than having something for me to stand out? I was thinking that I needed more Business or Finance related extracurriculars (that’s why I’m applying for the Wharton Summer Program). And thanks for the replies.</p>

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<p>bump? Sorry if I seem desperate or anything, but I really want to be prepared. :[</p>

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<p>I think you should be able to get in if you apply ED. In terms of improvement, I’d say keep the grades up, maybe take the SAT one more time, or try to get a leadership position in a club, but you seem to be on the right track to get into Stern. Write a good essay. Admissions is pretty competitive, but I’d say you’ve definitely got a chance.</p>