Dang..finally got my ACT scores...

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>Finally got my ACT score...not too good
What are my chances for getting into GSP? </p>

<p>I believe i'm an enigma...
Everything is pretty much finalized..
First Generation
I'm an african american male from atlanta from a family that makes less than $20k
Father was abducted while i was a child, havent seen father (my essay topic)
Upward Trend (2 Deaths in family Freshman/Sophomore year)
GPA: 3.42
Rank: 24%
ACT: 26 (28 Math, 27 English)
SAT II: MATH IIC - 700
MATH IC - 710
Great Recs</p>

<p>EC's:
Part time worker for 4 years
FBLA Secretary
French Club Treasurer
Psychology Book Club President
Cultural Diversity Club
100 hour's of community service
Volunteer at Local Hospital & Dentist Office</p>

<p>Senior Classes:
AP World
AP Govt
AP Econ
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
Honors Lit
Honors chemistry</p>

<p>Essays: Excellent
Recs: Excellent, Including 1 from a world-renowned Georgetown Professor.
Took 2 classes at UCLA (2 B's)</p>

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<p>did you take the sat 1's? You probably should, if it's not too late.</p>

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<p>too late...</p>

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<p>You may still get in.</p>

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<p>anyone else?</p>

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<p>reach even gsp</p>

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<p>I don't know if this will really work against you, but they said you shouldn't take two SAT IIs from really similar subjects. It looks like you took both of the maths, and they advised against that.</p>

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<p>considering your circumstances, I think you still might have a shot at GSP. Just make sure your essays are AMAZING.</p>

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<p>alright....</p>

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<p>Honestly bashi, i dont even know. Did u apply ED???</p>

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<p>Rd..................</p>

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<p>ouch, that might not end up too good. did u read my new thread?</p>

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<p>would be dumb if I applied early because of my family income....</p>

<p>did you get in ED?</p>

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<p>I took M I and M II and scored lower and got in ED</p>

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<p>bashi, with your financial situation you should NOT do ED anywhere. NYU does not commit to meet your full demonstrated need, and there will be plenty of comparable schools that will give you a full ride (with work/study, of course) with zero loans.</p>

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<p>Yea I know. That's what I was telling him.</p>

<p>Anyone else on chances? I got my essays read by a current NYU student and he said they were very very good.</p>

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<p>Any others?</p>

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<p>AS an URM (and a male) I think you have a fighting chance! GPA is NOT Horrible nor is the ACT...low yes, but for a black male not so bad especially since you have financial issues. Essay idea sounds FACINATING! I Think an adcom will be impressed.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>yea i think your in....
but with 20,000/year you might have a hard time paying for NYU and i guarantee you that they will not give you a full ride. NYU is VERY stingy when it comes to giving financial aid so i hope you plan on taking out huge loans.......</p>