<p>I got deferred from Lincoln Center, and I simply do not know what to do.
GPA: 3.8 UW, 4.0 weighted
SAT:
490 math
660 Writing
690 Reading
[1180, 1840]</p>
<p>I had extracurriculars and volunteer work and everything, but I'm deferred until April. And I really think I'm done here, my current grades are nothing special (only about a 89 average) because I'm taking really hard courses (Precalculus, APs, etc).
I didn't take the SAT or ACT in the fall.
Does anyone have any tips to make myself look acceptable?</p>
<p>awesome reading and writing scores! I gotta say, though, that the math score in your SATs is definitely what is holding you back. I know simply “doing better in the SAT” is harder said than done, but I would definitely consider trying to retake them one more time to pump up math. I had a 610 in math the first time I took them. After 3-4 tutor sessions focusing exclusively on math, I was up to a 720.</p>
<p>Likewise, remember to finish the rest of the year strongly. Try visiting the campus 1 or 2 times if you can, and if you can’t, just do whatever you can to demonstrate interest. Good luck, hope it works out for you!</p>
<p>Yes definitely demonstrate interests. Maybe you can get recs from your current teachers talking about how hard working you are even if your grades dont show it?</p>
<p>My vice principal volunteered to write a letter on my behalf, and my cousin who is a professor at St. Johns offered to write me one to help display how my academics are suitable to the school (but I’m not too sure about the latter; I fear that since he’s not MY teacher, his recommendation might be seen as trivial. But my parents keep insisting he submit a letter on my behalf).
I drafted a polite, brief letter thanking them for their consideration and bringing up some academic achievements I’ve gained since I applied (published in a poetry book, selected to head a school wide campaign, etc) that I may submit when appropriate, and I’m considering writing a second essay. I REALLY want to get in, so I want to do whatever possible without badgering them.</p>
<p>Yes I would suggest all of the above. And seriously, like they won’t consider it being “badgering”! They will see it as how much you want to go to school. If they didn’t want all of that extra stuff, they would have straight out denied you! Do as much as you can if this is your dream school :)</p>
<p>Tell them that if you get accepted you will definitely enroll. this helps their yield. many of the stellar students are using this as their safety and Fordham has no chance of getting some of them.</p>
<p>I recommend that you retake the SAT in January. Most applicants sit for more than one exam and you really need to bring up your math score. Why didn’t you take it again in the Fall? As a Fordham student you will be required to take a Math course as part of the core and pass it with at least a C in order to graduate. And unfortunately a 490 just may not sufficiently demonstrate that you will be able to do that. How are you managing in Pre-Calculus? </p>
<p>Yes, continue to to show interest and update your file and hopefully you will get in during the RD round. If not, then you could always try to transfer in. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>I have a 75 in Precalculus as of my last report card. I do fairly well in the class, especially compared to how I fared the year prior in Trigonometry.</p>
<p>The cutoff for SAT registration is fast approaching. That Math score is the culprit. This is the easiest section to study for by far. Even if you just took practice exams you will increase that score. Just trying it again will also demonstrate your intent to do everything possible. The SAT online program was immensely helpful to my S- his writing score was holding down his overall score. All he did was practice exams (there are a ton) online and raised his writing score 200 points. The program is reasonably priced as well.
Fingers crossed for you!</p>
<p>call or email the admission officer assigned to your area and tell them of intention to re-take SAT- I have learned that some schools will NOT accept January SAT as date is post regular decision cut-off. In any event- lets them know how much you want to attend. Also your cr and verbal are strong- good luck to you!! Your major is probably not math based and point that out too!!</p>
<p>Fordham received over 11,000 EA applications, a 17% increase from last year.<br>
44% admit rate.
The middle 50th percentile on the SAT was 1260-1380/1600 scale or 1880-2080/2400 scale. (ACT 28-31) </p>
<p>Expect similar stats from the RD pool, with total applications around 33,000-35,000.</p>
<p>rttr23, if you take the SAT again, choose to have the scores sent to Fordham when you register (or before the deadline for choosing schools to get them) instead of waiting to get the results. That would be too late, I’m pretty sure.</p>