Do I have a shot at NYU Stern?

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<p>Hey, guys.</p>

<p>Stern's my top choice right now and I'm excited about applying. I plan to apply for finance with a double-major in information systems.</p>

<p>I go to school in Delaware and I'm a Southeast Asian male.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.72 W
Rank: Top 20%
SAT: 2100 (720 CR, 670 M, 710 W)
Subject Tests: 760 (US History), working towards a 700+ on Math 2 for Nov.</p>

<p>APs:
- US History (5)
- English Lang (5)
- Psychology (3)
- US Government (3)
- Calculus AB (3)</p>

<p>Senior Courses:
- AP English Lit
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- AP Physics B
- AP European History
- Accounting II</p>

<p>So far, I have straight A's and I plan on keeping it that way for my mid-year report. My GPA should subsequently increase.</p>

<p>I have taken the most rigorous courseload available since freshman year, since as a freshman I was placed into the IGCSE program (a much less popular International Baccalaureate for 9th and 10th grade). Counting my classes this year, I will have taken 10 AP classes in total.</p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>DECA, President. I have competed nationally for the past two years. At the state level, I have placed 1st in Business Services Marketing 2012 and 3rd Business Services Marketing 2011.</p></li>
<li><p>Business Professionals of America, President. I competed nationally last year. I won 1st Place in Banking and Finance, 2nd Place in Management Concepts, and 5th Place in Insurance Concepts at the state level.</p></li>
<li><p>Investment Club, Founder.</p></li>
<li><p>Technology Student Association, Founding Member.</p></li>
<li><p>Metaphysics Club, Founding Member.</p></li>
<li><p>Varsity Lacrosse</p></li>
<li><p>Varsity Indoor Track and Field</p></li>
<li><p>Young Democrats</p></li>
<li><p>Habitat for Humanity</p></li>
<li><p>Volunteered at the local library for ~100 hours</p></li>
</ul>

<p>My letters of recommendation are from my AP Lang and APUSH teacher. My personal essay is about the immigration process since I immigrated here when I was a kid.</p>

<p>Overall, I'm concerned about my GPA and I think my SAT score is slightly lower than the average score for Stern. I think Stern's a reach for me, but I'd love to hear some second opinions! Thanks.</p>

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<p>Bump 10char</p>

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<p>20% high match and 80% low reach. Your EC’s definitely show leadership but being a finance major, all your math scores are low.</p>

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<p>And take the SAT again in December. That 670 in Math will definitely bring you down.</p>

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<p>wait up dude a 3.72 W GPA is pretty low, especially if your telling us that you’ve taken 5 AP classes till now!!! U sure thats not the unweighted GPA. And I def agree with the other two guys, you’ve probably gotta take the SAT I again and also taking the SAT II math just to show them that your good at math!! I think its between a reach and a high reach if GPA is W and low reach to reach if GPA is UW and match if you get above 2200 on the SAT!!! Good luck!!</p>