My dad went to NYU for medical school, and my mom went there for her graduate degree. My Uncle also went to NYU for Grad school. My grades are a bit low now (I am a sophomore) , but my PSAT score is quite good. My EC’s are also really impressive and show dedication. I will not need financial aid if that matters. Do I need amazing grades to get in, or will my legacy status and ECS be enough to put me over the edge? With average grades sophomore year, do i really have a shot?
Thanks
Similar thing is happening with me at BC. Good EC’s, test scores, essays, and legacy/connections, but lower than expected GPA. I wouldn’t be surprised either way, and I think same goes to you. Coin flip.
At NYU, I’m pretty sure that unless your last name is Tisch or Stern legacy does very little 
It might help, but I wouldn’t count on it to significantly sway admissions decision. But! Strong ECs and a strong SAT can significantly help a low GPA. Also, you have two more years of high school–focus on good grades Junior year, keeping the ECs strong, and studying for the SAT (: