<p>Does a hispanic girl with 1600s and a 3.7 GPA have a chance of getting into Barnard. Ever since freshman, Barnard’s being my dream school but i dont have the standarized scores. In the website the average is 2020 i believe. What else can i do to make sure i let them know i am a fit to their school.</p>
<p>any suggestions</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>lol i want the thruth lol =]</p>
<p>Here is my brutally honest assessment:</p>
<p>Barnard is a huge reach for you, so your chances of acceptance are not high. However, your chances of acceptance are -0- if you don't apply, and if it is your dream school, then you would be doing yourself a disservice by not even trying. So I think you should sit down and figure out what it is you like about Barnard, and try to find other colleges that offer whatever that is but are easier to get into. Put together the best possible application you can for Barnard, then focus on the other schools where your chances are better.</p>
<p>Think about what it is that makes you special or different than others, and what it is you have to offer Barnard or why Barnard should accept you. It doesn't have to be academics -- maybe you are talented in the arts, or excel at athletics, or are very active in your community. Whatever it is, make sure you tell Barnard the story of who YOU are and why they should want to.</p>
<p>I know for a fact that Barnard will take risks and accept some students who do not fit the typical profile of an admitted Barnard students -- but there does need to be something that stands out about the application to make them do so. </p>
<p>Your post above tells us some good reasons for Barnard to reject you-- (test scores & GPA below what is typical for their admitted class) -- when you do your application, you will need to fill with with reasons for them to accept you.</p>
<p>It's also not too late to study all summer and give the SATs another shot in the fall if you think you can boost your scores a bit, it can't hurt.</p>
<p>I agree with calmom. Your SATs and GPA are lower than the typical Barnard student. Therefore, you must prove to them through your essays and recs that you are worthy of admission. Definitely spend a lot of time on your essays because they can show many interesting facets of your life. And choose teachers who know you well and can attest for both your academic drive and your personality. While it's a reach, it's not impossible.</p>
<p>Yah, my teacher recommendations should be really really good at least one of them. I am going to study for the SATs but i dont think my grade will improve that much, i think i can get like an 1850, but that still is not enough for Barnard, thanks</p>
<p>After completing my first year at Barnard, I'm living proof that an average student can get in AND do well at Barnard! :)</p>
<p>I got an 1880 on my SAT. Not so satisfied with that, I took the ACT and got a 31. However, I'm an east coast kid, and I don't know how much they took into account the 31 score on the ACT (both the SAT and ACT appeared on my transcript). I never took the SAT II's. My GPA was a 3.98 weighted, but I can tell you unweighted it was much closer to a 3.5 (I got lucky with a couple easy AP classes). I attended to a suburban public school that likes to consider itself much better than it is (even though it has terrible college acceptance stats!). I was in the top 10% of my class, but the bottom of that top 10%. </p>
<p>You're going to have to work hard this summer, very hard, but it'll be worth it. Study for the SAT, consider taking the ACT, and also deeply consider taking the SAT II's if you have talent in areas the other standardized tests don't cover. Try to find some unique experiences this summer. For example, volunteer at a unique place (do some searching). Study hard the first semester (especially first quarter)...colleges see those grades!
Also very important is to start searching for other colleges that you'd be happy at too, and understand that even if all the work you put in this summer isn't enough to get into Barnard, you've still opened a lot more doors for yourself at other schools!<br>
If you work hard, it will pay off! Good luck!</p>
<p>Just a note, if you want to avoid taking SAT IIs, you MUST take the ACT. Barnard requires either the SAT + 2 SAT IIs OR the ACT w/writing.</p>
<p>i agree with everyone else.
it's a reach. but i know from experience that grades aren't everything. it's true that they play a big role, but it won't make or break you if everything else on your application blares "best fit".
also, i would consider looking into HEOP. it's a special program (i don't know the specific stats) for kids who are someone behind in grades to take advantage of a really good college education. they have intensive summer classes if you get it, but personally i think it'll be worth it.</p>
<p>From the Barnard admissions site re HEOP:</p>
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Barnard participates in the New York State Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), which offers support services to meet the needs of students who are economically disadvantaged. Students receive counseling and tutoring. Students admitted to the program must attend a six-week summer program preceding their first year. To be eligible for the program, students must meet all of the following criteria:</p>
<pre><code>* Be a New York State resident for a minimum of 12 months prior to college matriculation.
* Be a high school graduate by the June preceding your first year of college and under 21 years of age.
* Have an SAT I critical reading score of 620 or below or an ACT I English subscore of 24 or below.
* Have a high school average of 85 or above
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<p>Just an FYI. Particularly the fact that in order to apply, you must be a resident of NY state which, unless I missed something, I saw no indication that is the case here.</p>
<p>Thanks, I am not from NY State though</p>