<p>Well I’m sorry to say this, but the people who believe in you are idiots? Anyways, SAT’s are average, GPA is way off NYU standard but you’re an URM so that will help. You also have some good EC’s, you have an interest in photography so that might help you. I’d say it’s a reach but a rec from your photography teacher will not help I don’t think unless you have a rec from another teacher in which case, a rec from you photo teacher won’t hurt at all. What’s your financial situation, since it’s private school I’m guessing really well?</p>