Fordham University Class of 2016 Decisions

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<p>Deferred.</p>

<p>Objective: </p>

<p>ACT: 24 (28 E 26 M 25 S 21 R)
UW GPA: 3.17
W GPA: 3.47
APs: US History(TN), World History(4), Comparative Government(TN), Psychology(3)</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>EC: County Student Government, Member of School SGA, Assisted at Nursing Home, VP of Teen Youth Group, Found School Environmental Club
Outdoor Track
Jobs: Camp Counselor, After School Counselor, Intern at County States’ Attorney Office</p>

<p>Other
Financial Aid: Yes
Major: Liberal Arts
State: MD
School Type: Blue Ribbon Public School of Excellence
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 150,000 - 200,000</p>

122

<p>Decision: Accepted! So pumped.
School applied to: Rose Hill</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2220 (did not send, 730 CR, 740 M, 750 W)
ACT: 35
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): top 16%</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars: Blogger/editor for multiple hip-hop sites, captain of scholastic bowl team, copy editor for school newspaper, varsity baseball, concert/jazz/marching band, etc. Just a wholeee lotta stuff.</p>

<p>Other</p>

<p>State (if domestic applicant): IL
School Type: Medium-sized suburban public
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: I honestly couldn’t tell you.</p>

123

<p>Deferred students don’t fret. Many get in in RD pool. Just work your rear ends off and submit new grades this semester and commit to them you will attend if selected. Good luck.</p>

124

<p>Got deferred with a 2110 SAT, 33 ACT, 4.11W (3.5UW I think). :confused: Top 9%</p>

125

<p>Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I: N/A
ACT: 33 (32 E, 32 M, 36 R, 30 S)
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.24
Weighted GPA: 3.61
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 8/20
AP (place score in parenthesis): N/A.
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A.
Senior Year Course Load: Honors English 12, Honors Calculus AB (taking AP test), Honors Physics (taking AP test), Honors US Government and Economics, Robotics, Leadership
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Eagle Scout
Subjective:
Extracurriculars:

  • Boy Scouts for 6 years: Eagle Scout
  • 150+ hours of community service
  • VP of Finance for School’s ASB
  • Student Ambassador
  • FTC Robotics team member
    Job/Work Experience: Refereed soccer for freshman and sophomore year, worked at local sandwich shop since July
    Volunteer/Community service: Random stuff through Boy Scouts and other organizations
    Summer Activities:
  • Worked part-time
    Essays: Talked about my leadership experience
    Teacher Recommendation: Very good
    Counselor Rec: Excellent
    Additional Rec: N/A.
    Interview: N/A
    Other
    State (if domestic applicant): CA
    School Type: Extremely-small, Competitive, Private school
    Ethnicity: White
    Gender: M
    Income Bracket:100,000-150,000
    Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None
    Reflection
    Strengths: ACT, Job experience, leadership experience
    Weaknesses: Low GPA and few major awards
    General Comments:
    I like Fordham and there 3-2 Engineering program but don’t know if it’s where I want to go.</p>
126

<p>sdsurfer:</p>

<p>The 3-2 program is very good and very very rigorous (as all Engineering programs are, no matter where you go.) So that call is up to you. Investigate it fully. When you come to accepted students weekend (I strongly recommend it), you can make further inquiry about it. If engineering is truly your calling, then fine. If its an idea and simple avocation then think twice about it. Its serious business.</p>

<p>On the otherhand, Fordham is famous for its core curriculum, which is designed to give you a broad based education and prepare you for life as a multidimensional thinker. It is also designed to give you a dabbling in subjects and introduce you to professors and programs…and many students come to Fordham and decide on majors they had not really considered at first. The light bulb goes on and the heavens open up so to speak. Wonderful opportunities. Don’t be afraid of the liberal arts either. Some of Fordham’s strongest departments are in the liberal arts. </p>

<p>Come ready to work hard. Its not an easy school. </p>

<p>your gpa is probably related to the strength of your curriculum and grade deflation. Your ACT score and class rank speak to that. </p>

<p>Fordham is a special place in a special location (especially Rose Hill). </p>

<p>As you get your acceptance letters investigate each school carefully. Make a strong and objective list of wants/needs on your part and see where they match up. That includes academics, athletics, internships, programs, professor’s credentials, location, weather, student body, vibe, growth opportunities for you (i.e. its not just an extension of high school), your gut feeling on campus. </p>

<p>(These same “rules” apply to everyone, btw.) </p>

<p>The Bronx offers a lot of opportunity for those interested in helping others, which are rich and rewarding experiences. Fordham is very engaged in its community. Its the Jesuit way. </p>

<p>Good luck to all and Merry Christmas.</p>

127

<p>I am very excited about attending. I am also going to do the 3-2 engineering program!</p>

128

<p>Decision: Accepted
School applied to: Rose Hill</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<ul>
<li>SAT I (breakdown): 2020 superscore (690CR 650M 680W)</li>
<li>SAT II: Didn’t submit them</li>
<li>Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.97</li>
<li>Weighted GPA: 4.37</li>
<li>Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 9/432</li>
<li>APs : 4 Statistics, 4 Lang & Comp, 3 US Hist, 3 Euro Hist</li>
</ul>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<ul>
<li>Extracurriculars : President of NHS, VP of Stuco, VP of Senior Class, former President of KAY Club, violinist, member of Youth Symphony of KC, volunteer at public library, Leadership Olathe alum, Sunflower Girls State, community theatre pit orchestra member, member of diversity club</li>
<li>Work : Camp counselor/kids activities team member at Life Time Fitness</li>
<li>Awards : District Honors orchestra for all 3 years, All State orchestra for 2 years (3 this year), National Merit Commended Student, AP Scholar with Honor, President’s Volunteer Service Award, Kansas Honor Scholar, various school academic awards</li>
<li>Essay : Strong. I wrote about violin in my life, and the issues of politics today</li>
</ul>

<p>Other:</p>

<ul>
<li>State (if domestic applicant): Kansas</li>
<li>School Type: Public school of 2000</li>
<li>Ethnicity: Half white, half Chinese</li>
<li>Gender: Female</li>
<li>Income Bracket: 50,000-100,000</li>
</ul>

<p>Comments: I was very excited to get in! I visited both campuses last month and loved them.</p>

129

<p>I am an upstate New Yorker who applied early action and still has not heard from Fordham. About a month ago I received a letter from them stating that they were in receipt of my application and not to contact them about my application’s status. Since then…nothing. </p>

<p>My stats are all good. I cant imagine what went wrong with this application. I did send an inquiry today, but am not sure I sent it to the right place. Is there anyone else who hasn’t heard yet and sent in a request for information. My concern is the upcoming Christmas break. If something is wrong I need to rectify the problem before it is too late.</p>

<p>Talk about stress!</p>

130

<p>Question: After you get accepted, are you supposed to get an e-mail with info on the my.fordham.edu thing or do you have to do that yourself?</p>

131

<p>Bjorn 1- call them- very friendly and helpful office and they will check for you right away- and if deferred no worries- many more in regular decision.</p>

132

<p>Brocha, thanks. I am glad it is a helpful office. I think I will call.</p>

133

<p>Accepted to Rose Hill
SAT: 2030 (620 M, 670 W, 740 R)
GPA: 3.8W
APs: Spanish Language (5), Spanish Lit. (5), US Hist. (4), English Language (5), English Lit. (currently taking)
All science have been honors
Spanish Honors Society
1 Year XC
About 500 hours community service (put ~300 on application)
Go to Jesuit High school
Will probably go to Santa Clara since it’s a bit closer</p>

134

<p>Deferred
sat 1970
gpa 3.13 UW
come from a really competitve episcopal school
lots of ecs
good recs</p>

135

<p>dpwl, submit your grades from this semester. If Fordham is a top choice then say so. Its not really your SAT score, though Fordham’s profile is rising rapidly and your scores would have been a slam dunk 5 years ago, they aren’t today unfortunately. </p>

<p>If you do well with your grades this semester that will help you. Good luck.</p>

136

<p>For those accepted, I found this and I <em>think</em> it’s the official Fordham '16 group:
<a href=“Facebook Public Group | Facebook”>Facebook Public Group | Facebook;

<p>Also, to the more experienced members, are the Admitted Student events in April worth the travel? My family can only afford to pay for my ticket so I would be going alone.</p>

137

<p>Juan:</p>

<p>The Admitted Students weekend is very informative and helpful for those students/parents still on the fence. If you are already committed to attend Fordham, there is no need to attend, unless you want to meet people who would be your classmates (potential classmates.) Fr. McShane gives a good speech at the end and then mingles in a reception to talk with people. You see the Rose Hill campus, tour the dorms, meet some faculty and see classrooms etc. Its worthwhile, but not entirely necessary. I always recommend people visit a school before committing to attend so they can see what is going on and get the vibe and tour facilities. But for some, finances trump that. </p>

<p>99 percent of people will be with at least one parent. If you are alone, perhaps you can arrange to stay in one of the freshman dorms and be sponsored by a student, to save money on a hotel/food etc. </p>

<p>Fordham is very special and worth the look-see. But if money is an issue, don’t worry about it.</p>

138

<p>Thanks. Hotel won’t be a problem as I have family in New York. I will most likely attend Fordham, but when I went to visit during Spring Break they had no campus visits or events so I just got to walk around the campuses. I haven’t actually “visited” the school. Money is not an issue if I am the only one going.</p>

139

<p>Forgot to post this earlier :x</p>

<p>Decision: Accepted
School applied to: Lincoln Center for possible Chem Major (Hoping for the Pre-Med program)
Objective:</p>

<ul>
<li>SAT I (breakdown): 1930 (600 W, 630 M, 700 R)</li>
<li>SAT II: too lazy.</li>
<li>ACT: 30</li>
<li>Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.7</li>
<li>Weighted GPA: 4.0</li>
<li>Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn’t rank</li>
<li>APs : 4 US History, 3 World History, currently in Gov, Lit&Comp, Russian</li>
</ul>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<ul>
<li>Extracurriculars : Stage Crew manager, assorted clubs, volunteer 150+ hours, etc.</li>
<li>Awards : National Honor Society, National Hispanic Scholar</li>
<li>Essay: I actually really liked the essay I sent in. I had several of my teachers read it with minimal corrections, so I was happy to have my original work stand. Writing isn’t my best subject SAT wise, but I’ve always loved free writing. </li>
</ul>

<p>Other:</p>

<ul>
<li>State (if domestic applicant): NY</li>
<li>School Type: Super competative public school </li>
<li>Ethnicity: Puerto Rican</li>
<li>Gender: Female</li>
</ul>

<p>Comments: I was so excited, Fordham is my top choice so once that letter came in I was completely ecstatic. I’m disappointed with the scholarship package so far. I’m afraid if I don’t get anymore financial aid, Fordham will be out of my reach, but I figure the hardest part is over and everything is for the best :D</p>

140

<p>Decision: Accepted!
School applied to: Rose Hill</p>

<ul>
<li>SAT I: 1880</li>
<li>Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.3</li>
<li>Weighted GPA: 3.7</li>
<li>Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn’t rank</li>
<li>APs : 4 AP Lang and Comp, currently in Human Geo and Lit</li>
</ul>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<ul>
<li>Extracurriculars : volunteer hours, work in inner-city and local government </li>
<li>Essay: All about my experiences working in a low income area with the local government and the contrast to my wealthy suburb</li>
</ul>

<p>Other:</p>

<ul>
<li>State (if domestic applicant): NJ</li>
<li>School Type: competitive public school </li>
<li>Ethnicity: White</li>
<li>Gender: Female</li>
</ul>

<p>Guess they must have really liked my essay and extra curriculars because my stats are pretty low. This was my first choice, but it all depends on financial aid. Congrats everyone!</p>