<p>Thank you @Anduar3 
I feel a little better now #:-S </p>
<p>For those of you who have been accepted, did you find that when you logged in or did you find out only from an email? In other words, can I stop obessively checking online until we get an email?</p>
<p>A few days before I got my acceptance email, I created my “my Fordham” account, and everytime I clicked on “Information for Applicant to an Undergrad College” under the Applicant tab, it would direct me to the accepted studebts page. Idk if it was just me or everyone but that kept happening. So I told my mom that I think I got in, and then a few days later I got the email </p>
<p>Edit: I went back to see if it still redirected to that page and it doesn’t anymore </p>
<p>Nobody knows for certain except the committee members what portions of the SAT score are most important because it may well be different for different applicants depending on their unique factors like URM, wealth-social status-privilege…i.e. private catholic schools or private prep schools versus public schools, Gabelli applicant or Liberal Arts, and commuter or resident student…all sorts of factors. </p>
<p>Its not one size fits all. For one student the math score is essential if applying to Gabelli. For liberal arts the reading score AND the writing score may count more because of the number of papers they will write a Fordham…a LOT. etc. </p>
<p>However, the general rule of thumb is the CR +M is the critical mass and if you fail on that level, they dont even get to the writing score…the writing score is just another factor…and can help or hurt you. </p>
<p>You DONT want to be below the median score, in my opinion. But if you are…you do want to be within the middle 50th percentile of applicants (cf. the top 25% or the bottom 25%). Any core SAT below 1250 is going to be viewed carefully…not saying you are deferred or denied…but its a caution flag. Because all college admissions are coldly calculated…they hide behind the rhetorical objectivity of SAT scores…because at the end of the day, they have to justify letting you in with mediocre (relative to the applicant pool, not the mass of humanity) scores, while deferring someone with better scores. Sometimes a compelling life story will lift you up. Sometimes a super good GPA from a stellar high school with very tough regimen they respect will compensate for a mediocre SAT because some kids dont do well on standardized testing but can clearly work hard and get superior marks. (cf. the kid with “amazing” SAT scores and average or mediocre grades…as that usually indicates laziness…or something fishy about the SAT score.) </p>
<p>Confusing? Yep. Frustrating? Absolutely. Fair? No promises. Its college admissions. And it happens everywhere, trust me. Its often BIZARRE. </p>
<p>And while kids feel like its a measure or evaluation of their self worth to be accepted at prestigious schools, the fact is …ITS NOT. There are millions of stories of kids who were rejected at XYX school…and then became hugely successful in life somewhere else. We all understand your feelings…we have all been there. Just do your best and take what happens with a measure of humor and humility. And if you get in, GREAT! If not, pick up and move along and go get revenge by being a Summa Cum Laude somewhere else. My kid did that at Fordham. And can THUMB her nose at the “school which broke her heart”. Out of my kid’s graduating high school class, I will tell you all I think she has been the MOST successful of all. With grades, grad school, employment and overall life …others who went to Ivy schools not so much. Avg. grades, and avg performance…and not all that happy in life (presently). All her other friends (who stuck by her) are now gravitating to her and holding her out as "look what Ms. X did! " and are very proud of her. (I am not bragging…though I am obviously proud…there were bumps and bruises along the way. Its just a point of reference…a story kids today can relate to…and adopt to their own personal stories…to help them transition.)</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>
<p>p.s. a 1220 is a very good score. Can’t say if it gets you into Fordham. Depends on your other factors. But if you do, come prepared to bust your behind. </p>
<p>Rose Hill !!! @sovereigndebt</p>
<p>@sovereigndebt i will be a commuter living at home in brooklyn. i want to go to law school after wards cause i wanna be a sports agent. thanks so much for your positive input about me! I was feeling scared until now</p>
<p>You are welcome…no need to be anxious. But then again, no promises…nor am I an employee or on the committee. Just a careful observer. </p>
<p>Being a commuter helps too. Not an easy commute, to be certain. But I think you will be fine.</p>
<p>the world of sports agents is mighty tough and mighty rough. Law school will help. And then it takes time…years…get some gravitas in the sports media business or working for a team somewhere in player personnel. Contacts are everything. Good luck.</p>
<p>Kind of surprised I haven’t received a decision yet… Applied with their fee waiver (not needy, they just send me one) on September 25th. I have decent stats (2000 SAT, 3.92WGPA, good ECs) but I’m getting really nervous!! I applied Gabelli at Rose Hill, is that much more competitive than the other schools? 
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<p>Geez people. Relax. The same drama plays out EVERY year. Here and at other schools. Likely letters are as old as they get…been around forever. Over 10,000 EA apps at Fordham. You will hear something on or before December 20. If you are above the 50th percentile you should not have a problem. Though people do get deferred for various reasons…often something to do with the transcript and grades. </p>
<p>Even if you have really good scores and grades doesnt mean you deserve a likely letter/email. Why some are selected is usually they are in the top 5% or higher of the current applicant pool. Or a special athlete or a special URM or something like that. If you havent heard, chill. </p>
<p>The people who need to be concerned are those below the 50Th percentile. People who are reaching. </p>
<p>If you get deferred, you still have a chance in the RD pool, depending on your grades and where you stand in the applicant pool then. Its always wise to apply to 3 reach, 4-5 matches and a couple 2-3 safety schools. A school is a reach, match or safety depending on YOUR scores as it relates to their median scores. Fordham’s median SAT score is core (CR+M) of 1265. Its median gpa is 3.65. There are exceptions, depending on the rigor of your school and the rigor of your transcript: no “theory of softball” classes, and “science for powderpuffs.” </p>
<p>Otherwise, just relax. :-)</p>
<p>GUYS!!!</p>
<p>I just recieved an email from my admissions counselor asking me to confirm whether or not I would like to live off campus for the Lincoln center campus. I’m not sure if this could make or break my admissions decision. Has this happened to any applicant before? Should I say off or on campus?? Originally I stated off campus, but I thought about it and on campus isnt bad either. However, I am willing to do either off or on campus - and I know housing for Lincoln Center is very limited anyways. What should I email back? @sovereigndebt any help or input? Here’s the email, I’ll copy and paste it verbatim:</p>
<p>My first name,</p>
<p>I am writing to confirm that if admitted to Fordham, you wish to live Off Campus (which you indicated on your application). Please confirm that this is correct and that you do not wish to be considered for on campus housing.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Pedro Hipolito
Admission Counselor
Fordham University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
718-817-2714
718-367-9404 (fax)</p>
<p>Sounds like they’re debating whether or not to admit you and one of the things they want to know to make the decision, is where you want to stay. This is good for you man. I’m really rooting for you @fazeeeeeeel </p>
<p>Just say you are willing to do either. Can you afford to get an apartment?</p>
<p>Thank you @Anduar3 I really hope this is a good sign!! Should I say off, or should I say either on or off works for me?</p>
<p>@redpoodles I’ve been looking at apartments for quite a while now, and im looking at about $1600 a month MINIMUM (including food & living expenses). So it all comes down to whether or not I can find a job, which is the most important. If everything goes according to plan then I should be able to. Like I said before, housing isn’t a problem - worst comes to worst I can stay with family lol.</p>
<p>I’d say to be honest. Living in NYC is expensive, so don’t jump the gun and opt to live off campus without all the info. Have a conversation with your parents and see how they feel about this and hear what they say. Are they willing to help with rent? Could you commute from home? If you stay on campus, would the room and board be too much?</p>
<p>Whoa! Hold on a minute. You cant work while going to Fordham…unless its some student job on campus where you can do reading while sitting in a phone call center or something. The workload is too tough. Particularly first semester freshman year. I strongly advise you NOT to consider working outside of school until you get your bearings and understand the ropes and see where your gpa is. Students do internships later…and fit them into their schedules…but they are well on their way and understand what to do.</p>
<p>Second, living off campus is HUGELY expensive. The dorms at LC are new…I would recommend you live on campus. And also consider financial aid…I would NOT take on too much debt for an undergraduate degree. </p>
<p>My two cents.</p>
<p>Is there a place on myfordham where I can look to see if I got in?</p>
<p>I’ve been wondering the same thing. </p>
<p>i was accepted EA 31 act 3.3 uw gpa (3.85 jr year)
so far fordham is the school i like the best, so i hope i’m able to attend </p>
<p>Hey guys. What are my chances of getting into Fordham? UW GPA 3.5/4.0</p>
<p>4 APs, self studied, 3 5s 1 4</p>
<p>SAT composite 2120, CR+M 1510</p>