From: Very Desperate Senior

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>Hi everyone, thank you for reading this.
I was wondering what my chances were for acceptance to the NYU Philosophy dept. </p>

<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.5
Weighted GPA: 3.9
Rank: 70/548
ACT: 33</p>

<p>White Female, Florida, first generation American (father born in Tehran, Iran)</p>

<p>SAT II: Will be taking English and US History later in the year.</p>

<p>ECs:
Habitat for Humanity (Jr and Sr Year)
Community Problem Solvers (4 years)
Basketball (freshman year)
Thespian Society (sophomore year on)
Theater (4 years)
Leos Club (Jr and Sr year)
Chorus (fresh and sop year)</p>

<p>Will be active in John Edwards Presidential Campaign '08</p>

<p>Worked at Dominoes last summer; currently working at Winn Dixie as a cashier (it's a great life). </p>

<p>Awards:
2nd Place Community Problem Solvers International Competition
1st Place Community Problem Solvers State Competition
Superior Rating at District Thespain Competition
Superior Rating and State Thespian Competition
3rd Place VFW Voice of Democracy Speech Contest
Chosen for Girls State in Tallahassee</p>

<p>APs:
AP English Lang
AP English Lit
AP US History
AP European History
AP Microeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
AP US Government
AP Art History</p>

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<p>Make sure to get high scores on your SATIIs and you should have a good chance.</p>

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<p>hey...im writing an article for the washington square news about the class of 2011, and I was wondering if any high school senior would be willing to answer some questions for me...let me know asap!</p>

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<p>I'm biased because I was born in Tehran, but aside from that, you seem to have a great chance. Your transcript will look great, same as hundreds of others who apply, just make sure to sell yourself in your essay and be confident in your answers to the supplemental.</p>