GWU and NYU Chances.

Transfer Students
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am looking for some possible reassurance with transferring. I am currently in my second quarter at a respected state school (I predict I will be able to maintain my 4.0, though I may go down to a 3.8).</p>

<p>First quarter GPA: 4.0
High School GPA: Approx. 3.8 (I don’t remember the exact number)
ACT: 26 (low, I know)</p>

<p>I received great letters of recommendation from two of my professors, one of which holds a PHD from Yale and is well respected in her field.</p>

<p>My ECs aren’t too traditional. They include helping an author with research for a novel (I am cited in his acknowledgments) and being the youngest person in a company’s history to hold a managerial position. I was also the sole caretaker of my father (he had MS) during my high school years. </p>

<p>I am in the process of applying to both NYU CAS and GWU CAS for fall 2009, my sophomore year. I have taken the time to write very thorough essays with very good reasoning for wanting to transfer and what each university will offer me. I have also visited GWU and plan on visiting NYU shortly.</p>

<p>So, how does everyone here feel about my chances at each of these schools? Will my low ACT score hinder me, despite my strong college grades?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I think you will have strong chances at both schools. Are you aware that for GWU you do not need to submit your standardized testing/ high school record if you have completed over a years worth of college credit. Regardless of this I think you will be a good candidate for admission; however, it's definitely something to consider should you be concerned. With respect to NYU, I believe you have a good shot there as well. Again, should you choose to complete 30 credits or over I don't believe you will need to submit your ACT. I did not submit mine and was admitted for spring 09 at CAS. </p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Very good shot at both schools</p>