H/S Junior - Thinking of NYU?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi, I'm currently a junior and have not yet taken the ACTs or SATs (I will be taking them in the spring.)
However, based on my GPA and ECs and the like, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how much of a reach they think NYU is for me. I would really appreciate it. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.75
-I get all A's except for math and science. I guess you could say these are my weaker subjects. I get a B in science usually, except this year I am getting an A. However I am only in Geometry this year as a junior and I've consistently recieved Cs. Math is a challenge for me. I am not lazy or uncommited, it is just a struggle for me. I am taking two AP courses this year, AP Photography and AP English.
Next year my schedule will have 3 AP classes and 1 honors. I also plan on doubling up on English classes, taking one AP Literature class and one Senior English Elective class. I am extrememly passionate about English. Do you think this could help me out where my math grades are clearly lacking? </p>

<p>SATs/ACTs
-As I said, I have not taken these. I plan to get tutoring because I am not the best test taker, and my math scores will most likely bring my scores down significantly.</p>

<p>Essays
-I think I could write a solid essay. I love writing and am somewhat good at it. </p>

<p>Awards/Honors
-Two awards for poetry (I cannot find my actual certificates at the moment for the specific titles, but they are serious awards)
-Principal's Honor Roll (all years so far)</p>

<p>ECs
-Ballet and jazz dancer for 5 years
-Flute player for 6 years
-Photography for 3 years (big passion of mine)
-Environmental Awareness Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (only 1 year)</p>

<p>Work experience
-Child care
-Catering</p>

<p>I would consider myself a very well rounded, hard-working and determined person. I am just worried that an application will not reflect my dedication to school. I guess I am paranoid that because I don't have a 4.0 and I'm not in AP Calculus, NYU won't consider me.</p>

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<p>nyu will definitely consider you. contrary to what many people think, colleges do not throw your app out if you dont have a perfect or near perfect gpa and if you're not in the most advanced courses out there.</p>

<p>no one can really give you a shot/no shot eval right now, b/c your stats are not finalized.</p>

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<p>Yeah I guess you're right about not being able to evaluate me. I just wanted to see if I was on the right track.
Thanks for responding!</p>

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<p>I definitely think that so far you are on a good track for NYU. You have both determination and ambition. Schools like NYU really look the application holistically not just on stats.</p>

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<p>They will consider you. My best advice for you is to take the SAT because NYU is an east coast school and they prefer SAT's. Second, the ACT has a math and science part which you might not do well on. Stick with the SAT and try to improve your math by doing lots of problems. Ask others for help.</p>

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<p>What major are you going for? With decent SATs I think you can get in without much trouble.</p>

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<p>^Thanks a lot for the feedback, I appreciate it.</p>

<p>I'm not sure about my major yet. I'm thinking a Liberal Arts/General Studies kind of things. Possibly psychology. I haven't quite figured it all yet. </p>

<p>I guess I just worry that a top school like NYU won't consider me because there are so many better students than me. I'm dedicated to school, and I do well apart from my math class that many freshmen are in and my low scores. It really hurts my self esteem about college and being a "good" student.</p>

<p>Anyway, thanks again and of course any other feedback is really appreciated.</p>