Hey so I was wondering if anyone could help me estimate my chances of getting into some of my top colleges. For background, I’m a white female, but I have a dual citizenship if that makes a difference.
I’ve always loved film and definitely want to major in some sort of film production. So my top schools are NYU, USC, Emerson, and Columbia. I will also be applying to some other more general schools, and I’m open to suggestions for others! I’ll be a senior in the fall, graduating in spring of 2017.
Some stats:
-Public High School
-GPA UW: Approx. 3.9
-SAT (New SAT that is): 1520 (760 M, 760 R) and perfect essay (24/24)
-ACT : 34 (Took it once with the winging it strategy, could take it again and try for higher)
-AP: 6 APs so far, I believe I’m taking 2-3 more senior year
-Other coursework: Nearly all other classes honors/AC, with some art classes and symphony band thrown in.
-Senior courseload: AP French, AP Calc BC, Portfolio AC, Humanities AC, Symphony band, expecting to take screenwriting at University of Michigan.
ECs:
- Coming up on 4 years Varsity Tennis (am now a captain)
- Gay Club (President)
- Symphony band (section leader, band nationally recognized for merit)
- Marching band
- Other miscellaneous clubs, etc.
- NHS (volunteering)
- Heavily involved in theater (acting, backstage, everything)
My background has been primarily in writing and visual arts, but I do have experience filming and editing. I think my commonapp essay is probably solid, and my rec letter will be good. I’m a little concerned about the visual samples and portfolio (especially USC’s Personal Statement), but hopefully I’ll be okay. Still terrified though because there’s so much chance… so chance me? Thank you so so much.