<p>Ok, I want to know what are my chances of getting into NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to study English. I'm applying to the M.A./PhD combined program so as to get the financial aid, but I'll consider myself lucky (though poor) if I'm accepted to the M.A. program. I really really REALLY want to get in, but I've been hearing that it's almost impossible to get in, and that gets me really frustrated because I worked on my admission ALL OF LAST YEAR, from GRE to essays and subject tests. So...</p>
<p>My approximate GPA (in Mexico, we have a different grading system) is 3.7.
My GRE results were 610 in verbal and 510 in math. I got a 5.5 in analytical writing. I think that's, all in all, not very impressive, except for writing.
I solved the Literature Subject Test and I got a 630, which I consider a good result after reading in many forums just how hard this test is considered.
My TOEFL (paper-based) score was 657, which I think is great.
I got three recs, one from a great professor, but I think the others are a bit weak. I had some problems with the professors I wanted for my recs and I ended up asking other professors who were more accesible, but perhaps not so "famous", so to speak.
In my Statement, I actually mentioned all the fields of English I'm interested in, including Creative Writing. In fact, I actually mentioned everything I'd like to do, which sounds almost impossible unless I went crazy and had no life (even though I would like to work on my PhD while also participating in activities at Glucksman Irish House and maybe working on a Creative Writing Workshop). I guess that makes me sound as a good applicant, but I'm still unsure.
I guess I'll feel really frustrated if I don't get in because of everything I spent (time and money) to complete the application the best way possible. I was hopeful until... I heard that about admissions being nearly impossible. So, please, I ask for your help.</p>
<p>(I applied for Columbia and UPenn too, for the combined programs in English as well, but this is my first option. However, if you want to tell me about Columbia or UPenn I'd appreciate it).</p>