Is it possible - 1.0 GPA and..

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Haha, just kidding, I don't really have a 1.0 GPA, but it's pretty bad - I have a 85%ish, or a 3.2-3.4 ish. This GPA is unweighted. SATs are 1400/1600, 2100/2400.</p>

<p>I am applying to several schools, more specifically NYU Stern (EDII), Carnegie Mellon's Tepper, Emory and a few more like RPI, Penn State, Drexel, etc.</p>

<p>After my father unexpectedly died a few hours after healthy release from a hospital, my life changed forever. This was shortly before I entered high school. I was a straight A student in middle school and was pretty much number one or two in my "class." I excelled in math as my father was a PhD in that.</p>

<p>I love technology. I completed several internships in the high tech industry, specifically website hosting and development. I also held three jobs in the industry, all with good remarks.</p>

<p>I own, right now, a five figure application development company. We own two patents under the USPTO. Our application is industry changing and has seen excellent growth. I also, along with my business partner, cater to private clients.</p>

<p>My responsibilities include corporate tax payments, credit management, and fiscal/legal information for the business. I am the CEO and it is a registered incorporation with a solid profile.</p>

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<p>Despite my low GPA, does this give me a chance, specifically for NYU Stern, CMU and Emory?</p>

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<p>I think your business background will be an invaluable asset for you. </p>

<p>I would also recommend reading Cal Newport’s How to be a High School Superstar. One of his case studies are very similar to your situation. You might be able to get some tips .</p>

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<p>Thanks. I’ll definitely take a look :)!</p>

<p>Feedback is always appreciated.</p>

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<p>You might also want to apply to Babson and University of Michigan</p>

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<p>I will take a look :)</p>

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<p>That’s just not cool. I was quite curious to see what a person with a 1.0 was trying to do with their life.</p>

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<p>I have a 1.0 GPA on a…9 point scale, I guess :P.</p>

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<p>Bump^^^^^^</p>

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<p>I think your test score is pretty solid. I think you will be able to pull it off:) one of my college option is NYU too. Hope to see you there!!</p>

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<p>Hopefully so, thanks!</p>

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<p>Could you please look at my post and give me some advices? I will appreciate it!!:D</p>

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<p>Sure thing, I’ll take a look shortly.</p>

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<p>i have a 3.1 and a 2000 and i might apply to NYU if i don’t get into my first choice. the NYU track coach called me today and told me my academics are fine and there’s a spot waiting for me at the school if i decide to go there…so I think you have a good shot.</p>

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<p>Stern is a lot harder than some other NYU schools. What school did the coach mention?</p>

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<p>Bump 10char</p>

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<p>You’re not going to get into stern or tepper with those test scores, particularly with those grades.
Probably have a shot at the rest.</p>

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<p>I did some research, the average GPA at NYU Stern is a ~3.65 UW and the middle 50 SAT is a 1400-1500. You’re saying that my five figure business EC means nothing? Sure, my GPA is low by .3ish, but that would be surprising. My test scores are average. Especially how I know there are students with lower GPAs at Stern and Tepper.</p>

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<p>^yes.
Those below the 25% level for extracurriculars are 4th generation legacies, minorities, recruited athletes, …
Running a barely sustainable business does not put you into that category.</p>

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<p>Who said barely sustainable? We opened in 2009, own two patents and profits in the mid five figure range without any debt or even launched products, just private clients.</p>

<p>Looking at already exponential growth this year of 2000% and a projected revenue of 5000% in 2012 with the launch of our industry changing products.</p>

<p>My income personally is 20K ish this year, and I own 55%. My partner who is my age owns the rest and is the programmer. I am CEO. Keep in mind that we put a lot of $$ back into the business before salaries.</p>

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<p>Probably a liar. If your dad died a few hours ago then you wouldn’t be leaping on CB to tell us about your 3.2.</p>