My Chances at Buffalo

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Buffalo - SUNY
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<p>I'm a white, male, out-of state student, living in New Jersey, and I am going for Political Science and Business. </p>

<p>SAT scores:</p>

<p>Math: 580
Reading: 530
Writing: 510</p>

<p>GPA: 4.51 (on a 6.0 scale)-which is about an 85-90%</p>

<p>Rank: 77/420</p>

<p>Other:</p>

<p>Eagle Scout
Job at Sears (work experience)
Warren County Teenage Republicans
National Honor Society
Band
Academic Team</p>

<p>I also submitted 3 teacher recommendations, and might be getting one from a State Senator. I also wrote an essay, which they say should help. </p>

<p>Do you think I will get accepted, or is it a reach?<br>
Thank you.</p>

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<p>My older kid got in with very similar stats 2-years ago, and loved the school. Recommends joining a club or two, and taking advantage of SUNY's opportunities and speakers -- for ex., Colin Powell visited the campus last year. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>I think you stand a pretty good shot at getting in. But have you also considered ACTs? I scored far better on those than I did on SATs, and they convert them. The activities definitely help your case though. And about your grades and everything, keep in mind what they post is the middle 50%. There are people who score lower, and I think the 85-90% GPA is okay, as long as it's not with just easy classes.</p>

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<p>accepted. just work hard. its easy to get into ub but hard to do well and stay in good standing.</p>