My Chances-Be Brutal!

<p>NYUs average SAT score is a 1318(old), so I would really have to know your individual section scores to judge that, but the 3.7 is pretty good (their average is 3.6) and the ECs are incredible (although they weigh grades and SATs more heavily).<br>
Taking all of that into account, you definitely have a good shot at NYU, but raising your SAT scores will greatly increase your chances.</p>

<p>alrite, lets get one thing str8. NYU is not that hard to get into. In my school, everyone who has "close" to a 1300 and a decent GPA, gets into NYU.</p>

<p>did you read what I said?</p>

<p>sorry cool2bars, I am currently not at my house to look at the paper that has my actual, individual scores. I am only aware of what by total score is. But I will get those to you soon. Say, tomorrow.</p>

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lol that wasn't meant for you, you know that right?</p>

<p>So what you're saying is that NYU isn't worth going to? First of all, I'm hesitant of attending NYU because of where it sits--New York City, land of crime and oppritunity. And second, I'm sort of partial to old traditonal campuses---I could be wrong about NYU. Could anyone tell me alittle bit about NYU--that it's website woldn't be able to tell me?</p>

<p>NYU is a good school, but not for someone who wants a "traditional" college experience.</p>

<p>No not at all. Ok here goes - but what I know about NYU is mainly just reading their material, visiting and going to an information session. Plus my own opinions.<br>
NYU is a great school, great location, great academics, good reputation.
You're right, it doesn't have much of a campus, so if you have your heart set on a traditional campus you might be dissapointed - I suggest visiting, where do you live? Anyway if you really are interested in going into film, you might want to consider applying to the Tisch School of the Arts, which is "considered to be a premier school for studies in the performing arts, such as theatre, drama, film, and vocal studies." I do think it is quite hard to get into though. Even if you just apply to CAS (College of Arts and Sciences), I'm sure you will find a major that is to your liking. As to your worries about the crime rate, I got the feeling when I visited that safety is a big priority, and they do alot to safeguard the students, and anyway, I believe that Greenwich Village has the lowest crime rate of any area in New York City, so I don't think you have alot to worry about. Anyway like I said, you should definitely visit, if this is not possible because of geographical location, you should talk to people who have attended.<br>
Well to sum that up, NYU is a great school, if you get your SATs up about 100 points it is a solid match for you. Good luck!</p>

<p>There are two major centers for film in the US - LA and NYC. Being in the middle of things is pretty importment. You can make contacts and be involved elsewhere - but there is definately something to be said for being at the heart of it. My cousin is a documentary film producers, and his bachelor's is from Columbia and his master's from NYU - he would have major problems and limitations living elsewhere.</p>

<p>I would be concerned about living in NYC to start - but I suspectthere is a learning curve. Nowhere is totally safe, of course, but USC isn't in the safest area either. You have to decide what's right for you, and that may involve visiting one of the premier university's for your major. If you are there a couple of days and it still doesn't feel right - at least you are doing so on your terms, not someone else's opinion.</p>

<p>yea your EC's leave much to be desired...it does look like a laundry list. I cant see any passion or any committment in any of them. Colleges want to see dedication rather then sporadic involvement with clubs. And idk about those lessons/SAT courses...i think they r meaningless...but you do have sum admirable ones on there...good luck</p>

<p>Do I have a chance at Northwestern?</p>

<p>Your story is sad and I hope you and your family have recovered. But you should consider this-You did have a down point in your life but I think that colleges would want to see that you didn't let those events affect you (academically). Try for your senior year to have a really high GPA and HPA. Get involved with your school and Definitely focus on your SAT , SAT II’s (I suggest Sat courses)and AP exams (I suggest the ‘Five steps to a Five’ Books). By the way which SAT IIs are you taking? Could you tell more about your movie production company (nice hook if it’s true)</p>

<p>-your chances-</p>

<p>Yale, Princeton, Amherst- Reach, Waitlist, Reach/Waitlist
Wellesley- Maybe/Waitlist
Bryn Mawr- Maybe
Sweet Briar, NYU- Match, Maybe (Work on Stats, make yourself unique)
Berkeley, University of southern California, University of Maryland- Don’t really know these schools requirements, sorry :(</p>

<p>Sorry, if I don't have the "lingo" down yet, its my first post. Don't worry I'll catch on!</p>

<p>some of your ECs such as "SAT Prep course", "Driving School", "Guitar and piano lessons" ... do they really count? I wish they really do 'cause i'd have a ton more ECs in my applications</p>

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<p>uc's don't waitlist...for some students, they offer admission to winter quarter or spring semester instead, however. :)</p>

<p>focus on your interest in film as it will make you stand out...there are generally not too many people interested in film who have high test scores and do well in school. i think you have a good chance at yale so long as you get your test scores up a bit. good luck.</p>