My chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I go to a tiny school that offers very little to impress a good university. One year of foreign language, no extracurriculars, etc. I've taken the hardest subjects possible. My family is low income. I have a lot going against me, but I've always been a dedicated student.</p>

<p>I will be applying to Fordham, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, CUNY Hunter, and Eugene Lang College. I am not from New York but I have friends in the area.</p>

<p>My stats (by the time I apply):</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9uw
Expected ACT: 26-28
Expected SAT: Math: 500 range, Reading: mid 700s, Writing: mid 700s.</p>

<p>High School
Math: Business Math, Algebra I, Geometry
Social Studies: State History, World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Civics/Economics.
Science: Health, Nutrition Science, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics.
English: I - IV, American Lit, British Lit.
One year of Spanish.
I also have quite a bit of "how to be a good Christian" electives because they were pushed on me or required. I don't know if that will hurt me or not. I have business and government electives, though.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: Two years volunteering at the local library, two years volunteering with the Humane Society, a mission trip to Ecuador in my senior year. Steady job for two years, and I will hopefully have served three years with Americorps by the time I apply. I will have very good recommendations from the principal of my school and former employers.</p>

<p>I'm not happy with my stats and I understand that I'm going to have a hard time, but I'm very ambitious and I've always done well in school. Thank you for reading and assessing my chances. I appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I don't think you have a bad chance at all. Show your personality in your essays and explain the circumstances that may have kept you from having higher qualifications.</p>

<p>Don't count yourself out--really. Put everything you can in your app, and I'm sure you'll get into where you want to!</p>

<p>Take care!</p>

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<p>you have a very good chance, however why are you apply out of your state?</p>

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<p>For several reasons. </p>

<ul>
<li>Our state schools aren't great, and are in rural locations.</li>
<li>There aren't many jobs (for what I want to go into) here, and the pay would be much less.</li>
<li>Internship opportunities aren't as good around the state schools.</li>
<li>I love the New York area and know people there.</li>
</ul>

<p>I've thought it out. :)</p>

<p>I can't believe you guys actually think I have a chance! I expected lots of responses about community colleges...</p>

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<p>Looks like you should be in pretty good shape with Stony Brook. Have you visited us?</p>

<p>Chris</p>

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<p>Yes you definitely stand a chance.</p>

<p>"I can't believe you guys actually think I have a chance!"</p>

<p>I can't believe you think you don't have chance! :)</p>

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<p>"Looks like you should be in pretty good shape with Stony Brook. Have you visited us?"</p>

<p>No, but I might be visiting in October. Stony Brook really isn't my first choice, as I would rather be in the city, but I'm definitely considering them (you!).</p>

<p>Now...if I don't go on the mission trip to Ecuador (I don't know if I'll be able to or not) will that affect my chances much?</p>

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<p>Not with us, really. Ultimately, it's about your academics first, everything else second.</p>

<p>Well, I hope you consider us further! We're only a train ride away from NYC. See you in October.</p>

<p>Chris</p>

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<p>Bumping this.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good shot at all the state schools....</p>