NYU CAS Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi, I'm a junior at a public but competitive high school in CO. I'm wanting to go to NYU or something of a similar caliber and I'm just wondering where I stand. My parents keep telling me that I'm setting myself up for disappointment, but then again neither actually went to college so I'm just wanting a second opinion. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>White, middle-class female</p>

<p>GPA: 3.92uw
Rank: top 10%</p>

<p>Courses:</p>

<p>Freshmen Year-
Pre-AP English A
Pre-AP Biology A
Integrated 3 Math A
Pre-AP World History A
Computer App. A
Tech. Education A
Spanish 1B A
Orchestra A</p>

<p>Sophmore Year -
Pre-Calc B 1st semester, A second semester
IB Chemistry A 1st semester, B second semester
IB US/Brit Lit A
IB World History A
Spanish 2 A
IB Drama A
Health A
Orchestra A</p>

<p>Junior Year -
AP Calculus BC A (not taking AP test, I'd fail it)
AP/IB HL Biology A (taking AP test, don't know what to expect)
IB HL World Authors A
IB HL History of the Americas A
Spanish 3 A
IB SL Psychology A
IB Student Council A
Orchestra A</p>

<p>PSAT: 208 (76 reading, 72 writing, 60 math :( )
SAT: 2300</p>

<p>ECs:
Local KRFC Radio volunteer (5-10hrs/wk) 10th,11th grade
Student Community Involvement Team 11th grade
NHS 11th grade
Girl's Golf 10th, 11th grade
Science Olympiad Participant (national level) 9th grade, SO volunteer 10th, 11th
School's Pit Orchestra member 10th, 11th
Private Violin Lessons since 6yrs old
FBLA 11th
Forensics 11th
El Pomar (a grant writing organization) 11th
Part-time job at Schlotzsky's Deli (1 yr)</p>

<p>Awards/Misc:
FBLA District Public Speaking 3rd place (could not go to state because school orchestra was going to Carnegie hall the same weekend)
Intel Science Fair Special Recognition & award from Army
Various Science O. Regional/State medals, national participant
Various Academic, Music, Golf Varsity letters
Honor Orchestra
Half-Tuition Scholarship for a summer class at Colorado College</p>

<p>Schools I'm Interested In:
NYU (CAS)
University of Washington
Boston University
Boston College
I don't really want to go to any Ivy league schools, but I'm curious where I stand with them</p>

<p>I think that's basically it. Sorry if it's a bit lengthy. Any tips on how to make a stronger resume would be great too. Thanks!</p>

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<p>NYU (CAS) Low Reach/Match
University of Washington Low Reach/Match
Boston University Safe Match
Boston College Safe Match</p>

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<p>if you had a 2150+ NYU would be safer match [NOT safe match, just it would be a really good shot]</p>

<p>indiankid: he has a 4.0 UW and 2050 SAT, much above the middle 50% of NYU CAS, I say its a pretty good shot, much better than average. You're good, don't worry.</p>

<p>Boston is a safe match though.</p>

<p>good luck!</p>

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<p>He says his SAT is 2300, look</p>

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<p>Any other thoughts?</p>

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<p>Boston College isnt a safe match... it has the same SAT scores as NYU, and the acceptance rate is 31%, compared to NYU's 37%</p>