NYU CAS Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm really interested in going to NYU and I'm just kind of wondering where I stand with these stats:</p>

<p>white Female, competitive public hs in CO</p>

<p>GPA: 3.85uw Rank: 62/475 (my school is pretty competitive...)
SAT: 1950 (I know I can do a lot better on this... retaking in Oct)
PSAT: 210
No SATIIs yet, taking in November</p>

<p>Full IB Diploma Candidate<br>
SLs:
Spanish
Psychology - 7/7
Math
HLs:
Biology - AP test: 4
History
English</p>

<p>Main ECs:
Violin:
-played since 6yrs old
-CSU quartet program
-School orchestras
-honor orchestras
-random festivals</p>

<p>Student Community Involvement Team (city-wide youth volunteer organization): Chair</p>

<p>Student Council (leadership positions)</p>

<p>FBLA:
-Public Speaking 3rd place
-Secretary</p>

<p>Forensics:
-Random Oratory awards</p>

<p>CSU Intensive English program volunteer (conversation partner)</p>

<p>Golf Team</p>

<p>Science Olympiad
-Regional/State 1st place awards
-National participant
-volunteer</p>

<p>Work
-1.5yrs soccer referee (~6hrs/wk)
-1yr deli worker (~15-20hrs/wk)
-Current job at ice cream shop (~15/20 hrs/wk)</p>

<p>Other:
-Colorado College Summer Session Scholarship (took a writing class there)
-Intel Science Fair Special Recognition and "Army Award" for outstanding project
-National Merit Commended
-currently working on a community service project involving donation of medical supplies that would normally be wasted to third world countries</p>

<p>So how am I looking for NYU CAS? Thanks for any input!</p>

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<p>Make sure you list your regional and state science fair awards.</p>

<p>Your ECs and other stuff are good. All you need are the SAT scores.</p>

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<p>I'm really hoping that I do a lot better on the SATs this time around, but just out of curiosity, where do I stand with my current scores?</p>

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<p>What is the breakdown of your SATS? Even with the SATs I think you are a fine candidate for NYU.</p>

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<p>My breakdown is 620M 690V 640W.</p>

<p>Like I said before, I think that I am capable of way better, but I'm still interested in my chances with my current scores...</p>

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<p>Average SATs at NYU are around 660/658 = 1318/1600 if I recall, with those in Stern higher at around 1422/1600. (NYU doesn't look at the writing score too closely I believe). The average GPA is around 3.6 UW, but everyone who gets in takes a super tough courseload, so the average W GPA is probably around 4.2 to 4.3.</p>

<p>Your GPA is UW 3.85, with a SAT I of 1310/1600, you are taking a full IB diploma program, and your ECs are pretty good.</p>

<p>Based upon this, you have about a 60% chance of acceptance at NYU CAS.</p>

<p>P.S. The only thing hurting you is the rank. If you can have your school leave that off the transcript, have them do so.</p>

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<p>I don't think I can leave off my rank. It's just outside of 10%... does it really matter that much for a school like NYU? I know it's a good school but...</p>

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<p>I just said that if it was possible, do so. The reason is because normally a 3.85 UW GPA is in the top 10% of a high school class. If you can't do it, then don't worry about it; you will probably be accepted anyway.</p>

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<p>thanks for the feedback! any other opinions...?</p>

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<p>Oh and how much does a midyear report matter (if they accept/want a midyear report...)</p>