NYU Chances at Stern/College of Arts & Sciences

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<p>Chances. I know there are a ton of these threads, but if you could tell me mine I'd really appreciate it. </p>

<p>Indian/Male
Living in New York
Preferred Major: Economics</p>

<p>GPA:</p>

<p>This is pretty much the weak part of my application. I've taken Honors/AP everything except for English junior year.</p>

<p>Unweighted: 84
Weigheted: 92 (3.6)
I believe I'm in the top 25%, I'm not sure as the guidence office has been having "problems" compiling the data</p>

<p>TEST SCORES:</p>

<p>1440/1600 SAT
690 - Physics SATII
690 - US History SATII
690 - MathII SATII
720 - MathI SATII</p>

<p>AP Physics: 3</p>

<p>ESSAYS:</p>

<p>They are good. I've given them out to a couple of writers I know, and in turn all of them have given me a thumbs up. So I'm fairly confident with them.</p>

<p>RECCOMENDATIONS:</p>

<p>I have 3, one of my teachers really went the mile one it, so it's sparkling.</p>

<p>EXTRA CURRICULARS:</p>

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<li>I copy/pasted these off the common app</li>
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Build Recording Studio w. a band & our first CD circulated 4,000 copies
Volunteered at the E/R of the local hospital (wrote common app short answer on this)
Held a job tutoring children in math
Captain of Math Team
Staff Writer for School Newspaper
Played the Indian classical instrument the tabla at concerts
Wrote articles for bodybuilding.com

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<p>this is copy/pasted from the "additional information" section of the common app

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</p>

<p>• Over the summer of 2004, I built my own computer and then constructed a recording studio running ProTools 8.0, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, and Fruity Loops Studio 5 (with 20 drum kits including Roland TR-808).</p>

<p>• Started a rap band in December of 2003. Recorded throughout the summer and released first album in October of 2004. The CD circulated/downloaded to 4,000 copies. Currently working on second album expecting a January 2007 release date.</p>

<p>• Over the summer of 2006, I spent time at Scion Municipal Hospital in Bombay, India. I shadowed a prominent Neurologist, Dr. Alok Sharma who let me view various neurological surgical procedures underneath the guidance of him and his team. I was viewed a procedure where Dr. Sharma’s team occluded a ruptured aneurysm in the cerebral artery of the patient. I also viewed another procedure where Dr. Sharma’s team removed abscesses from the intracranial region of the patient’s brain.</p>

<p>• I am currently the treasurer of the film making club at Mahopac High School. My responsibilities involve directing audio sequences, making the soundtrack for the film, and acoustical related work.</p>

<p>• I published an article at <a href="http://www.BodyBuilding.com%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.BodyBuilding.com&lt;/a> community forum on how to use whey protein for optimal gains in teenagers. The article states the importance of timing of whey protein intake (morning, pre/post workout) and consumption quantity (based on bodyweight).</p>

<p>• I plan on publishing another article on how to incorporate bodybuilding lifestyle (meal timing, workout type per body type, and supplement use) into a teenager’s day to day schedule.

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<p>Chances?</p>

<p>I will apply to where ever I have a higher chance of getting in - be it Stern of the College of Arts & Sciences. So ideally I'd like to know my chances for both.</p>

<p>Thanks tons!</p>

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<p>stern will be very tuff with that gpa</p>

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<p>I'd say you have a shot. Try to get that GPA up a bit. All you E/C are amazing, you're very unique. Try to focus on that in your app and you should be fine.</p>

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<p>Thanks, I have shook off my senioritis and I'm trying harder with my grades</p>

<p>Stern looks to be the hardest part of NYU to get in (based on general opinon), could anyone elaborate on my chances at CaS?</p>

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<p>CAS- very good chance</p>

<p>weighted GPA of 3.6 is really low for Stern.</p>