Hello, I am currently a senior in high school and applied to NYU stern.
I know I should just wait until acceptances come and not think about it until then… but I’m so nervous! Nyu stern is my dream school.
Do I have a chance of getting in??
White female
4.25 WGPA
AP scholar award
1400 sat
VP of FBLA
P of volunteering club
competitive rock climber
page editor for newspaper
SAT and ACT scores are very important at NYU Stern. You have a good deal of ECs. It wouldn’t hurt to apply
I think you have a decent chance of getting into NYU, Stern is so-so in my opinion. Your SAT is a bit low since the median SAT is 1470 for Stern. College admissions are finicky however so anything can happen. I was accepted ED I into Stern for the class of 2022.
Here were my Stats if you want a point of comparison.
Freshman GPA (Weighted)
S1 3.96
S2 3.97
Sophomore GPA
S1 4.18
S2 4.38
Junior Year GPA
S1 4.33
S2 4.62
Cumulative GPA weighted 4.2057
Standardized Test Scores
SAT
1st 1350
2nd 1430
3rd 1510 (21/24 Essay)
SAT Chemistry Subject Test 800/800
SAT US History Subject Test 770/800
ACT (No Essay)
Subscores
Math-33
Reading-34
English-33
Science-36
Composite-34
AP/Honors/Weighted Classes
Freshmen Year
Honors Biology
AP World
Sophomore Year
AP Art History
AP European History
Honors Chemistry
Honors English 10
Principles of Biomedical Science
Junior Year
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
Precalc
AP Capstone Seminar
AP US History
Latin III
Senior Year
AP Capstone Research
AP Macro
AP Micro
AP Calc AB
AP Government
AP Biology
AP Psychology
AP Scores
AP World-4
AP Art History-5
AP European History-5
AP Chemistry-4
AP Physics-3
AP Environmental Science-5
AP Capstone Seminar-4
AP US History-5
Extracurriculars
National Honor Society
Culture Immigration Integration Club Officer
UNICEF Club Member
I started my own resell business where I sell high-end shoes and clothing at a markup and make considerable profit
I take trips to Iran where I had out food and cooking materials to the impoverished
I participate in self-motivated cryptocurrency trading and stock trading where I manage my own portfolio and the portfolios of others.
I worked a managerial role in my dad’s software company as a computer repair technician and delegated roles and responsibilities to other employees.
Recommendation Letters
AP US History Teacher 9/10 Did very well in that class
AP Environmental Science Teacher 10/10 Teacher told me I was the smartest student she has ever had
Counselor 8.5/10
Essays
“Why NYU”-7.5/10 Kinda generic but well written
Common App Personal Statement 8.5/10
If you want any more information or any one on one advice for college admission or to look over your essays or anything at all don’t hesitate to message me. I think this list is pretty comprehensive but just message me if you have any other questions.
Hey @Hezzy123 do you think you could possibly chance me for ED 2 seeing as how you got in through ED 1? It would really mean a lot to me as this is my dream school! If not no worries!
Asian American, Female
Grades: 3.86 out of 5 weighted (Note: thats just Junior year’s grades, I moved from California to Massachussetts right before junior year)
Senior: 4.3 w
Taken: AP Bio, got a 4 on the test
Currently Taking: Ap Computer Science, AP Statistics, Honors english, honors history, honors calc, honors physics
ACT:
Writing: 35
Reading: 35
Science: 34
Math: 30
Composite: 34
ECs:
Varsity Badminton for one year before moving
Varsity tennis three years
Varsity Track and Field two years & captain
Internship:
Interned at a prestigious investment firm in Boston for the summer before senior year
Volunteer:
Created a reading program at library to encourage kids to read during summer before junior year
volunteered at a hindi language camp
worked in soup kitchen
Over 200 hours in volunteer work
Please feel free to ask for further clarifications! I probably forgot some stuff
@Hezzy123 could you chance me?
Very low chance, you tryna hit some Korean BBQ Friday?
Your GPA is a bit low in my opinion and you’ve only taken one AP class? Your ACT math is a bit low but your composite is very good. Have you taken any SAT I and IIs? Your ECs are pretty solid and the internship at the investment bank will definitely help. I’d give a moderate chance depending on how good your essays and rec letters are. NYU Stern as you know is extremely selective especially since this year there are only 570 spots total. Good luck and hopefully I’ll see you next year at Stern!
Thanks for the insight @Hezzy123 and yes i’m down for some BBQ
@Hezzy123 thanks for your help! My gpa is up to a 4.3 now as Junior year after moving to across the country was pretty rough. I have not taken any SAT I or IIs but I have hired someone to help me with my essays and my reccs are pretty good. Thanks for your help!!