NYU Stern Transfer 2016 Chance

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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Is it possible you could tell me if I have a chance I could get into NYU stern as a transfer? I am worried I am wasting my time. I am a freshman majoring in Finance.

My first semester ended and my GPA is a 3.87 (3 A’s and 2 A-'s) . My essays are following what you told me. is it possible you could see if i have a chance?

Courses: Fall 2015
Applied Calc I: A
Business 1.0: A
Visual Literacy: A
Drawing: A-
College Writing: A-

Spring 2016
Tools of Financial Markets
College Writing Seminar
Business Statistics
Views from Global South
Financial Accounting
Global Corporate Citizenship

I have a recommendation from my business professor, who I am close to. I can ask my writing professor also.
My extra curricular activities include:
-high school investment club founder and president

  • treasurer of student government for 2 years
  • Financial Management Association at the university
  • soon to be summer intern at the department of treasury
  • I am planning on starting my own investment club at the University also next semester
  • took an entrepreneurship course as a junior in high school at the University of Maryland
  • treasurer of UNICEF club
  • worked in retail for 4 years as a technology specialist
  • getting an on-campus job next semester
  • Bloomberg Certified
  • top 1% portfolio in capitol hill challenge (virtual stock exchange game)

My high school stats were:
3.62GPA (UW) 4.25 (W)
SAT: 1820 (Math: 650, Reading: 610, Writing: 560).

AP Scores:
Macroecon: 5
English Lang: 3
Statistics: 3

I know NYU wants standardized tests, and my high school stats suck. which do you recommend will be better? Is there a way i can convince the admissions committee to look past these scores?
Do i have a chance to actually get in?

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You don’t have to submit standardized testing scores if you’ve completed a year of college.

3

I apparently have to because by the time I apply (April 1) I wont have completed my second semester of college. I asked admissions and they said I have to

4

im very desperate for advice

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Definitely apply. I had slightly higher standardized scores, a bit fewer extracurriculars, and similar GPA both in HS and Freshman year and was accepted. Scores and stats aren’t really within your control to change at this point so focus on providing recommendations from people who can really speak in depth about you and your ability to learn in a college environment. Additionally your transfer essays are going to be very important I would say even more so than a regular college application as you have to balance your success in an environment that you are trying to get out of while describing why you are a better fit for a school you either didn’t initially apply to or get into.

The Admissions Office may ask you for your 2nd semester grades mid-term grades if they are on the fence.