NYU Tisch/Recorded Music Chances

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<p>Hi, I'm new and I'd appreciate some help. I'm a junior in high school, and my final gpa will probably be around a 3.3. I want to major in music business and I'm primarily looking at eastcoast/metropolitan schools. My first choice would be NYU's (Tisch) Clive Davis Recorded Music Department, with Berklee and Baruch as close second choices. Although my grades are mediocre, my portfolio is quite hefty.</p>

<p>Acting:
-My Ex Life (2006 TV Movie) - Buster
-Just Like the Son (Tribeca Film Festival 2006) - Chris
-Deck the Halls (Feature Film 2006) - Carter Finch
-Return of Jezebel James (Fox Pilot 2008) - Adam
-Big Lake (Comedy Central Series 2010)10 episodes - Jeremy Franklin
-Law & Order SVU (2011) - Dwayne
-Classless (TV Pilot 2012) - Ross Cohen</p>

<p>Most recently, I was in a national commercial for Pillsbury.</p>

<p>Music Business Experience:
-Internship with the Bowery presents(concert promotion in NYC)
-assistant at local radio stations of Long Island for 3 years.
-Internship at MTK Festival in East Hampton.
-Participated in Program to meet with music moguls such as the Chief Editor of Billboard Magazine, CEO of Glazznote Records(mumford & sons/phoenix) and CLIVE DAVIS himself in his office.
-Actively in extracurricular choir ensembles.
-Releasing a mixtape i have co-produced and completely vocalized by myself</p>

<p>Other:</p>

<p>-Varsity Tennis since 7th grade (1st singles)
-Rotary Club
-Gay/Straight Alliance Club
-Member of Peer Assisted Leadership(funded by NY State Department of Substance Abuse Services)
-Outing Club Member
-Chess Club</p>

<p>I understand grades are important, so I am still worried about my chances. I'm weakest in math/science but test well in english/history. With around a 1850 SAT score, what do you think of my chances?</p>

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<p>You have great extracurricular and job experience, and if your portfolio is really standout, you might have a decent chance of getting in.</p>

<p>However, 3.3 GPA and 1850 SAT is going to be a reach for any school at NYU. You’re still a junior: study as hard as you can and retake the SAT several times to see if you can get your score up to a level that will be more in-line with the competitive nature of a school like NYU. You may not be able to bring your GPA up significantly, but if you work you can definitely improve your score on the SAT. Work hard, especially on your application portfolio.</p>