<p>Can anyone give me advice on applying to tisch for film and television major? I have a 3.6 gpa. I haven't taken the SAT yet but scored a 1320 on the PSAT. </p>
<p>Sounds like you’re a rising Junior in high school. If that’s right, start taking your academic courses seriously. If you’re interested in NYU, you probably are interested in other top film and television programs and they ALL want to see high gpas and good SAT scores PLUS a creative portfolio. Go to the web sites for the schools you’re interested in NOW and look at what their portfolio requirements are. I attach the link to the NYU/Tisch site, but other schools have the details listed as well. <a href=“Undergraduate Film & Television”>Undergraduate Film & Television; This site list the artistic requirements BESIDES the basic admission requirements of all students. Does your school offer any courses or opportunity to learn about film? Sign up for the courses, or look for opportunities to film whether at school or in the community. There are also summer film programs where you can learn. An important step most kids skip is: Before getting your heart set on NYU or USC, etc. discuss the COST of these programs with your parents. As you go through this site there is a ton of information about all the different schools that offer film programs. NYU/Tisch is one of the top ones, but it also cost $$$$$ and scholarships are very hard to come by. The same is true for other top private schools like USC. Don’t be discouraged though, you can do this, you’ve already taken the first step by reaching out for advice far enough in advance to take action. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement! :)</p>
<p>Is the SAT on a 1600 or 2400 scale?</p>
<p>That would make a difference as to what that 1320 PSAT is really saying to you.</p>
<p>It has been my dream to attend NYU Tisch.
I am currently a Sophomore, In HighSchool
At the end of last year and at the beginning of this year I had a struggle with my anxiety and depression which lead to me needing to seek help, causing my GPA to be much lower than my potential. Currently though I am really learning how to deal with this, along with balancing school things and grades.
Last years GPA: 2.9
Right now, I’m trying hard to raise my grades and will probably get around a 3.2/3.3 for this semester.
Extra Curricular’s:
Lacrosse Team Goalie (Was a leader to the team)
P.I.C. club (Photography Inspiring Change)
Show leadership skills by each weekend gathering large groups of people and going on photoshoots along with making short films
Currently starting a web series incorporating my town in it
ex. shops are sponsoring us to use their clothing/store
I have taken 3 acting/improv classes at Metropolis (from Second City) in Chicago
Going to be taking a film or Photo course at columbia college this summer in Chicago
2 Honors classes and will be taking A.P. Next year
Jobs:
Babysit for at least 4 hours a week
Work as a professional photographers assistant occasionally
Photograph a 5k each year
Volunteer:
Helped out at Relay for Life
Created my own charity and helped out at a different place in need each month
Volunteer hours for helping out at 5k
Helped at Hospice
Have been asked to do head-shots for my friends
Awards:
Speech Tournament 2nd place
Speech tournament 1st place
Hospice Helping award
Lacrosse involvement award
Languages:
-English
-spanish
P.S. Really hoping all my volunteer/jobs/extracurricular’s will make up my much lacking GPA. NYU is my dream :)</p>