NYU, U. of Toronto - What Are My Chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm very passionate about pursuing studies in urban studies/planning at either NYU, University of Toronto, UC-Berkeley, Northwestern or the University of Texas, Austin. Based on the following stats, do you think I have have a chance of being accepted?</p>

<p>I'm Mexican-American and a senior at a competitive high school in suburban Houston.
GPA: 4.13/4.5 (will graduate Cum Laude, top 10%)
SAT I: 1260 (189, 91%, on PSAT)
SAT II: Will take in October
Have taken AP World History, English: L&C, Statistics; am enrolled in French, Chemistry and Calculus AB; also, Dual Credit US HIST 1301/02, Psych., Sociology, ENG COMP 1301/02, GOVT 2301 and ECON.
EC: Designer in yearbook (four years), NHS, Student Council, PALS, French Club (two years); also treasurer of youth committee at church, counselor for [Seventh-Day Adventist] Pathfinders, deacon at church.</p>

<p>I appreciate anybody's help. Thanks, guys!</p>

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<p>Your stats are pretty good. Congrats on Cum Laude and a great GPA.</p>

<p>Your BIGGEST DOWNFALL would have to be your SATs. Are you retaking? Raising your SAT I score would definitely improve your chances.</p>

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<p>Yes; I forgot to mention that I'm taking the new SAT I in October as well.</p>

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<p>Bump</p>

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