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Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>GPA: 3.5ish uw
SAT: 600m, 650cr, 700w
Rank: Top 25%
Schedule: All honors except math, Freshman-Junior year. I also took Statistics at the local CC (received an A) and am taking Calculus there. I have already taken two APs, Euro and USH.
Senior Year Schedule (by FAR the hardest schedule in the entire grade):
AP Art History, AP American Government, AP Human Geography, AP Physics B, AP English Lit, AP Biology (and Calculus 1 at a CC).</p>

<p>Also note that my GPA would be significantly higher if Freshman year wasn't counted. I have gotten all As in everything besides science (Bs) for Sophomore and Junior year.</p>

<p>I'm looking into either a Cinema Studies or Film/Television major at Tisch (most likely the latter). My portfolio for either one, not to boast, I believe would be very good as I have extensive experience in filmmaking and am extremely knowledgeable in film history/theory. I'm highly considering applying ED, if that would give my app a boost. I'm also planning on taking the SATs again and should be able to get over 2000 (or 1300+ mv).</p>

<p>As far as ECs go, most of them relate to filmmaking. I'm working on a documentary which will serve, more or less, as an advertisement for my high school. I directed our class video last year and am slated to direct it again this year. I worked on a National History Day documentary which made it to the State finals. Additionally, I attended a film camp for three years and was paid to work at another. I have also spent a significant amount of time starting my own production company with my friends. Other then that, I have some work experience. I did a part time job last summer and a full time one this summer. I also plan to work about 20 hrs. per week during the school year.</p>

<p>I know that it is extremely hard to evaluate my portfolio without viewing it, but can I at least know how I am academically and what is essential in improving my chances to the level where admission is possible. Thank you very much.</p>

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<p>You're no lock to get in, but you have a good shot.</p>

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<p>Average UW GPA for admitees to NYU Tisch is about 3.6, and average SAT scores probably total about 1940--so as you can see you are right on the borderline. If your ECs film background is as you describe, you are above 50% for acceptance, but you will need a good essay and recommendations to cement this. </p>

<p>Best of luck to you. (P.S. Ron Howard's daughter is at NYU in the film/acting school, so you might see him wandering around when he goes there to visit her.)</p>

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<p>I calculated my exact GPA (unweighted) and it is 3.58 total or 3.6 in academic classes (some required non-Academic classes Freshman year drag me down a tiny bit).</p>

<p>Thank you two.</p>

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<p>bump thanks again</p>

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<p>I'm in tisch (Drama), and my GPA was a 3.48...but that's unweighted with 7 AP classes. So i think you are fine. </p>

<p>Also, my friend ( a film kid) saw Spike Lee the other day, and also Phillip Seymour Hoffman.</p>

<p>Chris</p>

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<p>What were your SATs though (if you don't mind me asking, that is)?</p>

<p>I'm not really worried about my school work as much as I am worried about my SAT score. My unweighted isn't that bad in the first place (close to the average at CAS), plus I have an amazing upward trend and an extremely hard looking senior year schedule. I'm a tiny bit concerned about my class rank and my non-Honors math courses, but I don't think they will kill my chances. My SATs, on the other hand (1250 mv), are much lower than the rest of the school. Perhaps I have a chance at GSP, but I doubt I'd go there if I were accepted.</p>

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<p>1850...and a 750 on Bio SAT II. </p>

<p>GSP...idk. I'd go somewhere else.</p>