Okay, so I feel like I’m about to have an anxiety attack, but please let me know what you think about my stats and my chances for NYU…
Weighted GPA: 100
Unweighted: 85
Rank: 74/355
SAT:1350
Multiple EC’s and leadership positions
Good recommendations
How much is my UnWeighted going to hurt me?
Why stress over NYU? It’s one of the most expensive schools in the country, and they’re well known for being stingy with financial aid. As far as stats go, I don’t think NYU is realistic anyway. With the current GPA, they would very likely toss the application in the recycle bin.
That being said, I would be more worried about you getting accepted. Why is that? It’s because kids get so hung up on “dream schools” that they miss the most critical part of choosing a college…shopping around. Yup, the thing these kids miss about choosing college is the actual choosing part. Most often, “dream schools” end up being a poor fit.
If I have a “dream” of owning a Ford SUV, I’m going to buy a Ford SUV. That doesn’t mean that a Ford or even an SUV is the right car for me. A midsize car might serve my needs better. How would I know that unless I put aside my emotion and did my research with an open mind? College is no different. It’s a major purchase, and you want to get the best fit you can afford.