Hi! I’m finally a high school senior, and with college application process coming along…you can say I’m nervous…
I have a list of colleges:
Fordham University
Cornell University
NYU
Johns Hopkins
Rutgers University (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy)
I was wondering about my chances to each! Thank you!
Statistics:
I have been taking all honors courses throughout high school, and in senior year, am signed up for one AP course and 2 other college level classes. I’ll take my AP tests for English and Physics senior year, so can’t provide scores…
GPA: W: 4.08…UW: 3.7 (I’ll definitely get it up w/senior up)
ACT (w/Writing): 30
SAT II: Math Level 1: 700…Literature: 720
Class rank: 30/800 (so like top 4%)
ECs:
-100+ hours of community service at a nursing home
-Senior year: Internship at a courthouse (working alongside judges + lawyers)
-National World Language Honor Society
-Bengali Hindu Cultural Society
-JV Tennis Team (1 yr)
-JV/V Golf Team (2 yrs)
-Skills USA (CSI division…I’ll start competing this year)
I think that’s all…thank you so much!!
@labmedicine Your ACT score and GPA are mediocre, and your ECs are a bit weak.
Fordham - match
Rutgers-Mario Program and NYU - high match
Cornell and John Hopkins - low reach
Best of luck!
@EIC2400 Thank you! I’m going to take the ACT again and see if I can improve.
@labmedicine I missed the internship you’re doing this upcoming year, which is a nice addition to your EC resume.
If you go up to a 32, all of the aforementioned colleges will be matches for you. I would be wary of NYU’s ungenerous financial aid and make sure it’s in your budget range. Are you an NYS resident? If so, some Cornell colleges (i.e. ILR) will be a lot cheaper.
Have a great weekend; best of luck!
@EIC2400 Thanks, again. I’m hoping for a 32! Best of luck with your testing, as well.
Also, in regards to NYU, I realize the horrible financial aid package they offer, and that is why I’m not necessarily too eager to get accepted there. I am a NJ resident (that’s why I’m looking into Rutgers).
Thank you, and have a nice weekend, as well!
Fordham University: match
Cornell University: low reach
NYU: low reach/high match
Johns Hopkins: low reach
Rutgers (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy): high/match
I think you have a decent chance at all of these schools, as long as you improve your stats a little. I would definitely try to get your ACT up to at least a 32 or 33. Your UW GPA is a little low; your chances will be a lot better if you improve your GPA to a 3.9. Your class rank is nice. An internship will definitely be a nice addition to your ECs. If you’re able to improve your ACT and GPA, I don’t think you’ll have too much to worry about!! Good luck! 
Chance me back please?
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1794122-university-of-delaware-in-state.html#latest
cornell- reach
jhu-reach
nyu-low reach
fordham-match
rutgers-match
chance me back as well please
The face that you have taken so many honors classes is great! Try taking the ACT again; a better score will only increase your chances. Cornell and JHU would be reaches, but you have a great chance at making it into Rutgers and Fordham. Good luck!
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Thanks!
cornell- reach
jhu- reach
nyu- high match
fordham- match
rutgers- match (because your in state)
Get that ACT scores up and your chances to each of these schools rises dramatically. Also, attain a leadership position in a school club or something of that sort to exhibit leadership. I would suggest even starting your own club to exhibit
Chance me back?
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