SAT Scores are in. Chance me for NYU ED (will chance back)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm applying to NYU CAS on November 1st for Early Decision as a Journalism major. </p>

<p>White male from Connecticut, no need for financial aid</p>

<p>Overall UW GPA: 3.58 with a big upward trend (3.22 freshman year, 3.64 sophomore year, 3.89 junior year. )</p>

<p>My school neither releases class ranks nor weights GPAs</p>

<p>SAT Score: 2170 in one sitting (800 W, 700 CR, 670 M)</p>

<p>APs: Government (3 on the AP test... yes/no to sending that score?), Spanish Language, English Language, European History, Environmental Science</p>

<p>Junior Grades (electives not included):
AP Government/Politics A-
Honors Spanish A
Honors English A
Expository Writing/Grammar A-
Chemistry 2 A-
Algebra 2 A
Geometry A</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:
AP Spanish Language
AP English Language
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
Analysis
Latin American Studies</p>

<p>Extra curriculars:
Editor-in-Chief of school newspaper
Member of Spanish Honor Society (must have A in spanish classes, volunteer experience, pass an oral examination and write an application letter)
NHS Member
Gay Straight Alliance Member
Key Club Member</p>

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<p>Congrats on that writing! It sucks that NYU puts most of their emphasis on M and CR.</p>

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<p>Really? I do remember them saying a few years ago that they don’t weigh the writing section much but I thought they had since changed their policy there. </p>

<p>If they still don’t, I’m kind of ****ed haha. I guess the 800 will look good considering that I’m applying as a journalism major.</p>

<p>edit: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1200919-nyu-sat-writing-scores.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1200919-nyu-sat-writing-scores.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Just found that. I think they weigh each section equally.</p>

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<p>You’re CAS, so not sure. Not for Stern. They’re reported as M+CR only.</p>

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<p>20% chance at NYU ED</p>

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<p>I think you have a decent shot at admission: Sat is pretty good and I would send the 3 because it shows you took the test. If you don’t send they assume the worst (1 or 2) or you plainly didn’t bother taking it.
Chance back:
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<p>bump 10 char</p>

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<p>I still think 20% is ridiculously low. First, you are applying ED. There is a thread from ED 2009 showing a bunch of student decisions. At least 4-5 had sub 3.5 GPA and lower SAT (2000-2100 range) and got in CAS ED with FA as well. </p>

<p>Your GPA is just at CAS level, right at the average honestly. CAS is like 3.6, and you’re sitting there.</p>

<p>Your SAT is actually above CAS level.</p>

<p>You have an upward trend. Obvious interest. Applying ED. Really, what more?</p>

<p>You’re in, honestly. Just write nicely.</p>

<p>:D</p>

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<p>bump 10char :)</p>

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<p>Definitely a match school. Your GPA is a bit low but the upward trend makes up for that. Your SATs are well above average for the school too. Have you took any subject tests? I believe they either require or highly recommend these. Taking them and doing well helps nonetheless.</p>

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<p>I took subject tests (spanish/lit) but scored in the low 600s on them. Not worth sending… NYU doesn’t require them.</p>

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<p>@MindlyParadox</p>

<p>The Common Data Set for 2009-10 indicates that the average High School GPA for degree-seeking, first-time (freshman) students who submitted a GPA is 3.58 for NYU as a whole, which coincidentally, is OP’s exact GPA. So, looks about average to me!!</p>

<p>Looks like a solid match to me.</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>bump 10char… anybody?</p>

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<p>bump 10char :&lt;/p>

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<p>Hi !
Chance me back? :slight_smile: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1229374-chance-duke-top-publics-will-chance-back.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1229374-chance-duke-top-publics-will-chance-back.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I think your GPA could hurt but if your schedule is considered very/most rigorous then it should make up some. I’d say right now you have a 60/40 shot, really nail those essays and the recs could help how they view you academically. Good that you’re the EIC of your paper. You could also think about other great journalism programs like Syracuse; a fellow sportswriter of mine is going to Missouri’s journalism program. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I think you have a great chance of getting in, you’re SAT is great and you’re GPA isn’t that low.</p>

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<p>bump 10 char</p>

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<p>GPA will be tough to get into any presigious school with… early decision however will help your case. With good essays it’s a high match :D</p>

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