<p>Okay, so guys here's the dealio. I'm definitely looking to do a business major. I want to go into IB. Also, I am considering doing a double major w/ comp sci engg. ( atleast a minor). I applied to Wharton Penn ED and got rejected :( I also applied EA to UMich- Ross, UChicago, Indiana Univ- Kelley, UIUC Cllg of Business. I got accepted to Indiana Kelley and UIUC. I had ade up my mind for a reject from Uchiago but got deferred. I was really hoping for an accept from Umich but unfortunately got deferred. This has been a wake up call for me.
I have already applied RD to UC Berkeley( expecting an accept), USC( Really expecting an accept cuz legacy sister went there). I plan on applying RD to Northwestern, Columbia, Darthmouth, Georgetown( Should I?).
Now the thing is although I know that NYU Stern is extremely awesome for the business/finance/ IB route given that wall street.....
But I see a few downsides to applying ED to NYU:
1) Ive read at alot of places that NYU misses the campus feel etc..(Not really a big deal for me but still...)
2) I dont want later on to regret applying ED if I get accepted to Columbia, Chicago, NW cuz I feel that they are slightly better than NYU in all aspects( Dont get mad at me PLZ).
3)If I go to NYU I wont be able to pursue a double major in Comp Sci. cuz NYU doesnt allow for double majors in different schools( Not that big a deal cuz STERN is so awesome+ Im fine w/ a minorin CS)
4)If later on I feel as though im not really into business I'll be screwed cuz NYU is average in all other fields( Although atm this definitely doesnt seem to be the case cuz im enamored by IB etc.)
That said, there are some compelling positives to applying ED:
I feel Ive got a really good shot at getting in if I apply ED 2. Ill be safe w/ a really good school for Business cuz as of now Im feeling pretty unsafe cus ive got deferred at both UM and UofC. Although Ive got accepted to UIUC and Ind. I would go w/ NYu in a heartbeat if accepted. Also, the schools ive applied to for RD are EXTREMELY competitive. I could very well get rejected at all of them. If this happens Ill be screwed. Even if I get accepted to USC, Berkeley, I feel that Ill go w/ NYU although im not sure. That said, however, if I get into the Ivies, NW, UofC, Umich, I could be regretfull. This has really got me into a dilemma. Should I choose safety( kinda) w/ an awesome biz school or chance w/ my dream schools. You might think Im being really cocky by considering NYU a safety but if I get
reject I will still have Kelley- ranked in top 10 biz& UIUC as well as a likely accept from USC/ UCBerk. So guys help me out. Should I apply ED2 to NYU or not. The way I say it applying ED will significantly raise my chance as opposed to applying RD.
Now, should I apply ED 2 to NYU or not.</p>
<p>So here are my STATS:</p>
<p>[ b]Objective:[ /b][ list]
[ *] SAT I (breakdown):2170 superscored (700 CR, 730 WR, 740 MA); 2110- single sitting
[ *] ACT (breakdown):-----
[ *] SAT II: 800 Math II; 750 Chem( Given chem in December again will get result tomorrow hopefully an 800)
[ *] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):NA - Asian High School - 93.77/100(Unweighted Percentage)
[ *] Weighted GPA (if avaible):- NA
[ *] Rank/percentile (if available): top 1%
[ *] AP (place score in parenthesis): Not Applicable
[ *] IB (place score in parenthesis): Not Applicable
[ *] Senior Year Course Load:Chemistry, Physics, Math, English, Computer Science
[ *] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Awarded certificate of merit for scoring a perfect CGPA in all 5 subjects by Central Board of Secondary Education in National Board Examination in grades 9 and 10.;</p>
<p>Won an award for the best performance in my school in Social Studies in grade 10.;</p>
<p>Science Symposium- Won the Award for Best team in a very prestigious Statewide Inter-
School competition.;</p>
<p>Project Citizen -Won the Inter-State and Inter School Award for Best Speaker as part of the Clean River Yamuna campaign</p>
<p>Won awards for 3 years running for the most conscientious environmental young activist.</p>
<p>[ /list][ b]Subjective:[ /b][ list]
[ *] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
RWA-Worked as a volunteer to help design and implement a disaster management program for my residential community.</p>
<p>Peer Educators Society- Coordinator( 2 years)</p>
<p>Student Representative Council- Elected as President( Leadeship)- Junior year- member; senior year -President</p>
<p>Model United Nations:
Under Secretary General (Secretariat)- organized the first ever MUN in my school.</p>
<p>Fund raising of USD 7,200 from sponsors for the free distribution of the Bhagwad Gita. Led troop of volunteers- 3 years</p>
<p>Six years rigorous training Indian Classical Vocal & instrumental music under maestro
[ *] Job/Work Experience:</p>
<p>Kentrus Capital:
Summer Intern at India based private equity organization focused on investing in SME enterprises in semi-urban and rural areas.</p>
<p>Office of National Media Secretary, Indian National Congress
Summer Intern in the office of National Media Secretary of Indias largest party.</p>
<p>Indian Council of Women Entrepreneurs-Summer Intern</p>
<p>[ *] Volunteer/Community service: Included in extracurriculars and awards
[ *] Summer Activities:Included in work experience
[ *] Essays:Common App: 8.5/10- Extremely focused; to the point, why I want to do business/ finance ties in extremely well in my essay. Tells them who I am; what i want to do; what ive done already with the ( limited) opportunities I have had.
[ *] Teacher Recommendation:English: 10/10 Freaking amazin/fantabulous. Loves me.
Computer Science; Amazing 9.5/10
[ *] Counselor Rec:Awesome, really close with her.
[ *] Additional Rec: Ive got three other amazing recos from all three of my employers( places Ive interned at)</p>
<p>[ /list][ b]Other[ /b][ list]
[ *] Intended Major: Business w/ a concentration in finance; Want to go into Investment Banking.
[ *] State (if domestic applicant):
[ *] Country (if international applicant): India
[ *] School Type: Private School with around 10 people applying to USA out of 250
[ *] Ethnicity: Indian
[ *] Gender:Male
[ *] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):None. Except maybe that my sister went to USC- Marshall( Dont really know if thats a hook) Antihook: Indian (DAMN)</p>
<p>[ *] Strengths: ECs maybe( dunno how i compare); SAT 2, Amazing Recos
[ *] Weaknesses: Ive got a 10 CGPA in class 9 and 10 but 80% marks in class 11 because our teachers grade harshly to prepare us for our final class 12 board exams. It has brought my overall percentage down from 100 to 93.77. Dont know how to explain this.
[ *] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:Accepted: University of Illinoi, Urbana Champaign, Indiana Univ- Kelley; Rejected- Upenn- Wharton ED; Defferd EA- UChicago; UMichigan.</p>