Should I apply to Stern or CAS?

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>I am a senior from Illinois and was wondering if I have a shot at Stern. Is it even worth applying to stern or should I just apply to CAS?</p>

<p>ACT: 29</p>

<p>GPA: 3.8 UW
Rank: 13/450</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: President of Speech and Debate Team, created a microfinance company, Scholastic Bowl, Student Council, Senior Class Vice President, NHS President, Spanish National Honor Society
2010 Tom Cross Youth Council: Tom Cross is the house minority leader in the house of reps for illinois.
Interned for a Congressman 18 hours a week during the summer.
Awards: National Qualifier for forensics, Sectional Champion in Impromptu Speaking and Second place at sectionals for extemporaneous speaking.
76th in the Nation in International Extemporaneous Speaking
Top 80/470(Octafinalist) in Impromptu Speaking in the Nation</p>

<p>Do i have a shot?</p>

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<p>Do you need aid?</p>

<p>What major do you intend to pursue?</p>

<p>Any hooks? What nationality are you? Gender?</p>

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<p>I do not need aid. If I applied to stern I would prefer to major in accounting/finance and if I applied to CAS I would major in economics. I am an asian (Indian) male.</p>

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<p>It depends on how much of a target NYU is for you. If this is your dream school or a reach, apply CAS because it’s easier to get into. If you have great recommendations, connections, or something that allows you to stand out, apply to Stern. I’m in Stern right now, I had a better GPA but worse extracurriculars than you. I feel like a lot of what you’ve done outside of school paints a picture of you as a very well-rounded individual, so you have that in your favor at least.</p>