SUNY New Paltz..Chances?

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<p>Hi, I am planning on applying to SUNY New Paltz and I was wondering what my chances are of getting in. I'm applying for Early Decision and planning on majoring in Elementary Education. </p>

<p>Female from California
Attend a Private School (around 300 students attend)
Avg. High School GPA: 3.3
AP/Honors Courses: English Honors, AP English Language (3 on AP Test) AP American Literature, AP Government and Economics
SAT:1580 (I'm taking the re-taking the SAT and the ACT in October)</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:
*Awarded Excellence in Leadership/Achievements Award in 2007</p>

<p>Freshman Year-
Division 1 (Traveling) Soccer
Varsity Track and Field
Freshman Class Council
Intern at the Alameda County District Attorneys Office</p>

<p>Sophomore Year-
Division 1 (Traveling) Soccer
Varsity Track and Field
Sophomore Class Council
Sports Newsletter Club President</p>

<p>Junior Year-
Division 3 Soccer
CSF Club Member
Junior Class President
Employee of Fremont Swim School (Swim Instructor- Year Round)</p>

<p>Senior Year-
Division 3 Soccer
CSF Club Member
Interact Club Member
Debate Club President
Student Body President
Employee of Fremont Swim School (Swim Instructor & Deck Manager- Year Round)</p>

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<p>Here are the statistics for the incoming class of 2007, but from what I understand, the selectivity has increased.
State University of New York at New Paltz: Undergraduate Admissions - Information for Guidance Counselors
Hopefully others can shed more light on the recent stats.</p>

<p>Good luck, SUNY New Paltz is a great school.</p>

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<p>My D is a soph. at NP. From what I understand, NP is alot more selective for in state students, especially from the NYC/Long Is. area. I think they are trying to encourage more geographic diversity. One of her friends was admitted this year from our area (Buffalo/Western NY) with average grades and SAT. I think being from CA will give you a stong advantage.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the information. Do you think there is anything else that might help increase my chances? I toured the school over Labor Day weekend, and it seemed like a nice area, but it was hard to tell because most of the students were gone. Can you tell me anything about what the enviroment is like there?</p>

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<p>We live about one hour south of New Paltz. My daughter, a current senior, has a few friends just starting their sophomore year their and absolutely love it. The few times I've been around campus it gave me the impression of being pretty eclectic.</p>