<p>Hello College Confidential! New user here! </p>
<p>I have a question about Syracuse. I desperately want to go to Syracuse, specifically Newhouse. But everyone knows that it is so hard to get in. Should I apply to a different college within Syracuse, and then transfer? Or should I apply directly there? My fear is that if I do get accepted into a college, maybe the iSchool, I won't be able to transfer out and I would be forced to stay in a major that I am not interested in. Any help?</p>
<p>Just some stats about me, I have a 3.71 UW GPA and I have a 1760 on the SAT. The writing section is my strongest section. But I will be taking it again in a few weeks.</p>
<p>My daughter and I visited Syracuse a few weeks ago. When you apply, you apply to at least two colleges, so you could apply to both New House and a backup. If you only got into your backup (but not New House) the dilemma would be whether to attend the other school in hopes of transferring in. The staff at the admissions info session were very clear that it is difficult to transfer into New House (only a limited number of spots each year). Personally, if you are passionate about a major in the communications area, I would not enroll in a different college on the assumption that I could transfer; I would look at some other options among the many other great communications schools out there. Hopefully New House will work out for you.</p>
<p>I agree with Blvdmom- Newhouse transfer is based 100% on GPA. Applicants are ranked in order of their Syracuse University GPA. Last year’s transfer GPA was 3.65, according to Newhouse Dean Branham. I would work on raising your Math+CR to 1300 in order to be competitive for Newhouse. You can apply to three colleges/schools within Syracuse University on your admissions application. If you love Newhouse and SU, show your interest to the school through well-written essays, interview, and campus visit. Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>Your GPA looks really good! I think your decision should depend on your future SAT scores, because they’re slightly below average for Syracuse (which is 1800-1900’s) in general. Remember that they’ll consider more than just your GPA and your SAT scores, though!</p>
<p>Syracuse has many qualities that my daughter really liked-but college vsits are so personal. Personally we found the student body to appear more diverse than many of the other schools we have visited. If you are interested in communications, other great options are BU, GW, and Indiana.</p>
<p>@youngmaryt Ithaca is definitely on my list I spoke to some reps already and they have special scholarships just for communications majors. </p>
<p>@Blvdmom That’s great to hear! I think the environment shapes the experience so much. Did they ever discuss merit scholarships because Syracuse has a pretty hefty price tag.</p>
<p>@miopyon13 Thank you! Do you think really good extracurricular activities will compensate for a lower SAT score?</p>
<p>@SugarBubbleTea Yes, definitely! They prefer something that you put a lot of time/dedication into, leadership experience would be even better (like team captain). But still, I believe you can pull up your SAT score to or above the average range next time you take the test! Good luck! :)</p>
<p>My S will be a freshman at Newhouse next year.
He was accepted ED with a 3.4 (weighted) and a 2250 SAT.
So he had a much lower GPA but a much higher SAT. I’m going to say that you probably have about the same shot he did. I think if you get your SAT up above 2000 you have a very good chance.</p>
<p>One thing though… do NOT expect to be able to transfer into Newhouse from another school at Syracuse.
At a Newhouse info session, the Dean even said that transfering in is <em>very</em> difficult.</p>
<p>@soze Thank you so much for your input! If you don’t mind telling me, how did your son get that on the SAT? Is he just naturally gifted or did he employ specific test prep strategies? Also, did he take it once and get that or was that after several attempts. I know my score is decent, but I know I really need to improve if I’m considering getting into that school and getting merit aid from other schools on my list. Also, what are some other communications programs he got accepted into? Thank you!</p>
<p>He took it twice and did a bit better on the second time, but they were both pretty good scores.
He did have some test prep training, but nothing particulary unusual.
In terms of other schools, he had to withdraw his other apps after his ED acceptance, so we’ll never know. But frankly I think he would have gotten in everywhere else (BU, NYU, Northeastern, UMass).</p>
<p>Hi! I just came upon your post and I am in the same boat as you. I am applying to Newhouse (which has been my dream school for years) to major in Broadcast Journalism. We have about the same GPA and my SAT is a 1770, and I don’t plan on taking it again. To better my chances, I am going in for an interview and I am applying ED. You never know if you will get in unless you try! Hope to see you at Newhouse one day:)</p>
I spoke to some reps already and they have special scholarships just for communications majors. </p>