Syracuse University chances?

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<p>Hey, everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm looking to go to NYU, Carnegie Mellon, or Northwestern for a double major in musical theatre and social work/psychology. One of these three would be a dream come true, and I'd also flip at the chance to go to Syracuse. I'm gonna apply to Ithaca and Marymount Manhattan and Montclair State just to be safe, but my ideal schools would be one of the top four mentioned. So, given my potential application, what are my chances?</p>

<p>Also, assume that I get into the musical theatre program (another battle altogether!)</p>

<p>SAT: 2060
CR 690
M 630
W 740
(I do plan on retaking the SATs in October before I submit my applications, any tips on improving my scores, particularly in math and possibly CR? How high should they be?)</p>

<p>I haven't taken the ACT yet or any SAT subject tests or anything like that. I plan on it, though.</p>

<p>GPA Weighted: 4.0
GPA Unweighted: 3.9
(These figures are estimates.)</p>

<p>Class Rank: I haven't received it yet, but I would guess somewhere in the top 10-15%.</p>

<p>Honors Courses:
Freshman year - English, global history, Spanish 2
Sophomore year - English, algebra 2, Spanish 3, US history 1
Junior year - US history 2
Senior year - None</p>

<p>IB Courses:
Junior year - English 1, Spanish 1
Senior year - English 2, Spanish 2, Psych</p>

<p>AP Courses:
Senior year - Bio</p>

<p>Syracuse University (SUPA) Courses:
Junior year - Forensics (Chem 113)</p>

<p>Concentrations:
Freshman and sophomore years - Vocal major
Junior and senior years - Drama major</p>

<p>Jobs: Aeropostale sales associate (+ Aero Ambassador, which is an extra leadership position-type thing) May 2013-present</p>

<p>Student Council:
Freshman year - Elected study hall and House representative
Sophomore year - Class president</p>

<p>School clubs:
Freshman year - International Club
National Honor Society (hasn't been sent out yet, but I imagine I will be eligible)
National English Honor Society - senior year
National Spanish Honor Society - senior year</p>

<p>Other Leadership Positions/Jobs:
Board of Directors at high school theatre productions center, costumes manager - grades 11 and 12
Local children's therapy group helping autistic and otherwise special needs kids, volunteering - grades 11 and 12</p>

<p>All-Shore Chorus grades 9 and 10, All-State Opera grade 10
High school chamber choir grades 10 and 11
High school concert choir grades 9, 10, 12
Church cantor grades 9, 10, and 12
Nursing home performances grade 12
Vocal lessons grade 6-present
My school shows: freshman year and sophomore year (1 in the fall and 1 in the spring each)
Local all boy's school shows: junior year and senior year (1 in the fall and 1 in the spring each) </p>

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<p>Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>You are fine. In fact, a bit overqualified.</p>

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<p>Syracuse is a match for you; perhaps it is even a safety with your stats.</p>

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<p>Definitely in, no worry.</p>

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<p>So I really screwed up here
I just finished my junior year. My cumulative GPA is a 2.21…
I don’t remember exactly what my freshman Gpa was, but my sophomore GPA was a 2.6, and my junior year gpa was a 2.1…
My sat score however was a 1970…</p>

<p>I am a minority (India , my parents were born in India, I was born here) I volunteered at a hospital for about 150 hours. I have no other ecs, my essays arent exactly anything To write home about…
I’m realty nervous. Where can I go? My top choices were
University of Arizona
University of Washington
Umass Amherst
Indiana university at Bloomington
Baylor university
Texas a&m
Penn state main campus
Syracuse</p>

<p>Please help,and any college suggestions would be great!</p>

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<p>Hi, I’m really interested in Syracuse as well, in fact I’d say it is currently my first choice. Mind chancing me as well? I would like to apply to Newhouse for Public Relations. I’m also applying to NYU, Emerson, Ithaca and some in state safety schools. </p>

<p>Race: African-American
Gender: Male
State: Louisiana
Low income household</p>

<p>Cumulative weighted GPA: estimated 3.4-5
Class Rank: Unknown at least top 50%
SAT: 1780
ACT: 29
Gone to highly selective and rigorous high school. Taken all honors, gifted and AP Classes every year.
AP Classes: Government, US History, English Lang, English Lit, Psych, and Calc AB.
Really strong recommendations already lined up. </p>

<p>Alot of consistent dedication to my extracurriculars. Many awards and honors received from many. EC’s (leadership positions):
Speech & Debate (Speech President 2 Years and Secretary 1 Year)
Gay-Straight Alliance (President 2 Years and Secretary 1 Year)
Drama Club (Co-President 1 Year)
Film Appreciation Club (Fundraising Coordinator 3 Years)
Peer Assistance Team - student tutoring and counseling service
Black Culture Club (Vice-president 1 Year)</p>

<p>I don’t have any consistent community service hours but I have done some every now and then. </p>

<p>My gpa isn’t the most outstanding but it has shown an upward trend and I’ve improved academically and personally since my underclassmen years. Should I retake the ACT to bring it up more or is that an okay score? I wasn’t planning on submitting the SAT score since it was very low but I suppose I could retake that as well? If I’m not the ideal match, how can I improve my chances? Any advice would be lovely. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Pretty Pegasus; it is probably not possible to double major in anything with music theatre at Syracuse, Ithaca, or Carnegie Mellon. The MT major is very demanding. Also it is very difficult to get accepted. If you haven’t been on the MT thread over in the college major section, there is a ton of information on that thread.</p>