<p>My friend and I are both applying to NYU for spring. (Both as second semester juniors). We both have a 22 ACT. I have a 3.35 and he has a 3.5. I'm applying to Gallatin (WOuld i have a better shot at Arts and Sciences?) and he's applying to Arts and Sciences. Thanks!</p>
<p>Not enough information. But I'm going to tell you what you want to hear.</p>
<p>You and your friend are in.</p>
<p>I'm going to have to disagree with Doryx.</p>
<p>Your ACT score is well below the average and will cause the adcom some concern (granted, I know NYU won't accept new scores, so don't fret over it too much). Unless you have taken a rigorous courseload at a good school, you may need another year to bring up the GPA. A 3.5+ is ideal for NYU, I'd imagine.</p>
<p>However, it never hurts to apply, and see what happens. :)</p>
<p>To echo twenty8's post, your ACT is going to really be a burden on your application as a whole. While it is true that NYU officially does not consider test scores from college, I would highly recommend that you try once more, especially if you are applying from a community college or lower-ranked school. Gallatin may be able to overlook bad test scores, but CAS is competitive and it is very doubtful that either of you will be accepted as is.</p>
<p>Well, I'm going to withdraw from applying. My friend said he still wants to apply with a 3.5 If he does take the ACT again, NYU wouldnt even look at it no? If he applies to Gallatin and retakes the ACT you think he'll get in? His e/c's are outstanding, started 2 clubs at current college, volunteers weekly, violinist, etc</p>
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<p>That is the question. I think schools do consider test scores from college, even if they do so unofficially. If you or your friend could score highly on the ACT (30 or so), the upward trend would be impressive and surely help you academically. </p>
<p>More importantly, where are you applying from?</p>
<p>Pace University (NYC campus)</p>
<p>Furthermore, I get a feeling that it would look bad if someone submitted a test score to a school that doesnt consider them. Somewhat, as if he didnt pay attention.</p>
<p>I agree then that you'll need another year to bring your GPA up, though you might as well try now and see what happens.</p>
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Furthermore, I get a feeling that it would look bad if someone submitted a test score to a school that doesnt consider them. Somewhat, as if he didnt pay attention.
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<p>I was kinda worried about that when I submitted my ACTs from college to WashU, but I was accepted. I don't think they look down upon it; in my case, the strong test score only reinforced my GPA and upward trend, so I have no doubt that they at least acknowledged it and used it to get a better idea of who I am. It is ultimately up to you, but I really do think it can have a positive effect on your app if you do considerably better.</p>
<p>No more years left, as I said he's applying as a second semester junior.</p>
<p>Is submitting standardized test scores from the country of your secondary school education as supplementary materials a good idea? My ACT scores are somewhat above average, but on the test in my second language (English being my third), I'm in the top 2%. I've gotten this feeling committees frown on supplementary material.</p>
<p>frrrph - I would definitely submit the test if you've done that well. Committees may tire of excessive supplementary materials, but a test score isn't like an extra essay or recommendation. It's not time consuming and will probably only add to your academic ability.</p>