<p>Does NYU, or any other privates, hold HS transcript and SAT/ACT test scores heavily against transfer CC students. One who has a better college record than high school record?</p>
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<p>Bumping this</p>
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<p>Id like to know the same.</p>
<p>Does anyone know?</p>
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<p>Well, if you have subpar HS record and ACT/ SAT scores, it would be important for you to really show a major difference in the quality of work at the college level. If you are able to stand out in your college work, that may mitigate the negative effects of a below average HS record (according to NYU standards).</p>
<p>Also, it would be better for you if you show superior college performance for two years in college before transfer to a university like NYU if you have subpar HS records. If you plan to transfer after only one year of college, HS grades and standardized scores may play more of a role in the considerations of the Admissions people.</p>
<p>Regardless, really acing your college work and doing well with whatever your passions are at college will give you the best chance of minimizing the effects of a poor HS record.</p>
<p>If there is noticeable difference between HS and college work, you may be credited with positive changes as a result of maturation or whatever (you probably want to elaborate on the changes in your essay), with the more recent performance arguably having the stronger effect on the Admission staff.</p>
<p>@evolving:
Do you know for a fact that a transfer who has been at a college for the whole 2 years has more of a chance at acceptance into NYU?
I was just wondering because I used to think that as well then, when I was applying for Fordham University(I was accepted but declined) someone at admissions told me they prefer a transfer student with less credits at another institution. I didnt ask her why…and it puzzled me as to why she said that. I figured its because they have more to mold when you have spent less time at another school. You are more fresh and less of a product of that other institution.
I always thought I should spend as much time as I can the Community College improving my grades from HS but ever since the lady at admissions told me that I have always been weary of spending too much time at another school before transferring. I wonder if NYU is like that too. I mean it kinda makes sense…now that I think of it if I was an admissions counsleor I would probably want someone with less time at another institution as well as long as theyre grades were good…</p>
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<p>I was giving more emphasis to the two years of college because of the OP’s concern about HS records (grades and standardized scores) being held against the student. It seems like common sense to recognize the longer college record will serve as greater evidence of the person’s ability to master work at the college level. Also, some colleges definitely want the standardized scores if only one year of college has been completed, while standardized scores may not even be necessary upon completion of two years of college before transfer.</p>
<p>The Fordham U. Admissions staff might have been referring to Fordham U’s own school-specific preferences. This is not true across the board that transfer students for admission as Sophomores are preferred to transfers for the Junior year. I have not heard of this in my many years in higher education.</p>