<p>HS GPA - 83.5 (90+ Senior)
SAT - M: 640 CR:440 W:460
SAT II - Math I: 650 Math II: 580
Major - Finance/Accounting</p>
<p>I'm a HS Senior and going to go to either Pace University, St. John's University, Hofstra University, or Baruch College.
I'm leaning heavily at Pace University right now.</p>
<p>I want to transfer to NYU Stern after my 2nd year.
My HS GPA and SATs are so low that I don't even know if I have a chance to transfer into Stern.</p>
<p>If I have a chance, what kind of grades would I need to get in?
Does the college I go to matter?</p>
<p>What other schools that are similar to Stern, that I have a chance at, should I apply to? </p>
<p>Ya not with those numbers. Even if you pulled off a 4.0 for two years at any of those schools I don't think you'll get in. </p>
<p>What state did you go to high school in? If its california, michigan, or north carolina, I strongly suggest you look into the public school systems there. State schools are always easier to transfer into (that is of course, if you are in state).</p>
<p>Definitely. HS Grades and SATs worth much less in NYUs eyes. Plus, being able to foot NYU's bill helps, too. They consider your SES status and prefer richer people. Read the fine print. Do great in college, and if you want to, attempt to transfer. Speak with an admissions counselor in a year or two at the NYU office. They'll help ya out.</p>
<p>while they may place more emphasis on college records, you have to keep in mind who the competition is. he is competing with a)kids at nyu in cas b)kids at ivy's who are unhappy/want to go to a bschool and c)kids from other good bschools. </p>
<p>because his numbers are so low, he isn't going into a competitive program--so if he pulls of a 4.0 or 3.9 or 3.7 are a non-competitive school, it won't impress the admissions committee as much as someone at a tougher school with a 3.5+. If it were really that easy, then why wouldn't you go to community college for two years, get a 4.0, then transfer in? That's why state schools are there! This is a pointless argument, but in my opinion, you don't have a chance. And as far as the rich kid thing goes, unless your parents plan on donating $1m+, NYU could care less if you are applying for financial aid or not. In fact, financial aid decisions are made after the admission decisions, the committee doesn't know/care about your financial situation unless your last name is Stern, Bobst, or Tisch.</p>
<p>How common do you think it is for community college kids to transfer into stern? Not common at all. I haven't met anyone at Stern who went to (or for that matter knows anyone who did) go to a community college before getting into Stern. </p>
<p>And by the way, it is not uncommon for kids to transfer out of an ivy into Stern for the finance track. I think everyone is underestimating just how competitive the transfer process is at Stern...it doesn't mean the OP shouldn't even try to get in, it just means that he shouldn't be banking on that, and he certainly shouldn't be surprised when he gets a very skinny envelope come decision time.</p>
<p>a) Being that you're from NY, NY. I don't know if you live here or just go to school here, you'd HAVE to know that financial aid at NYU is a big deal. They're notorious for needing money and loving it when an applicant can foot the bill (not applying for fin aid). Their finaid sucks and they have a small endowment. Read the fine print on their website. They're not needblind. They consider your SES whilst reading the application. A lot of schools do. Why do you think they ask for your parents background? If it's on the app, it matters. </p>
<p>b) A LOT of community college kids apply and transfer to NYU and stern.</p>
<p>sorry but thats just bollocks. I go to NYU, there are plenty of poor kids here. As far as them being "notorious" for needing money, I don't know about that at all. NYU has over $1 billion in endowment (not small). NYU is notorious for being expensive, not needing money. As for your community college kids statement, back that up with some facts. I go here, and I don't know anyone who has or knows anyone who has done this. Other than your opinion, can you offer anything that proves that I couldn't be more wrong?</p>
<p>"Stern does not take SAT scores taken after high school."</p>
<p>They do accept them if you take them during your first year at college. Even if they don't look at them officially. They can't help but see them if you put them on the application.</p>