Upward grade trend.. Bad grades for NYU?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm currently in junior year. So far, I've aced most of my tests this year and plan on having a much higher GPA through more effort and dedication. During freshman year, I received a 3.7 and a 3.3 during junior year.</p>

<p>I also took slightly challenging classes, such as Honors Bio during freshman year (A), and AP US History during sophomore year (A-). This year, the only challenging classes I had offered to me was Physics, which I am doing well in so far. </p>

<p>If I maintain a 3.8 or above this year and senior year, will I have a chance at a school like NYU or USC? Maybe even UCLA?</p>

<p>As for the SATs, I'll be taking them for the first time in October and I've been preparing since this summer. Based on my practice tests, I expect a score around 1650. (This is my first time taking it, and I plan on improving a lot more before senior year starts.. hopefully in the 1800-2000 range)</p>

<p>My extra curricular activities include: </p>

<p>-Violin (Youth orchestra since 9th grade, private lessons since 3rd grade, multiple performances including several recitals, festivals, and a recital at Carnegie Hall)
-President of Diversity Club in high school since 10th grade
-Tennis Club member since 10th
-Co-Editor of the school newspaper starting this year
-Key Club member since this year
-Volunteering at my local hospital over the summer</p>

<p>I might also join the student council as well!</p>

<p>And since I know affirmative action can be influential for admission, whether it's legal or not, I'm Japanese and Bengali & both of my parents are well educated (dad is a medical doctor, mom is a medical lab tech) and our income is above $400k a year. I have been told I'm a strong writer too so I hope to use that as an advantage for college application essays. </p>

<p>Anyone want to chance me for NYU, USC, and UCLA?
Thanks!</p>

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<p>Help y’all</p>

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<p>I think your SAT scores are more of a problem than your grades. A 1650 is nowhere in the range for NYU, USC or UCLA. If you get a 2000+ you’ll have a much better chance. </p>

<p>As far as grades go, an upward trend in GPA is a good thing. So yes, if you maintain a 3.8 during these last two years you will have a chance. Just do really well on the SATs.</p>

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<p>This is my first time taking the test after roughly a month of preparation. Will taking the SAT multiple times make me look bad? NYU allows score choice, so will they only be able to see the scores I choose? I plan on raising it to the 2000 range</p>

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<p>Please help!</p>

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<p>They’ll take your best scores…and don’t stress out you have plenty of time :)</p>

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<p>It doesn’t matter how many tests you take, don’t worry. For schools like NYU and UCLA, 1800-2000 WILL NOT CUT IT. 2100+ for SAT I, 730+ for SAT II (although they don’t requirre it, remember, other applicants will still submit them).</p>

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<p>I have to say, a 2000 isn’t too impressive by NYU’s standards. If you can get an upward trajectory and 2200+ in the SAT’s (or a 32-33 in ACT) you’ll have much higher chances. A 1650 is pretty low. </p>

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<p>Thanks! Can anyone tell me if USC and UCLA are influenced by individuality and uniqueness of applicants like NYU is?</p>

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<p>UCLA and USC are much better schools than NYU in general (ranked #21, 23 on usnews vs. #33 for NYU). I’d say that these schools stress individuality more than NYU does (especially schools in the UC system).</p>