What are my chances for Fordham?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Fordham University
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GPA 3.45/3.7 one of the top public schools in MA
SAT: 1350
total of 8 honors and 2 AP’s
EC’s:
published a young adult novel (good ratings, interviewed by multiple local papers, asked to give presentations at local schools and bookstores)
president of spanish club and multicultural club
volunteer tutor all 4 years of high school for inner-city students
varsity field hockey and track
school newspaper staff
co-founder, editor and twitter manager of an online magazine
published by multiple literary magazines
attended a journalism conference over the summer that I was invited to and required application
work part-time at a local restaurant and babysit
led fundraiser to buy books for a local school for recently immigrated students
above and beyond in spanish award
chosen to be a student mentor for foreign exchange student last year
culinary club.
yearbook…
I’m really hoping to become president for Spanish NHS and maybe add a few more things to my EC’S but we’ll see haha

Also, I’m Hispanic and I speak Spanish and Italian I’m not sure if that really helps. I am applying as a Journalism major. Please let me know what my chances are for Fordham or what I could do to help my chances. I am a Junior right now so any feedback would be appreciated :slight_smile:

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You have more than enough ECs, enough so that I would counsel you to take a look at your outside workload next year and cut back on anything that is negatively impacting your ability to focus on school and your primary ECs. If you’re getting tired of any of them or if the environment isn’t as fun any more, don’t be afraid to drop the activity in the fall.

Beyond that, keep your grades up, study for the standardized tests, and enjoy the rest of high school as much as you can. Pay attention to the EA deadlines and apply to a range of schools. EA is a wonderful option.