What are my chances? NYU

Transfer Students
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<p>I want to transfer to NYU College of Arts and Sciences in the spring. I'd like to know if I have any real chance of being accepted. Would like to hear from anyone who has been accepted as a transfer student with similar stats (or if anyone knows of someone), or if there's anything I should try to improve on.</p>

<p>Transferring as: Sophomore</p>

<p>College GPA: 3.79</p>

<p>SAT Scores: 1960 (670 W, 670 M, 620 CR)</p>

<p>SAT IIs: Physics 660, Math II 650</p>

<p>High School GPA: 89</p>

<p>ECs/Academics:</p>

<p>Worked in a medical office as an assistant over three summers. I have gained valuable experience there and have become very close the the physician I was working with.</p>

<p>Accepted in to the Honors college at my university. I take honors courses and earn honors credits. </p>

<p>American Medical Student Association (AMSA) member. It's basically a national pre-med student club. We have regular meetings that focus on new topics in health care and med school preparation.</p>

<p>Recommendations: </p>

<p>I am going to be getting a rec from my chemistry professor; however, is one letter enough? Would two letters be ideal?</p>

<p>With my stats do I have a real shot? I'd like to get some input on anything else I can do to better my application. Thanks!</p>

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<p>I would say to go for two quality letters if possible. Having one-too-many LOR’s, especially in NYU’s case, is only going to help your case. Try to get one from the physician you said you became “very close” with over your internships.</p>

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<p>I was actually wondering whether NYU would want a rec from someone that isn’t a professor or someone that isn’t associated with a school. If they don’t care then I’ll definitely do that. But lets say I didn’t have anyone outside of school to write me a letter, would letters from two professors still be the better option?</p>