<p>What are my chances to be accepted into Fordham? I go to a very good privet school in Uk, have a very good teacher's refference, i speak 4 languages and if I apply with no request of scholarship. But my marks are really not the best at all!
Thank you</p>
<p>what are your test scores/ gpa?</p>
<p>Well I got secondary school graduation certificates for:
Math: B
History:A
Art:A
French:A*
German:A*
English:B
Literature:C
Science: C, C
Religious Studies: A
Russian: A*</p>
<p>Drama: Grade 5</p>
<p>Its a bit different program in the Uk..</p>
<p>I also took toefl exam, but the exam conditions were terrible, everyone were talking even the examiners, I couldnt concentrate at all and so i guessed more than half of the answers. I didnt take sat yet, I will in late January although the deadline application is 15th of January. Im not sure about it, because I am not that good in maths at all and English is quite hard for me especially the grammar.
But I did write a good personal statement and have a very good teachers refference.
I really hope to be accepted into that school, it is my first choice and I am very worried about it.</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity Dver, how did you happen to decide on Fordham as your first choice school? Are you applying to other schools in America and in the UK?</p>
<p>I think Fordham is a very good school and I think I will get a very good education there, yes I applied to other schools in US, i think its a great country. Unfortunatly if i wont be accepted i would have to stay in UK for college.
What are my chances do you think?</p>
<p>Do you know your intended major? And what is your country of origin? Do you speak any other languages fluently?</p>
<p>I want to study international business or something in that area but i put undecided. I speak only the languages i put above fluently, its just my test grades arent good at all!</p>
<p>OK, what is your native language? Is it one of the languages you've listed? There is a reason that I'm asking.</p>
<p>Well its Russian-German</p>
<p>well, based on your grades, I think that you stand a strong chance at Fordham. I'm not really sure how Fordham judges toefl exams though.</p>
<p>OK Dver, your writing ability and general comprehension of English is apparent from what you've written here so the TOEFL situation shouldn't be a problem.</p>
<p>You should apply. Write your own essay so it reflects you (getting it proofed is okay) and directly address your grades. In addition, strongly present what will make you a good fit at Fordham. I think your Russian-German background is a bonus 'cause you'll bring a very interesting life experience to the campus. </p>
<p>Just don't major in math or science - go where your strengths are. That's what I would tell my own kid. </p>
<p>By the end of four years at Fordham you should be able to write and comprehend English superbly. Catholic colleges and Universities are famous for turning out exceptional writers and communicators.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you very much all of you! I really hope to be accepted, i lived in three different countries and wrote a personal statement on my experiences. But I didnt say exactly what why i think Fordham will suit me! I will also take the SAT in late January, i dont think i will do well at all there, I took the test online for practice and in maths i just got 50% and in english less so! But maybe it wont be too big problem.
No, no i wont take maths or science as my major. I want to study languages, cultures and business studies something in that area.
I think US is really an amazing country and has a fantastic education even better than English one.</p>