<p>I'm concerned because my ACT score isn't phenomenal (31) but my gpa is pretty good (3.88). I am wondering what admissions officers will think about this because other than my ACT score, everything else about my application is fine.</p>
<p>Of course it will hurt my chances, but how much?</p>
<p>if the gpa is uw, then the test score will hurt marginally. It would probably only hurt at ivy though</p>
<p>31 is good for enough for many schools…even for ivy,except HYP or columbia i think…</p>
<p>I don’t think a 31 ACT would -hurt- a 3.88 GPA, it’s about even, I feel, but I think general consensus is going to be that neither one is precisely HYP level, although coupled with a rigorous courseload (etc, etc, etc) it could make you competative at a wide variety of other schools.</p>
<p>i have a 3.88 UW w/ a full IB courseload. my weighted is 4.51 if that’s any help. i’m applying to nyu stern early and i’m just really concerned about my 31 holding me back.</p>
<p>I’d say the two match up nicely. If you got sub-30, though, then eyebrows would be raised.</p>
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<p>Ah, the fundamental question. The GPA and Test Score imbalance. </p>
<p>GPA > Scores
1). OMG!!! Grade Inflation!!!
2). From a disadvantage background and had little prior experience with standardized tesing.
3). Didn’t challenge self in high school - took no AP classes or honors.
4). I thought that test was just for practice. Let me retry. I can do better I promise! </p>
<p>Scores > GPA
1). A lazy good for nothing that just happens to be smart.
2). A lazy good for nothing that has parents willing to pay for extensive testing training
3). A smart kid that somehow ended up in a competitive school with ridiculous grade deflation.
4). By a 1/230,540,000,000 chance, somehow got all the answers right by random guessing. Collegeboard is investigating you. </p>
<p>Pick that which applies to you!</p>
<p>haha, another IB kid! w00! In that case, your GPA is excellent lol, and the GPA/ACT matchup for NYU looks pretty good.</p>
<p>Nothing but the facts. The 25% percentile at Columbia for the last couple of years (at least) was a score of 31. Thus, a score of 31 was at the bottom 25% of the admitted students. Keep in mind that approximately 40% of every class is legacy, recruited athlete, URM and legacy/development.</p>
<p>It really depends on your class rank or, sometimes, what school you go to.</p>
<p>if it’s any help, i’m 21/390. barely top 6%</p>
<p>Um…3.88 is not grade deflation at a rigorous school. That would be more like 3.5 with stellar test scores (aka new england preps).</p>
<p>grade deflation? if my grade were deflated, my ACT score would be higher.</p>
<p>anyhow, so it wouldn’t make THAT much of a difference in my application?</p>
<p>I think they match well. Was the 31 your only try?</p>
<p>no, i tried twice, and an unofficial 3rd time (won’t go into much detail). i just couldn’t raise my reading score. i got a 36 in math and 34 in science</p>
<p>36M? 34S? IB? Weighted 4.51? Top 6%? What are you worried about? You have exceptional Math ability. You’re fine. If on top of that you’re an URM, it would be even better…</p>
<p>unfortunately i’m chinese =P</p>
<p>Oh, then you don’t have “exceptional Math ability.” It’s just that you’re Chinese :D</p>
<p>how true =[. this affirmative action nonsense is ridiculous. i’m hoping my 5 in BC calc will help my chances</p>