<p>right now, thanks to my math classes and a couple AP's, my GPA is pretty well in the tanks for the average incoming Freshmen at New College (3.8 weighted)</p>
<p>I think I have decent ACT scores with super scoring...27 composite with a 34 in English. And i have an 1180 with my English and Math portions of the SAT</p>
<p>I know that NCF isn't all about stats, but what else do they look for?</p>
<p>I write well...but I haven't lived in this area long enough for my teachers to really get to know me, so my reccommendations might not be stellar...I'm a hard working girl (CNA, landscaping, secretary) I've racked up a laundry list of extra curricular activites mostly in my Freshman and Sophmore years, I've taken 2 AP classes and am going to take 2 more next year...</p>
<p>What does NCF find important? I know it's case by case, but i'd like to know, if i get a C in Trig are my chances shot? if i get B's in my AP classes should i throw my hopes of attending this college out the window?</p>
<p>oh...and if you guys can i'd appreciate it if somebody estimated my chances of getting in! But that's not what's most important...</p>
<p>When I look at acceptance stats for New College, there is a wide range in terms of grades and test scores. New College is definitely one to look for other things other than just stats. We attended an information session over spring break. My daughter has gotten some Bs in AP classes and got a C in PreCalc last quarter, first C ever. So she has her weaknesses but definitely has her strengths too, like her 35 on English on the ACT, her writing, and extracurriculars. We came away from the info session feeling like she had a good chance to get in. Stay busy doing things you love; you’ve got time to work on your ACT. Your essay will really be critical here since they really value writing. Make sure to visit the school; it has a different vibe that is hard to pick up on until you see it in person. Good luck!</p>
<p>When my son and I went to an info session a month ago, the admissions director told us that they weigh your grades and your essay very highly. I think they do have some flexibility on stats, but they are still looking for fairly high grades and scores. I got the impression that test scores didn’t matter quite as much as the application essay, but that scores are still important. They did mention that one bad grade on your transcript would not have an impact on admission decisions. They also mentioned strength of schedule – they like to see that you have taken lots of challenging classes, particularly AP.</p>
<p>I agree that it is critical for you to visit the school – it is unlike any other public school in Florida! Good luck.</p>
<p>I, too, think it critical that you visit New College. Visiting will help you decide whether New College is a good fit for you.</p>
<p>If you decide New College is a good fit, you may want to seek out a frank discussion of your prospects with your admissions counselor. From your perspective, you should be prepared with reasons why New College should admit you. That is, what do you bring to the table that New College would be seeking. Your level of interest in attending New College would also seem an important factor as well, but I’d focus on your unique background and qualifications.</p>
<p>I don’t know how to gauge your ACT scores, but I note there is a fairly big difference between your English score and your composite score. Your 1180 SAT score is not that impressive, but if it’s composed of a 740 in critical reading and a 440 in math, that would probably be perceived a lot differently than a 590/590.</p>
<p>There was a 240 point differential between my daughter’s critical reading score and her math score. The New College admissions people we talked with assured us there was not too much concern with her lower math score in light of her high reading score. In contrast, the admissions people at University of Florida told us they looked only at the SAT sum total, not at its constituent parts.</p>
<p>With an 1180, too, admissions will probably look more closely than otherwise at your writing SAT score as well.</p>
<p>Re-taking the SAT to achieve higher scores would probably help as well.</p>
<p>We visited a lot of colleges before this year, my daughter’s senior year. College visits helped us to eliminate a lot of schools and to focus on where my daughter would best achieve her goals. Visiting should be your first order of business.</p>
<p>I got a 670 on reading
510 in Math
590 in Writing</p>
<p>I’m taking the test again in May…last chance! In Florida, with the Brightfutures not placing writing scores into the equation at all, i find it stange that a Florida college actually values them!</p>
<p>I can’t improve my ACT scores, and I did score fairly low on the other sections even with super scoring.</p>
<p>English 34
Math 24
Reading 24
Science 25
Writing scores of 8 first then 6 (first to last test) higher composite score of 29 from the second test…</p>
<p>With my low test scores I know I’ll have to work my butt off on the writing portion of the application! </p>
<p>Frankly, if I don’t get into New College, I’ll have to settle for MCC, and that’s quite a big jump from an honors college down to a community college, but I don’t want to move from home…I kind of have to get into New College!</p>
<p>Does anybody know if they have college visits over the summer?</p>
<p>“If you decide New College is a good fit, you may want to seek out a frank discussion of your prospects with your admissions counselor.”</p>
<p>This is your best bet. Arrange a meeting, bring copies of your transcript and test scores, and see what your admissions counselor has to say. And yes, they do have tours over the summer.</p>
<p>New College definitely takes into account an applicant’s demonstrated level of interest in New College.</p>
<p>It occurs to me that if you’ve done independent study projects or produced research reports that you are proud of that are well done and well presented, sharing that kind of work might go far with the admissions people because New College stresses writing and research.</p>