What are my chances at NYU?

Question

GPA: ~3.3 (Bad freshman year)
AP/Honors classes: 3 as a junior, prob 5 or 6 as a senior
SAT I: ~2200
SAT II's:
World History 750
U.S. History 770
Mathematics IC 800
Literature (pending, but definitely in the 700's at least)
AP Tests:
European History 5
U.S. History 5
World History 5
Human Geography 4
Environmental Science (NEXT YEAR)
Calculus BC (NEXT YEAR)

- AP Scholar with Honors (at least)
- CAPT (State test) Scholar
- Law Society, President
- Hospital Volunteer
- Political Volunteer (CT Governor's Race 2006) (got a great letter of recommendation from the candidate)
- Analyst for an exporting corporation in Cape Town, South Africa (got a great letter of recommendation from the CEO)
- Wrestling Team
- Debate Club, Member
- School Newspaper columnist

Answer 1

The one problem that you have is your GPA. There are two things that can mitigate the low GPA -- the first is that it is due to your Freshman year. If you did really well after that -- then it won't matter. Make sure that you address it in your admissions essay. The second thing is that you will be taking AP classes. If you do well in them then your GPA will go up quite a bit.

I've read that letters of recommendation from politicians do not work well unless they really know each other well. Given that you were a sophomore when he ran, I wouldn't use him unless you keep in touch with him during your junior and senior years. Ivev if you do use his letter, make sure you send a recommendation from someone at your school as well.

Answer 2

You sound like a student who should get into NYU. The SAT scores are very good. What is your percentile rank in your graduating class?

Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

If you believe you will achieve... With a little hard work you can make it and do just fine ... Good Luck

Answer 4

You have made it, and you could also at NYU if you are optimsitic about it. If you think you can then - YOU CAN!!!