Do I have what it takes to get into NYU?

Question

I plan on applying early decision to NYU this fall to the College of Arts and Sciences with an undecided major. I guess that is my first question. Does applying without a declared major improve my chances? As far as grades, I have a 3.8 unweighted GPA and my SAT scores are 680 on CR, 600 on Math, and 620 on writing. I took 2 AP courses and 1 college course this year and I am taking 3 AP courses and 2 college courses next year. I am part of the symphonic orchestra and have taken art and Italian every year of high school. As far as extracurriculars, I play varsity basketball, I am Co-President of National Honor Society, I am an officer in the National Art Honor Society, and I am part of the National Foreign Language Honor Society. I am on the school's academic team, an art club member, co-president of the U.S. History Club, Renaissance Gold Club member, Italian Club member, and a member of the International Outreach Club. What are my chances of being accepted to NYU? Any help or advice

I took 3 Subject tests (English, US History, and Math I) but havent received the scores yet.

Answer 1

I think you stand a decent chance, but there are no guarantees. It all depends upon what they need to make up their class and who else applies. Your record would make you a good candidate for most schools.

Answer 2

Your Sat scores are in the 50 percent mids for nyu so thats solid. I"m pretty sure applying without a declared major doesn't make a difference. I would definitely consider taking at least 2 SAT 2 subject tests. If I remember right nyu requires at least 2 subject tests....Well when I applied this past fall I got in with a 2100 flat and with 2 Subject tests (Chem and bio). Your extracurriculars are really strong =) I think you'll get in if you take one more subject test. Good luck!