i NEED to get into NYU does anyone have any tips for getting in?

Question

what gpa do you have to have?
What extracurriculars are good?
Sports?
Community service?
sat and acts scores?
what clubs?
i need all the help i can get! thanks : )

Answer 1

Academics are more important than extracurriculars.

Here is what you need to do:

1. Graduate in the top 10% of your HS class

2. Take as many advanced classes and AP classes as possible

3. Get 2100/2400 or better on your SATs

4. Do at least a few extracurricular activities -- choose some that are fun and some that show leadership -- this is probably less important than most people think

5. Choose people who know you to write letters. A letter from a teacher who knows you is better than a letter from a conggressman or CEO that you met once.

6. Write a killer essay. Take a lot of time crafting this -- it may be the thing that gets you in.

Even with all of this, you may get rejected at NYU (there are no sure things) -- but wou will get into some great university.