I'm your average smart high school senior..My GPA is a 3.6 it might increase by the end of the year in my transcript. But my SAT scores have been horrible! I mean beyond horrible!!!!!
Math-480
reading- 470
writing-460
That's horribleeeeeeeee!!!!!! They require or the average of their student SAT scores are more than 600-650 on each section..I'm not even close...My after school activites are ok but not as great as others..So should I even bother applying? I am willing to wait after my first 2 yrs of college.
2007-12-27 03:21:34 · 10 answers · asked by iVEE =] 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Absolutely apply! You never know what can happen. I had worse SAT scores than you and I got in to the college of my choice. I applies and included a letter on why I wanted to attend that school. Although they will look at your SATs that isn't everything they look at. Your GPA is great. Worse comes to worse they say no, and you re-apply, but you'll never know if you don't try the first time.
Good luck to you!
2007-12-27 03:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by T L 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Well, taking this question seriously, an SAT class probably wouldn't make that much of a difference, especially if you're a junior. You're only gonna get a chance to take it this spring and summer and maybe in the fall as a senior. You could try reading an SAT prep book that they sell in bookstores, however. It should help you understand the test better. Getting into NYU is about more than just getting a high SAT score. Also, NYU's music department is actually not that interested in your academic record as it is with your musical abilities. You usually have to try out for gaining acceptance into such college music programs. Plus, colleges look at your entire high school curriculum, so everything you've done up till now will be looked on as a whole not just your SAT scores. Keep your sights open for a wide field of schools that can offer you a major in acting, so that you don't only have your hopes on going to NYU, which is a hard school to get into.
2016-05-27 02:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have time to take it again....I would. Some colleges (through community education), high schools and tech centers offer SAT training classes that you might benefit from.
If you feel that you cannot do any better, then yes you should get at least 1 year of community college behind you before taking them again. With NYU if you have taken any college credit beyond high school you are a transfer student and NYU is one of few schools that require SAT/ACT scores from transfer student, so you would still need scores.
Have you tried taking the ACT. Some have found the tests to be different and it is "easier" for some as opposed to the SAT
2007-12-27 03:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by im2spoiled4me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are four options: (1)You can study more and get well-aquainted with the SAT to increase your scores. (2) You can go to another college and then transfer into NYU. (3) You can take the ACTs and decide which scores to send between those and your SATs. (4) You have two options for this one: (a) Take your SATs and see if your score raises, then send in your application (b) Do not take the SATs again and just send in your application. NYU does not just look at SAT scores, it is more about the whole package. They also require SAT II tests, which cover the subjects more than the SATs.
2007-12-27 03:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by Pennylane 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you have to concentrate on bringing your SAT scores up. You can always retake your SATs and the highest score in each section will be the ones that colleges look at. You could concentrate on a certain section of the SAT each time you take it. There's nothing wrong with take it more than once, twice, or even three times.
To improve your SAT scores, you need to read constantly, study vocabulary words, and do plenty of practices.
SAT scores aren't everything your colleges look at. Do not worry but you shouldn't get your hopes up. However there will be a college for you!
2007-12-27 03:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by PurpleAndGold10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, schools don't just look at test scores, but at a school as popular and competitive as NYU, that generally translates to turning away someone who'd be at the higher end of the scale in favor of someone right in the middle who shows more interest. And there are enough of those applicants that someone who's scored more than 100 points below the average in every area is going to stand out in a bad way, especially if you don't have anything exceptional in your record to compensate, or at least a very, very good explanation for your bad performance. I hate to say it, but if you don't think you can produce a dramatic improvement in your test scores very soon, finding a school you like in the interim and transferring later might be your best bet.
2007-12-27 03:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by MM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to take the exam again. You might want to take an SAT preparation test first.
My second piece of advice is to get a back-up plan -- because even if you improve, NYU is not a sure thing. You will get into a good school -- but getting into a great school will be hard.
2007-12-27 04:13:55 · answer #7 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, if you can't raise your SAT scores a LOT before their app deadline, don't bother applying if you haven't already. You aren't going to get in, and it makes no sense to set the money on fire.
Go to another college, improve your grades and get involved in campus activities, then apply for transfer into NYU. Your odds of admission as a transfer will no doubt be far better once you've proven you can handle a collegiate courseload.
2007-12-27 03:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by comfort eagle 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
study
2007-12-27 03:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
study your butt off and retake the SAT. you aren't THAT far off.
2007-12-27 03:26:00 · answer #10 · answered by sam 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋