5 Comments July 26th, 2010

Do I have a chance in getting into NYU College of Arts and Sciences?

F asked:


Here are my stats:

1740 on the SAT
11/12 on the essay
630 on Literature Subject Test
640 on U.S. History Subject Test
3.4 GPA
Involved in the following clubs
Red Cross Club
Democrat Club
Environmental Club
Diversity Club
I do the following sport
Tae Kwon Do
I have extremely good recommendations and an extremely good application and essay.
Lots of community service hours, and work experience.
Do I have a shot?
African American/Black
Yes, I am a black belt in taekwondo and I am a teacher/instructor there, in diversity club I am in charge of food. Red Cross I am designated to help with blood drives.

Carson

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5 Responses to “Do I have a chance in getting into NYU College of Arts and Sciences?”

  1. Gracie Says:
    July 26th, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    Kaden

    check the website

  2. Julian Says:
    July 26th, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    Amelia

    Sry, I have no clue. But I’d say you’re application stands out by all the clubs you have joined. Do you hold any positions in them?

  3. Savannah Says:
    July 27th, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    Jackson

    ehh you have a decent array of extracurricular activities but still the most important things are your GPA and SAT scores.

  4. Jason Says:
    July 28th, 2010 at 2:04 am

    Makayla

    It depends on your what your major would be. Your SATs aren’t very high and NYU is pretty competitive. The subject tests are ok but not outstanding. Do you hold office in any of the clubs your participate in? Leadership is key. Also, you need an E.C. that stands out apart from the typical high school ones. Being of a minority helps adn the diversity club is good too. It all really depends on the other applicants. Your essay could really hit home with the admissions team and stand out from the other essays. Anyways best of luck to you!

  5. Megan Says:
    July 28th, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    Bailey

    Yes, it will help a lot if your essay stands out. My sister’s kid applied to NYU last year and got rejected. (He’s a freshman at BC right now.) He had a 3.6 GPA, a better SAT score, good recommendations, and he ran cross country throughout high school. He got into every school he applied to except for NYU. (He was even offered a partial scholarship to attend Fordham.)

    My sister told me that NYU, his first choice, is extremely competitive. He did not have any community service to speak of, no work experience other than the usual summer counselor stuff, and a ho hum essay.

    I think your essay is critical. You can connect to an admissions officer through an essay in a way that your scores and grades and recommendations simply cannot, and cutting through the clutter is half the battle.

    Good luck. I’m sure you’ll do well.