What are my chances?

tommy91 · 07-05-2008, 08:37 AM

I currently go to a international baccalaureate (IB) public school in New York. I currently have a 95 UW GPA and will graduate in the top 5% of my class (probably 6/180). I recently scored a 1860 on my SATS (700 M, 550 CR, 610 W). I am involved in a good number of extracirricular activities. I recently got a part time job, I volunteer(ed) at a total of two nursing homes, I am a member of bio diversity, habitat for humanity and WEME(card making organization for senior citizens.) I have 150+ hours of volunteer work including volunteering at a church. Additionally, I am a member of National Honor Society, as well as Spanish National Honor Society and Math National Honor Society. I am also a member of club 90, and have received two awards for student of the month in history and psychology. I will have great recommendations and a great essay. Also, I am technically considered "Caucasian" on the application even though I am Arab-American (so no URM). The one problem that I see with my application is that I do not have any leadership positions in any of my clubs. I also currently have a 680 on Math Level I (on the second retake from 560) and still have to take Biology which I am expecting at least 650.

What are my chances? What if I get a 1950-2050 on my SATS the second go around?

Thanks!

abbyg10467 · 07-05-2008, 03:01 PM

I deeply believe you are in!!!!
Your SATs are Great and your average is great. The IB program in NY is really hard so the fact that you are top 5% is AMAZING. I dont think it truly matters that you didnt hold leadership positions as long as you were part of activities, in which that within it self shows leadership. You can take the SATs again to score higher and you can get the deans scholarship. GOOD JOB!

flamingspirits00 · 07-05-2008, 06:36 PM

your chances are very solid and good. however if you are seeking any type of merit aid from Fordham you need to be in the 2050 or 2100 +

dreaming18 · 07-06-2008, 04:01 PM

id sayy u r in! i was in the IB program too & got the diplomaa & i think that wud make u stand out from the rest of the applicants...i guess...ur SATs r basically wat fordham wants..good luck!