What do you think?

Rosefox911 · 10-21-2009, 08:19 PM

Hi, I plan to apply for NU for the January Term ( Deadline is November 1 ) and I was wondering what you guys thought my chances are here are my specs:

Location: Florida

I am a Hispanic male.

Honors:

Honor Roll ( 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade )

Band Piano Performer

First Place Piano Competitions

Grades:

GPA: 4.0
SAT score: 1610 ( I seriously just got far too nervous which is why I did so badly )

Verbal/Critical Reading Score: 590

Math Score: 470

Writing Score: 550

Extra Curricular activities:

4 Years of soccer in high school.

Political activist in the 2008 elections.

I was the computer/network administrator for my high school.

Activity Organizer for my school ( Spanish Cultural enrichment )

I've been playing the Piano since I was 8. ( I am 19 now )

I was involved in Organized fundraisers for school music/art activities.

I created and managed a game ( that has over 500 players on it today ) while in high school.

I am the President of a Game Design Company that I started while in High School.

Work Experience:

Business Manager for a game server that I created. I did everything from pay the bills to create/code scripts. ( 1 year and on going )

Investor Assistant for a local real estate company ( 4 years )

What do you guys think?

Rosefox911 · 10-23-2009, 02:35 PM

Anyone? I've had my heart set on NU for quite some time I don't want to be crushed by a "Denied" letter. xD I'd rather now now what my chances are! =]

colorado_mom · 10-23-2009, 02:44 PM

You should always apply if you love a school

This website has admit/reject stats... but I'm not sure that it is representative of all apps. You can compare to your own
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Your scores seem lower than average admit, but you fine GPA and interesting activities may be just what they are looking for. Good luck!

colorado_mom · 10-23-2009, 02:45 PM

oops... web link didn't work. Google on mychances college admissions

Northeasternkid · 10-23-2009, 04:11 PM

Retake them and shoot for an 1850+ then you would have a good chance.

Rosefox911 · 10-24-2009, 08:29 AM

Won't the fact that I am male,hispanic, have a 4.0 GPA (Unweighted ) and I have done 4 years of soccer as well as a truckload of extracurricular activities ( including starting my own business ) help me get into Northeastern? Don't they look at all of that? Also, what is the easiest school to get into?

Mde · 10-24-2009, 05:21 PM

^ that question means nothing.. and yes all that helps but your math scores (they dont' look at writing i think) are AVERAGE.. actually below average because avg is 510 so it really makes your 4.0 not look at good.. get them both above 600-650 and you're in most likely

colorado_mom · 10-24-2009, 10:21 PM

A lot of schools do value diligence (GPA) over test scores. Maybe you can find a way (in an essay?) to mention getting nervous on tests. If you've taken tough classes or done interesting projects, let them know that too. Good luck.

Rosefox911 · 11-16-2009, 11:56 AM

I got it!!! I am so excited! I just got the email!

colorado_mom · 11-16-2009, 08:38 PM

Congratulations Rosefox911. That's great! If you attend, please add some CC updates with your thoughts next semester..