A Junior's Ambitions

Colleges & Universities New York University
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<p>I just received my SAT scores from the March 10 testing date, yesterday, I got a—1590—which some people have said is a good score for the first time taking the test, but I know it’s definitely not good enough for NYU. Plus, I know I can do much better!</p>

<p>Current Credentials:

  • 92.294 out of 100 GPA
  • 3.82 out of 4.00 GPA
  • top 13% of my class — 38 out of 291
  • Vice President of DECA at my school
  • JV Track & Field (9th)
  • Adv Show Choir & Concert Choir
  • Musical Theater - School & Outside of School
  • Oxford Youth Singers - Outside of school singing group
  • GMEA Georgia All-State Chorus
  • Regional Honor Chorus
  • BETA Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Student Council - Junior Class Representative
  • Art Club (10th, 11th, 12th)
  • Newton Youth Leadership Institute - My high school’s representative
  • Church Mass & Youth Choir
  • Church Youth Council
  • A lot of volunteer hours with various clubs and organizations
  • AP/Advanced Courses</p>

<p>I have excellent grades this year so far only one B in Honors/Adv Chemistry.
I guess my question is that—should I give up on trying to get into NYU?
Also, should I try to get tutoring for the SAT? </p>

<p>Bonus:
I just recently got accepted into NYU’s Pre-College program!</p>

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<p>No, you definitely shouldn’t give up on NYU! I think you’ll have a solid chance if you improve your SAT score since your grades and ECs are really good.</p>

<p>I got accepted to NYU with a 3.1 UW GPA and 2250 SAT. I think my SAT score really helped me, so try your best to aim for somewhere around 2100. You can do it! Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>You definitely have a shot to NYU. I have about the same GPA/class rank as you and I made it! </p>

<p>Maybe think about taking the ACT instead of the SAT? My SAT scores were abominable so I opted for the ACT instead and scored much better. NYU takes both tests. Some students just don’t test will under the format of the SAT and I felt the ACT was much easier; but, of course, that is just my opinion. I suggest taking the SAT again and if you don’t improve try the ACT.</p>