chance me at fordham please!!!

nocousin
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:57:21 +0000

I am not a fan of “chance me” threads. Because people who respond are just guessing and a lot of the threads are just braggadocio stuff.

You however have a few issues which have been disclosed and can be commended for it.

Fordham is becoming increasingly competitive and has about a 40% acceptance rate. The economic meltdown may affect that (as all other colleges). So next year will be interesting.

I dont follow the ACT very well. But the SAT 50th percentile for Fordham is approaching 1250ish and up. Its better to aim for a 1300 to enhance your chances. So however your ACT score sizes up I dont know. Not to say a score below 1250 wont get in, it just becomes more difficult.

Fordham looks for diversity including geographic diversity. Your ECs are very good. Your grades (UW) are likely okay as the Weighted gpa will probably be 3.6 or better and that is in the groove for Fordham. (my opinion, not an official statement). That D in AP Bio needs to be explained: illness, a bad semester, a blown exam that you have now seen and corrected, or whatever. Its obviously not a trend or likely from laziness or lack of comprehension. If you say you want to become a Biologist, its problematic. You would be surprised the number of applications schools receive with “DOH!” kind of stuff in them, like kids who fail classes and then say they want to major in it. Or who get straight A’s in math and say they want to become English majors. So be careful and prudent.

Every class has a different pool of applicants. I dont know if Fordham will once again receive record applications this year or not (consecutive years and running…). So while you show some strong qualities, there are a few that bear some further examination.

Do you get in? Its not a slam dunk. In my view, its a “likely” but by no means guaranteed. Apply non binding early action so you know by Christmas, and if deferred then where to go from there. Its a fabulous school for those who really want to attend college in NYC. (Either LC or Rose Hill campus).

Good luck.