Chance me- NYU ED 1 [4.0 UW GPA, TO, Business]

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[Chance Me] NYU Stern ED1 – Palestinian-American, Global Leadership & MUN

Major: Business with core concentration-Accounting

Stats:

  • GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)

  • AP Courses: Bio (5), Microeconomics (4),

  • Test-optional

Awards:

  • MUN conference awards (multiple), chaired 2

  • Harvard Pre-College Program attendee

  • Georgetown Program attendee

  • AP Scholar

  • Fundraised $3,000 for charitable cause

Extracurriculars / Leadership:

  • Model UN (7 conferences, multiple awards, chaired 2)

  • Event planning & student leadership roles

  • Organized social initiatives / community activism

  • Training officer in regional youth organization

  • 4 years of basketball

Essays:

  • Common App:

    • Personal story about perfectionism and control

    • Journey from obsessive control → recovery → using experiences to help others

    • Emphasis on resilience, self-awareness, and purpose

  • NYU Supplemental:

    • Growing up in Palestine → building “bridges” between cultures

    • Leadership in global collaboration (Harvard Pre-College project)

    • Connection to Stern: communication, negotiation, and teamwork

    • Shows global perspective, cultural awareness, and contribution to campus

Other Info:

  • Palestinian-American, dual citizenship

  • Interested in global leadership, business, and Stern-specific programs

Dean Recommendation:

  • Top 5% of class

  • Exceptional academic growth and personal development

  • Scored 5 on AP Biology through self-driven effort

  • Curious, disciplined, independent learner

  • Engaged, confident, contributes thoughtfully in class discussions

  • Thrives in competitive/challenging environments

  • Strong self-awareness and motivation to improve

  • Intellectual depth, leadership potential, and passion for learning

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NYU cost is approaching $100,000 a year. Can your family afford the costs for you to attend NYU?

You applied ED 1, so just wait and see.

I hope you have a number of other less competitive colleges in your application list.

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I did the NYU Net Price Calculator and got a cost of 13k since I qualify for the NYU Promise-Families making under 100k with typical assets pay no tuition. This post is just to see opinions of my chances of getting in.

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You will know soon enough. Good luck.

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Why is there no test score? Only 38% submitted but I’m guessing Stern is higher. So that’s a red flag.

How is your rigor? You only show two APs. Is that all that was offered or is that what you chose to take? Or is there another reason? Did you take both APs - you note bio was self driven

I’m guessing a no for admission - based on the assumption of no test and no apparent rigor - but tell me I’m wrong. What’s the highest math you took? How many years of foreign language?

Normally, the $13K would be an issue - but NYU claims to be need blind for US Citizens - so that’s a good thing.

And your accomplishments are quite impressive - but you’ll know soon enough. And NYU, not anyone here, will judge you.

Best of luck to you.

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My school does not offer AP classes(I am In a school in Palestine) and I self studied both of my APs, I’m test optional because my sat superscore is a 1340.

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Thanks for the explanation.

I wish you the best of luck.

Let us know how it turns out or if you need any back up options.

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Fingers crossed for you! You will know about NYU soon enough!