Chances for Hunter College/CUNYs?

vb1251
Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:59:22 +0000

Hi, I’m a first-time poster here and thought I should get some advice from you guys. I’m really, really, extremely interested in going to Hunter College for their media studies program. The thing is, I don’t know if I’m going to be able to get in.

I’m a minority, Hispanic to be specific.
My GPA is a 2.8, probably 2.9 by next semester.
My SAT score is a 1620 - CR 610, M 370, W 640. My math score is killing me and that’s part of the reason I’m so unsure about my chances (retook the SAT this October and didn’t do any better)
I’m on the yearbook/newspaper staff, have several accumulated community hours, and can write a pretty good essay considering that’s my strong point (which definitely isn’t math).

Should I apply to Hunter or any of the other CUNYs or would I have a better chance transferring from a community college in 2 years? Should I work really hard on improving my math score and take the SAT again in December and barely send it in before the deadline?

I’m also open to any suggestions of other schools in NYC!! Hunter is my first choice, but I do like Pace, NYU, etc. yet am aware of how competitive they are.

Thank you so much in advance. It would truly mean a lot.