NYU Admission

thistoshallpass
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:09:51 +0000

My dream school is NYU. I have wanted to be there since 6th grade, but of course throughout my first two years at high school (I am a junior) I slacked off, and didn’t really try, there were extenuating circumstances for my abysmal grades, but there really isn’t much I can do to that effect when NYU sees my GPA which is a 2.9 (at the end of sophomore year). However, if I really focus and get straight A’s all of this year, with AP/IB classes, my GPA should be raised to a 3.5, and including senior year grades (assuming all A’s again) it could be raised to a solid 3.7 (weighted, unweighted 3.5)(this is all coming from my counselor). I received a 1950 on my first SAT attempt, but it was only the first time and was without prep, so I am confident that I can raise it. Also, I have extensive extra curricular activities including: voice lessons, dance classes, over 15 productions (shows) throughout high school, internship at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, part time job, camp counselor at local theatres, and independent traveling (backpacking throughout Ireland and England). Is the chance of me getting accepted into NYU even probable, or should I just start looking at schools where I have a more solid chance of getting in? Or if there’s anything I can do to improve my chances. Seeing as I’m a junior, I still have some time. Thank you!