NYU---> HELP!!!! i need advice PLEASE

kuam
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:08:19 +0000

ok i need advice/your opinions
GPA: 4.8 weighted
SAT: 1160
ACT: 22 (retaking tomrrow aiming to get a 29)

i attend a VERY compettive highschool in new jersey and it is nationally acclaimed

1st genration ghanian (Africa) american
also random question of the day: when colleges ask where did ur siblings go [i have two brothers 1 went to princeton and 1 went dartmouth] does this hurt me of help me?
extracurriculars:
-voluteer with children affected and effected by aids

underpriveledged kids tutor

worked with kerry campaign
volunteer at un aids in ghana this summer

secretary of various clubs including shine, crisis club, and tech life

deca competitor (a natonal busuness program)
-memeber of aids awareness

i take all honors ap’s and accelerated classes
-my course work includes a total of 8 honors and app’s




i was thinking of applying to the nyu school of social work because i am interested in sociology.
my questions are :
a) overall what are my chances
b) do you think i should apply to a diffrent school within nyu to better my chances




THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME!!!