Should I Even Bother Applying?

Colleges & Universities New York University
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<p>Just got my SAT score today and I’m really disappointed with what I got. I feel so conflicted, because I don’t know if I should just apply EDI with the scores I have, or wait to take the SAT again for EDII. However, I’ve taken the SAT 3 times already (counting the Oct one), and I don’t want to seem like I’m taking so many SATs by taking a 4th one. I’ve studied so hard for the past two summers and while I’m proud I broke 1900, I really wanted at least a 2000.</p>

<p>Here are my stats! Do you guys think I should apply EDI? I’m leaning towards it, just giving it my best shot. I would also be happy with LSP and have filled out the LSP portion on the Common App. NYU is my dream (and my reach) school, but I know I have to be realistic about this.</p>

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Objective:
• SAT I (breakdown): 1920 (640 CR, 630 M, 650 W, 10 essay)
• Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.5
• Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School does not rank
• Senior Year Course Load: AP English Lit, AP Pyschology, AP Government, Anatomy & Physiology, Web-Design, Digital Photography, Economics, Finite Math
• Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A </p>

<p>Subjective:
• Extracurriculars:
Writer of personal fashion blog (since 2009, 8th grade)
Editor-in-chief of online fashion magazine, Atelier Indigo (<a href=“http://atelierindigomag.com%5B/url%5D”>http://atelierindigomag.com</a>)
Staff Writer for school newspaper (11th)
Camera Reporter for The Style Club at LA Fashion Week (Naven Spring 2013 show) (12th)
Fashion Contributing Writer for HS Pieces (11th to present)
Nordstrom BP Fashion Board member (9th to present)
Journalism Club member (11th)
FIDM Fashion Club member (9th)
Contributing Writer for Huffington Post Teen (11th to present)</p>

<p>• Job/Work Experience: n/a (Sad, I know)</p>

<p>• Volunteer/Community service:
Assisteens of Conejo Valley (10 Hours)
Volunteer at local library (60 hours)
Volunteer at country music festival (5 hours)</p>

<p>• Summer Activities: Took summer school to accelerate in classes (summer 2012)
• Essays: I think they are well-written, unique and represents myself well.
• Teacher Recommendation: 1 from my AP English teacher, 1 from my film teacher. Expecting them to be great, but not sure as I am not allowed to read them
• Counselor Rec: Good. My counselor knows of my passion for journalism.
• Interview: N/A
• Other Awards: My film, “Reverie”, won at my school’s 2011 film festival under the personal category. Not sure if this is relevant or anything.</p>

<p>Other
• Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
• Intended Major: Journalism (ED1)
• State (if domestic applicant): CA
• Country (if international applicant): N/A
• School Type: Public
• Ethnicity: Asian
• Gender: Female
• Income Bracket: n/a
• Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): n/a</p>

<p>Thanks for anyone who wants to provide feedback!</p>

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<p>Improving your SAT some 50 points won’t really help your application. I would recommend applying and seeing what happens.</p>

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<p>Have you considered taking the ACT? Some people do significantly better on one over the other.</p>

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<p>@NYU2013 Thanks for your feedback! I’m thinking about applying as well and just seeing what happens. </p>

<p>@cellopop I took a practice ACT last year and forgot what I even got on that haha. Unfortunately, it’s too late for me to start familiarizing myself with the ACT now.</p>

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<p>You should ALWAYS bother applying, anywhere. That’s what I learned after applying to colleges and going through a massive pain.</p>

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<p>@lullinatalk Thanks for your input! I’m definitely gonna take the chance and apply now. </p>

<p>Bump post! Can anyone chance me and tell me if I have a shot for CAS or LSP EDI?</p>

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<p>hey, can you please tell me can I apply for NYU if I were neither a us citizen nor a us resident</p>