What Could I Do To Better My Chances?

softballerina89
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:45:35 +0000

Hi,

What could I do to better my chances of getting into my top choice, Fordham?
I’m a senior at a public high school with the following credentials:

GPA: 3.4 (weighted; my school doesn’t rank)

SAT: 1930
Math 600
CR 660
Writing 670
ACT: 26

GREAT recommendations from Head of Arts/English department, AP US History teacher, math teacher, guidance conselor, church pastor

Theatrical Arts supplement
DVD of three recent performances (two musicals and a drama- female lead in all)
Letter of recommendation from one of my directors
List of shows/ work experience/ teachers etc…

Advanced Classes:
9th Grade:
Honors Biology
Honors English
Advanced Chamber Choir
Only two honors classes offered to freshmen
10th Grade:
Honors Modern World History
Honors English
Advanced Orchestra
Advanced Chamber Choir
11th Grade:
AP US History (B for year, 3 on AP Test)
AP Literature (B+ for year, 3 on AP test)
Advanced Orchestra
Advanced Chamber Choir
12th Grade:
AP European History (B for semester)
AP Literature (B for semester)
Advanced Orchestra
Advanced Chamber Choir

A ridiculous amount of E.C.'s/leadership positions including, but DEFINITELY not limited to:
9-12 Theatre Group (Junior and Senior years–Executive Board)
9-12 VERY involved in Church (music director at mass, alter server, teacher religious ed, involved in youth group, etc.)
10-12 ADAP Youth Leadership Council
9-12 A Cappella Group (Junior and Senior years–Co-president)
10-12 Orchestral Mentorship Program; Violin Tutor (Junior and Senior years-- President)
9-12 Yearbook (Junior and Senior years-- Section Editor)
A LOT of Community Service!

Work Experience:
Camp Counselor at Performing Arts Camp (2006, 2007)
Dance Teacher (2006-2008)

Legacy (Two uncles attended; two undergrad, one grad)

What are my chances of getting in? Fordham is definitely my first choice! What can I do to improve my chances?

Thank you for any feedback,
Kristin