NYU as a college?
I am only a freshman in high school but I have always pursued a dream to go to NYU. Of course its a little early to even think about colleges really, but I like to get a head start on things. I go to one of the top 3 schools in the United States, it is a public school in Connecticut but it is very advanced and well known for its title, (Staples High School). Freshman years been a bit confusing I have about a 3.0 GPA on my last three report cards, not so great.. But if I show significant improvement in my academics over the next 3 years do you think it would be possible for me to be accepted? I'm also on Varsity Cheerleading and I play lacrosse if that would help decide.. Also I am a big fanatic of music and I love New York City!
Comments
I'm really excited for you!
I think you'll do just great.
Best of luck!
I'd recommend going to a really tough private school if at all possible. Also, taking a foreign language and then doing your junior year abroad. Maybe do more than one language and more than one country abroad. I had a friend who did this and was accepted to NYU.
Also, take as many of the advancedor honors classes as you can. Then do as much volunteer work as possible at unusual places. have unusual summer jobs.
I'm so excited for you!!!
Here's what it recommends on its website:
High School Course Work
The Admissions Committee pays close attention to the courses you choose in high school. Work closely with your school counselor to select courses that are as challenging and demanding as possible.
We recommend that every student take four years of English, at least three years of science, three years of math, three years of history and three years of one foreign language.
Earning College Credit
NYU grants college credit and advanced standing to applicants who have taken AP or IB higher level examinations. We also will evaluate college courses you have taken while in high school for potential advanced standing if those courses are roughly the equivalent to courses offered at NYU.
For AP and IB tests, the amount of credit and the examinations accepted vary by the major to which you are applying. Generally, you need at least a score of four on the AP or six on the IB higher level exam to receive credit. In order to receive credit for college courses you have taken in high school, you need to earn a minimum grade of "B" in the course and have an official college transcript sent to NYU.
Testing
An important part of our review will be how well you perform on standardized tests. The best preparation for these tests is to do well in school. We also recommend you familiarize yourself with the test format before taking the tests the first time.
You don't have to go to a private school. Your public school sounds fine.
You do, however, need to raise your GPA. If you do, then this lowish freshman year GPA won't hold you back.
So now, think about what you believe caused your freshman year grades to be lower than you'd like them to be. What do you need to do to raise them - be realistic. Be brutal. Be honest. Set a plan for yourself, and meet it. Do not be shy about asking for tutoring, or help from the teachers - if it helps your grades, it'll be well worth it.
Keep up the cheerleading, at the varsity level, and with each year, take on more responsibility there. Likewise with any other activities you do. You don't need to do a million extra curriculars, but you should do the ones you like with some depth and devotion.
there's no way you will get in. Your SAT and GPA are way too low. EDIT: in line with the poster under, faculties seem at GPA and SAT FIRST in the previous they seem in any respect that different extracurricular stuff and essays. including your GPA/SAT mixture you will no longer make the decrease off and you gets a rejection letter in the previous they even start up staring at your interest record. i'm hoping to your sake which you utilized to three secure practices decrease-ranked faculties. good success!