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HI

What are my chances for getting into NYU CAS RD 2004?
I'm a senior (white male, grandpa went to NYU) at a decent/pretty good NJ public high school.
GPA :4.255 weighted
SAT1: 720 Math, 680 Verbal (1400 total).
Class Rank: 7/250.
SAT2 Math2C: 750, Writing: 600, Physics: 730
Senior courses: A.P. [History, English, Physics, Calculus], Cisco Networking 2, Concert Band, Jazz Band (trumpet).

Extras: V.P. of Senior Class, President of Interact (Highschool Rotary) Club, Secretary of Concert Band, Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America), National Honor Society (&tutor), my highschool's Honor Society, Spanish Club, Math Leage (2 recognitions), volunteer math tutor, Summer job(s), Theatre (2 years), Indoor Track (4 seasons)Captian, Track (2 seasons), Varsity Golf (2 Seasons), Numerous class rank honors, Science League (1 recognition), CPR/Frst Aid Certified, National Physical Fitness Award, church confirmation, lots of community service, and BSA awards. Good letter(s) OK essays. I think that's it.

Thanks.

By Gymnasium1 (Gymnasium1) on Sunday, January 11, 2004 - 04:03 pm: Edit

oh yeah: intended major Mathemtics

By Emilyp114 (Emilyp114) on Sunday, January 11, 2004 - 04:36 pm: Edit

I'd say that your chances are pretty good with those stats if you took the most challenging courses available at your school, even though your Writing SAT II is low.

By Gymnasium1 (Gymnasium1) on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 06:36 pm: Edit

Thanks...Yeah...I guess those courses are challenging...4/6 possible APs. My only concern is that I won't be able to afford it since they don't offer fin. aid to RD applicants, only FASFA, which is only helpful to those who are in need of a very large ammount of money.

Anyone else?

By Emilyp114 (Emilyp114) on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 06:53 pm: Edit

I'm not sure what you mean when you say...

"My only concern is that I won't be able to afford it since they don't offer fin. aid to RD applicants, only FASFA,"

Financial aid offers do not differ whether you apply E.D. or R.D.

By Gymnasium1 (Gymnasium1) on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 07:05 pm: Edit

NYU only offers Need-Based Financial aid (the Profile) to Early Decision applicants.

By Emilyp114 (Emilyp114) on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 08:21 pm: Edit

Not true.

By Gymnasium1 (Gymnasium1) on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 08:39 pm: Edit

Could you direct me to a link that tells me otherwise?...I can't seem to find anything of the contrary...AND, there's no profile code on CollegeBoard to forward the Profile to NYU...I imagine there was at one point, but then that code was probably removed after ED decisions.

I'm not trying to argue here...I'm just frantic in finding the much needed money to attend NYU. Thanks.

By Emilyp114 (Emilyp114) on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 08:48 pm: Edit

Are you saying that E.D. applicants get need-based aid but R.D. applicants don't? Or are you saying that E.D. applicants do not get merit-based aid? You're not being clear. In either case, it isn't true. All NYU applicants are considered for need-based as well as merit-based aid. Here's a link for the Admissions office b/b where you can post your question if you don't believe me:

http://nyu.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic

I have classmates who got in E.D. and some who got in R.D. All have financial aid of some sort. I will tell you, though, that NYU does not come even close to meeting full need for applicants.

By Gymnasium1 (Gymnasium1) on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 11:52 pm: Edit

Thanks.

Yeah...I've heard they're skimpy on cash for the people who need it.

By Gymnasium1 (Gymnasium1) on Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 06:34 pm: Edit

Yeah...NYU needs the FAFSA to see if you need aid from NYU, regardless of the govt's financial opinion of you...And you're automatically considered for scholarships if you're admitted.

Anyone else? Chances?

By Lockin54 (Lockin54) on Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 07:50 pm: Edit

OK, i'm applying to NYU for transfer next year. Through AP scores i already have a year of credit both at NYU and at my current school UCSB. So far at UCSB i've taking history which i got a pass, Writing 2 which i got an A, and Music which i got an A+. This quarter i'm taking AIDS and the Immune system, Geography, Human Sexulity, and France Revolution Art History. In high school i recieved an 3.75 unwieghted gpa. Took 7 ap classes. Got a 1360 on the SAT 1s, and SAT2's went US history- 770, Math 2-680, and Writing 610.
I was also President of my class, Lead in 3 plays, worked in Key club, Treasurer of Model UN, Got AP scholar with distriction award, Governor's scholarship 3 years. What do you think my chances are? I;m applying for the Gender and Sexuality major

By Gymnasium1 (Gymnasium1) on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 12:14 am: Edit

Sounds like an uncommon major...And you're certainly prepared for it by your HS classes...Go for it...I think you'll get in.

Anyone else?