Question by codecrypter: What are my chances of getting into Boston University and NYU?
I’m about to apply to college, and I was wondering if I could get everyone’s opinion on whether or not you think I would be able to get into either New York University or Boston University, as well as any tips you might have before I apply to these school and similar schools. I plan on double majoring in both Business (marketing) as well as Film/Video production. Here are some of my larger accomplishments that I plan on putting on my application:
Academics-
GPA- 4.1 (after adding A.P weight)
SAT Math- 690
SAT Reading- 600
SAT Writing- 600
ACT- I currently don’t plan on sending them in (didn’t do as well as SAT)
Work/Internships-
April 2009- Present: Park Aid in a local State Park.
June 2009: Over 35 hours of volunteer work at the Connecticut Film Festival.
November-December 2008- Freelance Film/Editing work for a 50th Wedding Anniversary and a Food Network archive/contest video for a restaurant in Queens, NY.
Clubs/Activities:
1. Boy Scouts (over 7 years)
2. D.E.C.A (a marketing club/2 years)
3. F.B.L.A (Future Business Leaders of America; 3 years)
4. President of Broadcasting and Film-making Club (3 years)
5. Key Club (community service club; 4 years)
6. National Honors Society (2 years)
7. Spanish National Honors Society (2 years)
8. Business National Honors Society (2 years)
9. Spanish Club (1 year)
10. T.S.A (Technology Student Association; 3 Years)
11. Project CLEAR (Local Lake Cleanup; 2 years)
Awards/ Accomplishments/Other:
1. Eagle Scout
2. 1st place in Connecticut in T.S.A Film Competition 2007
3. Worked with my school’s administrationn to put together my own personal film-making class
Thanks in advance! Feel free to be completely 100% honest, and add any suggestions you have! Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by amanda please
BU about 99.9% sure you’d get in. NYU- it’d be a close call SAT wise, but i’m pretty sure your clubs, activities, awards, etc would make up for it. i’m not sure how important SATs are for that particular school so i’m gonna say you have a 60-75% chance at NYU
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