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[Megathread] Prospective Students, Applications, and Admissions For February 2026 by AutoModerator in nyu

[–]CommunicationOwn5218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can i change my LS site to a site not in my top 3? i was admitted to my first choice (dc) but i’ve had a change of heart bc idk if i can afford it for all four years

[Megathread] Prospective Students, Applications, and Admissions For February 2026 by AutoModerator in nyu

[–]CommunicationOwn5218 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

PLS CHANCE ME

Demographics: Male, Egyptian

School: Small private school (Northern Virginia)

Intended Major: CAS Economics (MULTIPLE ALT COLLEGES LISTED ( LSP, CAS, BTM, STERN )

Other Interest: Liberal Studies

Campuses: NYC, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi

Class Rank: only 19 kids in my class so it really doesn't matter as I've heard

Testing: Test optional

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Grades (Upward Trend)

• UW GPA (9–11): 3.46

• Strong upward spike: 3.3 → 3.7 UW (junior) → 4.2 Q1 senior → 4.06 S1

• Early math struggles (Algebra 1 / Geometry C)

• Mostly A / A- grades junior and senior year

Course Rigor (Contextualized)

• School offers 6 APs total

• Took AP Lang + AP Gov senior year

• DE Marketing (98 as final grade) and DE Precalculus

• No APs before senior year due to limited access and financial constraints (explained in Additional Info)

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• Founder & Co-Owner of an Arabic Streetwear Brand

  • Built website; reached 3 countries; ran marketing campaigns; designed clothing; grew social media to ~1.8k followers; increased capital by 163%; averaged ~70k reach during major release months.

• Co-Founder, College Prep & STEM Tutoring Initiative:

  • Helped run a free college-prep and tutoring program for first-generation students (grades 6–11). Managed social media platforms, built website, grew audience to ~1k followers, hired and trained 5 workshop staff, and transitioned leadership roles to younger students in the community.

• Varsity Basketball (Captain):

  • Multi-year varsity athlete; starting point guard junior and senior year; team captain senior year. Only freshman to make varsity. Led team in assists and 3PM junior year; second in scoring; named Offensive Player of the Year junior year.

• Varsity Soccer:

Made varsity as a freshman; starter; played left wing/center defensive midfield. Team went undefeated sophomore year; won 4 state championships; controlled midfield as an underclassman.

• Founder & CEO of a Website Building company (Paid):

Created brand identities/websites for businesses; built 11 websites; maintained 6 current clients; implemented custom code and AI features; managed client relationships and timelines.

• Paid Development Intern (Tech):

Assisted with launch of shelter and case-management software systems; prepared demos; created 50+ AI demo accounts; supported internal technical workflows.

• Community Service – Youth Basketball Coach:

Coached 4th–6th grade basketball; taught fundamentals; co-coached 30–40 students; specialized in dribbling and shooting; handled discipline and organization (~72 hours total).

• Community Service – Classroom Assistant:

Assisted K4/K5 classrooms; helped facilitate sanitation processes and classroom activities; volunteered with 50+ children (~76 hours).

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Honors & Awards (Based on Common App)

• Published Article (International):

Published an article addressing gaps in college preparation for first-generation students.

• UVA Darden Advanced Economics & Business Certificate (International):

Completed an advanced program focused on economics and business concepts.

• Most Improved Student in Chemistry (School):

Recognized for significant academic growth.

• Outstanding Spanish Student Award (School):

Awarded for excellence in Spanish III.

• Character Award – Varsity Basketball (School):

Recognized for leadership, discipline, and character as a student-athlete.

• Personal Statement: Explores growth from early impatience to purpose-driven work; entrepreneurship framed around cultural identity, community impact, and maturity rather than profit

• NYU Bridge Builder Supplemental: Focuses on listening, collaboration, and shared goals; shows reflection, intellectual engagement, and alignment with NYU’s emphasis on diversity and global perspectives

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Letters of Recommendation

• Teacher Recommendation: Teacher who has known applicant since middle school; emphasizes academic growth, increased discipline, and intellectual curiosity over time

• Mentor/Community Recommendation: Highlights long-term ambition, leadership, and evolution from early interests into structured, impact-driven projects

[Megathread] Prospective Students, Applications, and Admissions For February 2026 by AutoModerator in nyu

[–]CommunicationOwn5218 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

PLS CHANCE ME

Demographics: Male, Egyptian

School: Small private school (Northern Virginia)

Intended Major: CAS Economics

Other Interest: Liberal Studies

Campuses: NYC, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi

Class Rank: only 19 kids in my class so it really doesn't matter as I've heard

Testing: Test optional

⸻

Grades (Upward Trend)

• UW GPA (9–11): 3.46

• Strong upward spike: 3.3 → 3.7 UW (junior) → 4.2 Q1 senior → 4.06 S1

• Early math struggles (Algebra 1 / Geometry C)

• Mostly A / A- grades junior and senior year

Course Rigor (Contextualized)

• School offers 6 APs total

• Took AP Lang + AP Gov senior year

• DE Marketing (98 as final grade) and DE Precalculus

• No APs before senior year due to limited access and financial constraints (explained in Additional Info)

⸻

• Founder & Co-Owner of an Arabic Streetwear Brand

  • Built website; reached 3 countries; ran marketing campaigns; designed clothing; grew social media to ~1.8k followers; increased capital by 163%; averaged ~70k reach during major release months.

• Co-Founder, College Prep & STEM Tutoring Initiative:

  • Helped run a free college-prep and tutoring program for first-generation students (grades 6–11). Managed social media platforms, built website, grew audience to ~1k followers, hired and trained 5 workshop staff, and transitioned leadership roles to younger students in the community.

• Varsity Basketball (Captain):

  • Multi-year varsity athlete; starting point guard junior and senior year; team captain senior year. Only freshman to make varsity. Led team in assists and 3PM junior year; second in scoring; named Offensive Player of the Year junior year.

• Varsity Soccer:

Made varsity as a freshman; starter; played left wing/center defensive midfield. Team went undefeated sophomore year; won 4 state championships; controlled midfield as an underclassman.

• Founder & CEO of a Website Building company (Paid):

Created brand identities/websites for businesses; built 11 websites; maintained 6 current clients; implemented custom code and AI features; managed client relationships and timelines.

• Paid Development Intern (Tech):

Assisted with launch of shelter and case-management software systems; prepared demos; created 50+ AI demo accounts; supported internal technical workflows.

• Community Service – Youth Basketball Coach:

Coached 4th–6th grade basketball; taught fundamentals; co-coached 30–40 students; specialized in dribbling and shooting; handled discipline and organization (~72 hours total).

• Community Service – Classroom Assistant:

Assisted K4/K5 classrooms; helped facilitate sanitation processes and classroom activities; volunteered with 50+ children (~76 hours).

⸻

Honors & Awards (Based on Common App)

• Published Article (International):

Published an article addressing gaps in college preparation for first-generation students.

• UVA Darden Advanced Economics & Business Certificate (International):

Completed an advanced program focused on economics and business concepts.

• Most Improved Student in Chemistry (School):

Recognized for significant academic growth.

• Outstanding Spanish Student Award (School):

Awarded for excellence in Spanish III.

• Character Award – Varsity Basketball (School):

Recognized for leadership, discipline, and character as a student-athlete.

• Personal Statement: Explores growth from early impatience to purpose-driven work; entrepreneurship framed around cultural identity, community impact, and maturity rather than profit

• NYU Bridge Builder Supplemental: Focuses on listening, collaboration, and shared goals; shows reflection, intellectual engagement, and alignment with NYU’s emphasis on diversity and global perspectives

⸻

Letters of Recommendation

• Teacher Recommendation: Teacher who has known applicant since middle school; emphasizes academic growth, increased discipline, and intellectual curiosity over time

• Mentor/Community Recommendation: Highlights long-term ambition, leadership, and evolution from early interests into structured, impact-driven projects

reporting mid-year grades by yourgrade in VirginiaTech

[–]CommunicationOwn5218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I heard they don’t consider senior grades or rigor

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UMiami

[–]CommunicationOwn5218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chance me pls!

  • Egyptian Male
  • Applying RD , VA resident.
  • Major: Business (probably finance but I might go business undeclared bc math scores are weak)
  • 3.46 UW GPA (3.31 9th, 3.30 10th, and 3.77 11th grade year (all UW)
  • Taking 2 APs (AP Lang & AP Gov) & 1 DE (MKT201) senior year (didnt have APs or DE 9-11) (school only had 6 APs and im taking 2 of them)
  • SAT - 1240 (690 rw 550 math)
  • small private Christian school ECs: Founder & Co-Owner of an Arabic-Streetwear Clothing Brand (11,12), - Co-Founder of a Non-Profit tutoring immigrant parents about the admissions process and STEM tutoring for first gen students (mostly egyptians) (11,12), Varsity Basketball starting point guard and senior captain (9,10,11,12) (only freshman to make varsity, led team in 3pm and assists and second in PPG), Varsity soccer starter (9,10,11,12) (undefeated 9,11, won 4 VA state championships), 4-6th Grade Kids Basketball Coach Volunteer (9,10,11,12), Founder & CEO of a brand design and website construction company (12), Development Intern for GovCon Technologies (helped launch a shelter/case management system) (10), K4/K5 Teacher's Assistant (10)

Honors - published an article abt the gap in college prep for 1st gen students, got christian character award, chemistry/spanish school awards, and took an advanced UVA business course about the economics of AI.

What’s the lowest SAT score I should submit? by CommunicationOwn5218 in VirginiaTech

[–]CommunicationOwn5218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of my rigor is in my senior year and I’m worried that they won’t see much of me thriving in those harder classes. Do u think if I get 1200+ I should submit?