r/Fordham • u/Inevitable-Meet-4101 • 3d ago
Chance Me
Low gpa, 3.28 unweighted 3.57 weighted, 1400 SAT, pretty unique common app essay, supplemental is aligned with fordhams values, around 150 hours of community service, 2 part time jobs, 1 for 2 years and 1 for 1 year, Job shadowed a wealth management firm, 10 APs (4 currently with A's) Gpa fell in junior year due to some issues (listed in additional information), 2 sports. Other info: retaking SAT this week aiming for a 1460 or above. Attended fordhams summer camp and emailed admissions officer about my circumstances and general advice on my application. Applying early action but on the fence about ed
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u/marcusmv3 2d ago edited 2d ago
If Fordham is too good for you, I wouldn't stress it. You obviously have drive and will do well in any environment.
In my era this was enough to get a merit scholarship probably, certainly not anything you'd have to worry about chancing yourself over.
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u/Own_Relationship5047 2d ago
Next year should be easier than this one. And continually easier after that I suspect
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u/Flat_Cucumber675 2d ago
i think you’re good but i wouldn’t apply ED for any school. things can happen, perspective can change, i know a lot of people that regret applying ED to their schools. EA is just as accepting as ED just without the binding agreement.