New York University

“I had a 3Oct 06 2013Psychology
I had a 3.7 weighted GPA and 1890 on my SAT's. Do not assume that just because you don't have a 4.9 and 2400 that you won't get in. NYU is a global campus, what they're looking for is well-rounded, diverse and driven kids. My essays, which are what I believe got me in, all had their own way of displaying my diversity. I talked about my multi-racial background, the significance of a religious object as a non-religious person and about my experience playing women's rugby. Make yourself sound like the most interesting and open-minded person you possibly can. Make that admissions board want to know MORE about you! Be in clubs, be a great community member (or, lets be honest, make it SEEM like you are a great community member) and you'll be fine.
SAT: 1890 Female

“I studied my ass off in high school, got goodJul 19 2013Other
I studied my ass off in high school, got good scores, did AP classes and showed my personality in my application.
ACT: 31 SAT: 2200 Female

“Get good grades and goodSep 17 2012Political Science
Get good grades and good test scores and write essays that an admissions rep would want to read.
Female

“I got good grades and had a lot ofJun 24 2012Nursing
I got good grades and had a lot of extracurricular activities. Really, I feel like NYU college of nursing takes most people who are willing to pay. They have expanded their enrollment (though their facilities and staff have not so we just get terrible value for our millions and millions of dollars while they "prepare" for the future we will never reap benefits from).
ACT: 28 Female

“I didn't do anything particularly special for being admittedApr 11 2012History/Histories (art history/etc.)
I didn't do anything particularly special for being admitted. I received a 2180 on my SAT's and came from a prep school with a 4.78/5.0 GPA. I was in a few clubs, but nothing too excessive.
SAT: 2180 Male