Asked by Jess

I'm a high school senior and I'm planning on applying to SBU. I have a 4.0 gpa, a 1690 on the SAT(am going to retake), a 24 on the ACT, took 3 AP classes and am currently taking 2 more, part of National Honor Society, in the top 5% of my school, have an advanced regents diploma, have taken honors classes since 9th grade, and did 150+ hours of community service. Do you think I have a chance of getting accepted regular decision? Thank you!
Answered by Ms. Sue
Which college is SBU?

Answered by Jess
Sorry, Stony Brook University
Answered by Ms. Sue
Your grades and scores are great. However, SBU only accepts about 40 percent of its applicants.

http://mobile.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/undergraduate-admissions/apply/freshman/

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/stony-brook-suny-2838

Good luck!
Answered by Writeacher
When you say 1690 on the SAT, how is that divided up? What was your score ...

... on the math section?
... on the reading section?
... on the writing section?
Answered by Jess
Thank you!
Answered by Jess
My math score was 570
Writing 570
Reading 550
Answered by Writeacher
So ... pretty much even.

There are some schools that place more emphasis on the math and reading than the writing. You should check out Stonybrook's website and see what they say in their admisssions section. Check both the incoming freshman requirements AND the transfer student requirements, even though you're not transferring. It'll give you an idea if they consider the 3 scores evenly or if they emphasize 2.
Answered by Jess
I checked and it said they accept scores between 1660 and 1980, so I don't think they really look at writing. And for the transfer students they don't look at sat or act scores
Answered by Writeacher
Your three scores total 1690.

Make sure you have a really good personal essay ... what sets you apart ... why you would be an excellent addition to their student body ...

What other schools are you applying to?
Answered by Jess
I did my personal essay but I'm not sure if that's the one I'll be submitting. I might rewrite it. I'm applying to city college, hunter, university at buffalo, pace university, binghamton university, le moyne college, st.john's university, and hofstra university
Answered by Writeacher
That personal essay can make or break you!

Read carefully:
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/applications/essay
Answered by Jess
Thanks!
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome!
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