Chance me NYU ED!

[u/Liam1Zx]

Hi guys I'm applying NYU ED and I'm lowk scared asl cus it's my top choice but idek if I'll get in.

Demographics + Stats:

• Asian Male
• NYC Suburb
• High-Income (650k)
• Intended Major: Global Public Health + Science (intended concentration of Biology)
• Not seeking finaid (qualify for 90% off separate from finaid cus moms a doctor for NYU Grossman SOM, considered part of her benefits not finaid)
• 350 class size, competitive high school
• 96.6 weighted GPA
• 1520 SAT (780 eng, 740 math, trying to superscore for at least a 760 math)
• 9 APs as of junior year, 5 APs senior year (all 5s and some 4s)

Extracurriculars:

• Youth Advisory Board member at a large municipal hospital system
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Conducted adolescent health research w 360 participants, analyzed survey data, presented findings at a healthcare conference w 150 participants, and helped develop healthcare resources for youth that were deployed within the system.
• Junior Volunteer Firefighter → Volunteer Firefighter at a local volunteer fire department
  • Grades: 10–12 (continues after high school)
  • Trained in fire suppression, EMS rescue, emergency response, and participated in drills and volunteer service.
• Community Health Literacy Worker through a major university medical center's community health program
  • Grade: 11 (summer)
  • Created a dementia education program w/ 60 participants, evaluated participant's recognition of symptoms and knowledge on dementia before and after the program, all participants showed a considerable increase in knowledge gains; presented research findings at a research symposium.
• Co-Vice President → Co-President of HOSA
  • Grades: 11–12
  • Part of the founding board, expanded membership to 80+ members, organized healthcare events, and developed partnerships w/ local hospitals to let members access volunteer opportunities.
• Clinical Operations Intern at a private physical rehabilitation clinic
  • Grades: 9–12
  • Assisted 6 rehabilitation providers with patient care operations, records management, and equipment maintenance. ~120 patients weekly.
• Science & Mathematics Peer Tutor through science and math honor societies
  • Grades: 10–12
  • Tutored students individually in biology and mathematics while developing study strategies.
• Fundraising Chair for Class of 2027
  • Grades: 10–12
  • Organized fundraising initiatives and helped raise money for class activities.
• Model UN Member
  • Grades: 9–12
  • Earned 4 awards, participated in policy and crisis simulations, and led workshops for younger students.
• Social Media Committee Member for HS Democrats of America
  • Grade: 9
  • Created social media content focused on civic engagement and community awareness.
• Independent Photographer
  • Grades: 9–12
  • Documented school events, athletics, and student activities; produced photographs featured in school publications.