Architectural Designs

Odds of being accepted into Northeastern University?

So I use college prowler a lot, but if someone who has gone through the application process can help me out I would really appreciate it :-) My desired major would either be graphic design or preferably, architectural design or drafting. I'm entering my Junior year of high school, I live in New York. -My GPA is a 2.4/4.0, however my schools grades are extremely tilted because of the honors program. I would easily have a 3.0 at least in any of my neighboring school districts. -I am capable of scoring around 1800 on my PSAT, looking at the exam but I haven't taken the formal one yet. -I'm Jewish, and will be studying abroad in Israel for a semester this upcoming school year. -Upon graduation, I will have a NYS Advanced Regents Diploma in Art. -I have worked at a camp as a counselor for two years, I'm about to start a job at Starbucks coffee. -My extra-curricular activities include Amnesty International, a club composed of musicians at my school that has benefit concerts throughout the school year, my hebrew school, and my schools gallery club. -Sports I have participated in are JV Tennis my freshman year, and Novice Crew my sophomore year. -Leadership positions/awards are Secretary of Amnesty International at my school, 11th grade representative of my synagogues youth group (and instead of the normal application process for this, I was approached by the president and asked to join this, if that helps), and an award from the art and technology departments at my school for taking three or more classes offered by the departments. I also have many artworks that have been presented in school art shows. -I am building an extensive portfolio comprised of architectural hand/CAD drawings, photography, painting, perception drawings, computer graphics, etc. -I have a family member whose ex is school alumni, if that is counted towards me in anyway. I tried to list as much I could think of, but I am super nervous about being accepted and if I am I will need a lot of financial aid since my parents are divorced. The co-op program sounds interesting at Northeastern as I could pay most of my tuition through a internship at the school. Should I persue applying, or would I have a better chance of admissions looking elsewhere? Thank you so much for helping, I really appreciate it!

Public Comments

1. Well to put this strait-forward. 10% if your lucky, I would bet you won't get in(sorry and no offense) Why your GPA. Northeastern is extremely competitive, its a great school, they only accepted last year, 38% of applicants, you may have the EC's for it, but your grades don't add up, you must have a lot of C's or D's to bring it down that low. Most people who apply there have a 3.75 or higher. Also unless its your parent that's a alumni it doesn't count. Although don't give up hope! There are plenty of schools that will accept you, just not the over competitive ones like northeastern.
2. There's a lot of idiots at that school...so if you make an effort, you'll probably get in.