Perhaps you should have applied ED if it was your dream school? They are more lenient (even if they don’t admit it) during those rounds!
I am not as pessimistic about your chances as you are! Yes, NYU puts the most emphasis on your grades. And yes, your weighted GPA is not super strong. I am curious what your UW GPA is. NYU’s average UW GPA is surprisingly low for its admin rate and emphasis on transcripts, around a 3.7 (though it is likely brought down by Tisch and Steinhardt admits for the arts, since their GPA is significantly less of a factor). What school are you applying to for that major? The expectations of your GPA will vary based on that.
With all that said, there is so much more that factors into their decision than just GPA. Your talent, demonstrated through leadership and awards (and the audition if that is part of your program’s application requirement), also matters a lot to NYU (look at their CDS for reference - the only topics they consider “extremely important” are GPA, course rigor, and talent). They also care a good amount about essays and activities (and scores if you sent them), though less so. Keep your head held high, and don’t count yourself out! You could be exactly what they are looking for the Class of 2025!
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