NotMamaRose

RedStorm, good to know that's possible in NYC!!

RedStorm

Haha, well, it's not like I'm living out on my own

rszanto

One more question about dorms. So I think that Brittany is the hall for me, but I am a little scared about the lack of a dining area. I cannot cook whatsoever, so I plan on living a meek existance on fast food and my meal plan. Do you think it would be that big of a hassle to head over to another residence hall to eat my meal? Also, on a side note, how much time is typically spent in the residence hall during the week?

NOCCA Junior

To Chrissyblu:
Well, your academics look good for Tisch, except for that SAT score, which you might want to redo. Other than that, I can't make any type of artistic assessment, because obviously that's something that only Tisch can do at your audition. I can't tell you for sure if being really involved in theatre helps out, but since they ask for a resume at your audition, I'm sure it does :-). Good luck boo!

To DM:
Congrats! You know you just made an incredible achievement. Ultimately, though, my opinion is that it's not worth going over the amount of debt you know you're going to be able to pay back, no matter what the school, no matter what the degree, for undergrad. NYU is a dream for so many, but the financial aid packages are normally nightmares, and I know some of my classmates who are going 200K in debt (which is unfathomable to me for any degree, much less drama). Even though I'm really, really poor (like, actually poor haha), and had been through so much with Katrina and all, I wasn't expecting a good financial aid package from NYU. I had already decided to go to Northwestern where I was offered a full scholarship minus $3200 (their scholarships are need-based) before I had even gotten my NYU acceptance letter/financial aid package. NYU didn't give me a full scholarship, but it was enough for me to not take out any more than $15K in debt for 4 years (my scholarships at NYU are supplemented by the Federal Pell Grant and will be the SMART grant my junior and senior years). I also have to work for expenses, because my mom couldn't give me anymore than $2500 this year, half my tuition bill...I had to work for personal expenses, etc. If you really want to come here, I would suggest you start looking for outside scholarships now (it's never too late) because unless you're one of the lucky few, you're probably not going to get the package you're looking for. But as far as Tisch being worth the money...YES. It's such an amazing school, in an amazing location, and it's such a nurturing atmosphere (surprisingly, I know). Is it worth being in debt for literally until retirement or even after? Your call.

To NMR:
Yes, she can get her ID over the summer. In fact, it's encouraged because lines tend to be long (obvi) on Welcome Day. Be sure she has her acceptance letter and a state ID (I don't think her SSN, but call to make sure, because I got my ID on Welcome Day and procedures might be different, like having the acceptance letter, for instance, over the summer).

And yes, I know quite a few people who can live on hundreds a week, but for an economical family, about $50-$75 a week should do it for personal expenses...I know people who live on even less than that. That's with a meal plan, mind you...she'll need more for groceries. She's going to want to take advantage of being in the city, but that should definitely be enough on average. She's going to be so busy all the time, you can definitely count on that :-).

NOCCA Junior

To rszanto:
Brittany is literally less than a block away from Rubin's dining hall. You're going to get used to walking to other halls and other dining halls, you're going to be used to walking after your first few weeks here when you realize that Rubin doesn't have the best food, haha. Hayden and Kimmel in Washington Square are my personal favorites, and a lot of people also frequent Weinstein and Palladium.

For the side note, it really depends on if you're a social person or not...having friends, obviously, really helps on whether or not you're outside your dorm or not. You'll be outside enough if you want to be, haha.

DM290

thanks. I guess I really have a decision to make...I haven't even seen my FA but I'm sure it's nothing. I'm trying to find scholarship sights...any recommendations? thanks again

RedStorm

Fastweb? 10ch

NOCCA Junior

FastWeb is an ok source, but honestly the best opportunities can sometimes come from the Google search engine. Got any special interests? Apply for scholarships that you know you can exhibit your best qualities. I know that's not very specific, but that's honestly what I did when I was doing my college scholarship search.

NotMamaRose

Thanks, NOCCA. And thanks for saying she doesn't need $500 spending money a month.

NOCCA Junior

Haha everyone thinks New York is so much more expensive than it is...it honestly has to do with your self-discipline. If she budgets, she'll be just fine with an economical allowance. I know...I do it :-).

NotMamaRose

She doesn't have a choice! She was not born into a family of millionaires, sadly.

RedStorm

If only money grew on trees :P

rszanto

Well, technically, it is made from trees...

bimachris

Hey, I'm just wondering if a lot of Tisch people double major? Is the Tisch workload heavy at all that would make double majoring/minoring a stretch?

Cause I was thinking about doing Journalism at CAS and Tisch's Film & TV. And maybe squeeze a minor in business or producing in there somewhere

rszanto

It depends on whether or not you are originally in Tisch. If yes, then you can do a minor in CAS, but if you are in CAS, Tisch classes are off limits for the most part. This info is just from previous posts in this thread. Just search for double major and you should find your answer.