NOCCA Junior

To Chanelissy:
The academic requirements for Tisch are general NYU standard: 4 years of English, 3 Math, Science, Social Studies/History (although I think 4 of each is recommended), and 3 years of foreign language is also recommended. NYU Tisch (or any of the arts majors in Steinhardt) does not require two SAT II Subject Tests; that is replaced by the audition.

http://ddw.tisch.nyu.edu/object/ugddwportfolio.html: This link will take you to the portfolio requirements for Dramatic Writing. But, ultimately, your GPA and SATs should be competitive with other schools in NYU (well, maybe not Stern competitive, haha, but definitely CAS) to not worry at all about the academic portion, preferably 3.6 GPA and around 1900 and up SAT composite, or like 27 up ACT, something like that. Your audition will count for 50% of the acceptance, roughly, and academics will count for about 50%. You MAY be able to get by with less than average GPA (nothing under 3.0, though), but you better have a magnificent portfolio/audition. So, what I'm trying to tell you is that academic slackers don't stand a chance of making it into Tisch, even with a phenomenal portfolio/audition.

rebelxt14

God damn, there is no way I'd ever want to go there after reading all this. Minimum 3.6 GPA? What the hell? College is college. I'll stick to slacking off in high school and going to an art school where people are appreciated for their artistic talents, and grades don't really matter.

NOCCA Junior

Well, Rebel, schools for the arts/BFA programs vary greatly. Whereas there are schools where, indeed, you would have to take maybe one or two liberal arts classes and the rest of the curriculum are BFA requirements, this is not the case, as you figured, at NYU/Tisch. The philosophy behind the school is that all artists need to be educated in more things than their chosen fields. I guarantee you that, as a drama major, I am in class for studio literally over four times more than my other classes (Writing the Essay and Theatre Studies/Production).

I wouldn't say that 3.6 is the MINIMUM...I just said that if you have that and a solid SAT score, you wouldn't have to worry about the academic portion. I do feel that Tisch takes a little bit more into account the audition than the academics, as a person with less than average NYU academic stats can get in with a phenomenal audition. In my personal opinion, I agree that an artist needs to be educated in more than his/her chosen field--after all, one of the key components of any art is to tell of experience, of life, of human struggles and triumphs...and how can you do that when all you know of life are beats for monologues, tendus and plies for the barre, or the correct combinations of watercolors? Of course, we all look for certain things in schools. For me, NYU gives me the chance to study what I love, to get a BFA, and while at the same time allows me a number of options (like study abroad, a double major with Arabic) that I wouldn't get at most schools where I'd be getting the same amount of in-class studio hours and production time but less liberal arts requirements. Not to mention living in New York City gives me at least a solid basis for starting my career and living here after graduation, and not to mention the life experience gained by undertaking such a non-conventional, independent college experience. NYU is not for the lazy, so if you choose to slack off in high school and find success solely from studying your art form, then that's fine. You very well might find future success in your endeavors. But, A: you won't be as disciplined as the same artist who has worked hard in both his/her art form and academics and B: you'll have a limited view of the world if you don't open yourself up more and restrict yourself to just the objective study of your art form. I'm NOT trying to insult you, so please don't take this the wrong way. But, honestly, (and I might be taking this the wrong way) I think it's pretty rude of you to say that Tisch doesn't appreciate people for their artistic talents. Tisch takes into account the education of the WHOLE artist, not just the artistic training portion. That's why you'll see more Tisch grads winning Academy Awards, Oscars, etc. than most other schools of similar caliber; why you'll meet a Tisch grad who can act but at the same time speak 2 different foreign languages, who can have a discussion with you with anything under the sun and make a meaningful connection to the chosen art form and enrich it with liberal arts experience, and the experience of life and culture. And that is the Tisch difference.

nyumom

All of the students that I've met who are/were in Tisch Film and Cinema Studies are academically of the highest caliber, and they could have chosen to pursue other highly academic fields such as medicine, etc., but their interests and passions are in the arts. Many of these students are actually sons/daughters of physicians, who chose to pursue this field, but could also become physicians if that was their interest.

NOCCA Junior

Yep, and that's really most Tisch students. If you're not interested in academics (not even a little bit) then Tisch is definitely not for you, since the BFA degree has a substantial amount of liberal arts requirements (for drama majors, one is required each semester until senior year, of which there is a number of options). A lot of people I know in Tisch either have or are contemplating minors in pre-med, psychology, foreign language, etc. Double majoring is difficult and takes some scheduling, but for my double major I'd only have to miss a semester of studio, of which I'll be studying abroad in the Middle East for that semester to help fulfill requirements for it anyway. But yeah...I love it how Tisch students have all different types of interests, it makes for a very well-rounded and diverse school centered upon the arts.

rebelxt14

Right, Tisch is much more focused on academics than most BFA programs, and that's definitely not for me. While I can certainly respect someone such as yourself, I do not think that the ability to speak two languages or study pre-med will dictate the kind of artist or person you are. My bottom line is that stringent academics are not of the utmost importance for most artists.

rebelxt14

By the way, I am looking at going to School of Visual Arts in NYC. It seems to fit my style, but it still has its share of liberal arts that are required. It's 72 studio credits, 30 in humanities and sciences, 12 in art history, and 6 in electives.

scorp_ion

but it is of the utmost importance for a well-rounded and educated individual in society. Contrary to what some think, college is not just to get you a job, but also to help you develop as a person, and an extensive liberal arts education is important to that so that you can have a deep background and knowledge in whatever you choose to do.

nyumom

S majored in Film but minored in Philosophy, studied abroad, etc., which definitely had an impact on the subject matter of his films, making them very thought-provoking and prone to intellectual discussion.

NOCCA Junior

Rebel, you wouldn't be in Tisch if Visual Art is your focus...the Steinhardt School houses the BFA program in Visual Art. But just to let you know, you're 30 credits of humanities and sciences are quite a lot as well. I'm not sure what the requirements are for visual art at NYU, but I know that for Drama in Tisch about 24 credits in humanities and sciences are required. I also didn't realize you were talking about visual arts programs...here's a link to it:B.F.A. Studio Art - Art and Art Professions - NYU Steinhardt.
I think that a liberal arts requirement is crucial to your growth as an artist; they can definitely provide inspiration for your pieces. You may have paint and a brush, but unless you can think of a subject, you're not going to get far. Also, the point of all bachelor's degrees is to have some liberal arts component; you won't find any BFA degree that is totally studio...that is an example of a two-year conservatory type program. This is an example of how liberal arts is a definite advantage. I really disagree with you but I respect your opinion.

eringobraugh008

I just wanted to know about my chances...

SAT 2060, 720V 690W 650M
ACT 29
SAT II 680Lit 550Math L2
3.98 GPA (1 B)
11/434
1 great red, 1 good rec
Good essay, but I wrote it about being from Oregon and loving the environment and I've been told that it wouldn't be fitting for NYU...
ECs: Planned Parenthood Teen Council, about 500 hours
Community Theatre 150 hours
Fellowship of Reconciliation 20 hours
Marion Polk Food Share 20 hours
Varsity Cross Country, Track, and Swimming (Captain and State Qualifier in XC)
National Honors Society
Graduating with Natural Resources Academy endorsement
a couple other small ECs
a few city/school awards, mostly in social studies

I'm applying to College of Arts and Sciences. I've heard that tiny misktakes on the app can get you rejected...I'm using the common application and I'm really scared!

NOCCA Junior

No, seriously, just review everything and make sure your essay is ok, and you'll be fine...you have excellent stats for the CAS (except that SAT II Math Score, but that's ok). I'd say if not CAS, then definitely GSP...but I think you stand a really good chance for CAS.

rebelxt14

NOCCA Junior, I meant photography. The photo program is at Tisch. It looks really nice.

NOCCA Junior

It is a very good program...I honestly think you should do more research into it before you decide whether or not to submit a portfolio. You might be surprised at what you find out about Tisch.

Chazzy690

REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT TO GET INTO NYU. But please tell me the truth..
Applied CAS
avg. 106.135 (school doesnt do it on 4.0 scale)
SAT 1: M 660 CR 630 W 720
SAT 2: Math 670 Bio 700
VP of National Honor Society, President of Human Relations, VP Student Council (10th), Publicity Officer (9th), Lots of Community Service, Work as secretary at ABC Corporation...my resume is good. I just hope my statistics don't bring me down :[
helpp pleasse! <3