<p>And, yes, I am afraid NYU can find out about your previous college experience even if you don’t tell them: [What</a> We Do | National Student Clearinghouse](<a href=“http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/about/what_we_do.php]What”>http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/about/what_we_do.php).</p>
<p>I believe your best bet–and your only honest course of action–is to apply as a transfer and be frank about the fact that your illness interfered with your achievement when you attended college before.</p>
<p>I hope you’re feeling much better now.</p>