<p>Students in the core program can transfer into certain programs in Tisch and Steinhardt (as well as all majors in CAS or Gallatin.) It is true that it does not feed into Stern. When people talk about the selectivity of Tisch it is based on the fact that its programs are audition/ portfolio based. Steinhardt programs that are portfolio or audition based can also be very selective. However, if you are purely talking about academics–not talent–then Stern remains the hardest school to gain acceptance to.</p>