<p>I’m a senior right now, and am planning to apply to Stern RD. Or ED II… not sure if the acceptance rate is higher?</p>
<p>Well, I am interested in finance as a major right now but what I am really interested in is the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology minor. I’m really not strong at outright theoretical math (C’s and B’s in Pre-Calculus, Trig) but when it comes down to applying math to financial situations (Econ charts, applied math etc.) I ace those tests. And I have a 630 SAT math score (780 CR, 700 WR - retaking in Oct.) My strong point is in the humanities, but I know that my dream career is to be one of those business executives behind the scenes in companies like Disney, CNN, etc, so that’s why I really want to go to Stern.</p>
<p>Am I being really hurt by the fact that I suck at math? Or does my proficiency in the humanities make up for it? Or should I just apply to CAS, get in and work my butt off and transfer to Stern?</p>
<p>I’m no expert considering I myself am going to be applying ED in the next two months, but maybe Gallatin would be the best choice. You could take business classes at Stern, entertainment industry classes at Tisch (and I believe they do have classes about the business of the industry but I’m not entirely sure) and tech classes and CAS (at least I think they’d be at CAS). Admissions criteria are definitely lower, and the flexibility is definitely very nice, just throwing it out there.</p>
<p>Thanks hotpotato! I actually haven’t thought of that but that’s something I’ve never thought of before. Perhaps if my parents are okay with that idea?</p>
<p>The ED will always help you, and a lower than average math score will no doubt hurt your chances at Stern. Do you have any other forms of measuring your math capabilities such as SAT 2s or outstanding Math grades in your high school classes? You could definitely do what hotpotato and apply to Steinhardt, Gallatin, or CAS. I had a friend who is an economics major and business entertainment minor at CAS and he takes a few classes at Stern and Tisch.</p>
<p>If you are looking to be a CEO then applying directly to Stern might be more helpful as you could double major in something like management and marketing and I think still have enough room to minor in business entertainment media.</p>
<p>It will be better for you to receive a Finance degree from Stern and work as a Business Analyst or in Marketing at Cnet, Disney, Fox, ect ect and move your way up than getting a degree from Gallatin and working your way around. Stern will provide you with better opportunities if your goal is to move up the corporate ladder at a private media company</p>
<p>AoDay: My math scores are pretty terrible across the board… however, I did earn A’s both semesters in our school’s Intro to Calculus class last year as a junior. I am hoping for a 700+ on my SAT math for my retake this Oct., though. </p>
<p>commentcomment: How much harder would it be to entire my desired career path with an Econ degree from CAS?</p>
<p>Major/School usually isn’t as important as your grades as long as it is relevant (Econ/Acct/Finance and all applying for a Bus Dev position) and you aren’t applying for tier 1, super competitive IB/AM/PB jobs. What I would suggest is, go through NYU’s career services and wasserman and attend their career fairs. NYU has a lot of connections so you’ll be able to get your interviews.</p>