<p>How difficult is it to maintain a 3.7 GPA at NYU? Specifically for the LSP program</p>
<p>What are the av %s for A, A-, B+, B…etc ??</p>
<p>LSP wise… it completely depends on how good you are with literature, writing analysis, reading and all the artsy stuff. Your schedule is pretty much fixed in your first year. </p>
<p>For stern kids, it might be a bit difficult cuz of the Stern curve. CAS is pretty easy. It honestly depends on your course combination and PROFESSOR. Rateyourprof will be your best friend in college. 93+% is an A, 90-93 is an A-, B+ I’m guessing 87-90?.. just go down from there.</p>
<p>how about for engineering? Is it difficult to get a good gpa?</p>
<p>is it difficult to get a good gpa is dependent on the person…
if you work hard for you grade then you should get a good grade (unless u study a lot and still fail exams, sad cases…) dont expect to get 100s in classes by just showing up
i hear thats its not hard if you put a decent amount of effort to paying attention and reviewing the coursework</p>
<p>@CastoStern: Rateyourprof will be your best friend in college.
How do i find profs for the LSP program? We have to take Writing, Social Foundations, Cultural Foundations, Science and Math first year. Apart from Writing…how do i know which profs to look for? Does NYU have a list of its LSP profs online orr…? And do we get to choose our profs or are they assigned?</p>
<p>^ The profs are listed on the LSP website. If you’re going to register through Albert, usually the name of the professor will appear along with the rest of the class info (time date location etc). </p>
<p>I don’t know how initial registration works now for LSP; back when my daughter was in it, for first semester freshman year, she just picked favored time slots on paper and chose her elective. After that you register through Albert… </p>
<p>There is a thread back a few years with the best of the LSP profs. I can’t look for it now, but just wanted to let you know it exists. The award winners on the LSP website would typically be the best profs.</p>
<p>I think when you register your courses on Albert later you can look at all the profs. Do you guys have an orientation? If so you’ll be able to do that then. I wouldn’t say that award winning teachers are always the best ones, if you want to maintain your GPA then you are looking for “EASY” profs, not best profs. Your courses are assigned, meaning you have to take these courses first year but you are able to choose the sections and semester you want to take them, which gives you the flexibility to choose professors.</p>
<p>LSP’s orientation is during Welcome Week. [Freshman</a> Orientation, Liberal Studies: The Core Program | NYU](<a href=“http://core.ls.nyu.edu/page/freshmanorientation]Freshman”>http://core.ls.nyu.edu/page/freshmanorientation)
She will have registered long before that. Pixie, if you commit to NYU, I’m sure you’ll receive your registration information soon after.</p>
<p>The OP is deciding between NYU and BC. I would say she’s a pretty good student and will not find the LSP classes that challenging. Wouldn’t she be better off taking a class with an engaging, interesting professor than the easiest one?</p>
<p>Pixie, my daughter had a 3.8/3.9 GPA while in LSP and has been able to maintain 3.8 in CAS. Best of luck with your decision!</p>
<p>@londonb: The profs are listed on the LSP website.
Would you mind sending me the link? I tried looking for it but couldn’t find it. Also, thanks btw, really found your advice insightful and useful :)</p>
<p>^[Faculty</a>, Liberal Studies: The Core Program | NYU](<a href=“http://core.ls.nyu.edu/page/faculty]Faculty”>http://core.ls.nyu.edu/page/faculty)</p>
<p>Faculty with links (colored in red and underlined) - their courses (courses taught) are listed.</p>
<p>My daughter may be able to help out with some recommended profs after graduation (May 16) and I will look for the thread I mentioned in #7.</p>
<p>Glad I could help!</p>
<p>@londonb: Thanks so much! Oh that’d be great too!!! </p>
<p>Also, I just wanted to ask… so at NYU I get to create my own schedule with the selected classes and i get to choose my professors?? like they’ll provide me with a choice of profs according to time or? for LSP!</p>
<p>^Albert would be used second semester and after as any other NYU student would do. </p>
<p>I’m not sure what the registration was like last summer for first semester LSP '15. I vaguely remember reading postings about Albert being used, but as I said, just not sure.
Once you accept the LSP offer, you will start receiving information. Definitely check out this page for your general next steps:</p>
<p>[Admitted</a> Students](<a href=“http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/admitted-students.html]Admitted”>Admitted Students)</p>
<p>You will have additional to do’s as an international student.</p>
<p>I just found this regarding registration for 2012 for LS freshmen on</p>
<p>[Incoming</a> LS Freshman FAQs- 2012, LS: TCP | NYU](<a href=“http://core.ls.nyu.edu/object/io_1302028685579.html]Incoming”>http://core.ls.nyu.edu/object/io_1302028685579.html)</p>
<p>When do I register for Fall classes?
You will receive your instructions for your LS course registration in May and will register yourself for your courses over the summer. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION: NYU requires that all students provide both a cell phone number AND an emergency contact number (including an option for an international emergency phone number) before they are registered for fall course work. If you have not done so already, you will have to first activate your NET ID to gain entrance to your NYU Home Account. Instructions on how to activate your NET ID can be found at: [NYU</a> > ITS > Get Connected > Your NetID & Password](<a href=“http://www.nyu.edu/its/netid/#activate]NYU”>http://www.nyu.edu/its/netid/#activate) . Once in NYU Home (<a href=“http://www.home.nyu.edu%5B/url%5D”>www.home.nyu.edu</a>) you must go to the Academics tab and click on “Student Login” to access Albert (NYU’s Student Information System). Please visit: [NYU</a> > University Registrar > Registration > Registration Requirements on Albert](<a href=“Class Registration, Transcripts, Graduation”>Class Registration, Transcripts, Graduation) for step by step instructions on how to update your cell phone number and emergency contact number once you are in Albert. </p>
<p>Students beginning at one of the LS International Sites will receive separate registration instructions from Beth Haymaker at <a href=“mailto:ls.abroad@nyu.edu”>ls.abroad@nyu.edu</a> regarding these requirements.</p>
<p>• Who will my advisor be?
You will receive information in May about Fall Semester registration. Soon thereafter, you will be contacted by your academic advisor in the Liberal Studies Advising Center. This professional staff advisor will support you during the time you are a Liberal Studies Core Program student. The academic advisor will work closely with you on all administrative aspects of your Core Program experience, help you navigate the complexities of a large university, and help you identify resources to support your needs. Later in the summer, your Core Program faculty mentor will be identified to you. Your faculty mentor will engage you in conversations about the Core Program curriculum, its relation to your four-year Bachelor’s Degree experience, and its impact on lifelong intellectual and professional pursuits.</p>
<p>• Where can I get my course schedule?
Student schedules are available on Albert, NYU’s online student information website. To connect to Albert go to NYU Home (home.nyu.edu) . Log in using your NetID and password. On the page that opens, click the ACADEMICS tab. In the Albert channel on the left side of screen that opens, click STUDENT LOGIN, then click REGISTRATION, then click STUDENT SCHEDULE to view your schedule. Schedules will not be posted on Albert until August 2012. Note: Please be sure to check Albert again on the first day of classes in order to get the most updated information about your courses and classroom locations. </p>
<p>It’s really important that all new freshmen read the information on the websites so they don’t miss anything.</p>