<p>So, let me start off by saying I realize that my question is really specific and probably best answered by NYU’s admissions staff. That said, there seem to be plenty of educated and helpful individuals HERE to help so I thought I’d shoot it by you all first. :-)</p>
<p>Unlike Steinhardt’s MT program, where transferring is relatively easy and well explained on their website, CAP is a totally different and confusing story. </p>
<p>MY Story: I’m a high school senior with mediocre grades. I would have loved to apply and audition for CAP this year but knew that I would not have been within the ballpark of NYU’s admissions requirements. That’s why my plan is to attend a community college in CA next year, and then apply/audition to all of my potential schools-- either next year or the following. This depends on whether or not I have enough college credits to override my HS transcript. </p>
<p>BOTTOM LINE (because I’m starting to confuse myself!): How many credits/what classes do I need to take at a community college before I apply to NYU in order to nix my grades earned in HS. </p>
<p>ALSO: I realize that technically I’ll have to apply as a transfer student. But I really don’t want to be considered a transfer student because I would want to start with the freshman class (one-- because I want the training, and two-- there are far more slots available for freshman than there are for transfers trying to enter with sophomore standing, etc.) I’m not in any rush to finish early.</p>
<p>Does NYU care about the age of the applicant? Do they want their freshman class to all be fresh out of HS? I realize this is not the case at other top schools, where applicants often audition multiple years in a row before being accepted. </p>
<p>Hopefully SOMEONE understood all of that. Because I, err, barely did… and I wrote it! </p>
<p>Thanks in advance. :-)</p>