need help on "Why Nyu" essay

ohgod
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:50:41 +0000

Yeah, I’m having a hard time understanding why you’re looking for stereotypes. If you fit NYU and you write an essay that reflects that (without going “oh, I’m so ____ (independent, artsy, or whatever other word you think NYU is looking for)”), then NYU should be able to see that. For example, applying to uchicago we had to write an extra essay, and you know that the school is known for being nerdy/studyaholics/etc. Did I write an essay going “look at me, all I do is study all day I am the perfect match pick me pick me”? No, I just wrote an essay that reflected my own ideals/habits/whatever. It worked.

Pakistan – no offense, but I find it to be rather offensive to attack someone for how late/early they’re starting an essay. I did all mine holiday break (like a week before the deadline) and got into some wonderful places… including NYU.