<p>While there definately are upper class rich people here, not everyone is. At all. I’m not 
haha. While the financial aid is not at all like other schools, it can be somewhat managable with loans if you get the full merit and need based aid allotments.
I can’t speak for all schools, but I think NYU looks at extra-curriculars and application essays and such for creativity moreso than some others. Even look at the supplemental questions for instance, I don’t know what this years are, but ours were very unique and creative. NYU is definately looking for a specific kind of person more than just test scores and gpas.</p>
<p>I think that answered it…?? I hope so at least. Let me know if you need anything clarified!</p>
<p>haha, I’m finding this a very good distraction to my WTE essay that needs to get done pronto!! ;)</p>