NYU Hopefuls 2015

Colleges & Universities New York University
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<p>Hey, I’m new to this website, but as an incoming NYU student, I thought I would offer some advice.</p>

<p>My biggest piece of advise: Check out NYU’s Liberal Studies Program. I’ll explain below.</p>

<p>NYU is an awesome school, but think really hard about what it doesnt offer. I based my top college choices around which ones were in Manhattan, and only applied to those schools, but after visiting all of them multiple times, I realized they are all really different. I was accepted under early action for Fordham in LC, my 3rd choice school, and was thrilled (if anyone wants the city, but needs the close-knit feeling of a real campus, check out Fordham). I LOVE Fordham, a lot, but after thinking about what it would be like to live there, plus looking at their study abroad options, I realized NYU was a better pick. This realization of course happened only a week before the deadline to make my final choice. Bottom line: take time to REALLY think about it, and not just what the school will be like your first year, but for all 4 years.</p>

<p>In the spring, I got a letter from NYU saying I was NOT admitted to CAS.</p>

<p>After being disappointed, I continued to read the letter and realized that I WAS offered a place in NYU’s Liberal Studies Program. This is a program I knew nothing about, and was originally going to pass up because I wasn’t informed from the start. However, looking at all the details, this program seems wonderful, and probably even better for me than if I had gotten into CAS. While CAS holds the most NYU students, LSP (Liberal Studies Program) comes in 2nd. There are a lot of kids who dont get into NYU at all, and LSP is still competitive. This program basically makes you cover all of your requirments within the 1st two years, which is actually really helpful (there is also a unique study abroad option in this program). While you only get to choose one elective for your first year (the other 3 classes are required), you get to transfer into your NYU school of choice after your 2nd year and work only on your major (as long as you have at least a 3.0 GPA).</p>

<p>Anyway, just a bit of advise for everyone who dreams of going to NYU. I plan on using this site quite a bit to prepare for college this fall, and will be around for anyone who has questions about LSP or NYU (or the application process). Although I still don’t know everything, I’ve been through this process and would love to help out other students. I wish someone would have been around to explain to me all the details of LSP from the start, so if you have any questions, please ask!</p>

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<p>Thanks for that info! What exactly is the “unique study abroad option”?</p>

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<p>Julia: The program basically gives you certain classes and time periods in which you HAVE to take them. This fall I will be taking 3 required classes and one elective, and will be doing the same in the spring. Next fall, however, the amount of required classes drops (I think its only 2 required and you get 2 electives), but the required classes are also offered at 3 other NYU schools (one in Italy, one in England, and one in France). They seem to really push students to spend the 2nd semester abroad at one of these sites, since you can take the classes you need, and because by the time you get to junior year you will have all required classes done, there isnt much conflict with getting classes done on time to graduate (based off of the many people working for NYU I’ve spoken with about this).</p>

<p>The study abroad option I found to be even more unusual (I am not doing it, but it is offered to LSP students) is to spend the entire first year at one of the sites I mentioned above. Since you know exactly what classes you have to take for the first two years, you know you wont miss anything by going abroad for your entire freshmen year.</p>

<p>I really loved this part of the program because although my top travel destination is Ghana, I also really want to study in London and didnt think I would get a chance to do both. Now that I know I can spend two semesters abroad without any major issues, I feel less stressed about planning my courses!</p>

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<p>Applying to Stern!</p>

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<p>Ohh I just want them to release the app so I can start working on that!!</p>

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<p>ya when is it released</p>

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<p>come on guys, don’t let this thread die. Hopefully on August 1st the app will be out and we can all stress over it together =)</p>

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<p>Woohoo! Only a bit longer! :)</p>

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<p>haha, hopefully. i keep checking the nyu website just in case they put up there early, tho i doubt they will.</p>

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<p>Count me in on this thread. Appplying ED. </p>

<p>Also applying to Fordham, GW, American and Penn State. NYU is my reach. Penn State is my backup.</p>

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<p>Applying to steinhardt ED, Rutgers as safety. I’m going to the info session/campus tour this friday, can’t wait! :D</p>

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<p>I’m not so sure if I’m applying ED yet…but I’m visiting Monday, so maybe I’ll change my mind! Of course I’m looking at that supplement August 1st haha I’m visiting Rutgers next week, so that’ll probably be my safety too a.woah.</p>

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<p>I’m visiting Rutgers next week too (27th)! I’m going to the NB campus, you?</p>

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<p>Aaahh I’ve visiting the 28th. I’m a day behind you with both (if your just counting business days…lol) It’s NB campus too. That’s really funny actually.</p>

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<p>aww lol that would’ve been funny if we went on the same day!</p>

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<p>Yeah haha it would’ve. And we would’ve been like yeah this okay, but it’s not NYU. =)</p>

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<p>Applying to Stern RD, and hoping to visit next month :)</p>

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<p>Once again the thread is dying, however i wont let this happen!
Possibly 7 more days until the application is released!
=)</p>

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<p>Applying to Stern RD</p>

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<p>I’m visiting TOMORROW! And 6 more days…I’m scared haha.</p>