<p>Hi All,
I am a freshman in the Liberal Studies Program at NYU.
Feel free to ask me any questions about the school or LSP or whatever.
BUT I will not chance you, it’s annoying and you already know your chances, you just want to be reaffirmed. </p>
<p>I am super helpful and I would love to answer your questions!</p>
<p>Which NYU freshman dorm would you recommend? and why?</p>
<p>Do you like the LSP program? Are the classes easy/difficult?
Do you have freedom to choose some of your classes, or is the curriculum set?</p>
<p>what school (tisch, gallatin, etc.) are you hoping to transfer to after your soph year?</p>
<p>What were your stats in high school? Why do you think you got put in LSP?</p>
<p>alisha- In terms of dorms, I would 100% recommend Rubin. It’s gotten a bad rep over the past few years, but last summer they completely redid it with new hallways (carpets, doors, etc.) and the rooms with new paint and fake hardwood (which is ten times better than tile or the gross carpets in the other dorms). The dining hall is good too, people always put it down because NYU sets such high standard for it’s dining halls, but Rubin has great basic dorm food which I like. Also, the community of people in Rubin is awesome!</p>
<p>childish- I like the LSP program a lot, it gives you a great overview of literature and philosophy and whatnot. That being said, I am definitely excited to transition into my other school. The classes from my experience have been fairly easy, but I think the main reason is that the professors in LSP really want to see you succeed, which is probably unique to the program.
In terms of freedom, there are some set classes that you must take. The break down is like this:
Freshman year first semester: Social Foundations I, Cultural Foundations I, Writing I, and an elective
Freshman year second semester: SFII, CFII, Writing II, and an elective
Sophomore year you have to take CFIII and SFIII and then all electives. You’ll take SF and CF in different semesters unless you are going abroad.
You can either take and LSP elective or an elective within your future school, but I suggest taking your requirements, like science, through LSP because they tend to be easier.
I was planning on transitioning to CAS come junior year, but I have recently decided to go into Gallatin for Art History and Museum Studies. </p>
<p>Emmajane- I don’t think that stats are all that important in terms of getting picked for LSP. To make it brief, I had high test scores and above average grades. I think why I was picked for LSP is because of my intended major and the fact that I wrote an essay about how I have a mind for Liberal Arts (which I wrote for CAS not knowing about LSP). I think they hand picked me for LSP because of that more than my test scores.</p>
<p>How do AP scores work with LSP? For example, I got a 5 on my AP English Language test. Would that mean that I do not have to take Writing I?</p>
<p>danceallday - Unfortunately, AP exams cannot get you out of any of the LSP required courses (cultural, social, and writing) but they may help you in the other schools. Mainly though, NYU is a little bum with honoring AP credits, and I am unsure about all of the different schools’ systems. I would suggest that you google “NYU (insert school that you are transferring into here) AP Credit” and the school’s guidelines will come up.</p>
<p>Can you tell me what i should do about my problem? My school counselor sent my transcript before i could update my resume with it. So the gpa on my transcript is the real one and the gpa on the resume is the one i put before gpas were released, so they dont match. I dont want to look dishonest about it, so should i email them about it to straighten things up?</p>
<p>spacelemur - I would suggest that you talk to your counselor about it first, but if he/she is not any help, CALL the admissions office. There is a whole staff of people answering phones and they are available to answer your questions. It is extremely important to address it though, because you do not want to reflect dishonesty on your application.</p>
<p>Hi! I got accepted to LSP too…and I have just one question.
I plan to major econ at CAS during my 3rd and 4th year at NYU.
Will the requirements for econ meet while I study at LSP? or will there be a high chance for me to study for a 5th year?
I know I have to figure this question myself…but just in case you know.</p>
<p>Not going to lie, I’m a little jealous. I’m in my last semester of LSP and while I’m excited to go on to my BA, I’m really going to miss the program. You still have time to enjoy. :)</p>
<p>totallynew - You can take Econ while you are in LSP as one of your elective courses. I actually think that there may be and LSP specific econ class that you may want to look into (but don’t hold me on that). From what I have heard from other LSP students and former LSP students, you should be able to graduate on time. I have met people who graduated with double majors that started out in LSP. Don’t think of LSP as an additional program that will take away from your studies, it actually helps because you get all of your gen eds out of the way so you can focus on Econ when you are an upperclassman. </p>
<p>totiebinds - I am glad to hear that there is another person on CC that loves LSP as much as I do!</p>
<p>Do you have a better chance of getting into NYU if you apply to the LSP program? I applied ED II to Stern and know how competitive it is to get into. That being said, if I checked the box to be consider for other programs or schools could I be accepted to LSP. I really want to go to NYU even if it means LSP.</p>
<p>OCkid - Sorry for the late response, I was swamped with finals and the holidays. I know for a fact that LSP students cannot transition into the Stern School (there are a few rare occasions that show otherwise, but I place emphasis on the rare part). I believe that if you applied to Stern, that it is an all or nothing situation (similar to the Tisch programs). If you get into Stern, you get in, if you don’t then you do not have the opportunity to be in LSP. If you do not get in, but really want to go to Stern, I encourage you to take and do well in rigorous business classes at another university during your freshman year then consider a transfer.</p>
<p>Hey nyu307, </p>
<p>I previously pm-ed you but I think the message didn’t send or something.
Anyway I was just wondering if you could transfer out of NYU/LSP for your sophomore year if, for any reason, you decide that NYU is no longer for you.</p>
<p>Also, do you think the credits will transfer? Or would they be too NYU/LSP-specific to be eligible for transfer credits at another institution (I’m thinking mainly of LACs).</p>
<p>I’m planning on doing my freshmen year LSP in Florence btw; I haven’t decided yet but I was just wondering where you went for your freshmen year. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Totally – here is requirement for NYU econ major in CAS. Please note the math requirements. I dont see how anyone can start in LSP, and then major in ECON and graduate in 4 years, if at all. how is you math ability?</p>
<p><a href=“Department of Economics”>Department of Economics;
<p>At least 42 points (10 courses) are to be taken in the Department of Economics: six core courses (ECON-UA 1, ECON-UA 2, ECON-UA 10, ECON-UA 12, the 6-point ECON-UA 18, and ECON-UA 238), plus four electives. Of these four electives, at least two must be numbered ECON-UA 300-399.</p>
<p>A typical sequence of courses consists of the following: by sophomore year, ECON-UA 1, ECON-UA 2, and ECON-UA 18; by junior year, ECON-UA 10, ECON-UA 12, and ECON-UA 238; by senior year, four electives. Note: Statistics is to be taken as early as possible. Senior-level courses (300 level and above) presume a knowledge of statistics.</p>
<p>Students are strongly advised to pay close attention to the prerequisites for each course, as they will be strictly enforced. Students should be aware that Algebra and Calculus (MATH-UA 9), or its equivalent, is required for the principles classes (ECON-UA 1 and ECON-UA 2). Students intending to major in economics must have a strong working knowledge of algebra and introductory calculus. Furthermore, a course in calculus (MATH-UA 121) is required for the intermediate courses and statistics (ECON-UA 10, ECON-UA 12, and ECON-UA 18). A grade of C or better is needed to pass both the economics and the mathematics requirements. Both Economic Principles I (ECON-UA 1) and Economic Principles II (ECON-UA 2) are required for intermediate macroeconomics (ECON-UA 12).</p>
<p>Intl, </p>
<p>I dont think a LSP Freshman would have that much knowledge on whether the LSP courses would transfer. Could be wrong.</p>
<p>I think the issue will be not only will they transfer (particularly as most will not match up to schools transferring to), but how one will satisfy any core or major requirements at school moving to. Of course, shouldnt be a problem at the “looosy goosy” schools like Brown, Sarah Lawrence, Hampshire, but more of a problem at more structured schools.</p>
<p>Where did you spend your freshman year?
Do you know any people who are spending it abroad right now and if so, where and how they like it.</p>
<ul>
<li><p>do lsp students get a chance to study abroad second year as well (if they didn’t the first year)?</p></li>
<li><p>can lsp students double major? and if so, in which schools?</p></li>
<li><p>is lsp awesome?</p></li>
</ul>
<p>would really appreciate if these questions are answered :)</p>
<p>Do other NYU students look down on the LSP students at all? Is there any social stigma attached to being a LSP student?</p>