<p>Thats actually wrong information Wadood. First of all, NYU Shanghai is NOT a Chinese university- and never will be. It is a member of the NYU Global Network University, therefore the degree given is the same as any degree granted from NYU New York or NYU Abu Dhabi. Actually, the graduate from NYU Shanghai recievies two degrees (like NYU Abu Dhabi): A NYU Degree and a certificate from NYU Shanghai. </p>
<p>I cannot express enough how NYU Shanghai DOES NOT give Chinese degrees (like the as fore mentioned Beijing University) and only gives American degrees because it is still an American university. Its location does NOT change that. </p>
<p>Hi everyone! I’m finishing up the application process and getting ready to apply to NYUSH early decision! This is my absolute dream school, but I’m very worried that my stats aren’t good enough. I did many extra curriculars and volunteer work during high school, and I graduated a year early because right now I am on a year long high school foreign exchange to Ecuador. But my SAT was only a 1970 and my gpa is along the lines of a 3.7 unweighted.</p>
<p>Can anybody tell me if they think that these stats would be enough to get me in? I realize it is highly competitive but it would be a dream come true if I could go Also if you have any tips for applying that would be very much appreciated! Thank you!!</p>
<p>Hi! I was thinking about applying to NYUS this year, it seems like a great school, especially since I’m learning Chinese Is it very competitive for international studens? Because I know that Chinese students can be very motivated and high achieving… and I’m kinda afraid I lack those perfect scores sometimes</p>
<p>@clarissa123 Good luck! Let us know how you do! You seem to have great scores, so I would imagine you are as competitive as anyone else is! </p>
<p>@Lenocka The dynamic is very interesting here, between the international students and the Chinese students. But NYUSH is very understanding of the different situations people are coming from- however, it has been extremely equal as far as the learning environment goes. While many of the Chinese students can have an edge in Math and Sciences just based off how much they have previously learned and/or previous work ethic, they have never been taught in straight English like other International students. They have to learn the English words for stuff they may have already learned; and you can imagine how hard it must be for them to read the English versions of texts like Rousseau and Hayek (just to name a few of the people we are reading this week). </p>
<p>I had the same fears coming into this school, but let me reassure you that no one is studying 15 hours a day (or whatever the new statistic is for how long Chinese students often spend studying). My roommate, for example, pulls the occasional all-nighter because of procrastination, but seems to do the same amount of work as most. Although STEM majors here (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) often have the heaviest burden.</p>
<p>Let us know how your application goes! And good luck :)</p>
<p>Hi, I had a question about applying. When you applied, first of all, what were your stats? And did you place Shanghai first on campus choice? What is your major? What was your interview like, and when were you contacted for it? Oh, and did you do early decision?</p>
<p>I know it seems small of me to be asking about just getting in, but I submitted my application a few days ago so now I’m nervous about that stuff :D</p>
<p>Oh my God so I was just emailed about an interview for NYU Shanghai. What should I expect, and does this mean I have a good chance? How many people do they interview?</p>
<p>I applied early decision 1 - like three hours before the deadline last Friday. I’m really surprised that I got an email this soon. To be honest, I’m just sort of in shock.</p>
<p>I will, and if anyone is reading this who can answer any of my questions, please do.
Yeah I was going to apply ED2 initially, but decided on ED1 like three hours before the extended deadline. I didn’t want to be pitted up against all the Ivy rejects in ED2, and ED2, mind you, has a much lower acceptance rate.</p>
<p>@Marinozai Congrats, you seem to be on the right track. I applied ED1 at NYUSH around 9 hours before the deadline.
Albert still tells me that my standardized testing scores are processing, probably because I sent in an alternative form of testing. Also, a friend of mine got the acknowledgement email a couple of hours ago. I’m not saying that they’re prioritizing but if they are, you’ve got a head start. I’m really scared about this whole interview thing. Apparently they don’t invite everyone and the fact that you’ve been invited and that there may be some others out there, literally scares the hell out of me.</p>
<p>@Anuragr - You said your friend got an “acknowledgement email” - do you mean an email asking for an interview, or that email just saying “Hey we got your application, and here is your Albert account!”? I actually didn’t get my Albert account until this morning, and I received the interview request before they even had my school report or writing supplement. How and why, I am not sure. I’m…like completely confused. Actually, I haven’t received an official interview request. The woman emailed me telling me that she was “very impressed” with my application so far, and that she would be reaching out to schedule an interview later this week. Tomorrow is Thursday, so hopefully tomorrow or the next day…?
Still, my high school transcript isn’t marked as “received” - I’m sort of worried. But worst comes to worst, my counselor can resubmit. I don’t know how they are reading applications, but all I know is mine had a lot of typos in it. Yikes.
I don’t know what the interview thing is, either. I mean, how many people do they interview - anyone who put Shanghai as their first choice and mentioned it in their supplement? Is that what you did?</p>
<p>No no, just the normal “we got your app” email. Shanghai was my first choice and my supplement was basically all about me fitting into Shanghai. Mine wasn’t stellar either, I must’ve had a few mistake here and there. I think they interview a few people they’re really interested in but not everyone who gets in, gets invited for an interview either. BTW was Shanghai your first choice too?</p>
<p>Oh well definitely please tell me if you get an interview request - I’ll keep you updated as well.
That’s another thing. My stats are really not that great. They hadn’t even seen my school report or writing supplement when they asked to interview me. I don’t know…Anyway though, I’ve got only like a 3.75uw GPA and a 2040 SAT - and it’s my writing that is high. My math and critical reading scores are pretty mediocre - low 600s. What about yours?</p>
<p>Maybe the admission officer for people from your area is really proactive and wants to get done quickly. I don’t really know. Good for you though.
I’d say my stats are okay-ish. Fairly well standardized testing (No SATs or ACTs), about 8 ECs and, if anything, slightly above average essays. Though no emails asking for an interview, yet.
Do you know anyone else who has applied?
I really wish the applicant pool is scarce for ED1.</p>
<p>Yeah I have no idea what the application pool is. All I know is that the woman responsible for reading my application is the head of the Global Admissions Office in London. Anyway though, I have no idea how many people are applying. Are you from the United States?</p>
<p>Ah, then you have a good chance. I don’t know how many people are applying from different countries, but I think that the US has the most competition.</p>
<p>Hey! Just got back from Xi’an- so I have some internet again
Just a quick thing about location admissions- don’t think that it is easier or harder to get into NYU Shanghai based off location because there are no specific percentages or numbers that they must meet in the class. That being said, they are trying to have a great geographic diversity, so they are looking to accept people from across the world.</p>
<p>As far as India goes, its probably the best represented non-American International group at NYU Shanghai- so I wouldn’t say you’d have a good chance just based off that alone :)</p>
Also if you have any tips for applying that would be very much appreciated! Thank you!!</p>