Hi everyone!
I’m a prospective NYU junior transfer student for fall 2020. I’m applying to the undergraduate journalism program at CAS. If anyone can get me any advice on what the journalism department is looking for/how competitive it is, that would be awesome. I know there aren’t any prerequisites for the journalism program, but is it impacted/hard to get into??
Also, please let me know your thoughts (constructive criticism is welcomed!) Here’s a quick look at some of the details that will be included in my application:
I started taking classes at a community college when I was 16, then moved to a different community college later on to continue getting my general ed out of the way. I’m currently at a private 4 year college (only staying here one semester). They don’t have a journalism major and their communication program is weak. (Main takeaway: I’ve attended 3 colleges so far)
College GPA: 3.5 after I retake some courses for a stronger grade
I’ll have more than 64 credits when I transfer, most of which are in the liberal arts. An admissions counselor told me the extra credits (since the maximum they accept is 64) can possibly be applied towards electives.
Extra stuff:
Volunteered at Family House in San Francisco (a place that houses and cares for terminally ill kids and their families)
Volunteered with Project Sunshine (similar to the above^^)
Winner of the best essays contest at my community college (published)
Art editor of my community college’s magazine
I’ll (hopefully!) have a news internship with KQED San Francisco under my belt by the time I apply to NYU
Letter of recommendation from a professor at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism
Please let me know what you think (no matter what it is lol!!!)
@corndogtruck1 for Spring 2018 the first date of decisions was Nov 10th. For Spring 2019 it was Nov 9th. I’m hoping the pattern continues and they start releasing admissions on the 8th (2nd Friday of November) for this cycle.
Again, just a historical pattern, but it may not be the same this year.
@corndogtruck1 They told me late November as well. I’m still hoping I hear something tomorrow or the 15th.
I also have the “financial aid info” to do list, but all it shows is my CSS profile that I already submitted.
@hilareolas How do you know whether your standardized tests are waived? If we are applying as junior transfer can we just not report SAT/ACT on the Common App?
I called and they said that once they read your transcript, they would waive it; so, I’m assuming waiving standardized tests would be an indicator that they reviewed your application. I didn’t report my test scores on the common app.
@corndogtruck1 i think the most obvious change(reading from last years thread) is the transcript update like it shows your info in your transcript report.