opinions on dorms???

evolving
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:06:36 +0000

Olzhas,

Look at the following link for the dorm room rates by the semester and by the academic year:

http://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu/resLifeHousServ/documents/2010_2011UHousingrates.pdf

I would make the 1st and 2nd choices the dorm rooms (Brittany and Rubin) at your target price in the $9000 range, then perhaps put in the low cost triple at the lowest fee in the $6000s. Then you can be guaranteed of getting a room at or under your target price.

However, if the LCT is not your preference at all, then perhaps just put down 2 choices (since I only see Rubin and Brittany at your price target), and make sure to add a note to the housing office that you do not want a triple and that you need to get a double in the $9000 (for academic year) target fee.

Then if there is still a problem after assignment, you can immediately call to negotiate something with Housing, or better yet. communicate actively with them when you apply via a written note, email, and/ or phone call.

I called Housing Office on behalf of my son and the person I spoke to seemed receptive to working with my son (with some changes).