<p>I was wondering about exactly how much it costs to live at the Undergraduate Residential Halls (per year or on the whole, please specify), preferably Hayden and Founders. Also, could you give any details about the meal plans and laundry expenses?</p>
<p>Thanks :D</p>
<p>Links:</p>
<p>1) Housing fees:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu/resLifeHousServ/documents/2011-2012UGrates.pdf[/url]”>http://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu/resLifeHousServ/documents/2011-2012UGrates.pdf</a></p>
<p>To be continued…</p>
<p>2) Don’t know what happened. The link will not open for 2011-2012. It might have been taken off temporarily. In the meantime, you can look at 2010-2011 Meal Plan Costs for an approximate idea of the meal costs. Just remember there is an increase (of approx. 3-5% on the plan for 2011-2012; happens every year for inflation). Look at bottom of the page of the link:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.nyu.edu/bursar/pdf/pmtplanfixed.pdf[/url]”>http://www.nyu.edu/bursar/pdf/pmtplanfixed.pdf</a></p>
<p>3) I think the laundry costs are $1.00 a load for all freshmen dorms. The only dorm where I see a higher rate is Coral Tower (an upperclassmen dorm) at $1.75 a load. Have you seen the link with specific building amenities for each of the dorms?</p>
<p>3) Here is the link to building info, including laundry costs. The link will direct you to Hayden. You can then look for the Founders link:</p>
<p><a href=“http://nyuhousing.wikispaces.com/Hayden[/url]”>http://nyuhousing.wikispaces.com/Hayden</a></p>
<p>Thanks a lot 
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<p>Woah, that’s a lot of money ain’t it? Do you think Founders would be a better choice than Hayden? I know that it’s new and spacious, but there’s a 10,000$ difference between them (Doubles and Low-Cost Triple, and I don’t want to spend extra if it’s just about ‘luxury’.</p>
<p>Is there any hall where it doesn’t cost you to use the machines? Or I think I’m remembering another University…
Speaking of which, would you recommend NYU’s Tisch School Of The Arts over USC School Of Cinematic Arts?
Something tells me that Tish might offer an extra edge career-wise, compared to USC because of the stricter admission policy?
Also, is there any Rep system here?</p>
<p>1) Yep, If you attend NYU, you will be residing in what is probably the most expensive real estate for college students (along with Cooper Union, Hunter College, Julliard, Fordham Manhattan Lincoln Center campus). So, you are paying concomitantly more for your dorm than students from other schools outside of Manhattan.</p>
<p>2) If you are looking to save, the “luxury” element is not a big factor between Founders and Hayden. The only real luxury dorm in NYU is Gramercy Green (or Glamercy) for upperclassmen. Founders does have newer and more spacious rooms. If you are looking to save and do not mind living with two other people in the same room, then the low cost triple (available in Hayden but not Founders) is the way to shave off thousands from your housing bill. </p>
<p>3) You will not get free services in NYC. The laundry machines at $1 a load is probably just about as cheap as you will get in Manhattan (and it is more convenient to use machines in your own building). You have confused NYU with another school when it comes to free machines.</p>
<p>4) I know both NYU and USC are strong in film and cinematic arts. Not sure how they match up against each other in this respect. NYU does have the edge when it comes to theatre arts/ drama with Broadway as its not so far neighbor. So contacts would be good in this regard. I will let a Tisch student or someone else with more knowledge about these two programs respond with more info.</p>
<p>5) Sorry, I do not know what a “Rep system” is? So, can’t answer.</p>
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<li><p>Also, I am an International Student, and in that aspect, I know that a lot of other universities may have extra charges, but NYU pretty much has the same charges? Not that it matters much, seeing that I’m going to have to pay a lot anyway for NYU. </p></li>
<li><p>I read about the Triples, and I hear it’s just too crowded, so I think I might have to go with the doubles. </p></li>
<li><p>Hmm, I’ve read that many people are partial to NYU, and there is a greater chance for a job, but like you said, I’ll let someone else answer that. But on that note, what are the chances of getting a job after the Undergrad course? Will either university support you once you finish the course(Keeping in mind my International status)?</p></li>
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<p>Oh, on most forums there’s this way of adding “reputation” to a member who posts something useful. To thank them. I guess this one doesn’t, anyway, thanks for all the information so far :D</p>
<p>1) What do you mean by “I know that a lot of other universities may have extra charges, but NYU pretty much has the same charges?” Not sure what you mean by that.</p>
<p>2) Actually, some of the triples are reported to be quite spacious; in particular, Rubin (though it does not have air conditioning which would be a problem only for the first few weeks of school - powerful fan can do the trick) and some of the Hayden triples. It depends on the luck of the draw.</p>
<p>3) Well, I know USC has an extremely supportive and great alumni support network that is global. NYU is located in a great place for networking and, thus, for getting jobs. IF you are assertive and are a go-getter with initiative. Probably no better place in the USA for hustling and getting work, but your own drive and performance will matter a lot, especially given that you are an international student.</p>
<p>There are differing reports here about the difficulty in getting jobs with a Tisch degree. Some stated there are students with “good” jobs upon graduation (usually good idea to position yourself for a good internship by junior/ senior year if not earlier, for the purposes of getting a decent job upon graduation). Others worry about getting work with an arts degree. However, you are going to a top-notch arts program when you attend Tisch. So, I imagine you will be among a group of select candidates if you do well at Tisch and if there are jobs in your field (given the economy).</p>
<p>4) Well, the thought is nice. I hope I was able to provide some helpful info. :)</p>
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<li><p>Well, a lot of places have lower fees for students from the same state and even the same country (U.S), and then there’s an increase in fee for those from outside the U.S. But I think at that time I was looking in New Zealand 
I get my facts mixed at times because I’m looking through a ton of places. But the U.S has much more opportunity for work in Film, methinks. </p></li>
<li><p>But would 3 people together be a bit of an overwhelming thing? In any case, I’ll stil look at Hayden’s Triples because I’m not really once for high temperatures. I get cranky when I’m hot. :P</p></li>
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<p>I checked on that link that you gave (was SUPER helpful by the way), and I noticed that the Founders, Hayden, Goddard Doubles all have the same price. Does that mean it’s going to be random? That I could end up in either of those 3 halls? (Would be a bummer to miss out on Founders or Hayden, I haven’t heard much of Goddard)</p>
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<li>That is very much true though, it’s a great network that you fall into. So still not sure about things. It’s a bit odd though, USC is easier to get into, and it’s less costly, AND it’s course is easier, but I can’t let go of Tisch’s reputation and difficulty. Like, somehow, if I could get into Tisch and finish my program, I’d be one of a select few.</li>
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<p>Yep, I take initiative, all this work I’m doing on my own No pain, no gain. Hopefully I can get someone from Tisch to shed some light on this situation.</p>
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<li>One more thing though, regarding the SATs or whatever test is important, over here, we don’t have any of that. Instead, there are public exams (which have a reputation of being the one of the toughest in the world), and my question is: Would the results I get in my final Public Exams be enough?
On that same note, there’s the case of TOEFL, my public examination does cover English, quite heavily too. Would I be required to take a TOEFL exam too? I’m from India by the way, and although the national language isn’t English, the medium of learning is English. And as you may see, I am quite fluent in it.</li>
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<p>More than you can think actually. 
I tried contacting the universities a lot of times, but i takes them a week to point me to some obvious link. ;)</p>
<p>LeDoniv - there are triples in Brittany Hall that are HUGE with lots of closet space. Beds are not bunked, plenty of floor space, etc. While not technically a low cost triple, these rooms costs less because the dorm is not air conditioned. This is only a problem the first couple of weeks…fall comes pretty quickly and you leave in the spring before it gets hot. You save about $2,000 or so and get a nice big room in a great location. The advantage of three in a room is that when there is a disagreement, you have someone to break a tie.</p>
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<li><p>All the freshmen dorm doubles are the same price at Weinstein, Rubin, Brittany, Founders, Hayden, Goddard, etc. You rank order your choices and then there is a random lottery to assign rooms to incoming freshmen. However, you can apply to an explorations themed floor in a particular dorm to increase your chances of getting into that dorm. Goddard has a separate housing application to show your interest in Residential College living.</p></li>
<li><p>I know that as an international student, you still have to take the SATs. Though you have a number of options when it comes to standardized scores to send to NYU.</p></li>
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<p>[Standardized</a> Tests](<a href=“Standardized Tests”>Standardized Tests)</p>
<p>Here is some information about the English language ability test for NYU:</p>
<p>[International</a> Students](<a href=“How to Apply”>How to Apply)</p>
<p>That does have a good advantage then, writestuff54. But, can’t you stay on campus during those breaks? Where should I go in those circumstances? </p>
<p>@evolving, That’s a great idea, I think Founders has one of the exploration themes that interest me, I’ll check into those on the site later.</p>
<p>Can I take the SATS in India then? I’ll contact the office at NYU in any case, but I don’t want to ask them any obvious questions and appear thick. ;)</p>
<p>I think it’s a requirement to take TOEFL, no matter. It’s the other Standard Tests that worry me. I hear the SATs are hard and need a LOT of preparation?</p>
<p>You live in the school dorms for the academic year, from end of August to Spring of the following year. You are permitted to stay in your dorm through the Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year, and spring breaks (though there might be no dining halls open). However, you would have to move out by around mid May to end of August (summer break). Most students go home. If not, then you would have to rent something for the summer or hope that you have made a good enough friend to stay with for the summer break.</p>
<p>There should be some locations in India for taking the SATs. You would have to study for the SAT Is or SAT IIs (either category will do for NYU). Look at my link above on Standardized Tests. SAT IIs would be better for you if you are confident in a science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), math and a humanities subject, like English Literature, World History, etc. You should get the review books and practice taking the tests as much as possible. Preparation is key and some benefit from taking preparation courses for the SATs.</p>
<p>Okay that clears a lot, thanks. :)</p>
<p>I’ll look into places where I can take the exam. </p>
<p>Also, I’ve been thinking about how I might just attend USC first for 4 years, then move to NYU for a Masters. That way I could get the benefits of both worlds, but haven’t yet decided.
In either case, I think all the above answered questions apply to both places.</p>
<p>SATs are available in India. All the metros have few centres. Just log into college.com or google SAT for centres in India and you should be able to locate one closest to where you reside. Also if you are doing IBDP you do not have to give TOEFL.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks. But, I write the Public Examinations (It’s the CBSE curriculum, lots of school world-wide follow it), which has English in it. Would that be enough? (Instead of TOEFL that is)</p>
<p>With CBSE you do have to give TOEFL</p>
<p>Really? The English marks don’t suffice? That’s a bit disappointing. So, the CBSE Board Exams marks don’t count for nothing?
Only the SAT and the TOEFL?</p>
<p>The High School Transcript matters the most ie. Class 9, 10, 11, 12. </p>
<p>SAT is one of the the cutoff parameters because it is the most common aptitude test ( i think about 80%+) which students from all over the world appear for just like Board exams in India. Others take APs.</p>
<p>TOEFL only fulfils your English language requirement. I am sure you would agree that all students in all Indian schools do not have the same command over the English language.</p>
<p>Alright, so the Board Exam results plus the SAT results are important. What about the ACT?</p>
<p>Yes, I definitely would. Thanks :)</p>