<p>I am a junior in high school, and we’ve been looking at colleges, and I really would like to go to NYU, but it is a bit of a reach for me. Are there any schools that are similar to NYU (in the northeastern area), but maybe easier to get into?</p>
<p>I’m looking for schools with good graphic design, economic, and marketing programs.</p>
<p>^ So what if they are in the South? I know that OP requested schools in the Northeast, but UVA and William & Mary are similarly ranked with NYU and have reputable economics programs.</p>
<p>I’m guessing you want city schools and I agree with many of the suggestions and would add one or two: in DC-- GW, American, Catholic U; in NY Fordham (take the time to look at both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses – LC is in Manhattan, but RH has marketing/business), Manhattan College; in Boston – BU, Northeastern; in Phila. – Drexel, St. Joes; in New Orleans–Tulane</p>