Should I apply to CAS or Tisch?

paigeohno
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:22:26 +0000

the main deciding factor here is whether or not you have a portfolio. it may say it’s something like 10% of the admissions decision on the website, but in reality, it’s much more heavily weighted than that. if you want to spend literally 80% of your days doing photography-related stuff, then apply. if you don’t get accepted, you still might be placed in the lsp program, which in some ways could be better.

if you only have a passing interest in photography, then definitely apply to CAS. most of the kids in the photo program have a pretty intimidating resume already. while it’s kind of a *****, you can do a cross-school minor in something photography-related. you can also be on the photography magazine and do other fun stuff like that. and nyu’s poly-sci program (which i’m in right now) is really good!

i think you have a fair shot at both, definitely cas, maybe tisch if you have a strong portfolio. you should apply!