<p>The problem is you think like a high schooler and not someone familiar with how universities function. NYU is not some kid on CC obsessed with SAT scores. It is a private business focused on maximizing profits as much as financially possible while improving the quality of education and expanding opportunities for students. </p>
<p>Sure LSP, as well as SCPS, Tisch, and Steinhardt all have lower SAT/ACT scores on average compared to Stern and CAS. Who cares? Those schools specifically look beyond test scores/GPA to find students that are a good “fit”.</p>
<p>HS kids on CC spend so much time worried about Admissions, Rankings, and other crap that in real life matters very little to people after age 17. There are a lot of things NYU could do to kiss Princeton Review’s ass (cut down average class size for one) but the university frankly does not give a rat’s ass, I promise you. </p>
<p>JSex (NYU Pres) frequently has sessions where he sits down with groups of students and faculty and talks openly about his plans for the university. Can you guess how many times his “goals” have included rankings? ;)</p>