<p>So I wanted to know if NYU and other schools would accept clippings of articles that I wrote for my school paper + a poem or two that I’ve written (in English and Spanish). I’m applying to CAS as undecided or probably a Journalism major. Also, would it make a difference as to whether or not I’ll get in? Thanks!</p>
<p>Do not attach or send anything additionally. NYU specifically states on their website that they will not consider any supplementary materials, and that, “regrettably, these will be discarded” upon arrival. I know because I wanted to do the same thing :)</p>
<p>Aw, that sucks. I really hope I get in. I’ve wanted to go there forever. Do you know what their scholarships + financial aid is like? I’ve heard it’s really bad so I’m just scared about paying for college if I do end up getting in.</p>
<p>I would suggest asking a representative from the school. But after talking to a admissions officer, I heard that NYU was now giving some need-based aid, but its main aid is still mostly based on merit.</p>
<p>Herseypie,</p>
<p>Unfortunately, you heard right. Occasionally, a student “lucks” out and gets a handsome financial aid package, where the student may have both financial need and a meritorious record. (Keep in mind that the latter historically appears to be the key factor in getting aid for NYU.). Many reports here indicate that most get nice awards based primarily on merit and their attractiveness to NYU. This is not to say that may not be changing, though I have to wonder where NYU would come up with the extra money for FA in these hard, budget cutting times.</p>
<p>Generally, students getting $25,000 a year in scholarship or grant money are considered the “chosen,” while a select group, apparently a very small group of students even get awards in the $30,000 range. Keep in mind that as of NOW, without calculating in inflation, the four years of education at NYU cost around $220,000-240,000 for non-commuters. Even with the higher amounts of award money, anywhere say from $100,000 to $120,000 (approx) in financial award money (grants and
scholarships), these top tier students still have to pay $100,000+ out of pocket. Yikes! Then the vast majority have even less aid than this.</p>
<p>The reality is NYU is a very expensive school to attend for the majority of students.
Many will graduate with mega student loans, have to sacrifice personally or see their family members/ parents sacrifice for their NYU education, or are students with personal or family affluence.</p>
<p>Well its financial aid is notoriously bad, but if you’re an exceptional student, you may receive a merit based package you’re happy with. NYU doesn’t guarantee meeting your family’s demonstrated need, though. You never know exactly what you’ll get until you apply!</p>
<p>Please see my post as to how Financial Aid at NYU works:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1117221-parents-students-concerned-financial-aid-please-read.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1117221-parents-students-concerned-financial-aid-please-read.html</a></p>
<p>(I’m surprised evolving stopped recommending it)</p>
<p>Hah, NYU2013, I figured you might jump in with the link. Also, I felt like venting a little over the expensive NYU education and to give it my own little spin on it based on my impressions. AND I was also too tired to search for your link since Imusually like to include it as a link in my post (with the proper credit given, of course. :). ).</p>
<p>Been busy. Good to see you keep up with the replies here.</p>
<p>Agreed. I really do wish that Sexton would amend the 2031, such that it focused more on making NYU affordable (like most other top colleges), rather than trying to get more space. Honestly, I’d rather have a cheaper education with the exact same campus we have right now than have a bigger, better, newer campus with a bunch of satellite campuses all of the world. I feel that if NYU had financial aid that was comparable to other colleges, it could attract an ever better student body than it currently does. But, the current state of affairs prevents many very good, hard working students who get accepted from being able to attend, simply because of the enormous cost. </p>
<p>I read about your move - hope that’s going well for you. It’s always a long process.</p>