<p>I’m looking to transfer to a 4 year with plans to major in theatre and communications. Possibly Screenwriting/playwriting if I can find a school that fits and allows that major. NYU seems to fit the bill, but the Princeton Review has you all rated at 5 for least happy students and 1 for dissatisfied with financial aid.</p>
<p>I’m 25 and only a student, no income, so financial aid is big on my list. And why so unhappy in NY?</p>
<p>All input is greatly appreciated. I’m in WA, and won’t have much of an opportunity to feel things out for myself.</p>
<p>People often identify NYU as either loving it or hating it. Some students will be unhappy as they can feel lost in the city with so many people. It is definitely a school that requires an independent mind.</p>
<p>Financial aid at NYU is most likely the worst program on the face of the Earth. With your situation unless you are able to get scholarships etc. I would not go to NYU. Aside from high tuition, the living costs are also high.</p>
<p>I have a lot of reservations about the Princeton Review rankings. If you look closer at the methodology, they only asked THREE HUNDRED STUDENTS to answer the survey. I’m pretty sure some General Chemistry sections are just a little smaller than that. But AoDay hit it pretty much on the head. </p>
<p>Transfer financial aid is HORRIBLE. It is truly bad, worse than freshman aid. If that’s a big factor, NYU might not be a possibility.</p>
<p>In case you work out the financial end you should look into NYU’s Gallitan School - that would allow you to take courses in all the areas that you are interested in.</p>