2009 Fall Transfer To NYU

Transfer Students
1161

<p>accepted to Stern as a junior (finance and international business co-major). good luck everyone else! </p>

<p>fyi the letter says “As is customary, this offer of admission is contingent upon satisfactory completion of any educational coursework now in progress.” It seems like the emphasis is on transferability of credits rather than grades.</p>

<p>@missamericanpie–thanks. i’m sure that’s still a good indicator of how they’ll weigh my spring grades.</p>

1162

<p>Called admissions office today to find out my application status. she told me a decision was made yesterday and she told me my decision over the phone! Accepted! Steinhardt applied psyc!!! Totally not expecting that, but SO psyched (no pun intended). Was able to create net id today!!! </p>

<p>Good luck to the rest of you!</p>

1163

<p>they said my decision is in the mail</p>

<p>omg…</p>

<p>blah</p>

<p>i want top check online with my ss# but like i think im just going to wait it out</p>

1164

<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I’m currently a freshman (sophomore this coming fall) at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. I applied as a transfer this spring to NYU Stern and was accepted. Now, I don’t know what to do. If I had the acceptance a few months ago, I would have gladly taken the Stern acceptance, but now I am having second thoughts.</p>

<p>Here are pros for each school:</p>

<p>UT Austin – McCombs
PROS:

  • I know the system very well.
  • No lost credits from transferring
  • Accepts more AP scores
  • Much easier academic experience
  • In the Business Honors Program (BHP)
  • WILL GRADUATE WITHOUT DEBT
  • EVERYTHING IS CHEAPER
  • Austin has amazing weather for running (avid runner)
  • Grading isn’t as “stern” as Stern
  • Will have college campus experience
  • Have made many good friends
  • Very involved and won’t have to give up everything I’ve started here/leadership positions
  • Won’t have to leave girlfriend
  • Will not have to start all over with learning everything</p>

<p>CONS:

  • Not very diverse, mostly Texans
  • Better known for accounting whereas I want to do finance
  • Most banking/consulting/PE/finance related careers are confined to the Southwest (Houston, Dallas) although a few make it to the Northeast
  • Definitely not as prestigious as Stern; no name recognition
  • May feel regret if I choose to stay
  • Harder to find NYC banking/consulting/PE internships
  • Close to parents – lacking a sense of independence</p>

<p>NYU – Stern
PROS:

  • NYC (enough said)
  • Close to Wall Street, investment banks, big consulting firms
  • Fast paced life style
  • Will definitely learn a lot from the NYC lifestyle
  • Eventually I want to end up in NYC doing finance anyways
  • A lot more things to do in NYC
  • VERY DIVERSE
  • Much easier to get a banking job
  • Great start for a career
  • Awesome nightlife
  • Better finance program
  • More motivated classmates who share similar ambitions</p>

<p>CONS:

  • VERY, VERY EXPENSIVE - 150,000 for my 3 remaining years (will need a loan because of no financial aid)
  • Lacks a sense of community and no real campus (buildings are scattered)
  • Cut throat peers
  • Much more competitive to get an A at Stern because of the curve
  • May still get to NYC/Wall Street with McCombs (good chance)
  • Will have to start over with learning the system/bureaucracy/campus
  • Many credits will not transfer/count towards degree
  • May have to take more classes to compensate
  • May have a lower GPA because of the Stern Curve
  • Lower GPA will decrease graduate admissions chances
  • Not sure if it’s worth the cost
  • Give up friends at McCombs
  • Give up girlfriend at McCombs</p>

<p>What do you guys think? Is NYU worth it? Does everyone like Stern?</p>

<p>Thanks,
326</p>

1165

<p>I want to find out. I want to call them and ask.</p>

1166

<p>326, not worth the debt.</p>

1167

<p>326, I think u should stay were your at, u seem happy there, u’ve done so much already its hard for me to c y u even would want to transfer. Maybe if u didnt have to take out a hefty loan I would say go.</p>

1168

<p>Hey 326,</p>

<p>My grandpa always said, “In most cases I would rather regret those things I have done than to regret never having done them.”</p>

<p>If you go to NYU you might regret leaving Texas behind. If you don’t go you then you’ll always wonder what could’ve been! You might end up regretting all of the opportunities NYU could have given you.</p>

1169

<p>Thanks for the opinions guys.</p>

<p>000, I really liked what your Grandpa said… </p>

<p>I live once. I’m going to make a decision and not look back.</p>

1170

<p>Greetings again MAP- your posts are always very helpful. I noticed you mentioned you were part of some sort of transfer orientation program. Is there a link on the NYU site for it, or does the info come in acceptance packages? Thanks as always.</p>

1171

<p>Each school has a different orientation schedule. It’s not in the acceptance package but it is on each school’s website.</p>

1172

<p>[NYU</a> > Student Resource Center > Transfer Services](<a href=“http://www.nyu.edu/src/transfer.services/]NYU”>http://www.nyu.edu/src/transfer.services/)</p>

<p>there’s a whole group of “transfer ambassadors” that run events during welcome week. ALL transfer students are welcome at ANY welcome week event, they are not just restricted to 2013 freshmen. there will be some separate “transfer student only” events.</p>

<p>there is also a student organization dedicated to helping transfer students get used to NY. they run a lot of cool events and help new transfer students ease into NYU. it’s called the transfer student association.</p>

<p>this summer, however, i’m a regular welcome week leader. </p>

<p>you’ll get this info when you get to campus.</p>

1173

<p>Good info–thanks again MAP.</p>

1174

<p>@326qbbsm:
you’re young, so do not be afraid to take risks, make changes, and pursue dreams.
Transferring may cause u to lose something, but no, you’re not starting over. You holds the experience, knowledge, and memories. Moreover, since you’re gonna be a finance major, forget about the tuition problem. We should not be frugal on the expenditure for education for ourselves, right?
Hope to meet u at NYU~~~</p>

1175

<p>has anyone else really not heard anything?
Is it possible to just call and find out the status of my application?</p>

1176

<p>I got waitlisted today. Should I just wait until July 1st for the final decision or should I write a letter to them? Could I still get in without the letter and just wait for the final decision? I am currently at UC berkeley with a 3.77 Gpa. Incoming sophomore</p>

1177

<p>I’ve heard writing a letter or submitting an additional letter of recommendation when you’re on a waitlist is helpful. I say, go for it.</p>

1178

<p>isnamedmichael are you able to create a NetID ?</p>

1179

<p>I called NYU today, and they tolled me “a decision was made within the past 2 days and I should get it in a few days.” </p>

<p>I still cannot create a NetID, it’s almost certain to be a rejection, right?</p>

1180

<p>Anyone from Rutgers get an acceptance?</p>