<p>"lovehate</p>
<p>what school are you comming from? this is a pretty important factor"</p>
<p>How important is it duffle? and could you give a scenario?</p>
<p>Alfomale-</p>
<p>You seem very qualified. I really would not be too worried. I agree with LoveHate that there is no way the acceptance rate was 5%...you can even see on these boards that people with non 4.0 GPA's got accepted, and many off of the waitlist. Obviously different GPA's will cary different weight depending on the university you are from. For example, a 3.6 from UC Berkeley is very different from a 3.6 at a cc. However, a 4.0 range GPA will be looked upon highly no matter where you are from. Call me crazy, but I think I am correct.</p>
<p>the transfer rate last year for the whole school was 10%, and given that some schools like steinhardt and gallatin have much higher acceptance rates, that 5% figure seems about right in and of itself...never mind that the admissions office confirmed this with me and a couple of other people on here</p>
<p>yes, a 4.0 from wherever is very good...however, if youre applying to nyu from a cc or a second tier university, anything much less than a 4.0 and you will not be a competitive applicant...people coming from second tier universities are always at a distinct disadvantage and must prove that they belong on the next level and really distinguish themselves through great ec's, positions of leadership, awards etc...</p>
<p>I don't know...I say we just wait it out and see. Obviously some people got in with lower GPA's and some people with higher GPA's didn't. If theres anything that I've learned from the thousands of hours of research online is that admissions is unpredictable. They're not looking for an army of 4.0 drones; they want the school to be filled with a variety of people. I mean, an American Indian with a 3.6 would bring a sense of diversity into the classroom, so they might accept that person if they have good recs and essays instead of the 3.95 caucasian kid who took all of the right classes but had lackluster essays and recs. I think virtually everyone with above a 3.5 has a chance (and in some cases lowere i.e LASTHEADLINE), but you have to prove yourself (or maybe its just me saying it to make me feel better ;[) so yeah, lets just post our stats, try to encourage each other, and stop debating the admit rate. This is a LONG, SCARY and TEDIOUS process, we don't need to make it worse by stating a 5% admit rate. I'm pretty sure most of us came on here for closure and a sense of security we'll get in, not stress.</p>
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<p>well said LoveHate.</p>
<p>I know the deadline for spring admission is Nov 1. However, NYU did not state when an admission decision will be released.</p>
<p>Damn. In about two months Spring Applicants will know their fate. THE TENSION IS BUILDING :p!!!</p>
<p>Hey,
On page 7 of the application for admission, candidates can attach any additional information. I had to transfer three schools due to family issues. Should I include that and state the reasons for the two years gap in my college education? Or is it better just completely not tell them anything regarding family issues, financial difficulties which caused me to stop for two years?</p>
<p>I think it's appropriate to state any difficulties or gaps you've had. It's better than writing nothing and letting them think that you just randomly dropped out and stuff, so yeah I say go for it.</p>
<p>Okay I'm confused. At the NYU site, it says that you have to submit SAT scores if you took them in High School. It did not mention exemptions, like if you have a certain number of credits. I have 57 credits and I'm thinking of transferring in the Spring of 09. Do I have to submit SAT scores? </p>
<p>I also heard financial aid sucks that's why I am having qualms about transferring and I'm thinking of just staying at UT Austin. I am so confused!!! I don't know if my Econ degree from UT Austin would even be looked at if I go somewhere outside Texas/ the south/ whatever.</p>
<p>SAT scores are required to be submitted to the best of my knowledge. But just because they're required doesn't mean they'll carry much weight for someone like you who already completed 57 credits worth. The SATs are designed to predict how likely a student is to succeed in college, if you're already succeeding, I'd let your college transcript speak for itself and not worry so much about your high school scores.</p>
<p>And people do say financial aid isn't great for NYU, it's need-based for transfer applicants so I suppose it depends on how badly you need it on your fafsa. And they will give you the estimated amount of financial aid you'll receive upon accepting you so it doesn't hurt at all to apply just to see what they'll give you, assuming you're one of the lucky few that manage to transfer there. So yeah I'd still apply, and make your decisions about attending if/when you get accepted.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I won't care that much about financial aid. You can always ask your parents to take out a PLUS Loan to cover the remaining fees.</p>
<p>The investment is definitely worthwhile!</p>
<p>Good luck to all! =)</p>
<p>lovehate, while it's true I didn't have any awesome GPA (first two semester was a couple of B-s, Cs. and a D). still i had excellent grades for the intro courses i took for my intended majors at NYU (B+ and higher). also i had 4.0 GPA for my last two semesters at stony. nyu didnt see my last semester grades at first but i sent an electronic screenshot of it to them once they are in the system (it does take a while to send them by mail). my overall GPA is still under 3.5 though...</p>
<p>my hs gpa was terrible so i dont think they took it in account...</p>
<p>i think my last semesters showed them i changed to an excellent student that knew whats he doing. i believe my essay was also a major factor. my essay was about me fighting against my parents making decisions about my life and it totally involves me in choosing nyu (my parents wanted me to be a doctor at first but i realized when i worked as a volunteer paramedic it doesn't suit me but rather economics and math with a strong interest in politics as well). i think that help although some reviewers think it's too controversial / embarassing for me to write it (i tried to avoid myself look like a fool by showing them i am making my own decisions and leaving out some childish events). in addition i included a few notable differences of why stony doesnt fit me and nyu does (i did not write about new york city itself since i am from there). </p>
<p>I suggest everyone not to write an essay that is very common. dont try to be unique if it is not going to sound like you, just be yourself. </p>
<p>btw my advisor told me the transfer acceptance rate is generally 10% - 25% through the years so it is definitely not 5%. Im not sure if he meant overall for transfers or just for CAS. </p>
<p>to anyone who's nervous about rejection, have hope. i thought i would be rejected anyway. good luck!</p>
<p>"Most successful transfer applicants follow a general liberal arts curriculum at their school. Typically, the successful candidate will have completed at least a year of college credit (minimum thirty semester hours) and maintained at least a "B" average overall, although the most competitive candidates usually exceed these minimum standards. If you have been in college less than a year, your high school record will be an important consideration for admission. Students who are currently completing the first semester of their freshman year at a college or university are not eligible to apply for spring transfer admission to the College of Arts and Science." LINK FROM NYU</a> > Undergraduate Admissions > Applying for Admission > Transfer Applicants > The Transfer Admission Process</p>
<p>according to this, you must have at least a 'B' average. thats only 3.0! so anyone with 3.0 and above has a chance (including me). i hope this brightens up any applicants. sorry to any applicant below a 'B' GPA but if they say this then they mean it.</p>
<p>To LastHeadline.</p>
<p>My gpa for first semester sucks.. it was like a 2.92 but my gpa for the second semester was 3.47..</p>
<p>this is only an avg of 3.195</p>
<p>i am in the process of completing my third semester</p>
<p>i am applying to gallatin school for spring 2009</p>
<p>does this mean i have absolutely no chance??? i'm scared = = ""</p>
<p>I know this wasn't addressed to me but my next door neighbor and good friend got accepted to NYU as a freshman for fall 2008 and he had a high school GPA of 3.3, not much higher than yours. Just remember the admissions process is holistic, if you show them you're a well-rounded individual, the positives may outweigh the negatives, so I think you do still have a chance. I'm rooting for ya! Good luck :)</p>
<p>you actually have a better shot at Gallatin than the other NYU schools. Gallatin is known for accepting very low GPAs before and rejecting even Harvard students (RUMOR but they did rejected 4.0s before). I believe andy4music (forgot exact username) got accepted to Gallatin with a similar GPA as yours (after 2 rejections from high school and freshman year). I believe that Gallatin puts a lot of emphasis on writing more than GPA so make sure your writing is excellent. An important factor for Gallatin admission officers is that you must know exactly what you want in the program. You cannot just say it is just great. You make show that the program fits your learning style and career goals. That means, it is something not found in each of the major and MAP core requirements. It also must have something you cannot do at your current school, thus thats why you transfer. Remember my first year wasn't stellar at all and my hs academics was even worse than williams348's friend (Really a lot worse, just say it is below 3.0). </p>
<p>You might want to talk for an admissions counselor and get some info. A good idea is to use this example as proof you did your research and know exactly what you want. Remember it's all about you. A student with 4.0 and a series of published research papers and awards will be great but would he/she benefit from a program like Gallatin's or a regular college program with a major. If you look for news articles on college admissions, admission officers from many universities often say it's about a good fit to the student. Keep that in mind.</p>
<p>You definitely have a chance at Gallatin. Remember that even 4.0s get rejected from Gallatin because those applicants simply do not explain why Gallatin's individualized studies would suit them. A lesser addition you might want to include (possibly in the essay or additional information) is whether if any NYU clubs and services interests you in terms of your career and/or educational goals.</p>
<p>You may be selected for the wait list first because of your less compeitive grades. This may be so since it is possible they would want to see your third semester grades. I was not placed on waitlist since I sent my 4th semester grades early (so I can get a spot before the admissions officers got past their quota of accepted applicants)
If you do, I suggested writing a letter of commitment (no longer than 1 page) or doing whatever tips you can find online and elsewhere about what waitlisted applicants should do.
Good luck! Have confidence. If I can, you can!</p>
<p>I posted another question</p>
<p>Can anyone give me some advise?</p>
<p>To Last Headline:</p>
<pre><code>Will it be a good advice that I also apply to the NYU’s School of Continuous and Professional Studies (SCPS)? The SCPS uses a separate application.
They do offer a BA degree in Marketing Management. If I graduate NYU under this program, will I be “treated” the same as a student from NYU Stern (I mean in the work field)? Is there a possibility that I will be “looked down?”
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<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I just submitted the online application for admission. Who else are applying for spring 2009?</p>