<p>No studio assignments yet. I called to ask if it was in the package and I just didn't see it. I hope we'll find out by April 5. I don't know that it will affect her decision one way or the other, though.</p>
<p>Soozievt and alwaysamom, thanks for responding. I don't want to saddle my daughter with debt, although I do believe a little debt is not a bad thing -- helps keep them focused -- and we'll help out as much as we can. </p>
<p>I assume -- hope --the unspoken reply to my question, "is it worth it?" must be a resounding yes. If it brings them joy, if the program is as good as we hear, then I suppose it's worth it. Who's to say an English major won't have as hard a time finding a job as a BFA?</p>
<p>Kind of glad that my D didn't get anything from NYU yet, I couldn't even begin to afford that - $56K+. I hope everyone is getting a good package. I have about $17K for schools and am probably in for a big shock. So worried about getting acceptances that have not faced the financial reality yet.</p>
<p>NMR...the studio assignments are a separate letter which comes after the package. </p>
<p>kwibbles, the financial aid tally (I think) takes into account ALL the expenses beyond tuition, room, and board (such as ones I mentioned earlier). I do not believe that the cost of tuition, room and board (with no other things added) comes to the figure you mentioned. However, the FA package is going to come up with how to pay the total estimated cost of attending that DOES include those other things like books and spending money. </p>
<p>Is it worth it? I can tell you that on this forum and on other CC ones, I often read about the "worth" of the education as synonymous with potential career earnings and so on. I never have looked at education that way in terms of its worth. I don't care what fields my kids pursue or the potential earnings in relation to the worth of the college or its cost. I view college as worth it for the experience itself and the education itself, no matter what job a student may eventually obtain. And in that regard, I can say that as much in debt as I am to pay for this, I am so happy that my children are so happy with their colleges and their experiences there and say so constantly. It has been well, priceless. I feel this way no matter the major and no matter the college. They are learning so much, growing so much and having incredible experiences. That's what it is about and it is not only about job training which can be gotten lots of ways. Everyone values things in different ways and can afford different amounts and/or be willing or not to borrow funds to pay for their kids' educations. One way is not the right way but I only know that for me, it has been very very worth it. Their lives are very positively impacted from these four years. And now, I have a child embarking on another 3 1/2 years of graduate school....very expensive but very worth it. If your child attends NYU, or wherever she lands, I hope she loves it and gets as much out of it as my D has so far.</p>
<p>I agree 100%, their happiness is very important. Being on stage brings my daughter much more joy than anything else she does, so we're just going to keep a positive attitude about things and encourage her to follow her heart. Personally, I don't believe anything we do in life is wasted, it's all part of the grand tour. </p>
<p>And if it doesn't work out, she can always go to law school!</p>
<p>Can anyone suggest where to look for scholarships for international students?
We are finding the tuition very ominous for 4 years, my daughter did not receive any scholarship or aid with her acceptance. She will not be able to attend without outside financial assistance, and this is her "Dream School" so this is very anticlimatic...thanks for any help.</p>
<p>lindyloohoo, unfortunately, it is very difficult for international students to attend NYU if their family is unable to manage it financially. NYU has always had the policy of very little scholarship money available for freshman internationals, and zero available for international transfers. They also make no guarantee to fully meet need. Were you told otherwise? I'm curious if this has changed, and maybe you were expecting to receive aid? Would be interested to know if this has changed recently. The fact that an international would be precluded from any government aid is another problem. NYU is expensive for anyone but for internationals it is even worse, no doubt about that. Even to obtain your student visa, you will have to provide financial documentation that you are capable of paying for a minimum of one full year's costs. I'm afraid I don't know of any scholarships which are not school specific. I hope your D has other options which are a better financial fit for your family.</p>
<p>Got the financial aid package too..but there is little AID! Tuition is 41 room and board 12,800, books 800, personal expenses 1,000. The "award" is all loans. I guess I expected this from what I had heard about NYU but was hoping for a little more from the school. My son got a really generous package from Cornell last year and the other colleges my daughter got into offered lots of merit aid.... but of course she wants to go to NYU! Is this the most expensive college? The "is it worth it worth it" question should be considered realistically. I think my daughter will thrive and be happy and successful at a number of places. Really not sure it's worth it (Plus.. we have four teenagers in college in the next 6 years ) :)</p>
<p>Congrats Megnut. Of course, only you can answer that question. I agree that kids can thrive in many places, and if NYU is too pricey (especially w/ more kids following right behind) you should not allow any guilt to enter your mind. Do what is best for the whole family.</p>
<p>We were sure we would get NYU's letter of acceptance/rejection by today. I have noticed that many received theirs late last week and on Saturday. My D is a transfer applicant to Tisch. She auditioned February 13th. Has anyone else not received letters? Should I call admissions tomorrow in case there is some kind of glitch? Thanks anyone who can give me some info.</p>
<p>I believe transfer applicants hear later. I am not sure when. It could be May 1 but I know it isn't when the freshmen applicants hear. You could call and ask when transfer decisions go out.</p>
<p>Hmm....well, if they told you that, go by what THEY told you. I only know that my D's good friend transferred into Tisch (they have been friends since childhood) and I recall that transfers heard later that year (2006).</p>
<p>I will follow up here as I double checked for myself because I knew I had read this before on their site, besides the first hand knowledge with D's Tisch Drama transfer pal. TRANSFER APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 1. ADMISSIONS NOTIFICATION IS BY MAY 15. I hope that helps.</p>
<p>APRIL 1, however, IS the date by which all freshmen applicants are notified.</p>
<p>Susan, should kids who are regular decision applicants coming out of high school in June already have heard yes or no from Tisch? I know of a kid or two who auditioned and has not heard anything. Is that odd? Also, one of my D's friends got the invite to Saturday in the Square and yesterday got his acceptance letter, but it did not include any financial aid packet/letter, etc. even though he apparently did fill out the FAFSA and applied for financial aid. Do these things sometimes come separately? Or would no packet at all mean no financial aid at all?</p>
<p>These questions are difficult for me to answer as I have NO inside information about NYU. I only know what I have observed either in my D's admissions cycle there or what has occurred with students of mine or with those I read on here, for example. </p>
<p>It seems to me that since you said you got your packet on Thursday and another friend got it yesterday, that they have been mailed out but mail delivery varies. I think if someone doesn't hear within the next few days, they should call to inquire. These sorts of things are best asked directly to the school.</p>
<p>As far as the FA packet.....was yours in with the acceptance? I can't recall that part three years ago. The student who got an acceptance but not a FA letter in it (IF you say that yours came in one envelope) should call the FA office and ask if they are getting a FA award as it wasn't with the acceptance package and others have said theirs were in one envelope. I would not assume anything without asking directly. I am sorry but I do not have the answer for you on this.</p>
<p>Sorry to bombard you with NYU related questions, soozie! Yes, my D's FA information came in a packet with the official acceptance letter and all kinds of other beautiful and colorful brochures that make one want to rush to the school and enroll. :) (Well, that's how my kid felt, anyhow, and I can see why!) Her friend was away on spring break so I think his acceptance may have arrived on the same day as my D's. But he called her, confused, because he could not find any financial aid letter/brochure at all in the packet. I will tell her to tell him (does this remind anyone else of that telephone game we used to play at parties? ;)) to call the school.</p>
<p>S did not hear anything today. The other two students from his school who applied have heard, one accepted a few weeks ago, one rejected Friday. It's hard enough to wait, hopefully this does not extend out too much longer. Tisch is the last program we need an answer from so he can make a decision. Are there others who have not heard?</p>
<p>mest, I know of at least one student from the West Coast who applied and auditioned and, last I spoke with that person's parent, had not heard a word.</p>