I was accepted ED1 to NYU in the fall, then went on break and came back to school to a big surprise: my class schedule was nothing like what I reported on my common app. Most of the changes are minor (dropped/added electives), but there’s one that I’m worried about. Instead of continuing my year-long Physics class, I have been placed in a semester-long Forensic Science course. My second semester schedule is still more rigorous than my first semester schedule, so I’m inclined to brush aside the possibility of rescinded admission-- is that fair?
Regardless, I know I need to let the school know of these changes. Do any of you know which email I should send a letter to?
Just send an E-Mail and let the school know. I really doubt you’ll be rescinded. I do wonder about a HS that doesn’t place you in the second half of a year long physics class.
Should I just email the general admissions office? I know that some schools (UNC for example) have specialized email addresses for accepted student schedule changes, but I can’t find any information about that on NYU’s website.
@Rougarou yes, I would just email the admissions office, and ask that if they can’t help you out, that they refer you to the correct person to talk to about the matter.
Thank you!
Agree with Erin’s Dad. That just sounds strange. If you did fine in physics in the fall why wouldnt you continue?
Assuming this is a random schedule change and not because you did poorly, have your GC contact the school on your behalf. It will sound much more believable coming from him or her.
However, since you are going into writing and not science, I would not worry too much about it.
I would speak with your guidance counselor first and see if you can get back into the classes. It seems crazy to bump you out of the second semester of a year-long class. After the discussion with your guidance counselor I’d then email NYU admissions.
Is physics an entrance requirement ? Did u already take it?
@XCjunior2016 It is not an entrance requirement, so I don’t think I’m very worried about it. My acceptance stands as long as I graduate and I graduate as long as I have three science credits (done). I’ve been in the forensics class for about a week now, and I find it much more compelling, so I don’t think I’ll look into switching back.
From what I recall you are interested in film and screenwriting? Tell them this will be much more helpful to your future than learning about rotation and quarks (whatever they are).
@SeekingPam thanks for the suggestion! That’s what I ended up doing and the admissions office replied, saying it won’t be a problem as long as I don’t fail out. (Fingers crossed, haha)