<p>Hello, everyone! So, I was just recently accepted to the Liberal Studies Program. I have to say, although I'm happy to have gotten into NYU, I am a little disappointed. I really wanted to go to the College of Arts and Sciences, and I'm not quite sure why I was placed in LSP.</p>
<p>So my question is, is there a way to appeal this decision? I know you can appeal to the school if you get flat out rejected, but is there a way I can ask them to reconsider me for CAS as opposed to LSP? I'm still probably going to go into LSP regardless, but I'm confused as to why I was placed in a 'school' I had no intention of applying to.</p>
<p>I don’t know why the majority of NYU applicants view LSP as if it’s a remedial program. LSP is simply the core classes one would need to take anyway in order to get a BA. You will be able to attend CAS after 2 years. </p>
<p>If you had no interest in attending LSP, you should not have checked the box on your application for consideration for other schools the admissions board may deem more appropriate for you.</p>
<p>NYU will place any candidate into LSP which they believe will be suited for class discussions, small classes, etc. - kind of like a liberal arts school. Thus, the admissions committee decided you would do better in a small class environment than CAS. After your finish your two years in LSP, you’ll automatically go into CAS.</p>
<p>Also, I know NYU says on their website they don’t appeal rejections because of how many people apply, so I’m sure the same would apply to schools. But it may be worth a call to ask.
Regardless, congrats on your acceptance!!</p>
<p>Congratulations! LSP is an EXCELLENT program, and the favorite of our school president John Sexton!</p>
<p>Like you two years ago, I was a little confused and disappointed when I got that letter in the mail. But LSP is a fine program that not only helps you think critically and write well, it also clears away most if not all your Gen.Eds depending on which school you go to. After you spend two years on the LSP requirements (in which you have earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts! Woohoo!), you are guaranteed a seat at the college of your original choice!</p>
<p>I could blather on and on about how much I love my program now. LSP has the most BRILLIANT professors at NYU (of course, all other programs will say otherwise but we know the truth ;)) and, while being the second largest program in the sophomore year currently (not sure about stats for this year’s freshmen), has small classes that allow you to meet people well. Unfortunately, I can’t really tell you how you get accepted into it because NO ONE KNOWS, but from what we hear from the admissions counselors the decision is subjective for each student.</p>
<p>Once again, CONGRATULATIONS! By the end of your third semester, you’re going to be missing it like the rest of your classmates.</p>
<p>I applied to Stern ED II and I know how competitive it is. That being said, if I check the box that deemed consideration for other schools, would I more likely get accepted to LSP. NYU’s my top school and I don’t mind if I get accepted to LSP. I was wondering if you knew if applicants often deem consideration for other schools, do you know?</p>