<p>So I have previously attended another private university as a freshmen for one semester. After that semester I had to leave for medical reasons. </p>
<p>I decided I'd rather start anew at another university, as opposed to returning to the university I was at. </p>
<p>My question is if I can just apply as a freshmen again instead of a transfer. I only did one semester as a college student and I was disadvantaged by my medical turmoil. As such, the grades I received during that semester were poor.</p>
<p>Rather than carry over a mere 1 semester of bad grades to another university, can I just apply as a freshmen to NYU and start afresh? </p>
<p>Is there any reason why I couldn't do that? </p>
<p>Is there a strict rule against this type of thing, or is it simply my prerogative what I do?</p>
<p>I realize generally universities ask that you inform them of any universities you have previously attended, but ultimately, isn't it up to me if I chose to withhold that and start with a clean slate, so long as I understand I will be not receiving any credit from the previous institution?
Especially since it was only one semester... </p>
<p>Can anyone elaborate on this matter please?!</p>
<p>No, you cannot do that. </p>
<p>You will have to apply as a transfer, and you will need to submit all of your university-level grades to NYU. </p>
<p>NYU usually expects competitive transfer applicants to have completed (or be scheduled to complete) 32 credits in college. </p>
<p>[Transfer</a> Applicants](<a href=“Transfer Applicants”>Transfer Applicants)</p>
<p>And, yes, I am afraid NYU can find out about your previous college experience even if you don’t tell them: [What</a> We Do | National Student Clearinghouse](<a href=“http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/about/what_we_do.php]What”>http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/about/what_we_do.php).</p>
<p>I believe your best bet–and your only honest course of action–is to apply as a transfer and be frank about the fact that your illness interfered with your achievement when you attended college before.</p>
<p>I hope you’re feeling much better now.</p>
<p>Both the above posters are right, but I think they miss an important point…and that is the fact that you can always explain the situation in a frank and honest matter.</p>
<p>If you did well in HS, and they would have considered you then and you write all your troubles in college and how NYU could be the change you need, you can definitely craft a convincing story!</p>