Are there definite negative repercussions for accessing NYUHome?

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<p>I for one just unsuspectingly followed a link posted on this page. I had no interest in hacking into information or anything, I just thought it was a harmless link since it was posted publicly. None of the students who accessed it meant any harm and did not know that we would be breaking any rules or anything by accessing it. We all seem duly ashamed and scared, so if we could get a definite answer that would be much appreciated.</p>

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<p>It is the same here. I am quite worried- I thought this was the first published NYU Status Check, akin to that at other universities and colleges.</p>

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<p>Is there someone that we can contact so that they know it was posted on the College Confidential Board simply as a status check and that it didn't appear in the thread to be a system that I have now been made to realize we were possibly hacking into? I am so worried- though it said that I was NOT a part of the community- that I will now be rejected. I assume I have already been but if there was or is any chance that I have been accepted it would be a travesty for me if the decision was turned around as a result of the misleading thread.</p>

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<p>you can call the admissions office. you could also try emailing <a href="mailto:home@nyu.edu">home@nyu.edu</a>?</p>

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Who would an email to "<a href="mailto:home@nyu.edu">home@nyu.edu</a>" be sent to?</p>

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<p>the people who run the NYUHome and NetID pages</p>

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<p>if you do.....let us know please?</p>

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<p>From what I've been reading it seems that they're not seeking immediate repercussions against the people in CC who have tried it</p>

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Individuals can anticipate that these actions could potentially have serious repercussions with regards to their application to our institution.

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<p>Does this mean I have to cancel my flight to NYC :(?</p>

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<p>If you are worried call this number they posted:</p>

<p>Again, we are always happy to respond to questions or concerns and we can be reached at 212/998-4500. If you prefer we can also respond to questions in this specific thread.</p>

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<p>Just call them and explain.</p>

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<p>Well, they said "We do not believe that there will be any immediate action taken against individuals who found this information on-line and "out of curiosity" sought access to NYU technology services. However, we do feel that it is important for students to know that their actions do have repercussions. "</p>

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<p>"Our office certainly appreciates your responses and your apologies. If it would make you feel better to contact us via phone you certainly may do so, however it is not necessary or required. As noted, at this time we do not believe it necessary to pursue further action regarding this issue."</p>

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<p>Hopefully this will be true. This really bites, I mean, I truly didn't know about this ordeal.</p>

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<p>Yea, I know, same feelings here.</p>

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<p>Yea my fears are eased now. I called NYU and spoke to this REALLY nice admissions counselor, and she said while she was dissapointed that some people would use this technology in an inappropriate manner, most of the people who tried logging in did it out of curiousity or misled. She said that no admissions decisions will be influenced by this, and that most had been mailed anyway. THANK GOD. Now I just have to hope i get in :0/</p>