<p>Also I’m confused about how clubs work at NYU. Are they limited to students in a specific college only? for example, The NYU N’harmonics-Tisch UG, is it only open for Tisch students?</p>
<p>You cannot double major or minor in any college without applying for special permission. You can take up to 16 credits outside of CAS without needing special permissions, but not all classes are open to all students and some classes (mostly in Tisch) are closed to people not in that school/program, unless you petition for special permission to take the class.</p>
<p>Most clubs are open to all students. In theory, any student could join most of the clubs that are school specific, but in the case of N’harmonics in particular, if you are not good enough to actually be IN Tisch, then you probably just won’t get in if you audition</p>
<p>How much more beneficial is it to apply ED to NYU? Does it make a significant difference? (I’m still on the fence :/)</p>
<p>There is probably some benefit (though how much, I don’t know exactly), but if you are on the fence, it’s probably better to apply RD in the event that you end up not liking NYU as much as another school. ED should really only be used if it is 100% your top choice</p>
<p>Hi OP! I’m actually so glad this thread is still functioning since it’s really hard to find current students at NYU to spare some time to us applicants! So I really appreciate your effort! </p>
<p>Although I know this is a CAS thread, I’m planning to ED for Stern (I swear I’m a nice and friendly person :D) I’m actually an international student from Canada, but now I’m just debating whether I should apply to Stern directly, or transfer in my sophomore year, because I know the Stern transfer admission rate is like 2~3% =_= </p>
<p>Are all the majors at CAS on the same competitive scale, or are some majors more difficult to get it? Because if I’m applying to CAS, it’s very likely for me to apply for the Math&Econ program, or I might consider IR. So I’m really not sure of the competitiveness of these majors, or are any of them specifically harder to get into. Would ED really increase my chance? NYU is like my dream school, and I’m having panic attacks since August when the CommonApp released. Such a hard time. </p>
<p>Just apply directly to Stern because it is extremely difficult to transfer. All majors in CAS are equally competitive, because you even though you can list a major of interest, you don’t actually apply to a specific major. If you do IR however, you have to apply for entrance to the major during your freshman year. Any other major you don’t have to apply to at all though. As far as ED goes, I think it does help somewhat, but I’m not sure how much</p>
<p>This sounds silly but how do Stern students dress? Are they always in a fricken suit and crap hahahaha…I really hope not lol I would hate it tbfh</p>
<p>Some wear suits to go to internships before or after class, but most just dress normally. Few hipsters compared to other NYU schools</p>
<p>Hi @jazzcatastrophe I was wondering if you could answer some of my questions here:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1708926-questions-about-nyu-gallatin.html?new=1”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1708926-questions-about-nyu-gallatin.html?new=1</a></p>
<p>Also, is it possible to double or triple major in CAS? I’ve heard that it’s difficult to cross-school double major, but I know of someone who studies Film + Econ (CAS). So, if you test into the requirements, is it possible? Given that my interests are currently English, Computer Science, and Visual Arts, is my best option Gallatin?</p>
<p>It is definitely possible to double/triple within CAS, though doing a cross school major is more challenging, especially because you need to get in to visual arts on talent. I’m not sure about visual arts, because arts and music majors have pretty rigid course requirements. You should contact someone at Steinhardt or CAS to ask for more info. I don’t think that Gallatin is really ideal in this case because you’re looking at 3 distinct interests, not a combination or confluence of the three. Gallatin is for people who want to study something like computer science as art</p>
<p>Are you familiar with the International Relations major? My daughter is currently in the GLS Program in London, but was planning on transferring and applying to the IR through CAS until recently. GLS has a “concentration” called Politics, Rights and Development and she could remain in GLS and possibly cross-school minor in Law & Society through CAS or The Business of Political Economy through Stern… Our concern is she really wants to go into politics and she loves global EVERYTHING… she is afraid the IR Major is all game theory and could be extremely dry but is cognizant that it is an honors major and possibly more highly regarded than a GLS major. Do you have any insight into how the GLS Program is perceived, if it is prestigious enough (understanding of course that it is still NYU) or if she should pursue the IR honors program. Her passions are the human rights, politics and law. To date she has an impressive CV and we’re concerned the GLS might be a little “light” compared to IR. Thoughts? </p>
<p>@Emtou2u Does your daughter like GLS? I’m really interested in GLS!</p>
<p>in your opinion, what’s the best freshmen dorm? I’m looking at third north and u hall but the distance seems to be a nuisance! and hayden is closed so that sucks! is there any with decent room size, cleanliness, and proximity? thanks so much</p>
<p>@Emtou2u I’m not super familiar with the IR major, but I have heard that there is a huge emphasis on game theory. I think the problems with the GLS program are twofold:
1. The program is super new and has only graduated two classes so far. Most people have never heard of it, so I doubt that anyone has any perceptions of it at all, positive or negative
2. The major, as I understand it, is essentially a great books curriculum. While it might be great for a real academic, intellectual type, I don’t really know how much practical application there is for that kind of background or how it is viewed by employers. That being said, if she wants to go into law, then her undergrad major has little relevance, so in that case it wouldn’t really matter</p>
<p>@businessguy12 the distance to UHall and 3N reeeaaallly isn’t that bad. It’s a 15 minute walk, which is really nothing, especially considering that all of the upperclassmen dorms are at LEAST 15 minutes from campus. I think one of the best compromises is Brittany. It’s closer than the Union Square dorms, near a lot of dining halls, and was renovated 2 years ago so everything is shiny and new (and it has AC now!). I’m not sure about post renovations, but when I was there 4 years ago, the rooms were massive. I also never understood the fascination with Hayden. It was grimy and old and way overrated</p>
<p>How hard is it to get into the Presidential Honors Program? Sounds like fun</p>
<p>I think they invite the top 5% of accepted students initially, but you can apply towards the end of your freshman year if you have a 3.65+ GPA and a professor’s recommendation, which can be reasonably challenging, although the benefits are questionable IMO</p>
<p>What are the “questionable” benefits? Also, do you think I may have a chance to fall into the top 5% (I know it’s impossible for you to predict whether I can get in, but I’m just asking if my stats are typical): 35 ACT, 4.0 GPA, 1/450+ students, bunch of medical ECs, from the south?</p>
<p>Also, how are the Intro Classes like Bio and Chem? Are they pretty much the same as your AP Bio Class (In AP Bio, I just pretty much read the Campbell Book from cover to cover) and your AP Chem Class (same thing except I read Zumdahl)</p>
<p>Also, I haven’t visited yet. Is the campus all interconnected or is it disconnected throughout the city. </p>
<p>The only real benefits are the freshman and sophomore trips, and after that there are few benefits that are exclusive to scholars, other than being able to call yourself a scholar. I have no idea about chances because I have no idea what their process is.</p>
<p>Bio does in fact use the Campbell book, but not all of the lecturers cover topics in the book, and most tend to cover things related to their own research. Gen Chem was very much like AP Chem, which was useful because it meant that I could nap during 8 AM Gen Chem lecture.</p>
<p>The school is largely localized around Washington Square Park, but there are buildings trailing up to Union Square and a dorm all the way in Gramercy, and also some buildings south of the square, as well as dorms in SoHo and Chinatown. It’s not like a connected exclusive campus type deal, it’s more buildings in the same general vicinity.</p>
<p>Is there a difference in CAS and Poly’s CS? I really want to apply to Poly but now that they have merged I feel like I don’t qualify to get accepted. My SAT scores are really low. Will this be a deterring factor in admissions process? Or if i apply ED will it make my chances better? I really want to get into Poly. How can I increase my chances? thanks so your time:)</p>