<p>I'm finishing my first semester in NYU Stern looking to major in Finance and Statistics, with a minor in Advanced Mathematical Methods and CS, and I felt this site has been quite useful when I was applying to college. I can help answer questions about life here, college atmosphere, academics etc. Stuff that I can't answer are:</p>
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<p>2) Chance me - however, most people here in Stern have SATs 2100+ and highschool GPA 3.7+. </p>
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<p>Thanks for this! </p>
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<li>Are stern students really as cutthroat as the rumors say? </li>
<li>How hard is it to maintain a high average? </li>
<li>Is it difficult to maintain close friendships in a large campus? </li>
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<p>And lol i know you said no gpa questions but that 3.7 average is unweighted or weighted?
(considering im borderline A- but high SAT 2320) </p>
<p>P.S LEAGUE?!</p>
<p>Hi–I’m applying to the Music Business program at Steinhardt, and as I understand it, part of that program involves taking business classes at Stern.</p>
<p>So my question is would Stern students look down on people like me who are only taking Stern courses as part of an arts program in a different school? I’ve heard horror stories from Wharton where students from other majors are discriminated against by the Wharton kids and I just want to make sure that’s not a thing at Stern.</p>
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<p>Hey, thanks for asking!</p>
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<p>No, that is definitely a rumour. There are definitely the occasional competitive person who thinks he’s above everyone else and will absolutely refuse to help anyone, but all my Sternie friends are really nice, chill and are willing to help you if you need help. Some, however, are just a bit too chill, but that’s a different story =D. I’m taking a Stern Class which is curved, but no one tries to disadvantage anyone else, this is definitely something that has been exaggerated.</p>
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<p>Depends on what you define as a ‘high-average’. If you want a 4.0, it’s probably not going to happen, as Summa Cum Laude cutoff (top 5%) is a 3.827, which is probably like 30-40 students…However, if you want a decent GPA e.g. 3.5-3.7, I would definitely say it’s possible. The people here who score highest aren’t necessarily those are the smartest (although that will help), but those who actually put in time studying, writing essays, and keeping on track. Although NYC can be very distracting, try putting a few hours every week studying, and getting your work done, and as long as you don’t overload yourself with advanced math classes (providing you’re not a math prodigy), I’d a 3.5-3.7 is definitely quite attainable.</p>
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<p>Yes if you don’t try. If you actually put a bit of effort, however, you’ll realise that making friends (people to hang out with, people to eat with) isn’t that difficult. You just have to learn to be more open, and put yourself out there, introduce yourself to people and ask for a form of contact. This is crucial as you probably know, NYU doesn’t really have a campus, and if you simply introduce yourself and not leave any form of contact, chances are, you’ll unlikely ever bump into the person again (unless you share a same class, club). So, yes, if you meet someone interesting, be sure to get a contact!!</p>
<p>Additionally, you will likely make alot of friends from those who either share similar interests or background. E.g. If you’re Chinese or Korean, you’re likely going to be making quite a few friends from that group, or if you’re in the chess club, alot of your friends will probably be from there as well. </p>
<p>So to summarise, I would say:</p>
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<li><p>Meet lots of people, and pin down those you will want to interact with in the future. You’ll probably meet hundreds and hundreds of people in Welcome Week, but chances are, only 5% will end up being good friends with you.</p></li>
<li><p>Get a contact number.</p></li>
<li><p>Reach out. Be open. Ask people to lunch…As long as you ask, they probably won’t say no.</p></li>
<li><p>The rest will come quite smoothly.</p></li>
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<p>Of course not…There’s a CAS student in one of my Stern classes taking it for a business minor, and he’s getting along with us really well … no one cares if you’re taking this class because you’re a Sternie or not, it’s more important to be likeable, Sternies are not as superficial as you think hahaha. </p>
<p>Hope that answers your questions, keep them coming =p</p>
<p>Hi deathblade127! I am really looking into going to NYU Stern but I am not sure if I have the stats for it. I’m a 4.0 GPA Junior with a lot of Honors classes (Honors math since Freshman year) and taking AP Calculus for Senior year. I have several leadership positions in the Finance/Economics world at my school… okay, my questions for you are:</p>
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<li><p>What would your advice be for the essay? I was having a hard time thinking about how to respond to the prompt for Stern applicants for SY 2013-2014 and I’m anxious over what the question will be for next year. Is it best to mention how much you love NYU and New York City, or is it good to focus on you entirely as a student and your interests?</p></li>
<li><p>Did you take three years of foreign language? My school offers three years of foreign language and I took Spanish 1 in Freshman year, 2 in Sophomore year, but was too late to sign up for 3 this year. That leaves me with only two years of foreign language during my high school years, but NYU requires three. Do you think this really hurts my chances at getting into NYU?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks a lot for doing this, you’re amazing!</p>
<p>I just want to know mt total sat score is 1490 and applied for early decision do I stand any chance? I would like to send my whole profile only if it does not bother you to chance me .Thanks</p>
<p>My sat score is 2160, however, my reading score is only 600. Will this hurt my chance?</p>
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<p>For the essay about New York City, don’t focus entirely on how you love NYC, but on how NYC as a location will help you achieve your goals, both academically and professionally. For example, I was quite into social impact in high-school, so I talked about how NYC was an excellent place to apply my interest in social impact (turns out it’s not haha). Just be authentic, really think about your academic goals (if you don’t have any yet, that’s ok, instead think about the things that interest you), and talk about how NYC, and SPECIFICALLY, how Stern or NYU can help you achieve them. I thinks that crucial to writing a good essay.</p>
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<p>If your school only offers 2 years, and you took 2 years, I think that will suffice - schools want to see that you’re taking advantage of the opportunities that WERE AVAILABLE, and not those that weren’t. If you still feel uncomfortable about it, you can take a language SAT or something to prove your competency. Otherwise, I wouldn’t worry about it too much if I were you.</p>
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<p>If you’re talking about /2400, I would definitely say no…However, if it’s out of 1600, I would say that’s a very solid score (higher than mines). </p>
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<p>I wouldn’t say that’s a deal-breaker (I do know some with writing sub-600s), but if you have the chance, I would retake if possible to get the reading score in the 25-75 range, so something like 650+?</p>
<p>Thanks for your response. Unfortunately, I won’t have the chance the retake it because I applied ED. Would NYU consider some hooks? Like I am a first generation college student who has only been to the states for 4 years. Would that help to balance my 600 on the reading section a bit?</p>
<p>You’re so helpful, deathblade! Thanks a lot! How are you liking Stern so far? :)</p>
<p>By the way, did you get in ED1, ED2 or RD?</p>
<p>Hi, here are my questions:</p>
<p>1) I’m debating between applying to NYU Stern or CAS. I’ve heard you could check a box on the app so that NYU can consider you for CAS even if they reject you from Stern…is this true?</p>
<p>2) Second, will a lack of major business-orientated ECs be a serious deterrent? I do have some such as internships and a job, but nothing like founding my own business, winning a national award, etc</p>
<p>3) What did you wish you knew about NYU or Stern before you went there? </p>
<p>Thank you so much, your answers are extremely helpful! :)</p>
<p>I wanted to ask about dorms and that kind of stuff. Do you live close to the stern building? Which dorms did you choose etc. and why?
Also I wanted to know what the precedent for sternies are to other students.</p>
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<p>Yup, I know a few people here with reading/writing (one of them) in sub-600’s, and they didn’t have any crazy hook, so it should be no problem. Don’t worry too much about it, the SAT’s are definitely not the most important factor in the admissions process.</p>
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<p>NYU’s main card is NYC, and the city is pretty awesome if you’re bothered to go explore. There are so many things to do. As for Stern, the only stern class i’m taking at the moment is STATs UB-1, a class where the curve actually helps you. I actually spend most of my time either hanging out with friends, or studying in the library, and now with finals coming, it’s getting quite intense. </p>
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<p>I did ED2.</p>
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<p>You can, and in theory, that might happen, but realistically, they will probably just reject you if you don’t get into Stern. If you apply to CAS, however, you might be placed into LSP, but in Stern, 99% of the time it’s either hit or miss.</p>
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<p>Nope. What schools are generally looking for, (including NYU) are students who are passionate about something, and that doesn’t have to be business. If you enjoy playing a sport, continue playing it. If you enjoy your job, continue working at it. Most of my friends didn’t have much business exposure when coming to Stern, but most have had interests they pursued throughout high-school let it be an instrument, a sport, a hobby, etc, something they can articulate about in the college essays. </p>
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<p>This is very broad, but I wish I knew how different college would be different from high-school. This i’ve heard before, but it’s not until you actually experience it that you realise the difference. College is a time where you have so much freedom to do things you want that it’s disturbing. You know you have a paper due but you just can’t resist the idea of going out with friends to watch a show, you get the idea…There are so many distractions in NYC, and mixed with the freedom you have, that can hurt your academics quite a bit. </p>
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<p>I live like a 10 minute walk away from Stern building (Tisch Hall), in Founders Hall. I chose Founders since I heard it had the largest rooms, and is newly renovated. However, in the winter, when it starts snowing, the 10 minute walk does start becoming a slightly annoyance, or when you study in the library till late at night and just want to collapse and fall asleep.</p>
<p>What is the lowest sat score out of 2400 that has been accepted into stern for an international student without any financial aid?</p>
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<p>The lowest I’ve seen was like 2110, but 1) I don’t know all the internationals and 2) there are some which i don’t their SAT scores. However, i’d say 2000+ is something you’d want to aim for, and 2100+ is alot more ideal. However, SAT is definitely not everything, and stern will definitely look at other aspects of your application. Good Luck!</p>
<p>thanks a lot deathblade 127</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your answers:)</p>
<p>Hey deathblade, if you don’t mind me asking - what AP classes did you take?</p>
<p>Hi Deathblade! Good to see you on this forum again! I think I’ve asked you questions about NYU last year, would you mind giving us more stats about yourself? That’d be appreciated! Guess I’ll be coming here alot often</p>
<p>Can being the first generation college student help much in the admission process?</p>