<p>@Dreamer2012: So glad I can help. Look, in terms of people not taking you seriously if you’re a communications major simply remind them that you go to NYU and thus there’s nothing ‘un-impressive’ about it. At NYU there is no blatant stigmas for specific majors/schools…honestly people are usually all so into their own major and sometimes bragging about it that they frankly don’t care. Or at least the people who do care, I’m not friends with haha. Steinhardt is actually considered one of the hardest schools to get into so I’m not sure where you got that from that it’s considered an easy major. I have a lot of friends in the Media, Culture, and Communications major and they ALWAYS have work…more so than some of my friends at Stern. But to be in that major really means you have an interest in that field which makes the work less painful. Technically, you don’t have to declare a major until your a junior but I know people who did it their freshman year…although those are the people who come in as undeclared. You have to have a certain amount of credits to double major (although I’m not sure what amount is but I’m 100% positive it’s on the website)…to do a double major plus a minor is something you can’t do until your senior year…the thought is you probably (even with AP credits) won’t be able to hit both of those requirements before senior year…or at the earliest second semester junior year. You’ll find though that college is a lot different than high school in a sense that in high school one might say “I love history, english, and math but hate science”…thus it carries over for a lot of people that I’ll double major in an english and history major and a minor in a math major. I will tell you now that it will take A LOT of hardwork to do all of that. You will have to hit the requirements for both majors as well as the requirements for a minor which for me would be WAY too much to handle. On a personal level, I would suggest either double majoring or a major and a minor…the hope is after you graduate college that you can get a great job in the field you’re interested in. Employers like to see that you made a true commitment to a certain field of study (which then has turned into a field of job) as opposed to bouncing all over the place. If you have a lot of interest in 2 subjects then double major and maybe consider taking some electives in what you would of minored in (NYU has a TON of electives)…also another route is double majoring/or single majoring and joining clubs based off of your other interests. This is a subtle way of putting on your resume that not only are you interested in the major you chose but also decided to join clubs in those other two fields in your free time. Hope that helps :)</p>
<p>what are these freshman seminars we’re supposed to be ranking?</p>
<p>What’s your opinion on LSP? There has been a lot of negative feedback on it that I’ve read which makes me question my decision to apply directly to it and decide ultimately to go to NYU next year. I applied directly to it bc I like the sound of liberal studies and that lsp classes are very intimate-- making my transition easier. but will I constantly be looked down upon? My stats aren’t bad either-- a 3.9 weighted gpa and a 2200 sat score, student council, president of two clubs, founder of a club, nhs officer, 300+ community service hours, 2 varsity sports,… so I’m sure I could have gotten into CAS… I’m just feeling a bit self conscious as a future LSP student. It’s what I want but I don’t know if I can stand being constantly ridiculed for something that’s right for me and something I’ve chosen intentionally. Maybe I needa do a bit of soul searching and build up some confidence-- just what is the overall reception lsp students get at nyu? Thanks! (:</p>
<p>@Santabarbie18: (Great username by the way–such a 90’s throwback) The Freshmen seminars you are ranking are required seminars you have to take as freshmen (obviously)…I suggest you research each one to see the course outline and based on your interests choose one. I am PRETTY SURE (but could be 100% wrong) that they are Pass/Fail, but please double check on that…if you need some insight on them feel free to message me privately…or post on here a few so I can give you a breakdown.</p>
<p>@Figurespeed94:I want to start off by saying to ALL of you reading this lovely forum I so kindly started (jokes jokes) that there is NO need to be ashamed/embarassed/sad/disappointed etc. about the major or school you applied into…You all have to realize this is no longer high school, no one is judging you based off of if you’re in AP’s, honors, regular or what not…I have friends in all the different schools at NYU and in their own way they’re both easy and hard. All the different schools have criticisms but at the end of the day it’s something you should all learn to laugh off…yes, obviously Stern students are going to be known as the business/math kids and Steinhardt might be considered the modern day PR geniuses but honestly the only person who should be concerned with the school your in/your grades/your class choices is YOU and YOUR PARENTS. You have no reason to be ashamed that you’re in LSP…you got into NYU and that’s all that matters. No one (or no one of significance) is ever again going to ask you what you got on your SAT’s, what clubs you were in, how many community service hours you had because those years are over. Consider this tough love to all of you that when you leave for college there’s no need to ever discuss where else you got in, what your scores were, your high school GPA because you’re just going to alienate people. You’re all about to join a school that is very free-thinking and harbors a deepening sense of independence–so with that said, leave all that stuff next to your old teddy bears and high school yearbooks. I hope you know that comes from a good place and just the truth. I hoped that at least helped somewhat… :)</p>
<p>I plan to major in CAS Economics and I was hoping to go into Consulting or Banking. I’m considering taking a psychology (and political science) minor and was wondering if Cognition- which is listed under the “Psychology as a Natural Science” subsection- would count towards fulfilling my CAS natural sciences requirement. Thanks!</p>
<p>I got emails about the college cohort program. I chose five seminars but their schedules are so tightly packed together; wouldn’t they interfere with normal classes? And what exactly are cohort meetings? </p>
<p>And are there only suites on founders? Or are there regular doubles also?</p>
<p>@mathela: The first time you meet with your academic advisor he or she will break down what classes constitute for certain requirements. I suggest you keep constant contact with your academic advisor because a good relationship with them will go a LONG WAY. If you are looking up classes to take now and are not sure contact them and they will be able to tell you. I am not in CAS so I can’t really help you with that specific of a question.</p>
<p>@rickyjang I must be honest with you that because I’m not in CAS I’m not so familiar with this program. But, any program that is considered extracurricular at NYU is made so they don’t inferfere with your normal classes. Because I am not familiar with this program I went on the site and found the website <a href=“New Student Center”>New Student Center; suggest you read through it and if you have any questions contact the CAS office of new students, from what I’ve heard they’re very helpful.</p>
<p>Hi, it is so kind of you to answer our questions. i am a CAS 2016
- I want to know whether I can change my primary major. I applied as an Intl relations major and may want to change it into political science.
- I know you may not be a pre-law student, but are there anything related to pre-law on campus?
- my roommate and I requested weinstein as our dorm for freshmen year. What are the pros and cons for living in weinstein? What should i pay attention to?
- im now choosing freshmen seminars. I believe they have to be great…but…Are there any specific ones so infamous that I have to avoid? i may seek a career in legal field, so I kinda picked the ones related to the law.</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>@Mia1994: I am more than happy to answer all your questions. For your first question, if you want to change your declared major but switch to a major within CAS you should tell your academic advisor ASAP. The reality of the situation is you will be taking mostly General Education Requirement classes for the majority of your classes freshmen year. But if you’re set on changing your major, tell your academic advisor so your major requirements can be changed–thus allowing you take classes for your new declared major.
In regards to your second question, there a ton of clubs on campus that the basis is pre-law…within the first few weeks of school there will be many oppurtunities to check out clubs and organizations on campus. There will be a huge fair at one of the larger NYU facilities that you can go too and sign up for to recieve more information. Also, within CAS there are a lot of electives you can take for 1 or 2 credits which will allow you to learn more about that field in a more laid back environment.
Third, I have written in one of my past posts the pro’s and con’s to living in Weinstein but I will list a few ones more specific to your question. Pros: 2 dining halls, printing center, tutoring center, tight knit community, A LOT of dorm activities, kosher cafe, how close it is to campus, and for the most part your own bathrooms. Cons: Elevators are pretty slow, the rooms look like jail cells, the dining hall downstairs isn’t the best, the sub cellar isn’t as nice as the other ones, and the rush of people during the day who have classes in the sub cellar. In terms of what you should look out for, I’m not really sure what that means…I guess make sure you’re RA likes you aka buddy up to them so you don’t ever get in trouble…but thats a universal thing…try not to become addicted to chick fil a…try the kosher cafe at least once even if you aren’t Jewish…bring a fan because even though theres air conditioning it can get stuffy…and shower shoes…it is college and the bathrooms aren’t the nicest.
Lastly, in terms of seminars I think you are making a smart choice. A lot of people choose seminars based on what they have heard is easy or hard…honestly if you choose seminars that you are ACTUALLY interested in it’ll make them a lot more enjoyable.</p>
<p>You are seriously so awesome. You always answer my questions before I even realize I have them!</p>
<p>Any advice on navigating the subway system? I went a couple weeks ago and that was the one thing that just baffled me. I made some mistakes (didn’t know what express and local meant, still don’t and didn’t get off at the right time) and ended up just walking for like an hour and a half using the GPS on my phone back from NYU to my cousin’s place because I didn’t want to figure out the subway again and get lost all by myself. I don’t want to do that as a student and want to learn how to ride the subway like a real New Yorker! I mean, it looks easy enough on the map but then it’s hard to figure out sometimes where to get on/off. Do you just learn it over time?</p>
<p>@Dreamer2012 I’m so glad that I’m able to help you out so much. Learning the subway system takes some time but most people are able to figure it out very quickly. If you have a smart phone there a ton of apps like “hopstop” and such that are super easy to use to figure out how to get from your current location to the place you want to go. If you don’t have a smartphone, use a computer and go to mapquest and click the little train symbol, type in where you are, and where you want to go and you’ll get the exact subways you need to use. That way you can either write it down, or print out the instructions. I’d say after using those methods a few times you’ll be able to familiarize yourself with which subway goes where and won’t have to look it up. I would suggest though not just using the maps inside the subway or asking people…the subway maps are super confusing and sometimes outdated. Asking people can sometimes even confuse you even more because people say they know which subways to use but they end up being wrong. If worse comes to worse, in most of the subways right on top of the doors or seats where the ad’s are there is a a diagram of what stops the subway you are riding is going too…which helps if you have a basic idea of where you want to go. Hope that helps!</p>
<p>are 6 person suites available to freshman at nyu?</p>
<p>@Mathela: I am pretty sure you can in Third North but I think that’s the only one…I’m uncertain if you can request them but I know if you call housing and explain you have 5 other people you want to live with they would most likely be able to accommodate you but not 100% sure.</p>
<p>Thanks for the subway answer! 
Is it really hard to get Goddard? I’m filling out the application right now and am wondering how good I should write these answers if it’s really that competitive.</p>
<p>Would it be a help or hindrance if I applied for ED I for Gallatin as an international student? I have decent grades i.e. 5 A* 5As & 2Bs at GCSE and am predicted AABB at AS level.</p>
<p>@Dreamer2012: From what I know, it’s not very hard to get into Goddard but I’m not 100% sure on that…I assume if you’re applying to an exploration floor I suggest you fill out the answers to the best of your ability and my guess is even if you don’t “get in” to one of those floors you’ll still be placed in Goddard.</p>
<p>@aloveforvogue: I’m so glad my knowledge of the international school system is finally paying off! There is no difference in terms of the admissions process whether or not you are an international student or not…all students are viewed equally due to the fact all of the admissions counselors are familiar with both domestic and international grading scales, test exams, and such. What I would suggest is look up the admissions representatives who are all over the globe and e-mail him/her because they do have some influence on the admissions decision.</p>
<p>@SINYU911 Thank you so much! Haha I’m so keen for NYU that I’ve already done that and she’s been lovely.</p>
<p>Do you know how hard it is to transfer colleges like from CAS To stern or the college of nursing?</p>
<p>@Santabarbie18: Transferring within NYU is specific to every school. You need to meet all the requirements classes wise so if you wanted to transfer from CAS to Stern you would have to tell your advisor so he or she can put you on the “stern” track in the hopes you’ll do well enough that you can transfer. Same with any other school. All the requirements are on the respective websites which will be helpful for you when making your schedule.</p>