Congrats to everyone who has been accepted to NYU!
I applied to the CAS, but I didn’t get in. Instead, I’ve been placed in the Core Program at NYU (LSP).
Anyone else got placed in LSP? Will you still attend NYU? What’s so special about the Core Program? Is it worth the tuition?
I’m currently on the fence, and still weighing the pros and cons. If you’re definitely going, let me know where you will study first year!
I have the same case as yours. I think i am going. I have a friend who is currently in LSP.
LSP basically select courses for your for the first year, which i think is very similar to a normal NYU freshman. Then in the second year you have as much freedom as CAS students to choose your courses (major related) from NYU schools. Then started from the third year, you are going to CAS as a default but you can also apply for Tisch, Stern if you want to as their requirements need to be met by you.
I don’t think i am going to spend my first year abroad though. I’m from China, NY is already “abroad” for me and i believe i will love NY concerning music and cultures.
Basically except for the first year that we have to study the selected courses (which i think is very essential and helpful), we are at the same boat with CAS kids.
Hi! I’m currently a first year LS student and would be happy to talk to anyone in need of more information. I was in the same boat as both of you, and I personally love LS. Feel free to message me!
Hi, Got my acceptance for the Core Program in Liberal Studies in NYU. Like others, still on fence,especially about the mandatory first year abroad. BTW, any idea about the tuition fee including the housing?
@prasadgov
According to NYU website, the annual cost will be around 75K. I don’t think the first year abroad is mandatory: don’t you have the freedom to stay in NYC in the first year, as i know some people don’t…
Thanks for the reply! Is there a chance to transfer to Sterns Business or other programs after 2 years Core? I live in NJ, but don’t know the class schedules, to commute everyday
@prasadgov You have the freedom to transfer to every school/program in NYU after two years, but some programs require extra materials and are not guaranteed to accept your transfer. Your class schedule is whatever you want it to be. LS Core classes are 75 minutes long, with class times all throughout the day. 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, 3:30 PM, etc. You’ll probably schedule two classes per day that meet twice a week (Mon/Wed classes and Tue/Thur classes), unless you want to load all of your classes onto two days (Mon/Wed only, for example). You probably won’t have any Friday classes, unless you register for a class outside of LS.
Also, you can expect the housing and meal plan rates to stay the same as this year, as they just announced today they’re freezing the rates for next year.
@prasadgov @Chalamagne916 My admission to LSP isn’t contingent upon a mandatory study else where (though I would probably study abroad during my second year). I’ve done a lot of research on LSP, and- like most of you- am on the fence on whether or not to attend.
To summarize LSP: it is practical but not efficient. Practical because one completes his/her general requirements the first two years; inefficient because one completes his/her general requirements that may or may not be required by his/her major. Don’t be misled: the courses one takes in LSP are practically the same as the courses one would take in CAS (but under a different name).
tl:dr- God-sent program for an undecided person; limbo-sent for people who knows what they want to do in undergrad.
@prasadgov The Core Program is great for my major. However, I also had aspirations of attending Stern- but CAS Econ/ finance isn’t bad either. The deal with LSP is this: two years of liberation (liberal arts) and the student is guaranteed a transfer into schools such as CAS. Colleges such as Stern is NOT guaranteed- it is considered an internal transfer so you have to fill out an application and things- LOL.
Oh- NYU is very strict on cross-majoring between CAS and Stern (if you get in); it’s pretty much forbidden.
As for tuition, the whole price should be spelled out for you when you look at you Financial Aid package: room and Board is about 18,000$ LOL
Are any of you going to the Admitted Students Day on March 3rd? The staff will give you more information on LSP if you still need it.
If you have any more questions or concerns, you can ask @seeniebeenie -a current LSP student.
tl:dr- LSP is great, but if you got accepted elsewhere that is comparable to NYU and was given a BIGGER financial aid package- then take the money and RUN!
YES I’M SO GLAD THERE’S A RECENT THREAD ABOUT THIS!
Hey guys! I have also been admitted to the core program and I have a ton of questions regarding this.
My question is if schooling will take 6 years? It says under the Core Program FAQ that I will be in a bachelor’s degree program at NYU for my junior and senior year so I am assuming that I will be in college for the usual 4 years? Of course, graduation will depend on whether I fulfill the number of required credits for NYU during my time in college, but I am concerned if the program functions as an extra 2 years in my schooling. This program will help me attain my bachelor’s degree–not an associate’s bachelor’s degree, am I correct? Or can students choose either one depending on their efforts in school?
I really want to attend NYU but I don’t know if this program is suitable for me. I’d love to hear your opinions and answers! Thanks!
@hopefulbarnard What do you plan on majoring, so I can give you an opinion on whether or not this program “suits” you?
Yes, we graduate in 4 years with a Bachelor’s Degree like the rest of our peers in Stern, CAS, Steinhardt, etc… It does not work as an extra two years. In simple terms, LSP makes you take the general requirement courses before you choose a major- So you don’t have to worry about not having enough credits because I’m sure you’ll have them all.
I’m pretty sure I get what LSP is, but don’t quote me.
@LoveTea: I am planning on majoring in Anthropology. Would this program suit me if I’m planning on majoring in this? I’m not entirely committed to this as this is just where I’d like to start. What type of majors would this program not help with?
Thank you for your answer! I don’t have much time to decide so this is very helpful!
@LoveTea
How do you gauge the efficiency? That the course is intense, as most lsp students report, is beneficial for say, phil, lit, linguistics major like me. The courses of the first year in lsp do have a different name than CAS’s. Honestly i appreciate those courses a lot! In the second year we take classes as a CAS kid does.
If you want to transfer into stern, nonetheless you have to be qualified for it concerning your GPA and business experience, which are also required for stern applicants in the process of admission.
Liberal studies program, as far as i considered, has its own merit for a limited group of students. As i am subject to the group i refered, i will attend anyway. If you think lsp doesn’t suit you that much, don’t attend and consider other colleges.
Emm… the costs are, indubitably expensive, i guess everyone is in consensus on that.
@hopefulbarnard LSP= Liberal Studies Program. Liberal studies is pretty much studying courses in the humanities. I think LSP is a waste for a STEM related major. The beauty of LSP is that you do not have to declare a major until your second year: you have time to figure out what you want to do with your life.
@Chalamagne916 efficiency is subjective; what I consider to be efficient could be a maze for you. How I look at efficiency is so: I know what I want; I know my major/majors. I want to take general requirements geared toward my majors, which I’m sure is possible. I’d rather not take a plethora (man, I hate this word, but can’t think of anything else) of courses to satisfy one’s indecisiveness. I’m not disagreeing with you: one must have a good GPA for Stern and classes are similar to CAS; however, what we do disagree on is how we define “efficiency”-admittedly, my “efficiency” is masqueraded behind practicality and clouded by my asinine thoughts.
To answer both of your questions:
The question isn’t whether or not this program “suits” you, the student, rather it is “Can I benefit from this program”. The answer is a blatant yes (unless you’re going STEM): you can stay undecided for 2 years, transfer into a college and be on par with your peers.
I got in LSP as well!
I have two questions about this program: My first idea was to apply for CAS (econ and finance) and maybe do an internal transfer to Stern (I also like a lot business as a major). Now, i know LSP is good for humanistic majors… Do you think that the tuition is still worth it? I mean, I am scared that then I will have troubles on studying what I really want.
My second question ( @Chalamagne916 already read this at least a couple of times… :)) is that I got in as a Florence Freshman. I emailed the office of admissions asking if I can be transferred to NY or at least London for the first year… I am Italian and I applied to NYU to go to college “abroad”…
Thank you!
@paovaci
If you want to go to stern, you need to go through the internal transfer process as a normal internal transfer does. What do you want to major in? If humanistic majors, lsp is very stimulating. That the problem of the worthiness of the program, try it yourself! It coexists both positive and negative feedbacks from students, so it is rather subjective.
BTW, what do you really want to learn in college?
From all the posts above, the common thread is LSP is for people who can decide with options vs CAS where people already know what they want!
And while internal transfer to other schools is available, it is not guaranteed!
NYU is prestigious but also expensive and people have to really be certain what they want, if it is worth the price and the be able to achieve their goals!
@paovaci I say go for it! Reason: Econ from CAS is very good - I also read somewhere that it’s a myth that Stern opportunities are better than the ones from CAS. Personally, I believe LSP is worth it because you have 2 years to really think about what YOU want to do. I can’t answer your second question. Since you applied for NYU to go abroad, couldn’t I take it as so: You want NYU Florence to be your main campus, and you’re going to study abroad during your second year.
@prasadgov You hit the proverbial nail on the coffin. Sidenote: Internal transfers are guaranteed to other schools except Stern.
@Chalamagne916 Yeah, pretty much.
Hey, everyone!
Like most I googled the Core Program as soon as I was admitted, as this program never came up while I was filling out my application. My admission letter states that the university expects me to spend my first year in NYC, so just out of curiosity, does anyone know if I would be allowed to go abroad second year? Still extremely excited about my offer to attend… just slightly confused. Congrats to all!!