<p>How often do you carry your laptop around? Do you spend a lot of time with it on campus and in class? And would you say that the Optical Drive-RW is a necessity? Would it suffice to just have an Optical Drive without the RW function? I’ve looked over the Stern Laptop requirements and I wasn’t sure if I really need everything it stated on the list… </p>
<p>Also, I was wondering what size laptop you have and whether that size is convenient. I was thinking of getting a 15 inch one with a numberpad included (since I’d be doing data entry) and I worry that it might be too big to lug around.</p>
<p>In your experience, how difficult is it to get an apartment style single? Does the date of your application submission make an impact? I talked with someone at housing and he made it sound like the date of submission has nothing to do with it; it’s essentially random. Do you have any other advice about signing up for housing?</p>
<p>Finally, if you’ve had any experiences with apartments, what would you recommend?</p>
<p>As a transfer upperclassman, there should be more singles available than for freshmen. I think most, if not all, dormitories for NY undergrad upperclassmen are apartment style, meaning there are kitchens and common areas along with singles, doubles and triples in the suites (apartments).</p>
<p>I am not so sure about transfer students re: date of housing assignment. However, all freshmen (and I guess, transfers) will be randomly assigned (and all have the same chances for their top housing choices) if the housing application and reservation fee are received by June 1, 2011. Yes, I remember now, as a transfer student, you are likely to have last dips compared to other upperclassmen because they now have already been assigned housing based on time slots they were given to sign up in March and April.</p>
<p>However, I am not sure how popular the singles are based on cost considerations, so you may still have a chance to get a single in an apartment, if requested by you.</p>
<p>The issue is I’m still listed as a “freshman” on the Albert site. I won’t be updated as a “junior” until my final transcript is received. I requested my final transcript be sent to NYU the beginning of last week, but it takes time to mail and process.</p>
<p>I called one of the housing administrators, and he told me to just call him when I’m updated, and he’ll allow me to apply for housing late. I was really concerned that this would impact my options, but he said they don’t even assign housing until mid-June. So I don’t know what in the world to think. </p>
<p>I guess that means you will be kept with the first wave of freshmen and transfer students in housing assignments by mid June (those meeting the June 1, 2011 deadline and those who will not be wait-listed for or turned away from NYU housing). </p>
<p>Do as the housing administrator instructed and update him as to your changed status as soon as you can. I think you are actually up against other transfer students since you are likely to be placed in upperclassmen housing (unless they run out of rooms, then you might have to share with freshmen - I heard a strong complaint about this last year or the year before). The upperclassmen housing options are already limited due to the priority given to current returning students who have received housing assignments. Parents had come on here to state that their upperclassmen students were assigned dorms that were not their first or second choices back in April.</p>
<p>Thanks evolving. Good to know the class isn’t actually full but rather blocked for freshman. Also regarding the course search, a lot of the sections don’t have an instructor. And when I add it to my shopping cart, the instructor is “Staff”. Is it safe to assume that this will be updated come registration?</p>
<p>Yes. It was the same last year and S only got info about instructors shortly before orientation/ registration. He might have found out about faculty names once he got to the orientation session (not quite sure of the timing but remember when I spoke to him by phone he let me know the NYU faculty names had been provided before the meeting with the advisor).</p>
<p>@joscott
No, not at all. Focus on having a good time, enjoy the last free time you have before school. Work if you want more spending money for later. Prep math if you think you’re rusty.</p>
<p>@superexcited
You can’t register until later in the summer. Your chances are still fine. Those classes are all geared toward freshmen so you aren’t screwed, they keep your registration in mind.</p>
<p>@rainfall
Daily. I use it in nearly every class, either to stay on top of email (probably not as important as a freshman, huge for me during recruiting) or to goof around on the Internet during gen-ed lectures.</p>
<p>Get whatever they recommend for the laptop, go overboard if you have to. This is an investment you’re making for (ostensibly) all four years of college. Don’t skimp, this is not an area to pinch pennies in.</p>
<p>I got a 15-in macbook pro the year before school and I still have it. I will probably be replacing it late this summer or after Macworld in January. Don’t get a numberpad, it isn’t necessary and if you’re doing homework that’s that heavy in Excel, go to the computer lab, you’ll want a PC over a laptop anyway.</p>
<p>@Isealbz
evolving seems to know more specifics about your situation than I do, so I’ll leave you with her answers.</p>
<p>hellodocks, did you have to take a placement test into Calc I your frosh year? If so, how was the test’s difficulty and what were you tested on?</p>
<p>Appreciate your time in answering all our questions Just wanna ask how many days should we be in NYC before school officially starts for internationals? Thanks!</p>
<p>@justspice
I did, but to be honest, I really remember nothing about it.</p>
<p>@sgang
One or two tops. That’s just me, but coming in with all your belongings and staying in a hotel for more than two nights before Welcome Week starts seems a bit over the top to me.</p>
<p>@phwool
Take them. It costs you nothing, and you may be able to get into higher classes and save credits for classes you choose to take, rather than what you’re forced to take.</p>
<p>@sgang
Haha, nope. I don’t believe he even teaches actively at the graduate level.</p>
<p>Hellodocks,
Doesnt the major you apply for matter somewhat?
As a freshman this may not work against you but if you already have quality experience in the field or internships wouldnt it work in your favor slightly? It shows you are commited to that field and know what you are doing.</p>
<p>And for transfers…if you applied for something irrelevant to what you have been studying wouldnt it work against you? Or if you have just been doing liberal or general studies and applied for something very specific like MicroBiology(just an example) wouldnt they much prefer someone who had been taking related courses prior?</p>
<p>Hi again. I’ve been looking at the curriculum, and I’m probably going to take calc I and micro first semester, then take stats second semester.
My question: If i get a 4 or 5 on the AP stats test and pass the NYU placement exam, will I be able to get out of the 4 credit stats requirement course even if i decide to take stats 2nd sem instead of 1st? Or does the credit only apply if i take stats concurrently with calc II or III? thanks!</p>
<p>You have to take a 4 credit Calculus class: I, II or III… It is your choice based on AP scores and/or placement exam. You can choose to take Calculus I even if your AP scores were high. There is no extra credit for taking Stats or Microecon early, but these subjects require Calculus I, or high AP scores in Math B/C, or placement into Calculus II or III. Requirements might have change. Check the syllabus or course descriptions.</p>
<p>From my understanding of the requirements, if you pass the placement exam, you will be exempt from the 4 credit stat course, but you will not get credit for it, instead you will need to take another 4 credit stern elective, and take the 2 credit stat class as well. And I don’t understand what you mean by taking it 2nd semester rather than 1st.</p>
Just wanna ask how many days should we be in NYC before school officially starts for internationals? Thanks!</p>