<p>Anyway, I was curious, how many of you have been to the NYU campus, for a tour or otherwise? Or even better--how many of you have been to the Big City?</p>
<p>Personally, I love it there, and definitely encourage everyone to visit if you already haven't. I'm in NJ, about a half hour from NYC. I was in NYC last weekend (went to Broadway to see AVENUE Q---you all MUST see that!!!! It's amazing!) and yesterday (journalism conference at Columbia) and I have to admit, I love it there. It's a great place. Endless opportunities. </p>
<p>My reason for posting this, though, is that I often find that people who haven't visited NYC might have an idealized perception of the city before they visit and end up being, unfortunately, disappointed by it. So if any of you are going in two weeks, definitely arrange to stay in the city a little longer and get a feel for the place, if at all possible. From my experience, it's a love/hate kind of place. (But there's something there for everyone!)</p>
<p>saxfreq gives excellent advice here. No one should plan on going to NYU without visiting first. It's a great school in a great city, but it's not for everyone. Most people I know who ended up leaving or transferring hadn't visited prior to arriving at NYU. The city has many advantages but it's not a typical college experience and it's true that many people who aren't familiar with the city have this idealized view of what it will be like. So yeah, visit first and explore.</p>
<p>I got admitted GSP to NYU but I've been thinking recently whether New York is an adviceable place for college. I know it's an awesome city and the culture is great, but that's the problem, all this stuff that's going on it going to be a distraction. Oh well, I choose UT Austin instead, besides I'm already in the Nursing program, which is going to be my PreMed.</p>
<p>marc, while it is true it will be a distraction, its the same distraction for everyone, so your grades shouldnt slip hugely or anything.....college is suppose to be some of the most fun years of your life...make sure you enjoy it also.</p>
<p>One should never pick a college (NYU or any other school) without visiting first.</p>
<p>Marc-its only a distraction if you let it become one. If you can't balance the city's offerings with college...NYU might not be for you. Every school has distrations...at NYU it is the Manhattan bar scene, at some other schools its frat houses and football games.</p>
<p>I do think, if college years are considered the "Defining" years of your life, being in NYC, at NYU or another college in the city, will prove VERY helpful to your establishment of who you are. There's really just so much going on there, so much for you to absorb and take in. I love NYC because every time I visit, I'm able to take something about myself and redefine it by the time I leave.</p>
<p>Yepyep! I shouldn't be hard to find. I'm the one who's going to be coming a day late (I'm going to Fr. and am not coming back until April 2). I'll most likely be crashing the dinner party. :-D </p>
<p>(And, yes, I feel bad for everyone who has to travel to these college weekends by plane. It adds up. Too bad all these other schools don't reimburse you like NYU does!!! I got lucky, I guess. I'm in NJ, driving distance from everywhere: 30 min. from Princeton, 1-2 hours from UPenn, <hour from NYU/Columbia, 2.5 hours from Yale, 3-4 from the big H and MIT, etc. </p>
<p>So if any of us fellow CCers happen to come across e/o at these weekends, we should DEFINITELY hang out. Communication through a computer screen is so limiting . . .)</p>
<p>As another admit invited to the D.E.A.N. reception, I have a question:</p>
<p>The letter makes it sound like if you don't attend the reception, then you lose out on the scholarship. Does anyone know if that's true? I really can't make it during the days they outlined, but I've already planned a trip to New York a few weeks later. Is that going to cost me?</p>
<p>So I contacted the school and thought I'd give an update for anyone wondering about my last question. Sorry for the double post. According to the dean, not going to the reception doesn't disqualify you for the scholarship, though they still really want you to go.</p>
<p>Is it true that there is no gpa requirement for the DEAN scholarship...as in once you are enrolled at NYU? I got it and have heard several different stories</p>
<p>"Scholars admitted as freshmen directly from high school receive financial assistance in the form of a scholarship. Membership in the Scholars Program is renewable annually, depending on the quality of the scholar's academic records and his or her level of participation in the program. All scholars are expected to be full-time students and maintain a grade point average of at least 3.65."</p>
<p>I am a rising senior at New York University, and a recipient of the D.E.A.N. Scholarship. I must clear up this misconception!</p>
<p>Unlike other scholarship programs at NYU, D.E.A.N. Scholars do NOT have to maintain a certain GPA, nor are they required to stay in the Scholars Program. When you arrive at NYU, you will find that a vast number of scholars of many different name are all invited to participate in the Presidential Scholars program in CAS. Some scholarships do have a GPA requirement (such as the MLK scholarship, which is awarded for community service), but D.E.A.N.S. does not. However, there is a requirement of a 3.65 gpa to stay in the Scholars Program.</p>
<p>If you do not maintain this GPA as D.E.A.N.S. and are removed from the scholars program, you will NOT LOSE YOUR SCHOLARSHIP!!! D.E.A.N. Scholarships are awarded to the top 1-3% of the incoming class, and they are awarded to those who the admissions office believes will make a valuable contribution to the NYU community, based on their diversity of experiences and excellence in academics. They wouldn’t take your money away!</p>
<p>If anyone has questions regarding anything, they should always feel free to call the Admissions Department: (212) 998-4500. Answering the phones are student Ambassadors, many of whom are scholars themselves, and they will be able to give you the info you need.</p>