Difficulty Understanding Decision

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>We have just completed our review of your application to New York University and though we are very much looking forward to offering you admission and having you here at NYU, we are unable to offer you direct admission to the College of Arts and Science. I am, however, eager to share with you that we can offer you admission to NYU's Liberal Studies Program, with a freshman year space reserved for you at one of our global academic centers in Florence, London, Paris, or Shanghai. Congratulations on your selection and we hope you take advantage of this unique international opportunity.</p>

<p>Each year, as we review applications for admission, we select especially promising students who we feel can both benefit from and contribute to NYU by entering the University as freshmen in our Liberal Studies Program. Students in our Liberal Studies Program complete the first half of their Bachelor of Arts degree in an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. This intellectually rigorous curriculum covers the development of civilization from ancient times through the present. Instruction in our Liberal Studies Program is through small, seminar-style classes – fewer than 25 students – taught by full-time faculty, creating an intimate college atmosphere within the larger NYU community. </p>

<p>Liberal Studies students who are in good academic standing (defined at the collegiate level as a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher), at the end of the sophomore year, are guaranteed admission to the, College of Arts and Science, where they then complete their junior and senior years. I would encourage you to read our viewbook that describes the Liberal Studies Program in detail, as well as our Frequently Asked Questions brochure.</p>

<p>What does this mean?
Will I get to study in New York or not?</p>

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<p>Read it, I sure understood it.</p>

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<p>I do understand.
But, does the fact that they have not mentioned New York mean I will not be able to study in New York?</p>

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<p>Also, is it possible to get direct admission into College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?</p>

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<p>My understanding is that you got admitted into the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Florence London Paris or Shanghai.</p>

<p>The thing I am unclear about, is that after 2 years you will be able to transfer to the College of Arts and Sciences, will you be at the actual NYU campus or not. Call them and ask.</p>

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<p>Yes, I understand.
But I wanted New York campus.
Alright, thank you.</p>

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<p>Maybe in 2 years you can go to the new york campus.</p>

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<p>Also, is the decision binding or can I write to the university asking them if they can give me a place in New York City, New York University as I am very keen on studying in New York?</p>

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<p>Are you international? I read that they’re sending the majority of international LSP’s to their international sites only.</p>

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<p>From the NYU Website:
**
Why does the Liberal Studies Program have
some students begin their studies in Florence,
London, Paris, or Shanghai?**
Some Liberal Studies students begin their studies
abroad for two primary reasons. First, there are a
limited number of spaces for new Liberal Studies
freshmen at our New York City campus, and opening
our global academic centers increases the number of
students who can take advantage of the opportunity
to enter NYU through Liberal Studies. Second, we
know that many students would like to complement
their liberal arts education with an international study
experience. Even at NYU, where we encourage every
undergraduate student to have an international
experience, most students must achieve at least
sophomore standing before studying abroad. Unique
among NYU undergraduate programs, Liberal Studies
offers selected freshmen the opportunity to begin their
academic career at NYU’s global academic centers.</p>

<p>Where do the Liberal Studies Program students live?
Liberal Studies students in New York City live in
NYU residence halls shared by all undergraduate
students in the undergraduate schools and colleges.
Freshmen typically are assigned to residence halls
close to Washington Square. There is no separate
Liberal Studies residence facility, just as there are
no school-specific residence halls for the rest of
the undergraduates at NYU.</p>

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<p>I guess this means that,
I do the first two years in London and then go to New York to complete my degree.</p>

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<p>Okay, the bottom-line.</p>

<p>Is this an ACCEPTANCE or a REJECTION?</p>

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<p>“I do the first two years in London and then go to New York to complete my degree.”</p>

<p>Well, that sounds like a great 4 years to me.</p>

<p>But here’s an explanation:
[“Why</a> Am I In LSP?” And Other Questions Answered By J-Sex · NYU Local](<a href=“http://nyulocal.com/on-campus/2010/12/01/why-am-i-in-lsp-and-other-questions-answered-by-j-sex/]“Why”>“Why Am I In LSP?” And Other Questions Answered By J-Sex | by NYU Local | NYU Local)
"NYU’s Liberal Studies Program has always been somewhat shrouded in mystery. At last night’s town hall meeting, NYU President John Sexton described it as a “second chance program” for promising students who did not meet all of the Admissions Office’s academic requirements. He also described it as “a jewel” that he has recommended to sons and daughters of personal friends. But some LSP students don’t see it that way.</p>

<p>“When we apply, the school decides for us without specific reasons for admission,” said Molly Busk, a freshman who applied to the College of Arts and Sciences but was placed in the Liberal Studies Program. “None of us know why we’re in LSP.”</p>

<p>LSP students must complete a two-year curriculum of liberal arts and sciences, after which they are guaranteed admission into one of NYU’s schools. Sexton said in last month’s meeting that the Liberal Studies Program will not have its own school in the foreseeable future, though students will be able to apply directly to the program in 2012."</p>

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<p>Pretty sure that you have the option of the NY campus…look at the second question in my latest post. LSP is still an acceptance. Read this thread for more:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/612275-lsp-pros-cons-lets-weigh-em.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/612275-lsp-pros-cons-lets-weigh-em.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>NYU LSP - acceptance</p>

<p>NYU CAS now - rejection</p>

<p>NYU CAS if you do 2 years in LSP with a 2.0 - acceptance</p>

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<p>Also, is NYU LSP in London considered equal to NYU LSP in New York.</p>

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<p>Yes it is an acceptance. You will spend one year in London then will spend sophomore year in New York. </p>

<p>LSP in London is equivalent to New York. The curriculum is exactly the same.</p>

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<p>So after the two years do you have to go to CAS or can it be any of the schools like Stern?</p>

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<p>Let’s say Sally just got the exact same letter as Chromey (for pronoun purposes). </p>

<p>Sally will spend her freshman year in either Paris, London, Florence, or Shanghai (also, all the LSP international sites are equal/same curriculum as LSP @ the New York campus, not just London. You may have to take foreign language if you go to Paris, Florence, or Shanghai, but they’re all NYU LSP so don’t think London is “more NYU” than the other three). </p>

<p>After freshman year, Sally will spend the next three years in New York. </p>

<p>After her sophomore year, she will be directly admitted into CAS (because that’s the college Sally originally applied to), given she has at least a 2.0 GPA. </p>

<p>If before junior year, Sally decides that she doesn’t want to go into CAS, but instead wants to go to Gallatin, she must fill out an internal transfer application and then must be accepted into Gallatin before she can go there. If she doesn’t get into Gallatin, that’s okay, she’ll still be directly admitted into CAS (again, given she has at least a 2.0 GPA).</p>

<p>SO, you’ll still be studying in New York for the majority of your education at NYU. Yes, LSP is absolutely an acceptance. Also, you can try to transfer into Stern, but it’s really really hard.</p>

<p>There are approximately 12 million threads here about LSP–go check one of them out if you’re still confused. </p>

<p>Oh and congrats :)</p>