<p>It seems as if this would be the case, with the lopsided female/male ratio. Is this the case? Am I at an advantage since I'm a male?</p>
<p>Some advantage, yes. Not much if you're white or Asian. If you're black or Hispanic, then it's probably more.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that NYU isn't going to take you if they don't think you're a fit for the school. So keep your numbers up and write coherently on your application.</p>