GSP Q&A With a GSP Student

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<p>Let me start by introducing myself.</p>

<p>My name is Jason, and I am currently a first year GSP students at NYU. Like many of you, I had many questions as to what GSP actually is, and is it worth going. I am starting this thread in order to answer your questions, so post any question regarding GSP and I will answer it. Before you do, let me start by giving a little bit of general information about the program.</p>

<p>The General Studies program at NYU is a two year program, and afterwards you will be automatically transferred to the school you originally applied to if you maintain a 3.0 GPA. So if you apply to CAS and get referred to GSP, your junior year you will be in CAS if you meet the said requirement. Almost all of the students I encounter in GSP originally applied to CAS, but every now and then a Stern kid pops up. They say that Stern no longer refers to GSP, but this is not true, it is just very unlikely.</p>

<p>Many of you who may aspire to be business majors, or an arts major but apply to CAS and get referred to GSP may be wondering if you can transfer to another school. The answer to this is yes. You may apply to any of the NYU schools for your junior year, and if you get rejected you are still GUARANTEED admission to the school you originally applied to.</p>

<p>Another concern, and the last I will address before questions, is the notion that GSP is considered second class to the rest of the schools. GSP has all sorts of nicknames, like Generally Stupid People, God's Special People..etc. Here is the truth behind how GSP selection works, but the school will never admit this to anyone. If you live in New York, New Jersey, or California and you get referred to GSP, do NOT take this as an insult. NYU will take people from the midwest, south, and west with far worse scores into CAS and the other schools over people from California and NY/NJ. If you are NOT living in one of these three states, and get referred to GSP, I would take it as an insult. There are plenty of stupid people in CAS, and in my experience they come from western and southern states. The GSP kids from Cali NY and NJ are smart, and smarter than many of the kids in CAS and Stern.</p>

<p>Anyway, if you have any other questions concerning GSP, or NYU as a freshman in general (i.e. dorms and classes, or anything) I will be more than happy to answer. </p>

<p>-Jason.</p>

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<p>when did you get your letter?</p>

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<p>how many stern GSP students have you met and what would u say were their average stats, are rejection letters sent out before acceptance letters</p>

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<p>First of all, thank you for taking questions.</p>

<p>How do GSP students fare in terms of getting internships. Do you know of any GSPers who had internships in their first/second year?</p>

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<p>when did you get your letter?</p>

<p>I applied early decision, and I received my letter around December 13th of my senior year. GSP acceptance letters get sent out at different times than other schools. Therefore it is possible for you to receive your letter at any time until the last possible date when the school must tell you.
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how many stern GSP students have you met and what would u say were their average stats, are rejection letters sent out before acceptance letters**</p>

<p>I have personally only encountered two, and both have had excellent scores. Over 1400's with high GPA's. My guess is there was some kind of scheduling conflict or enrollment issue, thus the students got referred to GSP. My GSP letter came before the issued date, so it is possible for your acceptance letter to come early. I believe that a rejection would not come until the date that the school says it will reply to your application by.</p>

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How do GSP students fare in terms of getting internships. Do you know of any GSPers who had internships in their first/second year?**</p>

<p>The most important factor in obtaining an internship is who you know. Stern students have an advantage in getting internships because Stern helps its students out. Therefore, it is my best guess that all top notch internships would go to the most qualified Stern students. However, the great thing about NYU is that it is in New York city. There are literally thousands of businesses for which you can intern. There are plenty to go around, and the school has an entire office designed to help students of every school (including GSP) to obtain internships at local businesses. Generally, students do no apply for an internship until after their Sophomore year.</p>

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<p>How hard is it to maintain a strong GSP gpa?
Also, are there a lot of GSP students that transfer out instead of going to CAS?</p>

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<p>How hard is it to maintain a strong GSP gpa?
Also, are there a lot of GSP students that transfer out instead of going to CAS?</p>

<p>Many people say that the GSP curriculum is actually more difficult than the other schools. I don't really buy into this, and I believe that each school is equally difficult. Unless you take one of the sciences, you will have very few tests, but mainly papers to do. My first semester I had 4 midterms, and 2 finals and those were my only tests. It comes down to reading and understanding the material. I believe that if one does the reading, then it is quite manageable to maintain a high GPA.</p>

<p>Most students go straight into CAS, because that is what they actually wanted to get into. From CAS you can major in many fields that are equivalent to those in stern or any of the other schools.</p>

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<p>How does it feel like being a second class citizen?</p>

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<p>How does it feel like being a second class citizen?</p>

<p>It is no lie that there are plenty of stupid people in GSP. But there are also plenty of stupid people in CAS. I'd consider the smarter ones in GSP to be equal to or better than the smartest in CAS. And for the record, GSP students do not get treated as second class citizens, because of the fact that GSP is the second biggest program at NYU.</p>

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<p>WRONG. Come on now, I'm in GSP...and I've personally heard a fair amount of snide remarks made about both the program and its students. It's inevitable.</p>

<p>But for those who do look down on it...you guys can kiss my ass.</p>

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<p>People will generally poke fun at GSP yes, but GSP is in no way a second class group. Regardless, the purpose of this thread is to answer questions people may have about GSP.</p>

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<p>hey jason! thanks for doing this Q+A thing.. </p>

<p>I applied to CAS under a Biology Major(Pre-med) and got referred to GSP. GSP seems to me to have many courses not involving the sciences.(i.e. the booklet I recieved in my GSP packet stated that courses will revolve on how history has evolved?) Would you recommend an intended science major(Pre-med) to join the GSP program? And have you met any in my same condition =P? </p>

<p>thanks.</p>

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<p>riiiighgggtttt</p>

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<p>Whats the main difference between CAS and GSP?</p>

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<p>**
I applied to CAS under a Biology Major(Pre-med) and got referred to GSP. GSP seems to me to have many courses not involving the sciences.(i.e. the booklet I recieved in my GSP packet stated that courses will revolve on how history has evolved?) Would you recommend an intended science major(Pre-med) to join the GSP program? And have you met any in my same condition =P?**</p>

<p>GSP Students wishing to be pre-med are designated a somewhat different curriculum than other GSP students. However, the required courses remain the same. Freshman year, GSP students are required to take three specific classes each semester. They are writing 1 and 2, social foundations (philosophy basically) 1 and 2, and cultural foundations (ancient art and literature) 1 and 2. If you declare yourself as premed, then your fourth course can be calculus, for example, which general GSP students are now allowed to take without clearance. Now, the course you mention, how history has evolved, is called History of the Universe. This sounds very boring, but in fact it is a mix of chemistry, physics, and biology. It is a very good preliminary science course which will help prepare you. During your sophomore year, you are only required to take one course each semester(topics in modern society, topics in modern culture); the other three being electives. It is at this time that you can select chemistry and biology. Being premed from GSP is in reality the same as from CAS, because premed in itself is not a major. I have met plenty of students who wish to be premed that are in GSP. They are taking the required freshman classes like everyone else (which every NYU student has to take in one form or another as they are required to in the Morse Academic Plan (MAP). I hope that answers your question, but if it doesn't, feel free to ask more specific questions.</p>

<p>Whats the main difference between CAS and GSP?</p>

<p>The difference between CAS and GSP is that in GSP, is that 32 of the 64 credits you receive over the first two years are accomplished by completing certain required courses, which are stated above. After you move from GSP to CAS, you are in CAS, and are seen no differently by the school as someone who has been there since freshman year.</p>

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<p>What is your schedule flexibility? can you take classes you want, or are pretty much all your classes required courses?</p>

<p>Whats your gpa?</p>

<p>Do alot of kids not have to take many of the required classes if they have the AP credits?</p>

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<p>**What is your schedule flexibility? can you take classes you want, or are pretty much all your classes required courses?</p>

<p>Whats your gpa?</p>

<p>Do alot of kids not have to take many of the required classes if they have the AP credits?**</p>

<p>As a freshman, you are required to take 3 specific classes (regardless of AP's) and 1 elective. Most students take a science/history course to satisfy the requirement. When you wish to take these classes is extremely flexible. My first semester my classes were from 2-445 4 days a week, and 2nd semester they are 12:30 to 3:15. My GPA is currently a 3.4.</p>

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<p>GSP academics are a joke, btw.</p>

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<p>I've heard rumors that someone who wants to possibly major in International Relations and was referred to GSP wouldnt be able to continue that major once they transfered as a junior to CAS. Why is this so? and are there any other majors like this?</p>

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<p>I've heard rumors that someone who wants to possibly major in International Relations and was referred to GSP wouldnt be able to continue that major once they transfered as a junior to CAS. Why is this so? and are there any other majors like this?</p>

<p>I have heard nothing about this. In my experience there is no reason that someone would be unable to major in any major they choose that is part of CAS.</p>