<p>Hi everybody</p>
<p>I was wondering, basically, if I have any chances of getting into NYU Liberal Studies with the following stats:
* AAC at A-levels; on a gap year now re-taking the C and doing another full A-level
* No SAT/SATs, but apparently they don't ask for it if you have other qualifications like I do
* IELTS 8.0
* Citizen of a small Baltic country; mother language is Russian
* ECs: Participated in Oxford Philosophy Essay Competition, went to a summer school in Italy, did a week long internship with JP Morgan, student council member for 2 years, historical society member for 2 years, tennis for 4 years</p>
<p>Furthermore, I would require a substantial amount of financial aid - I guess that decreases my desirability? Anyway, what would you guys say about my situation? NYU is the only school in the US I am interested in, and If I don't have any real chances, I would rather just apply to the UK schools I am applying anyway. </p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>I am assuming you have the IB scores instead of the SAT.
You can definently apply - the only thing you will lose is a $80 application fee.
However, NYU is the second expensive university in the nation and they do not give scholarships as other universities.
With that being said, I can chance you if you give me some stats.</p>
<p>Don’t do it. Apart from the financial issues, the liberal studies program still has a reputation as being “easier” to get into than the rest of NYU. Many of the classes are taught by adjuncts. Do your research on this one.</p>
<p>confcoll,
I don’t have IB - I have A-levels which is a very close equivalent that they do in England. Well, I already written down my stats, is there anything I missed that you would like me to add so you can chance me? </p>
<p>sally305,
I am not really worried about this reputation to be honest - if anything, it only serves me well since I don’t have competitive stats. I am genuinely interested in the Liberal Arts education, so this program suits me perfectly. </p>
<p>There are dozens of colleges in the US (perhaps more) that would offer you a better liberal arts education than this program. But of course it is your choice. </p>