Is it worth applying to NYU?

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Hi. So I am very detached in the college application process. I don’t really want to go to college, but obviously I am going to.
I am only applying to 5 other schools, all in NYC. Part of me is only considering NYU because I feel like I do not have enough schools I am applying to.
NYU is very expensive, of course. I was wondering if it is affordable to anyone who applied. Do they give out a lot of merit scholarships? Is it even worth my time, effort, and money to send the application when I probably couldn’t afford to go.
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i feel like it comes down to what you want to do. if you like nyu so much that you want to apply then def go for it, but if it’s going to be difficult financially for you, i recommend regular decision so you have other options just in case they don’t give you enough money.

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Look if you’re sending out any college app, you’re suppose to put all your effort into it even if its a “safety” and you said you’re sending out 5 so why not apply to NYU if its on your mind? We know NYU’s aid is a hit or miss but if you get accepted you’re not obligated to go so why not just try and see?

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idk i just feel obligated bc its like the school you think of when youre applying to NYC schools. i feel like something would be missing if I didnt apply? but im really struggling with the “why NYU” question cause I just dont feel that passionate about it

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I guess so. ive been putting off my apps since the summer lol. I just don’t feel any excitement and I have tried to respond to their writing supplement multiple times and I never come up with anything

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Then don’t apply because you obviously don’t like NYU lmao. You don’t have to go there just bc its the known school here

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yea then don’t apply lol the “why nyu” essay is like a huge part of the nyu app and plus, what’s the point of applying if you know that if you’re accepted you’re not really gonna want to go there you know? save that application fee money ahaha

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Have you run their net price calculator? NYU is not known for their generous financial aid. If the NPC results are unaffordable (require more than the ~$5500/year federal student loan) don’t bother applying. An acceptance you can’t afford won’t do you any good.