<p>Before I even began my college search, I knew that New York University would be in the runnings...I just loved the city. However, when I think of paying a composite of $50,000 plus for four years, versus the possibility of going to Ohio State Honors, having my tuition paid for me, and gaining presonalized attention, I have to ask, is NYU really worth it? I hear it has amazing study abroad programs, but how do I pay for those? I hear that the proffessors are increadible, but do you ever get to talk with them face to face? And does the NYU name still carry enough import to enhance an application to a top law school? Oh, and why does the Princeton Review rank NYU students near the top of their 'most unhapp students' list?</p>
<p>You should only pick NYU because of its academic program is a good fit for you. I am not sure exactly why Princeton Review ranks NYU as having the most unhappy students but I can tell you what are some negatives I think about my experience at NYU.</p>
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<li>NYU has a slow administration (Good luck on getting any personal academic problems solved).</li>
<li>The classes are excessively difficult in 200-300-400 level courses. Classes are okay and somewhat easy in introductory courses. Examples: The economic exams are all written for intermediate level courses, no multiple choice. The math exams I took are difficult and make you think and apply towards a problem (applied mathematics) than just doing basic calculations with a formula (pure mathematics)</li>
<li>Writing the Essay course: perhaps the most difficult course. many people have their lowest grades in this course (it’s not like writing a normal essay)</li>
<li>Restrictions on taking courses in other NYU colleges and difficultly of declaring a major at other NYU colleges. Example: you can take only take up to 16 credits at Stern/Tisch if you are a CAS student. You must internally transfer to a specific NYU college if you are doing a double major or switching to another major at another NYU college.
You can always petition any restrictions but then again they are slow and generally say no.</li>
<li>Not related to NYU directly but the city is a lot more expensive to live in compared to other US cities. Higher standards of living for sure but at a price.</li>
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<p>On the positive side, life at NYU is fun. Great nightlife. They always have a lot of events and NYU provides discounted tickets to fun places in the city. I think I learned a lot from my courses even it is difficult to get an A with a curve. Their Wasserman career center is excellent and have many connections (possibly the only place where the administration is not slow and is very efficient). I got several internships through their connections versus I got 0 from applying on my own. Excellent gyms too. They even have a rock-climbing wall. </p>
<p>By the way, I am a math major at NYU.</p>
<p>Ohio State honors at no cost vs. NYU @ $200,000 for a bachelor’s degree? This is a no brainer. NYU isn’t THAT good.</p>
<p>You can always transfer to NYU or go there for graduate school.</p>
<p>^^ It’s not NO cost…I still need to pay room and board…</p>
<p>I am not sure where is Ohio State is located but it’s probably a lot cheaper than NYC. The dorms at NYU are a lot cheaper than renting an apartment in Manhattan but are still expensive. You can try to rent outside of Manhattan, which is sometimes lower than the rent in Manhattan and NYU dorm room and board.</p>
<p>Definently go to Ohio State. The extreme price tag of NYU makes it not worth it.</p>
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Not true, I’ve taken two 300-level econ courses where the exams include multiple choice. And whether the classes are “excessively difficult” or not is largely dependent on many factors, including the student and teacher. A 300-level course I took was quite easy, another one was a bit harder.</p>
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That’s probably the case at most colleges whenever you take applied math …</p>
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It’s not like writing a typical expository essay, but I have found the grading lenient. It was an easy A for me. I didn’t expect a lot of people at a supposedly “elite” university to have so much trouble with basic writing. That’s where my views about the university’s student body quality started shifting. There are a lot of smart people here (and a few who seem slightly ■■■■■■■■), but why do so many students here have trouble putting together a coherent essay – one of life’s most essential skills? Doesn’t make much sense.</p>
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If you have a good reason, your petition should be approved. If you don’t get approved, chances are you didn’t have a good reason in the first place, so your petition doesn’t deserve to be approved.</p>
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Lol, “higher standards of living”. Nice one.</p>
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Take the right courses with the right teachers and an A is no problem even with a curve. Take the wrong courses and an A could be close to impossible.</p>
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Excellent gyms? What are you on?</p>
<p>Edit: to answer the OP’s question: NYU is not worth the price. Believe me.</p>
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<p>Incredible in what? Research, maybe. But teaching? Very few professors here are what I would call “incredible” professors at teaching.</p>
<p>They typically have office hours where you can get some face time with them. Probably wouldn’t get too much accomplished though.</p>
<p>now that’s a biased answer. true, some professors arent that great but you can’t say as if all of them are bad. not all professors engage in research, some are adjuncts/assistant professors that only teach.</p>
<p>Quote: Not true, I’ve taken two 300-level econ courses where the exams include multiple choice. And whether the classes are “excessively difficult” or not is largely dependent on many factors, including the student and teacher. A 300-level course I took was quite easy, another one was a bit harder</p>
<p>true. can’t argue with that.</p>
<p>Quote: That’s probably the case at most colleges whenever you take applied math …</p>
<p>My opinion but there are some who do quite well in applied math. </p>
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It’s not like writing a typical expository essay, but I have found the grading lenient. It was an easy A for me. I didn’t expect a lot of people at a supposedly “elite” university to have so much trouble with basic writing. That’s where my views about the university’s student body quality started shifting. There are a lot of smart people here (and a few who seem slightly ■■■■■■■■), but why do so many students here have trouble putting together a coherent essay – one of life’s most essential skills? Doesn’t make much sense.</p>
<p>it’s probably an easy A for you but it’s a big deal here at NYU especially for those who dislike writing. Everyone talks about WTE the most out of all MAP courses. You seem overconfident of your abilities. </p>
<p>Quote: Lol, “higher standards of living”. Nice one.</p>
<p>well, would you rather be a small city or large city like NY. </p>
<p>Quote: Take the right courses with the right teachers and an A is no problem even with a curve. Take the wrong courses and an A could be close to impossible.</p>
<p>sure, thats true. however, it’s not always possible to choose the easy teachers. sometimes the course did not announce whos teaching on Albert (shown as Staff) or there are no ratings for the professors for the courses you need to take. </p>
<p>Quote: Excellent gyms? What are you on?</p>
<p>now now, that’s my opinion. sure, you probably have some bad things about the gyms but you said nothing specific about the negatives.</p>