<p>My son is a semi-finalist for an NYU Lewis Rudin Scholarship. It's a scholarship for kids from New York City who go to public or parochial schools (not private schools). There are 60 semi-finalists for 30 scholarships. They culled the 60 semis from a pool of 3,000 applicants. It's worth $15,000. He had to write an essay. They didn't say that he was out and out accepted to NYU. Do you think the fact that he is a semi-finalist for this scholarship means he was absolutely accepted to NYU?</p>
<p>he's in... any sunday at the square, cas reception, tisch day, nyu scholarship etc means you are in.</p>
<p>Its a strong indication of acceptance, but not a certainty (like it would be if he was a finalist). I would expect him to get in though. </p>
<p>Did he get an invite to Sunday at the Square?....that would mean he's in for sure.</p>
<p>No, he didn't get an invite to the Square thingy. Do they invite all acceptees to that? Or only the really top people?</p>
<p>Just the top people get invited to Sunday at the Square...but its the strongest indication of acceptance, its pretty much a certainty you're in if you're invited. (akin to a likely letter used by some ivy League schools). The other things are good indications as well, but not as strong, hence there is a very good chance of acceptance, but not a certainty.</p>
<p>Do you know when we are supposed to find out whether or not we got the scholarship? Or does it come at the same time as the admissions letter? I thought I remember them saying we would find out late March but I'm not quite sure...</p>
<p>Some scholarship people have already been notified...I know some of them come in the mail when we get our admissions packets</p>
<p>Moose, they told my son late March, also. Good luck!</p>
<p>I got the Lewis Rudin thing today! And there was a very definite acceptance to NYU there. Good luck BCmom!
Btw, they do still say that the official acceptance will come on or around April 1st. :)</p>
<p>Yes, my son got it, too! It's definitely an acceptance. He's on a school trip in Japan right now, so this will be a nice surprise for him. They're having a reception later in the month.. Congrats,moose! Are you defintely going to go to NYU? I think my son will probably wind up going to Boston College, but maybe he'll want to go to the reception to see what's what.</p>
<p>I'm not sure yet about which college I'm going to attend but NYU is definitely one of my top choices. I'll have to see how the total financial aid package is first. i hope the Lewis Rudin scholarship is an addition to a lot more aid because I really need A LOT but $15,000 is a good start. =)</p>
<p>NYU>BC in terms of student body quality and selectivity, however both are good schools..just of a different type.</p>
<p>What other schools are you considering?</p>
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<p>Hmmm. Well, USNWR ranked BC 30 in terms of selectivity and ranked NYU 33. The average SAT for the Early Action acceptees this year was 1397. They received 24,000 apps for 2200 spots this year. Over at the BC forum, I've read of kids with amazing stats being waitlisted or out and out rejected. </p>
<p>My daughter is a junior at BC and is very happy there. They have a tight knit alumni network that has already paid off for her in terms of internships. As for diversity, it's actually more diverse than given credit for, and more diverse than many of its companions in the top tier.</p>
<p>I don't know what US News does, but that mag. is inaccurate on so many counts. Also, NYU's overall ranking is higher in US News, and in just about every other published ranking as well. </p>
<p>Just look at the facts: NYU has a lower acceptance rate. NYU's mid 50% SAT range is 1300-1450, whereas at BC its 1250-1400--and this is when you account for the fact that NYU is a much larger school, includes a GSP program, a School of Ed., a School of Social Work (all of which have lower stats).</p>
<p>Sources:
<a href="http://admissions.nyu.edu/before/%5B/url%5D">http://admissions.nyu.edu/before/</a></p>
<p>Whats most important here is what your son wants in a school-ie the type of environment, but NYU is clearly more selective than BC.</p>
<p>Wow, jw, that SAT range is very impressive! Thanks for the info! I know that the SAT range for BC went up also this year and that they received 24,000 apps.</p>
<p>Do you know if the fact that NYU only uses the FAFSA and not the CSS Profile means that they would more generous with financial aid than a school that uses both forms? For instance, a school that uses the Profile would take into account home equity ( which we have) but the FAFSA doesn't.</p>
<p>I'm not an expert on financial aid, but it would seem to me that FAFSA schools are likely more generous especially if home equity isn't taken into account. This would just seem logical; plenty of Joe Schmoe's would become millionaires if home equity is counted, and thus not qualify for anything. Historically, NYU has not been the most generous school with finaid (though this is changing, Pres. Sexton wants to make an effort to attract middle class students). However, the fact that your son won this scholarship means he'll get decent finaid from NYU..he's a sought after prospect, and NYU is willing to spend when it sees something it wants. </p>
<p>Also, that BC SAT score was for EA admits, not enrolled students. Since EA is not binding, its logical to assume not all of those admitted will enroll and many with higher scores will go to other schools (since they will obviously have more choices). Contrast this to NYU ED this year where the average SAT was over 1400, and this is binding, so these students are going to NYU.</p>