<p>"Wow, that is crazy! I’m one of those majors (Neural Science) and also in LSP and preMed. Granted, it is very difficult, but possible as I have planned out all my courses with a preMed and CAS advisor, so I can complete preMed and Neural Science and LSP in 4 years. It should be mentioned I’m doing summer classes and had lots of AP credits. I applied Undecided which is why they must have stuck me here. </p>
<p>It’s SO stupid, they should seriously cut down on LSP requirements. Most LSP students are Undecided, so what if they pick one of those majors? They’re basically saying, “Ok kids, pick an easy major or pay 5 years of overpriced tuition!” If I could do it over again, I would’ve gone to a different college. I love NYU, but LSP is pathetic.
And for godsake, why aren’t Bio and Chem on that list, but Neuro and Biochem made it? lol "</p>
<p>i applied to cas and got accepted to LSP. i want to major in biology and probably go onto med school. is this program a good option? or would i be settling?</p>
<p>^ The program basically means you’d be taking more gen eds than had you been in CAS. it doesn’t affect your major, career plans, or anything else really. It really comes down to whether you’re willing to do those extra classes or not. Other than that it’s not really a big deal. Pick based on how much you like NYU (and their financial aid).</p>
<p>Another pro: LSP students end up graduating with an A.A. degree in addition to whatever other degree (s) they’re pursuing. I know, it’s just an A.A. degree, but a degree’s a degree.</p>
<p>my friend just got lsped … kinda late = _ = but I have a question if you get Lsped can u finish it in one year? and go to CAS your second year?? USually how long does it take to complete the program?</p>
<p>It takes two years for you to be able to actually transfer into CAS, but you can start taking CAS courses toward your major as early as sophomore year.</p>
<p>Actually, LSP students DO still get into Tisch. I know two students in my class (Class of 2013) who both got into Tisch from LSP - one in drama (the musical theatre studio) and one in film. So, it’s still possible!</p>
<p>I am in LSP, and I got a near perfect score on my SATs with a 2350. So no, it’s not just the underachieving who are in this program. LSP lets me study abroad my freshmen year while none of my other accepted schools allowed that. Also, they do give financial aid to LSP students… so I don’t know why anyone would think otherwise. Because of merit I got more than half of my tuition covered. I also enjoy the LSP focus. Yeah, my classes are chosen for me, but they all happen to reflect my particular interests. I really think LSP students are an interest group of scholars in the sense that they (mostly) all share this view of their particular program. Smaller classes, more international flexiby, sure it’s not for everyone… but I don’t think that it should be downgraded as a money making scam or a program for “second-rate” students as either of those are not true. All that name calling shows is the pretentious nature of young adults who feel the need to boast themselves as superior to others due to insignificant details, really exhibiting a lack of self-confidence as well as maturity. Write that in your super advanced “Writing The Essay” class, haters.</p>
<p>Do you mind my asking what your major is going to be? I’m concerned that if I spend two years in LSP I won’t be able to study in-depth the stuff I’ll actually need for my major and life… Can you tell me about the difficulty of your courses? I’m really torn because NYU is my dream school, but I can’t afford to go just for LSP.</p>
<p>@xojerseygirl you do not need 4 years to complete your major. LSP is a program where you take all your requirements in 1-2 years depending in what school you’re in. You basically do the same thing as every other freshman and sophomore student. You do not declare your major until the end of your sophomore year so being in LSP will not affect you in a negative way. Put it this way, by the time you’re ready to take courses in your major, you do not have to freak out about your requirements because you got them all done your first two years in LSP.</p>
<p>Sort of a random question, but I found the LSP requirements book for the 2012-2013 entering class, and I was taking a look at what classes LSP students have to take in order to enter CAS after their sophomore year, and I was getting a little confused when it comes to what math class is required for an LSP student to take to enter CAS their junior year. I’m planning to go into Psychology in the CAS, and I was wondering what math class(es) I would take in LSP to be eligible to transition into CAS?</p>
<p>It’s extremely rare but I do know one person who finished LSP in 1.5 years, never heard of anyone who did it in 1 year though. As for the stigma, I’m sorry to say this but there will be some fellow students and professors who look down on LSP students. I want to make that clear to anyone considering LSP because I’ve definitely noticed the negative stigma, and I think that claiming otherwise would be giving false hope. Not everyone is going to look down on LSP students, of course, but just be warned that there is a noticeable negative reputation around LSP. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it though. What other people think doesn’t really matter. If you really want that NYU degree then do what you feel is best for your life.</p>