<p>I’d like to start this thread, as noted, for all NYU hopefuls/acceptees/current students/alumni. My first question for anyone who can answer is, can you minor in something else if you’re in CAP21? Or is there no time for a minor? Also, does anyone know the dorm situation? What would be the best dorm, (locationwise), for a CAP21 student? I’ve heard stories where students need to take a subway for 45 minutes from their dorm to their studio! Argh!
Also, if anyone wants the skinny on auditioning, I can try to answer any questions (my d went ED in November). She actually thought she didn’t get accepted, as she was cut off of her first song after 30 seconds (and didn’t get to hit the high note!) SO if that happens to anyone, don’t think it’s a bad thing!</p>
<p>rossji, my D is a sophomore at Tisch (not in Cap21) but I do know that she has friends who are MT majors who are minoring thru CAS. She's double majoring herself, so it can be done, if you get your advisor's permission. I'm not sure who told you about a 45 minute ride to a studio but I don't think it would take you 45 minutes to get from one end of Manhattan to the other on the subway! Freshman year, my D often walked to and from her studio with other friends and it was a 25 minute walk door to door, a little more than if she'd taken the subway. What you have to remember is that the subway isn't necessarily going to be found right outside the dorm, so the total commute will be more than the subway ride but still doubtful it's 45 minutes. They do have to get used to commuting, though, it's a fact of life for Tischies for all four years, three days a week. And don't forget the cost! :) I believe Cap is on W. 18th so the Union Square dorms are probably the closest. You should really check the Housing site in addition to a map of lower Manhattan and see which is best. There are other considerations for a dorm, too, though, so it's best to go through the features and see if the one which is closest has what your D wants in a dorm.</p>
<p>I'm the one that told rossji about the 45 minute commute to studio. From the NYU website: "Thus freshmen often find themselves living far from campus in their sophomore years, while juniors have a better shot at getting Alumni Hall singles and Carlyle suites." That is exactly what happened to a good friend of ours. His sophmore year he was living in the dorms at Southside Seaport and it was a good 45 minutes (he always gave himself an hour first thing in the morning) to Meisner studio. But thankfully it only seems to be a problem sophmore year.</p>
<p>Hi,
My daughter is a freshman in Tisch and she attends the Strasberg Studio, which is also in the Union Square/East Village location. She lives in the Third Avenue North dorm and it is just a couple block walk to her studio. It has been most convenient, and in my opinion part of the reason her grades were so good her first semester at Tisch. She is beginning to look for an off campus apartment for next year, as many of the sophomores end up in dorms far from Union Square and she wants to stay in that neighborhood or the East Village. The lottery system is not always favorable for the sophomores. Also, for what we have paid for her Third Avenue North apartment, she can get into a nice apartment with a roommate and have much more room. I couldn't believe how small their apartment is; she has been lucky to have good roomates this year. It depends on the lottery system. She has decided to spend the summer in NYC and has a close friend who also is in Strasberg that will be sharing an apartment with her. </p>
<p>It is a little nervewracking trying to rent an apartment halfway across the country, but she does not want to be stuck down in the financial district or Chinatown and having to commute so far to her studio. Luckily both our daughter and her roommate-to-be have fathers who are attorneys and can check out the leases and make sure they work with reputable real estate brokers.</p>
<p>I'll let you know how it goes.</p>
<p>Theatredivasmom</p>
<p>cbs, I can understand how living at Water St. would make for a longer commute. My D is there this year. :) I guess what threw me was the 45 minute subway ride comment! It makes sense that someone might have to leave more time to get to and from Water St., and I'm not positive where Meisner is but even at that, an hour sounds like it would provide a lot more than enough time. Some kids are like that, though, and like to be early for everything, my D being one of them.</p>
<p>theatredivasmom, just a comment on looking for non-NYU housing. You may already know this but I'll mention it here for others' benefit, too. Once you're out of NYU housing, it is difficult to get back in. You will lose your priority in the housing lottery, even if you do get back in. This is why it is rare for NYU students to look for alternate housing, even for sophomore year, which is the 'worst' year for the lottery. My D had a friend who considered doing it for this year so my D helped her look at places last spring. Both dads also were lawyers (funny coincidence) and the friend had a family friend who was a broker. The apartments they looked at were smaller and not as nice as NYU apartments, and not any more conveniently located. To make it financially worthwhile, and to find something which was safe and not vermin-ridden, they would have had to go to Brooklyn or Queens, which obviously would have defeated the point of trying to be closer. New York apartments are much smaller than anywhere else in the country, generally speaking, and finding one that you'd actually want to live in either in the East Village, and especially in Union Square, is not an easy task. Good luck!</p>
<p>My daughter is a freshman in CAP21- she's in Hayden which she loves- the walk to the studio is about 20 minutes (4th or 5th street to 18th Street). She also likes Third North- they apparently have a little kitchen in the suite. Hayden looks over Washington Square Park- it is on Washington Square West- not sure where Third North is. She says Hayden and Third North are the only places she likes. I have no idea, however, if she's visited all the freshman dorms. ED students get 1st pick.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for all the information! This website is SO helpful. You find out things that people who work at NYU wouldn't have information on, at least firsthand.
Alwaysamom - do you mind telling me what your d's double major is? I know some majors are impossible to "double" in; just curious what the options are.
Theatredivas- I'm sure you already know this, but your d will have NO problem finding a good apt. in NYC in the summer. I live about 1hr 45 minutes away, and I know TONS of people who lease their apts. out in the summer (they all have homes in CT). She should find a pretty good deal!
Lovemt and others: any other helpful information on NYU would be appreciated. Thanks again!</p>
<p>AlwaysaMom-I am wondering if you know what the budget for rent was for the girls looking for an apartment. My daughter and her friend have set the amount at $2500.00 per month. When looking on the NYTimes website we have been able to find doorman buildings in this price range in the East Village and one bedrooms in Union Square.<br>
I have discussed the lottery points issue with her, but she really dislikes how very small her apartment is at Third Avenue North. I think she would stay in the dorms if she knew she could stay up by Union Square next year but it sounds very doubtful based on NYU's lottery system. </p>
<p>Thanks for your input. Her father has decided that he will fly out if she persists in this idea and look with her, especially after I read your comment referring to vermin-ridden. Thanks.</p>
<p>theatredivasmom</p>
<p>Hi all,
I'm a Mom of a S. at Playwrights who is graduating this year. He finished in 3 years so I can only give you 3 years of dorm "stories" 1st year was on washington square in a Freshman dorm. He loved it. a short walk to all classes, and the park to boot. 2nd year.... Broome Street. The location was still great , Who wouldn't want to live in the middle of little Italy / China town. The dorm was a little strange. Although he had requested to live with 3 other friends, he was placed in a HUGH apartment with 11 other students. There were 6 bedrooms and only 2 baths for this many guys. A little bit tight. He did say however that the huge living room made an ideal rehearsal space and was a super place to entertain. Luckily S. is really mellow. One of the roomates moved out, 2 flunked out etc... Luckily not my s's friends. It was a really bad mix.. Jocks and Drama Rama's. Oh well. He got through the experience although he did have to serve notice to the slobs using the kitchen. This year he is in a 2 bedroom apartment in the Palladium. It has been fabulous. My son who never ever went to a gym, is exercising daily. I think the kids who are in all programs at Tisch soon discover in their sophmore and on years that they are so busy every moment of the day that they just use their rooms to sleep. Next year it's real world time and we will start to search for an apartment or condo. I am sure they will not be as nice as the dorms. Well better get used to itS. Thats the theater life! Good luck with housing! Cam</p>
<p>Regarding housing -
d1 is in her third year at Tisch, currently studying abroad. She was very lucky her first year to get in one of the apartment buildings near Union Square, which is only 5 minutes from Cap. Last year they changed the freshmen living opportunities. They still offer a couple dorm situations (near Washington Square) and for apartment style they have made Third North exclusively for freshmen. It is a new lovely building and only about a 10 minute walk to Cap. In the past when you sign up for housing, they would at least let you pick dorm style versus apartment style. Anyone last year selecting "apartment style" ended up at Third North.</p>
<p>Regarding minors and double majors -
Many of my daughters friends are pursuing other areas including: english; history and computer science (yes he is one busy guy!). You can begin this process in your second year. Those that strictly follow the curriculum for Tisch and take no other classes are able to graduate one semester early. For those that have a reasonable amount of AP's with 5's (for some courses they take a 4), can graduate a year early. This is how it becomes possible to minor or double.<br>
My d had this option and did not take it. Originally she was going to double major and decided she wanted to study out of the country and take a variety of classes that would help her become a more well rounded performer/director/writer.
So unlike most conservatories, there are several options.</p>
<p>Regarding Double majors:
I recall a parents info session where we were told that many students who opt to double major do so in lieu of taking the optional fourth year of studio.</p>
<p>rossji
I was in the city most of last week. Found out from some current students that next year, along with Third North they are offering University Hall as an option for freshman (apartment style) housing. This is great news for Cap and Strassberg students. U Hall is where my d was her freshman year, it is on 14th St. near Union Square and only about a 5 minute walk to Cap.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info, studio! Is that housing a lot more expensive than others?</p>
<p>There were freshmen in UHall this year as well. This year's costs were $10,980 for the housing, not including any mealplan if you want one. It's a nice building and from what I've heard, kids are generally happy there other than not liking the distance they are from the WSP area which is where the majority of freshmen are housed and where most classes are held. Here's a link to some photos of a room in UHall and some comments which might be helpful.</p>
<p>I'm kind of surprised that the E.D. kids have not yet chosen their dorms. They used to ask for that much earlier than now.</p>
<p>My memory- although it may be flawed- is that we wrote in our preference for housing on the form (actually the bill) which secured housing. I don't remember being "asked" about preference. I do know that my daughter and her suite mates were all ED in different schools- maybe they were asked?</p>
<p>hi guys==== NYU acceptances/current students/alumni</p>
<p>im a determined , diligient and hardworking student
i have a 3.0 GPA after 5 semesters of high school
i am increasing my GPA , but i am aiming for at least 720's on all three sections of the SAT ...Also, of SAT II's I am looking forward to taking two or three out of these four biology physics Math II and U.S.History.I have a great extra-curricular resume (in school team , school band , and clubs.)I have awards as a member of FBLA and I hope to get scholarships.(Does NYU STERN or NYU give out scholarships??)I do a lot of outside work for my church which I sing , play the piano , and am part of a youth band named 4-Given.I am a swim assistant coach for a team I just finished swimming for. Other important info- I am attending a youth business program at Columbia University this summer and taking a college now course in Baruch College...I have awards as a club a</p>
<p>My goal is to get into Stern ...but im worrying about getting in
My intention is to keep raising my GPA and get great test scores.. ....and apply regular decision to a NYU building besides STERN and transfer to STERN after a semester, can someone help me choose what school I should go to ??? Tisch skol of Arts , or a math building or anything else? and help me better my chance of being admitted to STERN if not then just a NYU hopeful...thanks so much..god bless</p>
<p>c2meang91 - you may want to post this on the New York University general thread, this forum deals mostly with musical theatre related issues :).</p>