<p>So, daughter got acceptance e-mail on 3/29, but still no folder in the mail. Today, she did get a welcome letter from the student council head, with an NYU sticker. A bit odd that no folder in the mail, but based on what others have said, it doesn’t seem like it is all that crucial.</p>
<p>@dreamer2012, my daughter will be a freshman in MCC this fall. She has already lined up an internship with a NYC-based PR firm for this summer/fall, so I would’t sell the reputation of the program short. And in reality, what you do while you are in school (internships, grades, jobs, networking), and not where you go to school, is what will have the greatest impact on how far you will go after graduation. If it feels like a good fit for you–go to NYU. And if it doesn’t–don’t. Good luck!</p>
<p>@dreamer2012</p>
<p>You could definitely double in CAS. I have a number of friends in MCC with a lot of “free time.” The Journalism double with MCC is the only double combo I’ve seen. A minor is typically 4 courses, so it depends on AP credit and where you stand. Talk with your academic advisor about that when you come here. </p>
<p>I understand about wanting to everything with all the opportunity around you. Trying to do too much can work against you though. My advice would be to focus on a couple things you’re really into and run with it. Creating a plan is the best remedy for that. Although that all falls apart when you find you want to change you major, double, minor. </p>
<p>That idea about NYU being easier work-wise than an Ivy is a misconception. It’s all about how well you work. Many programs here are ranked higher than Ivy programs. Econ, Philosophy, and Political Science are just a few to name that are ranked better than some Ivies in their respective departments. </p>
<p>Distractions of the city do come into play. Some people do fall flat on their face at first because they simply can’t handle everything. I have a few upperclassmen friends who had low freshman GPA’s because they got too distracted and weren’t focused. But they rebounded and are doing pretty well now. It can be an adjustment.</p>
<p>@BrooklynGuy</p>
<p>Call the admissions office if you are concerned. They’ll give you more personalized help. Although they are incompetent sometimes and may send you on a run-around. It’s probably nothing too big.</p>
<p>@gradygrad</p>
<p>I agree completely. I’m not knocking on Steinhardt. In fact, while Tisch, Gallatin, and Steinhardt may be laughed about on campus, they have great reputations and will help you out in the future. You’ll likely get a job. Only 10% of NYU graduates are unemployed after graduation.</p>
<p>Jackhammer’s take on Steinhardt is quite interesting. “After all, the whole curriculum is pretty much writing random essays on subjects that have little to no value.”</p>
<p>Really? Are you referring to the 2 semesters of “Writing the Essay” that most Steinhardt majors are required to take? Far from a simple class–and quite time consuming. My older D is a good writer and found it challenging. (And she had the grades to get into any of NYU’s schools had she wished.)</p>
<p>I think the reason why some of the programs in Steinhardt have a reputation of being easy academically is because the music and art programs–like Tisch–are based on 50% academics and 50% talent. So yes, like Tisch, you may get some extremely talented people who get accepted without Stern-level SAT’s and GPA’s. </p>
<p>However, Steinhardt, does not have the Tisch cachet or notariety. So people don’t realize that the fine arts and most music programs for NYU are housed in Steinhardt, not Tisch.</p>
<p>@uskoolfish</p>
<p>Well to be honest, Writing the Essay is pretty much writing about random subjects that have little to no real life value. Since it’s graded so subjectively, it’s hard to seriously evaluate the class. I know a bunch of people who feel the same way. </p>
<p>But Steinhardt is by no means an inferior program. The music programs are pretty well-renowned. Let’s be clear, I personally don’t think there are any below average schools within NYU. Some schools are simply more highly regarded than others. And since there’s no school spirit here, inter-school jabbing is the only thing that unites some people. </p>
<p>NYU supposedly doesn’t release admittance stats on specific schools. But I know many people who got in with 1800-1900 SAT scores, or simply put, lower than the NYU average. There’s no disputing it’s one of the easier schools in NYU to get into.</p>
<p>I just re-read my last post here and when I said I wanted a job, I meant I wanted a part time job while going to school! I realize now it seemed like I was dubious about career placement after NYU, which I’m not; it’s the best school on my list for a career, i mean it’s NY freaking U! But I am really worried about being able to juggle it all and still have a decent GPA. </p>
<p>Thank you for answering my questions! 
cleared lots of stuff up and I’m so excited to visit this weekend!</p>
<p>Hi! Thank you so much for doing this. My question is about the LSP: I was put in it, and i don’t understand why… I have above average test scores for nyu, a 4.2 gpa, and plenty of great AP scores. I don’t know if you’ll be able to shed any light on why I was placed in it, but if i do choose to attend nyu in lsp, will it make a difference in where i live, who my friends are, if i will be immediately classified as a “stupid kid”, or limit me in any other way from having the full nyu experience? any response is much appreciated :)</p>
<p>LSP is usually designated to kids who have a deficiency on their application. It’s typically GPA or standardized test scores, but it could be something else. Many of the kids I’ve met in LSP believe they were placed into it because of subpar standardized test scores. I can’t pinpoint the exact reason why you would be placed into LSP. NYU keeps it all a mystery. </p>
<p>The answer to all your questions is no. Socially, you’re just like any other NYU student. Academically, it’s a little different. You have to take some really easy courses freshman and sophomore year that only LSP kids take. People may make a joke or two, but nobody regards you differently. I know some people who’ve turned down the LSP offer because they feel self-conscious about being labeled a “stupid kid.” But in reality, it doesn’t make a difference. You may not feel terribly challenged academically and maybe it is a subpar program, but you won’t be an outsider. </p>
<p>As for the program itself, to be honest, it kinds of looks like BS. But the one payoff is that your diploma won’t show the LSP stamp on it. It’ll say the school you went into after LSP. I’ve seen some of the work and it doesn’t strike you as being NYU material, but since you’ll eventually be able to go into the school you wanted, it’s definitely not a bad choice.</p>
<p>@lagunita, I’m in the same situation as you except my GPA is lower (but average for students from my high school that have been accepted to NYU in the past). I think I was put in LSP because i spoke quite a bit about my interest in liberal studies and, especially, my intentions to study abroad. Do you think your essays may have influenced your placement?</p>
<p>I’m a parent of a Class 2016 student, and as a parent we are paying for everything as an ultimate gift to our child and we believed he/she deserves it. But I’m a bit concerned about your comment regarding Hayden(dorm) as noted for parties and fake IDs.
There’s nothing wrong with having fun but I think it’s a bit expensive to attend NYU just to have parties and fun is it not? :-)</p>
<p>@intlstudent2016</p>
<p>Is that question supposed to be answered by the OP? He didn’t advocate Hayden… He simply said it was a party dorm. No need for rhetorical questions here…</p>
<p>This reply is for lagunita —I’m confused about your question about LSP "I was put in it, and i don’t understand why… "
But didn’t you have an option to choose which primary college you want to be considered on your application supplement on the Common Application?
When my son/daughter filled in the NYU supplement, he/she chose the Liberal Studies-Global Liberal Studies and didn’t want to be considered for anything else.
So I’m thinking maybe you selected a different college and when asked to be considered for something else if in case you’re not accepted on your first choice, you ticked “yes”.</p>
<p>That’s probably why, but I don’t believe what jackhammer25 said that “LSP is usually designated to kids who have a deficiency on their application.”<br>
No I don’t think so 'coz there were 40,000+ applicants for the Class 2016 and and only 10% admission. so if you were not good in your application then you wouldn’t have been offered! Simple as that!
Just my humble opinion…</p>
<p>I don’t understand what you mean by “rhetorical”, maybe I’m just a bit sensitive when someone asks about “parties” or '“fake IDs” etc… I see these questions from students, maybe not general but the thing is you (I’m not saying you literally) was not sent by your parents to an expensive school just to have fun, unless $$$ for you is not a problem! :-)<br>
We the parents are sending our son/daughter to NYU 'coz we think this university can give him the best education and fully develop his potentials, fun will come later! of course I don’t mean he/she will become a hermit and be anti-social! Don’t misunderstand, I’m an understanding parent to an extent! having said that we are not from the the US. :-)</p>
<p>I’m just wondering why you’re asking that question though… I mean, what do you expect the answer to be? People go to college to have fun AND to get a good education. You of course can have your own opinion about the purpose of college but there’s no need for you to ask that type of question here when you know what the response wil be.</p>
<p>jackhammer25 —
“Realize that in the end it is academics you’re here for and not the partying and the city”</p>
<p>I so fully agree with this statement! Thank you! :-)</p>
<p>I was wondering how difficult is stern to ge le into and is the premed program any good?</p>
<p>Sent from my HTC PH39100 using CC</p>
<p>…it wasn’t a question, it’s a statement! …</p>
<p>samonuh—surely that will be the least of your worries! You’ll be fine!</p>
<p>I feel bad for your son. College is a time of experiences not only academically but socially. It’s something everyone can relate to post-studies. Of course you don’t go to college to just “party” but you are there to have fun as well. In my honest opinion, you should not constrict your son to only academics. Like you said, you’re paying all this money for college, why waste it? I think that can be applied to the social aspect as well. You only get to go through college once…</p>
<p>sure! I don’t even know whether you’re a parent or a student but this is what I can say —first my son/daughter, (I’m not saying whether he or she for security purposes) is not a 'country" mouse, we believed he will cope and handle NYU and NY, we believed NY is just so over-rated if that’s the right word, and that when he/she gets there it’s the same as all other cities in the world except it’s overcrowded and except more things to see and do.</p>
<p>We know that he/she will get the same good academic education in our country, but he/she will not have the social/emotional education that one finds in the US.
We know that this journey will be an experience of a lifetime and that he/she will mature more than they can imagine!
Paying for his/her college is not considered a waste to us, we are understanding parents, like I said we don’t expect our child to be anti-social but the first and foremost reason of sending him/her to this expensive school is Academics comes first. </p>
<p>…like I said before maybe I’m just sensitive parent…</p>