<p>hey, you mentioned that you have a few interviews with boutiques - I’m guessing you’re looking to do banking? as a freshmen, how did you get these interviews? thanks!</p>
<p>@lamestream
My Daughter is a senior and she has attended a large amount of EDM, electric zoo, dubstep, hardstyle, raves and plenty of music venues. There is a large circle of people that attend these events from all over the city. Many of her friends are those that she has met through these venues. They take place all over the city and Brooklyn. In fact she met her current boyfriend, from another state, at one of these events. AND they all network and know what events are going on. its not underground either.</p>
<p>The area around NYU is definitely ok. I go around pretty late at night (3, 4 AM) and it’s fine. But there are certain areas off campus to be weary of. </p>
<p>@hyechocomon</p>
<p>Someone can always say they have social anxiety or something like that/disability and get a single room. The rates they publish do indicate singles are more expensive. </p>
<p>@blizzard28</p>
<p>I mass mailed my resume/cover letters to A LOT of places. I didn’t even expect to get a call back, so I sent out around 50 applications. I got three interviews, and after I received the first offer I decided to accept it.</p>
<p>As of now, banking would probably be what I’m looking to do. Boutiques and middle markets definitely help pave the way for banking. They can help build a lot of contacts for the future.</p>
<p>How is the reputation for CAS’s political science program nationwide?</p>
<p>When is a good time to visit? As in, a time where the campus isn’t barren and where rates to fly in and stay at a hotel are not tremendous. Also mild weather would be nice. And by mild, I mean not raining or snowing hahaha, I’ll cope with that once I make it there XD</p>
<p>I tossed up the idea of visiting during spring break, but the rates are insane.</p>
<p>@gdbaby77</p>
<p>NYU’s politics department is phenomenal! It ranks overall in the top 20 nationwide (above Georgetown, Cornell, Northwestern, Emory, UPenn, UVa, Rice, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, Brown, Notre Dame, George Washington, etc.) Here’s the link for the overall ranking:
[Best</a> Political Science Programs | Top Political Science Schools | US News Best Graduate Schools](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/political-science-rankings]Best”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/political-science-rankings)</p>
<p>However, NYU’s politics department has two specialties:</p>
<p>(1) Political methodology (quantitative politics)
NYU has one of the most world-renown politics scientists alive today for political methodology. Buneo De Mesquita has been on TV many many many times and has done extensive work in the field, inventing quite a few new methods/theories. Steven Brams is also on the faculty and has also invented some great methods/theories. </p>
<p>For political methodology, NYU is ranked #6 in the country, just below Princeton and is above Yale, Columbia, MIT, UCB, UCLA, etc. take a look: [Best</a> Political Methodology Programs | Top Political Science Schools | US News Best Graduate Schools](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/political-methodology-rankings]Best”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/political-methodology-rankings) </p>
<p>(2) NYU’s other speciality is in international politics, for which it in the top 10 in the country, tied with MIT and above Duke, Cornell, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, and Georgetown. Again, take a look: [Best</a> International Politics Programs | Top Political Science Schools | US News Best Graduate Schools](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/international-politics-rankings]Best”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/international-politics-rankings)</p>
<p>If you have any further questions about the politics program, don’t hesitate to ask!</p>
<p>@gdbaby</p>
<p>NYU2013 answered it spot on. I believe if you take the Politics Honors program, which to get into you need a 3.65 GPA, there is some type of Game Theory math involved. The NYU politics program is unique in the aspect that few schools have math involved politics courses. </p>
<p>@jsraquel</p>
<p>Luckily, this year it isn’t too cold for some reason. If you don’t want the campus to be barren then definitely don’t come during spring break haha, although people from far away do elect to chill for the week. You’re right, it is also pretty expensive. Don’t come during holidays like Easter when airfare rates are bound to be high. </p>
<p>If you just want a general visit around campus I would suggest visiting in late March to early April because it won’t be as cold then and hotel/airfare rates will probably be cheaper because it isn’t winter or summer when everyone wants to come to New York. But if you can come only once and receive acceptance, I’d highly recommend visiting for Admitted Students Weekend because you get a full tour of the dorms, get to walk all over campus for an entire day, and students and admissions give you a complete comprehensive review on their experiences at NYU.</p>
<p>I think this question has already been asked, but do you think the debt is worth it? I know you yourself did not apply for aid, but I got offered about $30,000 in scholarships to go. Do you think $120,000 worth of loans is worth the experience? (I’ve been accepted to Steinhardt for applied psychology, btw)</p>
<p>I hope others reply but I will offer my perspective. While NYU does not meet full need, your package is extremely good. The question is will you be able to afford the balance of the COA and where will you get the money. There are some cost-saving features that you can look into. While the COA is a slightly inflated number, you can always do the Low cost triple in Rubin which is very inexpensive. Get your books online, do a Work study job and even better, work on some outside scholarships. But in the end the question is how will you get the balance of the cost</p>
<p>I got accepted into Stern this past week with a generous financial aid package. -47k in scholarships and 10k in loans. In my fafsa I said I’d be living with my parents. But my moms job is moving to another state and that’s no longer an option. Is it too late to ask for dorm living?
And if it isn’t will that have any impact on my financial aid package? Thanks in advance! - anastaisa<br>
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<p>@sammyfearless</p>
<p>I think the debt is worth it if you do a major with a high ROI (return on investment). You should really think long and hard about taking on $120,000 of debt for applied psychology. If this is your dream school, then go for it. If NYU is just another school to you, then I would look at other options. You could say you’re lucky though in that a lot of people are forced to take the majority of tuition out in loans. </p>
<p>Ask yourself the question whether you’d be okay paying a portion of your paycheck once you graduate to pay off the loans. If you are ok with that, then I’d say go for it and come here. Milkandsugar is correct. There are ways to save money (Work study, online books, going out to eat less), but in the end you are dealing with a big debt number. </p>
<p>From my experience, New York is great, but it can be expensive depending on your personal habits. If you’re not someone who is an extravagant weekend spender, then you probably won’t have a lot of personal expenses. Having a college experience in the city is something to remember, but at the same time you have to determine whether $120,000 in debt is worth that experience. </p>
<p>@anastaisam</p>
<p>You can still apply to be in housing. The housing application only takes later, but I don’t know about how that will affect your financial aid package. You would have to call the financial aid office about that.</p>
<p>Thank you NYU2013 and jackhammer
One more question, are both political methodology and international relations requirements for poli sci students? So if we want to major in political science we have to complete both specialties or can we choose between the two?</p>
<p>Thank u so much! You guys are amazing!!</p>
<p>Can you talk about the differences between the policy and theory concentrations of Economics?</p>
<p>Is there anyway to get out of Writing the Essay?</p>
<p>@gdbaby77</p>
<p>The politics major has certain requirements: </p>
<p>(1) 10 four-credit Politics courses (with a V53 number) with a grade of C or better.</p>
<p>(2) Of these 10 courses at least 2 must be chosen from among the four “core” courses – Political Theory (V53.0100), Power and Politics in America (V53.0300), Comparative Politics (V53.0500), and International Politics (V53.0700). Most advanced courses have the associated core course or courses as a prerequisite and thus it is a good idea to take core courses as a freshman or sophomore.</p>
<p>(3) At least 1 course must be taken in three of the five fields: Analytical Politics, Political Theory, American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Politics.</p>
<p>Beyond those requirements, you can take whatever classes you like. </p>
<p>@Ivygolfer
No, you absolutely must, without exception, take Writing the Essay. As an obligation, I must do this: <a href=“https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/416811_10150655378317526_789517525_11273701_897245183_n.jpg[/url]”>https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/416811_10150655378317526_789517525_11273701_897245183_n.jpg</a></p>
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<p>@gdbaby77</p>
<p>It says on the Politics department website that 2 courses must be chosen from among the four “core” courses – Political Theory (V53.0100), Power and Politics in America (V53.0300), Comparative Politics (V53.0500), and International Politics (V53.0700).</p>
<p>It doesn’t mention anything about having to take political methodology or international relations. The link is below. Hope this helps.
[Requirements</a> for the Politics Major, Department of Politics, NYU](<a href=“Wilf Family Department of Politics”>Wilf Family Department of Politics)</p>
<p>@jsraquel</p>
<p>90% of students majoring in Economics do Policy, which is the non-mathematical based way of teaching Econ. You only have to take Calculus I and a 6-credit calc based Statistics to do the Policy concentration. Those are the only non-Econ math classes you have to take. </p>
<p>Theory on the other hand is Economics taught using math. Basically, instead of teaching in English terms, the class is taught using “Derivatives” and other Calculus based language. It is more challenging, and requires a much greater math foundation. You have to take up to Calculus III, making it a less popular option amongst Econ majors. However, if you are looking to go straight to grad school after college or want to pursue a PhD, the Theory concentration is a great option. </p>
<p>I’m going down the Policy track, and from what I’ve heard from friends in Theory, it is brutal. It’s definitely doable if you’re good at math, but if you doubt your math skills, I would stick with the policy concentration. Many people after the first class, switch from the Theory track to the Policy track.</p>
<p>Frankly, unless you want to be in the field of academia when you grow up, I would just do Policy. Theory is a good challenge and if you are good at math, I’d say go for it, but Policy teaches you all the essentials of Economics as well.</p>
<p>@Ivygolfer</p>
<p>Only if you are in Stern and have a 750+ on the Writing section of the SAT, then you can take a class called Commerce and Culture, which is a more business oriented writing class. Otherwise, in all other schools at NYU, you’re out of luck. You have to take Writing the Essay</p>
<p>I should also mention that since NYU is one of the best political-methodology schools in the country, have emphasis is put on that speciality and a number of courses will focus on said methodology.</p>
<p>At NYU, we learn far more methodology than (to my knowledge) any other school in the country.</p>
<p>Is there any truth to this article? [Writing</a> The Essay Is Cancelled · NYU Local](<a href=“http://nyulocal.com/on-campus/2011/04/01/writing-the-essay-is-cancelled/]Writing”>Writing The Essay Is Cancelled | by NYU Local | NYU Local)</p>
<p>Hey the article is dated 01 April.</p>
<p>No, that’s not true - note the article is dated April 1st lol.</p>
<p>From the NYU MAP website: "All incoming CAS freshman are required to take Writing the Essay. "</p>