<p>A few questions:</p>
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<li><p>Is it hard/easy to get into the classes that you want? How big are your classes?</p></li>
<li><p>I saw on the nyu site that there is an event called CAS weekend on the Square. Do you recommend I go to that in addition to the admitted students day, or just attend one of them?</p></li>
<li><p>How big are your dorms? I know ny real estate is really pricey so I don;t expect it to be large. Could you give the dimensions of your room?</p></li>
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<p>thanks so much for doing this. so dope. do you know anyone who got into NYU via HEOP?</p>
<p>@doctorwho94</p>
<p>Getting classes depends on what order you are in line on Albert. Having experienced two semesters worth of registering, definitely plan to have backup classes available because there’s a good chance you may not get one of your first choice classes. </p>
<p>If it’s easy for you to go, then go. If it’s a pain or you have to fly then don’t worry about it. Seeing the campus once before you make your decision may give you an idea as to whether you can see yourself here. </p>
<p>Weinstein dorms are relatively small. Other dorms like Founders and Hayden are bigger. It’s hard to give dimensions, I’m just guessing (probably wrong) maybe something like 15 x 8 ft (bathroom included). </p>
<p>@collegeparanoia</p>
<p>No I haven’t met anyone from HEOP, but I hear it’s becoming more common. People tend to not talk about a lot of things from high school except for scores or AP credit.</p>
<p>What’s your favorite and least favorite thing about attending NYU?</p>
<p>I’m most likely going to be attending the Liberal Studies Program at NYU. I know I can’t major in Business at Stern because of that, but can I study Business and Psychology at Gallatin…? I read on the Gallatin website (I just don’t remember where/what) that they let us mix business with anything else. Is this true?</p>
<p>Also, how is Rubin (the dorm)? Is it still not air conditioned? It sounds like a super fun place. What would you say is the most social and what is the least social? I know Founders is the newest and bigger, but what’s the social life like there? I like how some dorms have small theatres, while another dorm has a place to work out. Can we use those facilities even if we’re not in those dorms?</p>
<p>I too have the same question as kalifornya, I’m interested in majoring in communications and business, and I applied to gallatin because of the flexibility it would offer in studying all facets of media and the business world. I’m really leaning towards going there, but I’m unsure if whether or not I can take all the required courses I would need to successfully move onto a graduate MBA program. Are there a lot of restrictions on what classes gallatin students can take at other colleges, and could it be difficult balancing the mandatory gallatin courses with other courses I might take in different departments?</p>
<p>@dreamer2012</p>
<p>Easily my favorite part of NYU is the city aspect. It’s hard to be bored when there’s so many things to do and countless opportunities out there. My least favorite part has got to be the lack of community and everything that goes along with it (essentially no sports, subpar frats, lack of bros, etc…). I do sometimes wonder what it would be like at a traditional school with all these things, but then again that’s what makes NYU unique. </p>
<p>@kalifornya</p>
<p>You can do both. The whole idea of Gallatin is the create your own major aspect. You can mix whatever concentrations you want. However, do be warned that a business education at Gallatin is obviously not what you’ll get out of Stern. You can take some CAS Econ classes and maybe a Stern class or two, but you’ll get a much more watered down version of a typical Stern “business/finance education.”</p>
<p>@sanchitthak94</p>
<p>I’m not the best person to ask because I’m not in Gallatin, but here’s what I’ve heard from other students. You can easily take classes in CAS or Steinhardt and Stern. It’s not incredibly difficult to balance as long as you don’t create a major that’s way too complex or would take too long to complete. In short, the more abstract your major is the harder it will be. Although Gallatin does have a reputation of being on the easier side of schools at NYU, even acknowledged by some students themselves. A communications and business major easily can be done with all the Gallatin requirements. It’s only if you start trying to put together three or maybe four concentrations together that the load may be a little heavier.</p>
<p>How is the class registration order determined? (this is in response to your reply that getting into first-choice classes depends on your line in albert)</p>
<p>Also, are there a lot of volunteer ops for nyu students?</p>
<p>Is it possible to major at CAS (where I was accepted) and minor at tisch/ stern? </p>
<p>Thank you :)</p>
<p>I know the weekend in the square sounds great, but I want her to see the school as a working school, not just another informational type program…and she has prom one weekend and an audition the next. We’re coming during the week but I’d like to see the dorm and talk to kids that are freshman. Any great place to do this? You can PM me- we’ll be there the week of the 16th. She’s accepted to Tisch theater</p>
<p>Your answers were very helpful, but I have a few more questions:</p>
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<li><p>How many of your classes are taught by TAs? </p></li>
<li><p>On these boards, I hear a lot about the “bulge bracket.” Can you tell me what that is?</p></li>
<li><p>I read that the male/female ration at nyu is 39/61. From your experience, does it seem like there are a lot more girls than boys, and does it matter to you?</p></li>
<li><p>How difficult is it to get into the honors program? I hear that you need a 3.65 gpa and will have to write a senior thesis before graduating. Do you plan to be a part of it?</p></li>
<li><p>A lot of people talk about the differences between CAS and Stern. If one doesn’t plan on working in investment banking, will it make that much of a difference? Will a stern minor in business studies really affect an econ major’s chances of getting a job?</p></li>
<li><p>What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made and how can we avoid them?</p></li>
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<p>I know that’s a lot of questions but your responses would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>You may have been asked this before, but what are the people like? Rumor has it that NYU are pretentious spoiled hipsters and I would hate for that to be true at the risk of turning into one.</p>
<p>@chasingclouds</p>
<p>I’m not positive, but I think registration is determined by number of accrued credits (credits you have). So sophomores and juniors would get a higher pick than freshman. </p>
<p>We’re in the city, so there’s volunteer ops as long as you look in the right places. I’ve heard of anything ranging from volunteering at hospitals to tutoring kids in schools. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, you can’t minor in Tisch or Stern at CAS. There is something at CAS called a Business Studies Minor where you can take classes in Stern, but I’ve heard it’s a very average program that’s just a back-alley way to let CAS kids take classes in Stern. Here’s the link.
<a href=“Business Studies”>Business Studies;
<p>@fourkidsmom</p>
<p>This may sound kind of weird to your daughter, but if you want to get a nice glimpse at a dorm you can simply ask people outside freshman dorm if you can see their room. You may get a no here or there, but it’s worth a shot and takes only a few minutes to do.
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@doctorwho</p>
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<li><p>No classes are taught by TA’s except in recitations. I’ve only had a few recitations mainly because of MAP classes.</p></li>
<li><p>It’s simply finance jargon. Google it. You’ll learn a lot more. It’s basically a select group of large investment banks that trade securities. You may know them better as Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citi, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley. </p></li>
<li><p>Yeah it does feel like a 60/40 ratio. It’s a big school, so you’ll find your own group, but it is easy to feel like there are a lack of “dudes” at NYU. Doesn’t matter though because you’ll find your group of friends. It’s hard to complain that there’s too many girls though lol. </p></li>
<li><p>I hear the honors program is intensive. A lot of reading, writing. If you aren’t the kind of person who wants to handle that kind of stress it’s probably not for you. It’s for people who love their majors and want to put in that extra effort. </p></li>
<li><p>Especially if you’re not sure if you want to go into iBanking, being in CAS isn’t a deal breaker for firms. The main difference is the connections and practical education you’ll get at Stern that’s geared towards Banking. I’ve seen kids from CAS get jobs on Wall Street. It’s just harder to get jobs at top notch bulge bracket firms. Being in CAS gives you more options in case you realize the business world isn’t for you. </p></li>
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<p>Word of advice. Don’t do the Business Studies minor if you’re going to be an Econ major. Frankly, that’s a waste. Minors supposedly don’t matter to firms unless they give you an extra skill or demonstrate critical thinking (math, comp sci). </p>
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<li>First and foremost, if you were in the regular decision round, visiting the school is very important so that you can make the right decision on a college. If you already plan on coming here then make sure to come prepared. Try to get situated beforehand, don’t miss deadlines, and come with an open mind. The high school to college transition is different. Much faster. You can have a hard time in the beginning if you don’t create a plan. </li>
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<p>Everybody has probably told you this, but getting caught up in the 7-day a week party lifestyle of drinking and smoking will spell doom for you. Just be diligent and make good common sense decisions. </p>
<p>@dreamer2012</p>
<p>Many different groups of people here. You’ll find a group to fit into. There are the kids who come here from loaded families and the majority who pay on their own dime. There are a lot of hipsters, but it’s easy to avoid them if that’s what you want. Since there’s no school community it’s not like they run the place.</p>
<p>Some great advice on this thread. Really appreciated.</p>
<p>I was wondering what kinds of class load a freshman would carry ? 3 classes? 4 classes ?
more ? assuming a class of 4 credits/units each. Would 3 classes be considered light?
Are there requirements that freshman carry a minimum number of credits ?</p>
<p>jackhammer, have you heard anything about the Business of Entertainment, Media, Technology minor?</p>
<p>[Cross</a> School Minor in Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology - NYU Steinhardt](<a href=“http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/mcc/undergraduate/bemt_minor]Cross”>http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/mcc/undergraduate/bemt_minor)</p>
<p>Since you just said that the Business studies is not a great minor, then what about this one? I was accepted as a communications major in Steinhardt (not sure if I’m going) and I found this cross school minor with Stern to be pretty interesting, or do you think it’s a waste of my time?</p>
<p>And thanks for answering so many great questions!</p>
<p>To add onto turtlebow, what is your opinion of a communications major paired with a business studies minor?</p>
<p>Haha I understand you may not have all the answers but hearing it from an insider makes it so helpful and is much appreciated!</p>
<p>jackhammer, I don’t know if you remember my chance post about a week ago, but I was accepted to CAS 
and I plan on going with dorms, so I have a question about dorms. Could you please pick the best dorm for each category please? </p>
<p>size of rooms:
cleanliness:
sense of community:
proximity to campus:
dorm resources(lounges, music rooms, etc.) :</p>
<p>Oh, I’m totally not considering Brittany or Rubin(not sure about this one) because it lacks air-conditioning…</p>
<p>@pewterpaw</p>
<p>Freshman usually do 16-18 credits, but most people just do 4 classes for 4 credits each giving you 16 credits. 3 classes would be considered light since you’re paying for 16-18 credits a semester. I think 16 credits is required. </p>
<p>@turtlebow</p>
<p>On the contrary, I’ve heard some rave reviews about this minor. Many people in Stern do it and some in Steinhardt do it. Minors should be chosen based on what you like because it’s supposed to be something you like, not something you think will look good…but doesn’t (i.e. Business Studies minor as an Econ major). </p>
<p>@dreamer2012</p>
<p>Communications with business studies isn’t bad. It’ll give you some background into the business world composed of statistics and accounting.</p>
<p>Hey Jack, thanks for answering! You missed a question that I asked, so I’ll post it again:
Also, how is Rubin (the dorm)? Is it still not air conditioned? It sounds like a super fun place. What would you say is the most social and what is the least social? I know Founders is the newest and bigger, but what’s the social life like there? I like how some dorms have small theatres, while another dorm has a place to work out. Can we use those facilities even if we’re not in those dorms?</p>
<p>My bad dude. Lucky I went on just as you reminded me of the question. Rubin is a pretty cool dorm. The suites are pretty nice and most rooms have amazing views. The only downfall it has it that it’s not air conditioned, although that’s only a problem in September and late April/May. It just got a renovated last year I think, so it’s apparently better than it was before.</p>
<p>The most social dorm I’d say is Hayden. Doors are often open and people on the same floor know each other well. Least social may be my dorm Weinstein. People don’t talk too much unless they’re next door neighbors. Most have their own friend groups. </p>
<p>Social life in Founders is starting to compete with Hayden. Many people tend to go out in large groups in Founders, but it’s easier to have dorm parties because of the suites. As I’ve said before all dorms have their ups and downs, read my earlier posts on how to pick housing.</p>
<p>NYU students have access to all NYU dorm buildings regardless of your year.</p>
<p>As far as the concerns about Liberal Studies students being ostracized, I’ve heard (from friends at NYU) that the distinction really doesn’t matter socially. They recommended NYUlocal’s post on the program, which seemed enlightening: [The</a> Liberal Studies Program, Explained · NYU Local](<a href=“http://nyulocal.com/on-campus/2011/02/07/the-liberal-studies-program-explained/]The”>http://nyulocal.com/on-campus/2011/02/07/the-liberal-studies-program-explained/)</p>