<p>hey watermelone, Im going to London too for LSP.
did you also get an email? if so, did you get it through the NYU one or your personal one?</p>
<p>im thinking because im an international applicant i dont think they will send anything to me through the mail system…</p>
<p>I am also a international student~</p>
<p>I get the information via my personal E-mail</p>
<p>Hi there… I have no idea how to send a message directly to you, but I was wondering if I choose to take the Liberal Studies course will I be able to take classes in e.g. Maths, politics etc in my first year? And can I claim extra credit in this programme? because I know if I had gotten into my chosen programme I could complete it in three years due to AS and A2 results. Also this is a random question but is everything as genuinely nice as the website shows it to be?</p>
<p>Thanks Alot</p>
<p>Your schedule is laid out for you in your first year in LSP. Second year, you can take some electives, but most of your schedule will also be set. Third year, you move into your chosen school and proceed from there. You can still use your A-level credits (I’m assuming those are A-level credits, my apologies if they’re not) to graduate early, but you just have to make sure to get all your major-specific classes done on time. You might need an extra semester, either at full-time or part-time status (though I don’t know if part-time status would jeopardize your visa status).</p>
<p>And what do you mean by “everything?” Personally, I love the area around NYU. I think most of the buildings are pretty modern, and the dorms are definitely something to brag about. The one building I truly don’t like–and I even exempt the bottom two floors, which were recently renovated and are now amazing–is Bobst Library. I walk in there and want to cry at the misuse of open space, and the stacks are musty and kind of really depressing.</p>
<p>thanks:D … would there be objections against me taking extra classes ontop of my schedule??? if i was willing to put the extra work in and get them done? or would this be something I should contact the NYU London staff about? and I also want to double Major in economics and politics… would this be difficult if i am doing LSP and would it be possible? because I have a place at the university of pennsilvania and could double major there… but i have always loved New York and studying and living there is something i have wanted for a long time.</p>
<p>hey molly what professors would you recommend for cultural/social/writing I for incoming LS freshman?</p>
<p>Just some clarifications on previous posts, you can take classes in your major right away in LSP (but I advise you get your requirements out of the way so you can transfer early, unless you’re pre-med). </p>
<p>The biggest disadvantages to LSP are the stupid requirements, they make it tough unless you’re a Liberal Arts major, since those majors generally have fewer major requirements so it’s easier to do a major/minor or double major in say, Politics and History or something. Also like nyu_times said, LSP makes it harder to choose a major, an undecided CAS student can dabble in different subjects, while LSP is so restricted. </p>
<p>Unless you’re picking a Liberal Arts major I don’t reccommend LSP. Those majors have higher GPA’s on average since they’re more wholistically and have fewer requirements so you’ll have electives left over. If however, you’re doing Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Neural Science, or if you’re Pre-Med, it’ll be harder. If I love NYU but if I could do things over again, I would’ve gone to a SUNY for 2 years and transferred to CAS or stayed in the SUNY (I’m in LSP, Neural Sci major with Genetics minor and Pre-Med, it’s nuts).</p>
<p>How easy is it to get into NYU overall?
I heard someone with a 2.8 got in? how is that possible?</p>
<p>For those who did not get into first choice but got into LSP, can you share your stats? 
and does anyone know if there’s a lot of people from tisch that get placed in LSP?
Thank you
Please PM me!!!</p>
<p>i got rejected for CAS but got into LSP but my question is … is LSP a different undergraduate from NYU?</p>
<p>hey! i got rejected to cas but got into lsp is lsp a different undergraduate or what? thanks!</p>
<p>Everything you want to know about LSP
[NYU</a> > A & S > Frequently Asked Questions](<a href=“http://ls.nyu.edu/page/faq]NYU”>http://ls.nyu.edu/page/faq)
Frequently Asked Questions</p>
<p>General Admissions FAQS
How do I apply to Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>Students cannot apply directly to Liberal Studies. The NYU Undergraduate Admissions Committee selects a limited number of highly qualified students from the pool of applicants to NYU’s other undergraduate divisions to refer to Liberal Studies for admission. For information on applying to the Global Liberal Studies B.A. program click here:[Global</a> Liberal Studies](<a href=“http://www.gls.nyu.edu/page/home]Global”>http://www.gls.nyu.edu/page/home)
Why was I referred to Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>NYU receives nearly 40,000 applications for its undergraduate divisions and rarely admits students from a waiting list. Liberal Studies is another opportunity for highly qualified students to attend NYU by entering the University as freshmen with a guaranteed enrollment in the NYU baccalaureate division to which they originally applied. In recent years only 7% of applicants to NYU were admitted to Liberal Studies.
What do you mean by “guaranteed enrollment”?</p>
<p>All Liberal Studies students have the opportunity to enroll in the NYU division to which they originally applied when they complete the Liberal Studies curriculum. Liberal Studies students who meet the minimum grade point average of 3.0 (“B”) or better and who meet other program requirements enroll in the NYU school/college to which they originally applied.<br>
If I attend Liberal Studies will I graduate with my bachelor’s degree in four years?</p>
<p>Yes. All Liberal Studies courses fulfill liberal arts requirements towards the bachelor’s degree at NYU’s seven undergraduate divisions. After two years, Liberal Studies students transfer as juniors to one of NYU’s other divisions, with 64 credits— half of the 128 credits needed for the NYU bachelor’s degree.
Is Liberal Studies tuition more than the other NYU undergraduate divisions?</p>
<p>Tuition is comparable at all of the full-time, day undergraduate divisions at NYU, including Liberal Studies.
Are Liberal Studies students eligible for financial aid?</p>
<p>Yes. Liberal Studies students have the same opportunities to apply for need-based aid as other NYU undergraduates.
Why is Liberal Studies a two-year program?</p>
<p>All Liberal Studies students enroll with a guaranteed transition to the NYU four-year baccalaureate degree programs. The Liberal Studies program includes a core curriculum grounded in the great books with required courses in each of the first two years of study. Liberal Studies students can expect to seamlessly transfer to the NYU division to which they originally applied.
What are the advantages to Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>Liberal Studies has a rigorous, structured core curriculum taught in small classes by a predominantly full-time faculty who specialize in teaching and who hold the highest degrees in their fields. Many Liberal Studies classes are capped with enrollments of no more than fifteen students; most have no more than twenty-five. Students also work with faculty in a variety of non-classroom settings; for example, every student is assigned a full-time faculty member as an advisor. In addition, all of Liberal Studies core courses meet the core curriculum requirements of all of NYU’s baccalaureate programs.
When was Liberal Studies established?</p>
<p>Liberal Studies was founded in 1972. Over 11,000 students have successfully completed the program and graduated from NYU with four-year degrees.
Is Liberal Studies a full-time program?</p>
<p>Liberal Studies is a full-time undergraduate program. Liberal Studies does not offer part-time or evening programs. Liberal Studies students are fully matriculated and attend classes during the day, often in class with students from other NYU undergraduate divisions.
How many students are in Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>With about 1,000 entering students, Liberal Studies is the second largest freshman class at NYU. Total enrollment is approximately 1800.
Where are Liberal Studies classes held?</p>
<p>Liberal Studies classes are held in NYU classroom facilities on the Washington Square Campus in Greenwich Village. Our classes are held in the same NYU buildings as the other undergraduate divisions at NYU.
What are the qualifications of Liberal Studies faculty?</p>
<p>Liberal Studies faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields (usually the doctorate). Several of our faculty have won NYU’s highest teaching award and many have published notable books and articles in their fields.
Residential and Student Life FAQS
Where do Liberal Studies students live?</p>
<p>Liberal Studies students live in NYU dorms shared by all undergraduate students in NYU’s undergraduate divisions. Freshmen normally are assigned to residence halls close to Washington Square. There are no division-specific dorms for undergraduates at NYU.
Do Liberal Studies students participate in all NYU student activities?</p>
<p>Yes. Liberal Studies has several student clubs for its own students. In addition, the NYU Office of Student Activities (OSA) has over two hundred and fifty All-University student clubs open to all NYU undergraduates. OSA and other student resources are located in a University-wide student center (The Kimmel Center for University Life). The NYU undergraduate dormitories also offer a rich array of student activities, programs and events.
Enrollment FAQS
For how many semesters am I enrolled in Liberal Studies courses?</p>
<p>Liberal Studies is a four-semester program. Typically, Liberal Studies students enroll in other NYU divisions after the sophomore year. Liberal Studies skilled team of academic advisors will work with each student individually to determine the best academic plan.
Can I enroll in any NYU school after Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>A student admitted to Liberal Studies has a guaranteed opportunity to enroll in the NYU school to which they originally applied. In some limited instances, students may “switch” track, but the enrollment in the “new” school (including the Global Liberal Studies BA program) is not guaranteed and depends on space availability and other requirements. PLEASE NOTE that some programs will only admit students who applied to those programs on their original NYU Admissions Application.
Can I change majors after I leave Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>Yes. You can change majors within the majors offered at the NYU division that you will enroll in. (This is true for all students at NYU. Students select their majors from the majors offered at the NYU division in which they are enrolled).
Can I take classes in other divisions of NYU? Can I take electives while in Liberal Studies? Can I start my major while in Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>The answer to all of these questions is yes. While in Liberal Studies, students use their elective space to take classes (usually towards their major) in the baccalaureate division of NYU in which they will enroll after Liberal Studies. In the second year, students have increased opportunities to take electives and major classes.
Academic Affairs FAQS
Will my Liberal Studies grades be included on my transcript?</p>
<p>All courses and final grades will be noted on your NYU transcript.
Can I study abroad while in Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>Yes. In the sophomore year, up to 160 Liberal Studies sophomores have the unique opportunity to spend one semester studying at NYU’s study abroad sites in Florence, London and Paris. The same core courses, taught by Liberal Studies faculty, are offered abroad. Students with financial aid can keep their aid packages while studying abroad.</p>
<p>After Liberal Studies, during their junior and senior years at NYU, students may also pursue study abroad opportunities at NYU’s several study abroad sites including London, Paris, Prague, Madrid, Florence, Accra, Buenos Aires, Berlin, Tel Aviv and Shanghai.
Are there academic honors in Liberal Studies?</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<pre><code>* Dean’s List: At the end of each academic year, a Dean’s Honors List is compiled. This is an honors roll of matriculated students who have achieved an average of 3.650 or higher for that academic year (September-May) in at least 28 graded points. In order to be listed, a student must not have any grades of Incomplete or N at the time when the list is compiled. Note that grade point averages are not rounded off.
<p>Will I get credit from Liberal Studies for AP classes and college courses?</p>
<p>NYU accepts AP credit if you receive a 4 or 5 on the AP test and accepts credit from most colleges if you receive a grade of B or better. Although advanced standing credits may be useful towards the overall 128 credits needed for the NYU degree, they generally do not satisfy specific NYU and Liberal Studies requirements. EXCEPTION: A 4 or 5 on the AP test for Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry will meet the general math and science requirements. Students should also note that the several undergraduate schools of NYU have different policies on whether AP or Advanced Standing credit will be accepted in fulfillment of school and/or major requirements.
Does the Liberal Studies structured core curriculum mean I have fewer electives?</p>
<p>In the first year you may have less flexibility to take elective classes because you must take a required set of core courses. However, these courses also fulfill NYU-wide core requirements necessary for all NYU bachelor’s degree. In addition, in the sophomore year, most of the courses you take are in the division in which you will enroll after Liberal Studies. Remember, once you complete the Liberal Studies Core Curriculum in your first two years, you will have more flexibility in your junior and senior years because, by then, you will have completed most, if not all, of your NYU core requirements.
How will Liberal Studies affect my future academic endeavors?</p>
<p>Liberal Studies alumni have graduated with honors-even as class valedictorian-from all the NYU undergraduate divisions; they have been graduates of leading law schools, medical schools, business and graduate schools; they have been members of phi beta kappa and other honor societies; they been recipients of prestigious national awards including being named Fulbright Scholars, Truman Scholars, NSEP (National Security Education Program) Scholars, as well as Rhodes and Marshall Finalists; and selected for competitive fellowships such as the Peace Corps, Teach for America, AmeriCorps and the NYC Teaching Fellows Program.</p>
<p>thanks, londonb.</p>
<p>also, for more about LSP, search THIS forum. there have been lots of posts written by LSP upperclassmen about the program, dispelling myths, etc., etc.</p>
<p>I am an international student from China, received LSP acceptence email a few days back. Big dilemma on whether to accept it: as I am sending to Florence for my 1st year. My research shows this LSP program is probably better, as for international student, since it is more structured. My concern is really how I can smoothly transfer to NYU after 1st year in Florence and the professors in Florence. If they are not natvie English speaker, I will have trouble to learn good English.</p>
<p>Can anybody knows that how my future official transscipt look like: (i) I completed the LSP Florence program, then transferred to the 4-year NYU program; (ii) I completed the 4-year NYU program with two years in LSP (iii) I completed the 4-year NYU program w/ a year of study abroad in Florence. </p>
<p>I guess the wording may have impact to the perception of my future employer.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>I haven’t been notified about lsp acceptance yet and I’m extremely disappointed… I was counting that I’d either be rejceted or LSP’ed and I guess now the chances of a rejection letter on the 15th is more likely.</p>
<p>If i didn’t get notified about lsp, does not mean I’m not in? or do they mail out at different times.</p>
<p>Hmm, Idk. Frankly, I’d rather be LSP’d right now too lol. Its better than rejection.</p>
<p>@Cathy</p>
<p>it will look like it’s all at NYU. you are technically at NYU, even though you’re abroad. employers won’t see your transcript, and they won’t know that you went abroad unless you TELL them.</p>
<p>Hey guys, I am international student from Shanghai and also got LSPed into the choices of Florence, Paris, or London through ED.
Does that mean that there is no possible way for me to get into the NYC Campus for freshman year?
and also…
Can anybody tell me the difference between each of the three campuses?</p>
<p>On the left side of this website, you can click on detailed descriptions of each program. There are videos as well. The LSP curriculum is required at each of the three, with French or Italian required at Paris/Florence respectively. In London, a British Politics/Culture class is required in lieu of a foreign language. The Florence program is located on a beautiful estate while London/Paris programs seem to be situated right in the city.</p>
<p>[NYU</a> > Study Abroad](<a href=“First Year Away Programs”>First Year Away Programs)</p>
<p>While there’s no guarantee, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to express your preference for NY in an e-mail to the admissions office.</p>