<p>Hello All -</p>
<p>Does anyone have any experience with the Paul McGhee division of NYU , particularly on getting accepted. I do not have a very strong educational background, but have extensive
work history. Is the Paul McGhee acceptance criteria the same or similar to other divisions ?
Thanks in advance for any feedback</p>
<p>bump - anyone?</p>
<p>bumpidy bump?</p>
<p>Well, i don’t think there’s any admission standard at McGhee. They did ask for my past transcript from HS and heart rate (I also provided last SAT score although it wasn’t required). The admission process at CAS / Stern is much more rigorous, competitive at 20-30% acceptance range. </p>
<p>Do note that while you are officially part of NYU, pay the same exorbitant tuition and share the same resources (eg. library, gym, etc), your classes are separated and taught by a different pool of instructors. Personally, I thought they were sub-par - my peers often complained about instructors treating older students like high-school kids. </p>
<p>So think before why you want to come to McGhee. Not sure what your goal or expection is, but you could be just as successful at a local community college or CUNY at much lower cost.</p>
<p>I am currently a McGhee student, graduating this semester. I feel compelled to reply to your post not only to give you some info, but also to counter the assertion made by one of the respondents regarding the quality of education.</p>
<p>I feel that I have received a top-notch education. I have had some extraordinary professors, (along with some mediocre ones, but they were few and far between). In terms of assignments, quality and quantity of readings, and grading criteria, the classes are completely comparable to those at CAS-where I took two classes (you can take up to 16 credits outside of SCPS). There was no difference in the quality of instruction. The difference lies more in student quality. Because the admissions criteria is more lax at McGhee, you have a wider range of ability and enthusiasm. Some students are brilliant, motivated learners. Others are there simply because they work for NYU or are being reimbursed by their employers. Thankfully, the quality of the student body has improved, I think, in the last 3 years; this may be a result of improved admissions standards, or simply attrition. </p>
<p>I would also dare to posit that there is some discrimination underlying the criticisms. Most students here are not like your typical NYU, upper middle-class prep-school kid. Many are minorities. Many are quite older. It’s a diverse crowd, with diverse reasons for going back to school. The experience is what you make of it. You want to have a laid-back, CC type experience? Fine, but don’t expect a stellar GPA. If you are an engaged learner, you will get the most out of your time and investment, no matter where you go.</p>
<p>Closing this thread as the OP hasn’t posted for almost a year.</p>