NYU Question

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<p>Hello. I'm a rising senior and I really love NYU. Unlike many of my classmates, I know pretty much which field I want to go into after college.......private equity. That being said, in addition to wanting to be in business, I'm a very good musician and music is one of my passions.</p>

<p>Ultimately, I would love to end up at Stern taking finance classes while taking some music classes on the side. However, I've heard Stern is extremely hard to get into.</p>

<p>I actually just got home from the summer NYU Steinhardt Music Business program and realized that NYU offers a Music Business degree through Steinhardt. From the looks of it, I think getting into that program should be no issue.</p>

<p>I'm contemplating whether I should apply directly to Stern, or have a better chance applying to the Steinhardt music business program and then eventually transferring to Stern?</p>

<p>I currently attend a private college prep school. I have many music extracurriculars, internships, and have started a few successful companies. I got a 35 on the ACT, however, my GPA is only a 3.61 which is what I fear will affect my chances at getting into Stern.</p>

<p>I also plan on applying early decision.</p>

<p>Any ideas or thoughts for me? I appreciate your help!</p>

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<p>Hi! NYU really values diversity so if you have a unique story or ECs, that will really help your application. 3.6 isn’t that low, and if you wait until jan and raise your GPA then apply ED2, I think you’ve got a shot at Stern. Also, NYU allows you to pick a backup program in case you don’t get into Stern, so just put Steinhardt there. Good luck and chance me? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1673832-will-chance-back-chance-me-for-cmc-barnard-bryn-mawr-columbia-stanford-cornell-umich-stern.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1673832-will-chance-back-chance-me-for-cmc-barnard-bryn-mawr-columbia-stanford-cornell-umich-stern.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>You will not have a better chance as a transfer from Steinhardt to Stern. If you want to go to Stern, just apply directly.</p>

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<p>I would apply directly to Stern.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I think I will end up applying ED to Stern and put down Steinhardt as the second school in case I don’t get into Stern (yes, NYU asks for a second school). Is this my top option?</p>