NYU question

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<p>Hey guys! I plan on applying to NYU Stern early decision! 35 ACT, 3.61 GPA (I realize it's low, except I attend a very prestigious and challenging private school), and great ECs.</p>

<p>Anyways, I just got home from a summer program at NYU Steinhardt and fell in love with the place. I'm fairly certain I can get into the music business program at Steinhardt. The issue is, I don't want to major in music business.</p>

<p>I want to major in finance and would love to go to Stern, except I hear Stern is much harder to get into.</p>

<p>So a few questions.......</p>

<p>Am I better off applying to Steinhardt, get in, and then transfer to Stern, or just apply to Stern upfront?</p>

<p>Secondly, with early decision, I see that NYU allows you to choose a backup school in case you aren't admitted to the first school? Can someone please explain this to me and how it works? Would I be able to apply to Stern and put Steinhardt as an alternative if I don't get into Stern?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Whoops! I apologize if this is posted twice in this forum! I asked a different question on the Chances forum! Thanks!</p>

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<p>Do not apply to a college you do not want to go to. What if you get into Steinhardt, and then cannot transfer into Stern? Then, you will have a degree you don’t want or need. Try to get into Stern. If you don’t, find somewhere else.</p>