NYU: Stern or CAS? Prereqs...

Transfer Students
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<p>My amazing college didn't let us choose our 1st sem. classes and just gave us block schedules. NYU Stern has a couple of prereqs like micro/macro eco and calc. I was awarded AP Calc AB Credit for my score of 4, which is why I didn't take calc, and I'm taking microecon this semester. The prereqs for Stern:</p>

<p>introductory macroeconomics,
introductory microeconomics,
calculus,
expository writing,
and introductory accounting (a combination of managerial accounting and financial accounting totaling at least 6 semester hours). </p>

<p>I could only take an econ course the 2nd semester, and a prereq for macro is micro (which I'm taking now). As for accounting, the prereq for my school is sophomore standing, and as a freshman, I couldn't take it. So because of a mix of my current schools system and my own mistakes of choosing classes and not predicting the future, I'm in a pickle. I'm applying to NYU for next fall. Almost all of the extra forms have been sent and only the main app and essays are due. I want to major in economics, but honestly, I don't think I'd go to NYU if I don't get into Stern. I just don't understand why I won't be able to take those courses next year if I get in...oh well. </p>

<p>Should I apply to CAS or Stern? I still might go to CAS if I get in, but I doubt it. I would probably go if I get into Stern though, but I don't think I would get accepted just based on the fact that I haven't completed the prereqs. Any advice?</p>

<p>Some stats:
1st Sem. GPA: 3.5
CUNY Baruch College
SAT: 1520 + 700 Writing</p>

<p>However, I retook the SATs while I was in college and I understand that NYU doesn't like that...my old SAT was 1320 (720 M 600 V)</p>

<p>And I know that I won't be able to transfer into Stern later on if I get into CAS.</p>

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<p>there is a section on the application to list the classes that are currently in progress OR classes you plan to take. if possible, take all the other prereqs during the summer. they are very lenient on that and they realize that a lot of freshman cant do the accounting classes right away.</p>

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<p>Yep, if you have the dough, georgetown has summer school and offers both financial and managerial accounting. Its 2 sessions, 1 for each course and its around $8k with housing</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies.</p>

<p>I don't understand why I would take classes at GTown though. Did you suggest it because its $8k? Thats more than 2 years of classes in my current college :P</p>

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<p>I'm suggesting it because of the fact that if you mention you'll be completing the courses in summer they'll know youll complete the prereqs. (unless baruch offers them during the summer) Prereqs can be a deciding factor. But if you apply to cas thats not a problem because accounting isn't required.</p>