<p>I transferred to NYU as a junior this year.
Stats: GPA 3.8+ SAT 2100 Transferred from top 25 Liberal Arts College International Student NO FA</p>
<p>Major: Philosophy+German Studies (CAS)</p>
<p>Department I am familiar with:
Philosophy: Pro: Best program in the English-speaking countries. World-renowned faculties.
Con: Most classes are lectures unless you take seminars. Grades depend on TA.
German: Pro: classes are small. usually 15 people (advanced courses) Do not know courses like elementary and intermediate language courses. professors know students very well. Students are nice. Well-balanced research interests.
Con: Nope</p>
<p>Comparative Literature: Pro: lots of individualized attention, able to do independent project and research with professors. Get grant or summer funding from the department
Con: Professors are not accessible as those in German. </p>
<p>Economics (Policy): Pro: Top program in the nations. world-renowned faculties
Con: classes are huge! Curves are insane (the class I take 80+/100 is A LOL)</p>
<p>NYU in general:
Pro: City Life. tons of internships await you. CAS works closely with NYU law.
Con: Large school. Bureaucracy. </p>
<p>If you have any questions, the best way to catch me is to pm. Please dont let me chance you. I do not work in the admission office and have no idea how it works. 4.0 get rejected by CAS. 3.5 get into Stern.</p>
<p>Suggestion:
1. Gallatin is a great school. Met lots of interesting students. Smart and funny.
2. NYU is a large school. You ARE able to pursue independent projects and research with professors.
3. Dont live in NYU dorm. It is horrible. Do not get along with my roommates.</p>
<p>@rutgers101 Sorry I only have 5 posts and not allowed to do private message.</p>
<p>Hi. I asked my friends who transferred to Stern this year. All of them get decent grades: GPA(3.8+) and SAT(2100+). Make sure that you take cal, intermediate micro and a writing class. If you get the scores, the deal-breaker will be your NYU WHY Essay. Make sure that you show that how you LOVE NYU and how you will take advantage of the resources. Cliche right? I recommend that you attend the campus tour. Some people who lead the tour are from Stern and can give you some insider information. One of my friends did that and got in. Hope that helps.</p>
<p>@Rutgers101 if you’re planning on transferring into NYU, do not retake the SAT. NYU specifically states that transfer students should not retake the SAT. It gives them an unfair advantage over those students who do not retake the test. If you’re already taken the SAT, then NYU wants your previous scores [as will all other schools].</p>
<p>Where does it say that? It sounds logical, but do you think you can point me to a reference? I’m currently retaking the SAT and you have me panicked.</p>
<p>It doesn’t say what you said but good god am I not getting any sleep tonight. I need to retake for NYU and Barnard. If I don’t, I don’t stand the slightest chance! I seriously think I might go cry now lol</p>
<p>It’s just usual practice for most universities. </p>
<p>Are you applying as a fall sophomore transfer? In that case you will need to send your SAT scores. If you apply as a second-semester sophomore transfer, you won’t (i.e. January entry).</p>
<p>Guys, I called this morning. The guy said that if you will be an incoming junior (sophomore transfer) you just don’t need them, BUT if you think they will help, submit them. You just don’t really have to. It won’t be looked upon badly whether you don’t submit them or you do submit them. It’s up to you. </p>
<p>The way I’m looking at it is that having a 2100, 2300 or even a 2000 is so not going to weigh down your application. Anything but. Use your judgment, I suppose. I still think you should retake if you can break 2000. If you already have a 2300 its pretty much a moot point when you don’t even need them In the first place as a sophomore transfer. What are you going to show them with a 100 point increase? </p>
<p>Again, use your judgment. As for rutgers101, a ~2000 is good enough to get in as a freshman. I don’t suggest you take them again. But what do any of us know lol</p>
<p>I’m considering applying as a philosophy major. Is grading uniformly tough? I’ve always heard that philosophy is pretty tough but it seems to be quite easy at my current school. Given that NYU has, as you say, one of the best departments in the world I’m a bit reluctant to pursue it there (just to protect my GPA for law school, honestly).</p>
<p>Is it easy to meet people? I won’t be living in Manhattan, but plan on joining the undergraduate pre-law society and a few other clubs.</p>
<p>Also, how do employers react to the NYU name? Are there plenty of recruiters on campus?</p>
<p>I highly doubt SAT scores play a critical factor in NYU’s transfer admissions, even for people transferring into their Sophomore year. I mean just think about it, what is the admissions committee going to factor in more: A semesters worth of actual college-level work, or a three hour exam that you took years ago? </p>
<p>(This is what my admissions counselor pretty much told me on the subject, so before people bash me that I’m stupid for coming up with this conclusion, I’ve already discussed it with someone who’s helped prior students transfer into college like NYU)</p>
<p>For prospective transfers, I suggest that you focus on your other strengths, such as admissions essays and professor recommendations. Once your in college, the SAT’s are moot.</p>
<p>@LanaDelBanks Some people think it’s pretty hard to make friends at NYU. Students are very independent and also extremely busy with internships, jobs, schoolwork, etc. Also, dorms are placed far apart and many students live in apartments after freshman year so you won’t have the advantage of making friends through housing as dorms are notoriously known for their apartment-like atmosphere in that you’ll have no idea who your neighbors are. No one goes to hall events or hall meetings. However, clubs and Greek life are a great place to meet people, and you’ll might also make friends through classes.</p>
<p>Hey guys!
I’m applying for Sophomore transfer this fall, transferring from LSU.
I’m a double-major studying French and Biochemistry with a 3.84 GPA, 3 Honor Society memberships, fraternity involvement, a few clubs, Student Government Senator. I’m really anxious about it because I was denied when I initially applied for Fall 2012. ACT score of 32. I just fell in love with the school when I visited. What are your thoughts?!</p>