<p>I'm planning on applying to NYU for fall 2005, and I was just wondering, comparatively, how difficult it is to get accepted to Gallatin Compared to the College of Arts and Sciences.</p>
<p>Individual statistics are as follows:
3.5/3.6 current gpa (i know, not so hot)
3.5 highschool gpa
1240 SAT (i know, low)
BUT i have a ridiculous amount of extracurricular strengths as well, for instance (well, this is the reason I'm gunning for Gallatin) I started working at a small upstart magazine, where i was give the position of music editor (i've just turned 20) and it's actually taken off. So, to my name, I have conducted (along with personally scheduling photoshoots) interviews with a plethora of big name indie bands, put together 65 small music reviews on upcoming albums and wrote a few articles interviewing small directors and artists, one of which is deep in the nomination process for an academy award for best short film. If i were to be at Gallatin I want to study along the lines of Art History along with communications so i can continue my print/industry work.</p>
<p>if i were to be at the college of arts and sciences, i would focus on again, art history and Iberian Studies (i'm fluent in spanish, but my portugese is quite rusty at the moment).</p>
<p>i'm just wondering about my chances and hoping for some feed back to which school it might be in my better interest to direct my application.
xoxo</p>
<p>It is my understanding that the average GPA for Gallatin students is a 3.5 You're also a transfer, so the SAT score shouldn't hurt your chances. It might be low by CAS standards, but not by Gallatin.</p>
<p>I was laughing reading this because you and I have virtually the same background. I have a recording studio, management deals with songwriters, and I'm trying really hard to start an online music publisher. However, I'm uncomfortable with my SAT scores and opted not to apply until after I get my B.A. at Hunter. There's not a question in my mind that an interdisciplinary education is necessary to be successful in the music industry.</p>
<p>Stick to Gallatin b/c of the GPA and SAT scores. CAS is the hardest school to get into in terms of the academic competition. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and I think Gallatin gets a kick out of that.</p>
<p>Sorry to hijack this, but I have similar stats to the OP and was wondering if you knew the average GPA for Steinhardt? Thanks!!</p>
<p>I have to emphasize that all NYU schools are hard to get into but each has very different qualities that they look for in a person. From my experience, Steinhardt might be willing to allow a student with a GPA that is lower than NYU's average. I spoke to an admissions representative and I was told that the AVERAGE GPA of the early decision freshman class was a 3.9. If you have a normal GPA (3.5 - 3.6) you get another chance because there is more to the students of Steinhardt than GPA and SAT scores. I have a friend who applied with a 3.4 and an 1180 and got into Steinhardt, but this girl can make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when she sings.The same goes for Gallatin and Tisch. Yes, you have to show consistency in your academic discipline because it speaks volumes of the kind of person you are and have the potential to be. There must also be a highly developed talent or impressive skill. The ability to utilize these skills and reach educational and professional goals is flat out admirable. This shows determination and potential more effectively than any transcript or test score ever could.</p>
<p>i appreciate all the help. it's really tough though seeing that on the Gallatin Website they make no mention of transfer students all together. But should I even consider steinhart (sp?) or the College of Arts and Sciences. I feel like I might have a shot at acceptance, I just have to play my cards correctly .</p>
<p>and I wondering if this counts at all: i initially applied to nyu as a hopefull freshman, and although i was not accepted into the College of Arts and Sciences for iberian studies, i was accepted into the school of general studies (which, in retrospect wouldn't have been that bad i guess) but do you think this could play any part in the application process?</p>
<p>I was accepted into GSP as a HS student as well, and I asked that question on the NYU bulletin board, and they said it ultimately does not make a difference, but to mark it somewhere on your application.</p>
<p>so wait, should i consider steinhart compared to say, gallatin or CAS?</p>
<p>i'm just trying to find my "best bet" out of all of them</p>
<p>Sorry, I hijacked your thread, but I think the Steinhardt response was meant for me, but if you're interested in their programs, you should consider it.</p>
<p>They will ask on your application if you have applied to NYU before , then you would list yes, and you were accepted to GSP.</p>
<p>Stern is the only scooh that will not accept transfer students who first transferred into other schools of NYU.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that there is virtually no merit aid for transfer students (ourside of the CUNY community College partnership) si your aid package will consist of mostly loans.</p>