<p>Argh yeah, I've had so many people (mainly adults) who keep saying things like "Oh, so you're going to be at NYU next year?" and I'm just "Well...I hope so...". Except for my mom, who thinks that I'm going to get rejected because I decided to apply to Gallatin instead of CAS. Thanks Mom. And then a ton of my friends are all applying to Yale and other Ivys, so they all think that I'll get into NYU because it seems so much easier to get into than the schools they're trying for. And my dad's convinced that I'll get into NYU because he went there. And ahh I hope all of this isn't jinxing me haha. </p>
<p>I'm getting so stressed out about NYU right now, I just want to know already! I keep having these periods where I start thinking about my application and am like "oh, I definitely have a good shot at getting in!" But then the next day I'll get convinced that I'm getting rejected and start stressing out over doing all of my other apps (which I have so much left to do on still...). I'm so unsure about whether or not I'll get in.</p>
<p>How have people started getting acceptances already?! Especially for people other than internationals and GSPers...
I wonder if that person on the group's friend is actually telling the truth....</p>
<p>Perry - Yup, story of my life. Then there are those adults who have no idea what NYU is. They sound it out: "NYU? New...York..........University? Ah. So, where in New York is it? Oh, it's actually in NEW YORK New York?" Ugh.
So many think it's a state school or something. </p>
<p>greenelf - Well, there's going to be a lot of interrogation over the next several hours until we know the facts! Once the first letters go out, everyone's going to go crazy until we all get ours too. (Judging from what I observed on the boards from last year)</p>
<p>hannah - I'm thinking it could be a GSP? (I guess its LSP now) Oh I would KILL to be LSP'd. Those letters usually go out first, and the sooner the better. This wait could potentially be agonizing.</p>
<p>^^ Yeahh Gallatin! I think you will be fine. In many ways, you may have better chances for Gallatin than CAS. I spent ages on my essay and short answers, and I'm proud of my application so hopefully that's reflected in their decision. I hope we get it!</p>
<p>It's not my friend, it's the friend of someone in the ED facebook group. So this is like totally through the grapevine. And yes, it seems QUITE early.</p>
<p>I'm usually pretty trusting and not skeptical of people, even though this is the internet...but let's not jump to conclusions over one person's comment. </p>
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<p>Aw come on, don't say that. :( I use to think the same way about being Asian, cause I didn't want to stand out and be different. I grew up in a white neighborhood till I moved to Queens when I was like 10. I realized that I was just being stupid, that I was holding myself back. I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin now, feel like I "evolved" from a self-hater to someone who has pride in himself.</p>
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Chris- haha, I know it's really corny. But I know of this fella who looks like he's going to shoot someone when he hears someone call the city "The Big Apple" and he's not even a true born-and-raised NY-er! He just lived there for ten plus years I think.
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<p>Haha well, I dunno. Maybe being in NY just makes people more violent? lmao</p>
<p>Chris - Well, I didn't used to be that way at all, but in the recent months I have unfortunately been exposed to a large number of under performing, lazy, ignorant, and even violent Hispanics. I feel that these people only confirm and feed crude stereotypes. Therefore, I may sometimes neglect to recognize my heritage for fear of being immediately stereotyped in the same manner. That's my analysis haha.</p>
<p>Yeah, that's why I feel such a big need to do something to break those stereotypes. Cause if we emphasize our heritage while showing all our good qualities, people will learn that "oh not all Asians are like this" and stuff like that. You're going into media right? Me too, film. Easy opportunity for us to pass on knowledge to the rest of the world that'll break those stereotypes. </p>
<p>Lol sorry if I got all "after-school special" on you. I wrote one of my short answers on that and it really mattered to me, you know? It's really hard to embrace your heritage especially when you're not surround by positive influences of your culture. </p>
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<p>I could ask you the same question. Haha I was actually locked outside my house in the freezing ass cold for like two hours, waiting for my parents to get back from their stupid black friday shopping, and my phone was dead. -_- So you know, of course I gotta catch up on my daily dose of CC now lmao</p>
<p>See, THIS is why I want to go to NYU...to have intelligent conversations with people about things that matter without fear of being criticized for displaying any characteristics that may be considered "different" than the norm. I'm sorry if I get tired of talking about The Hills or Gossip Girl; there are more stimulating topics to be uncovered. </p>
<p>And New York's an hour ahead of Texas, so it was about 2 over other there. Except now I can't be talking since it's 2:30 here and I have yet to go to sleep. Insomnia. Ugh.</p>
<p>I just had a heart attack
My mum sms me and told me she got a letter from NYU, and I asked if its a small or big envelope (this morning we got news that some ppl got an acceptance letter). and she said its small. and i almost cried out...
so I ran home and found out that its just a letter telling me they have received my application and ask me to check if all materials have been sent... same as the email...
the postmark date is 13th Nov 2008... lol
i'm dying...</p>
<p>The reason she was accepted so early is because she speaks 3 languages so she was invited to some international program or something...I was especially excited given that I live so close to this girl and her friend LOL.</p>
<p>My friend just got her GSP letter today (applied to CAS). We live north of Boston... I haven't gotten anything (applied to Stern) and neither has another one of my friends (CAS)</p>