<p>I'm applying to NYU ED and I'm debating whether I should do it online or by paper. I'm also applying to Tisch for film so I'll need to send in a whole bunch of other stuff by paper. I'm thinking it'd be easier to just send it all in at once instead of just mailing stuff seperately, but I also have terrible handwriting and I'm afraid that will on some level affect the admissions process. Also, online would be quicker.</p>
<p>I would do it via paper (MY handwriting doesnt suck lol) i think its a little more personal and shows a little more care that way. But to my top choice school yesterday i recieved an email and since i was one of the first 100 to "request more info" for admission to fall of 07 i was given an admission fee waiver code (FRREEEEBEEEEE!) so in that case i opted for the online option.</p>
<p>Sorry but as the new, just-elected-today eco club president, I have to say that 1) writing things out does not give you an advantage by making the app more "personal" and 2) online is SOOOO easy; there's obviously so much less paperwork and handwriting isn't a problem. 3) essays are so much easier to be able to be done on a computer and then tweaked a million times before they're sent off in the online app. And technically you have extra time to finish apps, even though you should not procrastinate!
I would say definitely do online and dont be like so many others who are just raking in trees. Recycle. </p>
<p>OK sorry but my shpeal is over. Good luck and do it online please!</p>
<p>Then again, it could look strange if you write lengthy essays about your heavily-developed passion for programming etc. and then go fetch your pencil and paper for the application. Not that that would necessarily be a bad thing, just typing tends to be more efficient.</p>
<p>It's hard to predict these rather arbitrary effects. College advisers tend to say go with paper, so if you're really concerned that's probably the better choice.</p>
<p>Some colleges specifically require online application, I guess it makes their life easier because of the readability. If the colleges don't explicitly require online, I'd send paper application because my handwriting is AWESOME!!!!!</p>