<p>Ask me anything!</p>
<p>What were you GPA/SAT when you applied to Stern? Anything special with your application?</p>
<p>If you don’t mind what do you think I stand up like against other applicants…</p>
<p>GPA= 92-93.25
SAT= 2250
Course Load=8 AP Courses
President of DECA
President of Investment Club</p>
<p>When I applied, I had probably an A average and a 2290 SAT (700 M, 800 CR, 790 W).
The most interesting part of my competition was my science research project, and how much I elaborated on that. I also made sure to connect my experiences with research, lit mag, newspaper, volunteer with business. Many of my classmates have small businesses or created volunteer organizations, but many more did not.</p>
<p>You look pretty good - but also standard for a lot of applicants</p>
<p>Hmm anything you say? You’re gonna be getting a lot of chances… so if you want to look at mine… it would be cool.</p>
<p>ED1 White Female from Texas
GPA: 3.73/4.22 (UW/W)
ACT: 32
10 AP’s by the time i graduate. Gotten straight 5s (with one 3).</p>
<p>Decent EC’s, lots of volunteer work. Plain and average essays… yeah im not a writer. And good Recs. </p>
<p>But did you have any concerns looking into the fact that NYU was so much in the middle of New York? I hear theres not much of a community, and while I am pretty extroverted, I’m still coming from podunk Texas and I’m concerned about finding a place if i were to be accepted.</p>
<p>Which school are you applying to at NYU? That makes a difference. You like like you’re definitely in good shape, very good shape actually, but a lot depends on your EC’s. Now that I re-read my essays, I realized they’re not that great - so I think a lot can overshadow them.</p>
<p>Well, NYU doesn’t have a campus. But I haven’t felt a lack of community, and I am a more introverted person. Washington Square Park is surrounded by NYU buildings, and functions as and is considered “campus”. The restaurants/stores nearby are also geared towards students. The entire area partially feels like NYU territory, which is cool when you think about it. Certain organizations, such as the residence halls and the student councils, do a lot to create a sense of community. They sponsor interesting trips and activities, and encourage people to meet each other. However, I do think that being in Stern has helped create a sense of community forme as well. NYU is a huge university, as large as some state schools, and has many different types of interesting people. There is NYU pride and community, it is just not as blatant as at other schools</p>
<p>Thats so great to hear! Yeah, I am applying to Stern… unfortunately. I know its a ton harder to get into. But I have my fingers VERY tightly crossed- I hear back on December 15th. My EC’s are good in the fact that I have a lot of leadership positions (president of a few clubs and involved in a lot of community service. I was the first student from my school to qualify for the National Debate tournament) but bad in the sense that they do not relate to business. (My school doesnt- and couldnt make- a FBLA chapter, and I havent done any of those entrepreneurial “im-CEO-of-my-own-company” stuff that I keep seeing people post). But by this point, my apps submitted, so I should really just sit back and wait. haha</p>
<p>Its nice to know that an introverted person like yourself feels at home at NYU. I’ve heard many horror stories about freshmen transferring schools their sophomore year, and there is no way I want to be doing that. But, I guess it stands true that no matter where you go you will always find someone you have something in common with- especially at such a large school.</p>
<p>Is their an issue with the women and men dynamic at stern?</p>
<p>I feel like NYU is a big enough school, and that especially with all the specialized programs, you should be able to find people like you.</p>
<p>Yes, there are a lot more men than women at Stern. There are also a lot of Asians, and anyone who isn’t Asian is probably Jewish. It’s not that noticeable in your classes, but it is in group/whole class programs and projects. No one is sexist or anything though, and the women in business club is one of the strongest clubs in Stern or on campus. Stern also has more straight guys than other schools at NYU, particularly more than in Tisch.</p>
<p>I’ve heard of the infamous Stern curve before… How hard is it to get an A in a Stern course?</p>
<p>I haven’t taken that many Stern class yet . . .but oh god Stern curve. In the basic microeconomics class, a 94 was an A, and anything below that was a B. The good thing is, its basically impossible to get a C, everyone gets B’s. Still, I’ve heard that the curve can be manageable, and it does vary a lot from class to class.</p>