<p>I'm a freshman at Hofstra U in Long Island and I definitely want to transfer to NYU Stern as a Finance major (I'm over LI, and I need a top school). I'm iffy on whether to take Econ 1 and Econ 2 this semester, or leave it as Econ 1 and Computer Science; not sure which one will make me more attractive. Also, not sure whether to take a harder math than basic calc or simply do basic calc (I would rather get an excellent grade in that than take a harder one and get a less than wonderful one), but I am a very good math student so I wouldn't be averse to taking a more difficult math.</p>
<p>Here's my course schedule:</p>
<p>Econ 1
Overview to Computer Science
Basic calculus
Bio (human anatomy)
Writing 2 (finishes writing requirement)</p>
<p>Try to take Econ 2 (if that’s microecon) and the calc 1 equivalent in your school. If you do get in you will probably be exempt from taking those classes at Stern</p>
<p>Why are you taking bio if you want to transfer to business school? The Computer Science class (if its intro to CS) take it since it will help you. Keep the writing, they might bump you out of Business/Publics and possibly Writing the Essay if you’re lucky.</p>
<p>Ok, thanks. My finance major adviser said Bio would look good because it would show that I am well rounded, and I have looked at the curriculum for a first year Stern student and it says that it is recommended that freshman satisfy a natural science credit; Bio from Hofstra would transfer over. I’m trying to stay as close as possible to Stern’s curriculum.</p>
<p>I hear that Stern REALLY likes students who take hard math classes. Isn’t this true? Shouldn’t I be taking a harder math? Or should I simply fulfill their “requirement”? I really want to be at the top of the applicant class.</p>
<p>Did you have science APs from high school that will satisfy Stern’s sci requirements?</p>
<p>Also, you’re taking 5 classes in a single semester (sure its manageable?)</p>
<p>I don’t know if calc 2 or 3 will satisfy the calc 1 requirement, but you should ask admissions or somebody else on here. If the harder ones do the job, then take those if you think you’ll get an A anyway.</p>
<p>No, I do not have any APs from high school. I took APs, but my parents said they wanted me to not take some AP tests because “some of the best classes they took in college were the ones they didn’t take the AP test to pass out of”. Yes, I’m taking 5 classes this semester, have plenty of time to party, and anticipate a 4.0. I have had bad experiences with admissions; they’re really adamant on not giving counseling to students that have not yet been admitted. I’ll call them anyway and get an answer out of them :)</p>