<p>Title says it all, I just called the undergrad admission to ask.
I applied for CAS, and ambassador told me if I didn't get the LSP packet still, I'm accepted to the department that I chose to apply.
Congrats everyone !</p>
<p>Oh, I forgot to mention it’s for those who received the email.</p>
<p>YEAAAAAH
SO I’m in CAS!^^
Thanks for sharing the news!</p>
<p>so if i didn’t receive either yet, and i’m expecting to most likely get LSPed, it means that that i’m not gonna get into LSP… and that i probably am not getting into nyu. damn it</p>
<p>Stupid question but-what’s the LSP packet?</p>
<p>i’m not exactly sure what it is, since i haven’t received one… but if you get one, it basically tells you that you were accepted into the LSP program (liberal studies program) instead of CAS for the first two years</p>
<p>Oron…thanks for clarifying. This concerned me all weekend (daughter applied to Tisch).</p>
<p>Is that easier to get into? What if we’d rather do that? (Who wouldn’t want to study abroad for 2 years?) Or do I just not understand what the liberal studies program is?</p>
<p>oh my gosh i was wondering this all weekend, thank you! : D</p>
<p>So since I’ve been accepted through LSP, I can tell you guys a little bit about it.</p>
<p>Last Monday I got my package saying that I not was admitted to CAS “yet”, but would go through a program called the Liberal Studies Program for two years, then transfer to CAS. </p>
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<li><p>In LSP, you take all of your general, basic required courses along with a few electives towards your major. Then you move into CAS after the two years are completed as long as you maintain a GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher. </p></li>
<li><p>There is no separate college housing or division between LSP students and the CAS/Tisch/Stern/Gallatin students. </p></li>
<li><p>About 7-10% of students who applied to NYU were accepted into the LSP program. Some of them are offered the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Paris, London (as I was) or stay at NYU, some are offered only the NYU campus, and some (mostly international kids make up this group) are offered only the international sites for the first two years. </p></li>
<li><p>So pretty much, you graduate with the same degree as everyone else. Jobs, grad schools, or wherever wouldn’t be able to tell from your degree that you were in LSP. </p></li>
<li><p>You cannot apply directly to the LSP program. </p></li>
<li><p>AP Credits are still transferable, and scholarships, awards, and honors will be available. </p></li>
<li><p>There are about 2,000 kids total in LSP</p></li>
<li><p>Classes are smaller, according to what NYU said in the package they sent. They say “many classes are capped with enrollments of no more than 15 students; most have no more than 25”</p></li>
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<p>9… Finally, you get accepted to LSP basically if you are qualified to handle the rigorous academics that NYU offers, but NYU feels that it would be better for you to start off in LSP to get a firmer grounding. It’s been said (don’t know if it’s true) that often people who have been accepted to LSP were great in say their EC’s , class rank, and gpa, but were slightly lower in their essays and sat’s. Don’t take my word for that last sentence, haha. But I guess it would make sense, since I feel I was strong in every aspect except my SAT’s and SAT II’s.</p>
<p>The letter I got says:</p>
<p>Dear _______,</p>
<p>"Thank you …blah blah.</p>
<p>"While you applied to the College of Arts and Science, we are unable to offer you direct admission to that school. However, we would like to offer you admission to the Liberal Studies Program, a two-year course of study in the liberal arts. The curriculum covers the development of civilization from ancient times to the present, with instuction in small classes by full-time faculty, creating a small college feel within the larger university. As a Liberal Studies student at NYU, you can still graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the Colleges of Arts and Science. After successfully completing two years in the Liberal Studies Program, entrance requirements for admission to CAS are met and admission is guaranteed as a junior. </p>
<p>“then more blah blah, you have three weeks to respond to receive official acceptance package”</p>
<p>*please correct me if I have made a mistake anywhere here.</p>
<p>oh and i cant believe i forgot…</p>
<p>CONGRATS TO ALL WHO GOT THE EMAIL 
:)</p>
<p>do you mind telling me your stats? you don’t have to if you don’t want to, but i would like to see where i stand</p>
<p>Do you have to fill out a special application to get LSP-ed?</p>
<p>@Rapden: no.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what LASP exactly is, but I’ve heard it’s like a back-up. No intention of offending LSPers, but applicants who fail to go to where they applied but still good enough to attend NYU goes to LSP. Is this true?</p>
<p>So as long as you apply your considered into the LSP program?</p>
<p>To answer your guys question about LSP…</p>
<p>@ Rapden …There is no way of applying for LSP. Yes, if you are applying to NYU, you are automatically considered for LSP…however I think that might not apply for Stern, so I’ve heard. </p>
<p>So basically it’s either you get accepted to the school you want, you get into LSP, or you get rejected.</p>
<p>@jamie …pretty much. This is how I put it. Once again, don’t take my word for it. This is the sense that I’ve gotten of it from reading posts and learning about lsp through the package and website.</p>
<p>“9… Finally, you get accepted to LSP basically if you are qualified to handle the rigorous academics that NYU offers, but NYU feels that it would be better for you to start off in LSP to get a firmer grounding and be better prepared for it. It’s been said (don’t know if it’s true) that often people who have been accepted to LSP were great in say their EC’s , class rank, and gpa, but were slightly lower in their essays and sat’s. (this is an example) Don’t take my word for that last sentence, haha. But I guess it would make sense, since I feel I was strong in every aspect except my SAT’s and SAT II’s.”</p>
<p>@carly girl - ill message you :)</p>