NYU

The Best Majors at New York University (NYU)

NYU, or New York University, is one of the top private research universities in the world — and one of them most innovative, bringing together the sciences, the arts, and the humanities at the highest level. It is deeply respected for offering leading programs across nearly every field. Basically, NYU is a big deal. It is also the largest private research university in the country, with more than 65,000 students across 20 schools and colleges. Plus, it’s in the heart of one of the best cities in the world for young professionals who are hungry for success. In addition, there are campuses (not just programs) in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, which augment the New York City offerings while also hosting many cutting-edge programs that are exclusive to those campuses. Add another 12 global academic centers across the globe, and you’ve got one of the best networked universities anywhere.  

Applying to New York University (NYU) as an International Student

If you’re thinking about attending college in the United States, you probably already know that applying to college here can be pretty stressful. There are so many schools, so many requirements, and so many different expectations the colleges and universities want you to balance. It can be very overwhelming, but with some guidance, we can make it manageable, and even potentially enjoyable. In this post, we’ll break down what you need to know to apply to New York University (NYU), one of the most popular colleges in the United States in one of the most famous cities in the world.

What to Do if You’ve Been Waitlisted by NYU 2024

New York University, most commonly known as NYU, is a top liberal arts and research university in the heart of New York City. If you want to be in the midst of the action in New York, this is the place to be. Steps from iconic historic and cultural sights and experiences, NYU is truly in the middle of it all. The school is extremely popular among students interested in all fields, but especially the arts, business, finance, and entrepreneurship because of the opportunities New York City offers, alongside the formidable resources of the university. It is also the top school for international students in the United States, and has not just study abroad programs, but entire state-of-the-art campuses in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi.

Rejected from NYU Early Decision

We understand that receiving a rejection from your dream school, like NYU, in the Early Decision round can be disheartening.  You’ve invested countless hours making yourself a great candidate and had a clear vision of your future there. First and foremost, we want to emphasize that this outcome is not a reflection of your worth or your potential. College admissions have become exceptionally competitive! And NYU’s acceptance rate, according to U.S. News & World Report, is only about 12%.

How to Write the New York University (NYU) Supplement 2023-2024

New York University, aka NYU, is a large, private research university located smack-dab in the middle of Greenwich Village in New York City. As they love to say, the city is your campus! They’re known mostly for the Tisch School of the Arts, or as the alma mater listed on almost every actor’s Wikipedia page, but also are known for their excellent engineering, business, social science, language, and ‘build-your-own-major’ programs. It’s the largest private university in the country, with over 26,000 undergraduates, but that’s just at the NYC campus. They also have two other degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. It also has one of the most rapidly shrinking acceptance rates we’ve ever seen, plummeting to 8% last cycle. Compare that to 2018’s 19% and 2013’s 35% acceptance rates. They’re test-optional, and this year they’re also supplement optional, although if you want a competitive app, you’re gonna write it!!

Transferring to New York University (NYU) 2023

Have you been dreaming of living in New York? Transferring to NYU can give you access to everything New York City has to offer, while at one of the most well-known and well-respected colleges in the country. NYU definitely has the cool factor as far as colleges go. Home to more young celebrities and influencers than we care to count, we’ve found that a rising number of students are looking to NYU as a transfer option because it offers the opportunity to build their career outside of academia parallel to earning their degree. Like with many transfer programs, though, housing is not guaranteed. If you’re looking to transfer to NYU, you may also have to accept the reality of being young and hustling in New York City — numerous roommates in tiny apartments included.  

How to Write the NYU Supplement 2022-2023

NYU is one of the most popular colleges in the world – so much so that they even call themselves “the top dream school in the country.” A little egotistical, but we digress. A record-breaking 105,000 students applied to NYU’s current freshman class, which dropped their acceptance rate to 12.2%. NYU is getting more and more competitive, and what used to be seen as a safety school for the Ivies is now almost as hard to get into as Cornell.