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How do I stand out at NYU application?
To stand out from other competitive applicants and have strong NYU admissions odds, your child should focus on three main areas of achievement throughout high school—academic rigor, high test scores, and in-depth extracurricular activities.
What is NYU looking for in applicants?
There are five factors that NYU ranks as being “very important” to their admissions process: 1) rigor of secondary school record, 2) class rank, 3) GPA, 4) standardized test scores, and 5) talent/ability.
What classes should I take in high school to go to NYU?
To succeed at NYU, what should I have taken in high school?
- English/Writing – 4 years.
- History/Social Studies – 3 to 4 years.
- Mathematics – 3 to 4 years.
- Laboratory Sciences – 3 to 4 years.
- Foreign Language – 3 to 4 years.
What is the deadline to apply to NYU?
Application Deadlines
| Apply by | Notification on | |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Decision | September 15 | October 3 |
| Regular Decision | October 15* | November 1 |
| Rolling Admissions | After October 15* | November 15 (and then 2-4 weeks from date of submission) |
What kind of student does NYU look for?
An NYU student should be a dedicated and hard working student, adventurous, open minded, and willing to take advantage of the city and all of the amazing resources that surround the school.
What GPA do I need for NYU?
3.69 GPA
To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1510 SAT or a 34 ACT. You should also have a 3.69 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.
What does Tisch stand for NYU?
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
The New York University Tisch School of the Arts (commonly referred to as Tisch) is the performing, cinematic and media arts school of New York University.