Applying to so Many Schools Is Hard. Choosing NYU Isn’t.

I promise (don’t sue me though).

I’m here to tell you that 1) It works out. Take a deep breath. Have confidence that you’ll make the right choice and will love the school you choose. 2) You have time! A month is longer than you think and more than enough time for the right school to appear. Take a day (or a week!) to be proud of the work you’ve done before you start deciding. And 3) Choosing NYU is the easiest, best way to ensure you end up somewhere you’ll love. Take it from someone who had no idea what they wanted and still found it all in a school: there’s a place for you and all of your interests at NYU.

You have to get all your facts!

Try and gather as much information as you can about each school you’re considering. Visiting the campus may be hard or impossible this year, so it’s even more important to utilize online resources as much as you can. Many schools are offering virtual tools to get the information you might have normally received on campus, so check them out! NYU has virtual tours, dorm tours, student testimonials, and more, all things to help see if choosing NYU is right for you. Spend time getting to know each school with an open mind before you start making your decision!

Basically, it’s time to break out the receipts.

That’s right, I’m talking lists of pros and cons, including size, location, classes, campus, and more. For me, NYU was up against some other pretty good schools (I won’t name names), and I’m sure you’ve got some other great options as well! Maybe they’re closer to home, or maybe all of your friends and family went there. Maybe they have a “traditional” campus, or maybe they’re a lot smaller than NYU.  I considered each school I got into closely and compared the strengths and weaknesses of each. After doing that, choosing NYU got easier and easier.

You’ve done your research and compared your schools, but now you need to get a feel for the school as a whole. Think about the type of student you are and look ahead to where to want to be. Think about the vibe of the school, the education you’ll receive, and the opportunities it provides. This is when I knew for sure that choosing NYU was the right decision! I knew NYU looked good on paper, but nothing compared to the connection I felt to the school and the weird sense of belonging I had when I thought about going to NYU.