
Jake Vitarelli
Class of 2026
Jake Vitarelli (he/him) is a rising senior studying dramatic writing at the Tisch School of the Arts. In addition to being an Admissions Ambassador for the NYU Office of Undergraduate Admissions, he also serves as the Managing Director of the Broke People Play Festival (NYU's largest student-run new-works theater festival) and is a member of two NYU comedy troupes. Having dreamed of coming to NYU for many years, Jake is thrilled to be able to offer tips and share his college experience with prospective students!
Jake Vitarelli (he/him) is a rising senior studying dramatic writing at the Tisch School of the Arts. In addition to being an Admissions Ambassador for the NYU Office of Undergraduate Admissions, he also serves as the Managing Director of the Broke People Play Festival (NYU's largest student-run new-works theater festival) and is a member of two NYU comedy troupes. Having dreamed of coming to NYU for many years, Jake is thrilled to be able to offer tips and share his college experience with prospective students!

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