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Lisa Mortini

Lisa is a Senior Assistant Director of Admissions for NYU Abu Dhabi and the Global Admissions Team, based in the London office. Born and raised in France, Lisa also lived in Denmark and spent a couple of years in leafy upstate New York.  She is a dedicated gardener, a keen traveler to India and Japan, and loves watching the tennis at Wimbledon. She now spends her free time playing with her little rescue terrier dog, Cooper.
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26 Subjects! Choosing Your Major at NYU Abu Dhabi

In awe of the subject choices at NYU Abu Dhabi? Willing to get out of your comfort zone? Read student advice for picking the right major.

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College Application Submitted. What Next?

Here's what to do after you submit your application.

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3 Tips to Choose the Right Common App Essay Prompt

A few tips to help you make the right choice when faced with the seven Common App essay questions!

What’s UPP? NYU Abu Dhabi’s University Prep Program

NYU Abu Dhabi’s two-day virtual University Prep Program focuses on supporting rising high school seniors and students taking a gap year with the college search and application processes, from finding the right fit to putting together the best college application possible.

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Alumni Tell All! NYU Abu Dhabi’s Best-Kept Secrets

Find out insider secrets shared by our NYU Abu Dhabi alumni. Learn more about academics, campus life, food, and culture...and a fun event about camels!

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“How Am I Unique?” Standing Out in a Crowd of Essays

“Being yourself” in the personal statement is not about being perfect. It’s not about pretending to be what others may expect of you. On the contrary, it’s about recognizing, in the context you’re in, what matters to you and how it informs the way you experience life and interpret the world. Ultimately, you’ll need to find the best way to express it in writing.

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Applying To NYU Abu Dhabi: Should You Send Additional Materials?

As your finger hovers above the ‘submit’ button and you’re seconds away from applying to NYU Abu Dhabi – do ask yourself, should you send additional materials with your Common Application?

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Helping You Make Sense of College Rankings

Rankings offer a lot of useful details on specific college characteristics. That said, don’t forget the wonderful human element that may not align with these rankings.

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Tips for International Candidates Writing the Common App Essay

If you’re an international candidate who keeps staring in wonder at the Common App essay with no clue where to start, this article is for you!

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At the Core of NYU Abu Dhabi: An Interview with Senior Al Reem Al Hosani

"The Core Curriculum is an opportunity for students to discover interests and passions in disciplines they didn't know. We engage with topics from a local and global perspective. It is a holistic, well-rounded set of classes of a student’s choosing, in four different categories and with two seminar-based colloquium courses."