Advice
Using the Additional Information Section
Learn when it may be appropriate to use the Additional Information section on the Common Application and how to best use it if you do.
How to Approach the Common Application
There’s no wrong way to approach the Common Application, but here’s two different strategies you might want to choose from when you apply to NYU.
NYU CALI: Here’s the Scoop
High school senior and NYU CALI alum Dario Anaya shares why taking part in the program was one of the best decisions he's ever made.
Surviving Your Tisch Drama Artistic Review
Get a clearer idea of what to expect during your Tisch Drama artistic review with this step-by-step guide.
Acing Your Tisch Drama Audition
A theatre girl’s guide to everything you need to know about applying, preparing, and acing your Tisch Drama audition in a few easy steps!
Tisch Drama 101
Everything you need to know about applying to the drama program at the Tisch School of the Arts!
Things I Wish I Knew Before Applying to Gallatin
Designing your own major can seem thrilling. However, in case you’re stressed or confused about applying to Gallatin, here are some things I wish I'd known.
Why Should I Choose NYU? College List 101
College applications are coming up and youʼre still not sure where you want to spend the next four years? Here’s how to tell if you should choose NYU.
“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.
How to Build Your NYU Film Portfolio
If you’ve found yourself stressing about the Tisch Film and TV portfolio, you are not alone! Check out these tips for building your best portfolio for one of the nation’s top two film programs.*
Getting “Social” with Your Top Colleges
What do YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have in common? Your college search! Find out how social media can enhance your college search.
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.