Advice
Five Pieces of Advice to College Applicants from Taylor Swift’s NYU Commencement Address
Nervous about sending in your college applications? Take five pieces of advice from Dr. Taylor Swift's NYU Commencement speech.
Got Questions? The NYU Applicant Portal Has Answers
You submitted your application. Now what? A member of our Admissions Operations team has some advice on how to check the status of your application and provide important updates.
What I Wish I Knew Before Going to College Abroad
Considering college abroad? NYU Shanghai student Sarah shares five things she wishes she knew before becoming an international student.
Why You Should Start Your Common Application Early
There are many benefits to getting an early start on your Common Application to NYU.
Your Guide to Applying to NYU
A guide for applying to New York University, with details on the different sections you’ll encounter with the Common App.
Dear High School Seniors…
High school seniors, use this guide to help you apply to NYU. Ace the essays, get a great recommendation letter, and let yourself shine.
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!
College Fair 101: Tips for a Great Conversation with Your Admissions Rep
How to make the most of your conversation with an institutional rep at a college fair.
Questions About College to Ask an Admissions Rep
When you meet with an admissions rep, what kind of questions should you ask? David has some advice on how to ask questions to get the information you need.
POV: You’re Auditioning for Musical Theatre at NYU
Are you interested in auditioning for NYU Tisch to study musical theatre? Here are some tips and tricks for your application!
An International Student’s Guide to Moving to NYU Alone
Scared about moving to NYU by yourself from across the world? That's completely normal! Here are my tips as someone who travelled over 10,000 miles to study at NYU in NYC.
Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever” and Applying to College
An NYU Admissions Counselor tells you what’s true or false about college admissions in Netflix’s hit show “Never Have I Ever.” Spoilers Ahead!