Advice
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Extracurriculars: An International Applicant’s Guide
A current student shares their tips for international students on extracurricular activities and how to discuss them in the NYU application.
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Tips for the Summer Before Your Senior Year of High School
Are you wondering how to spend the summer before your senior year of high school? Five NYU students offer their guidance.
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Want to Transfer to NYU? You Have Options
NYU has programs to support every student’s unique transfer journey. Which one is best for you?
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Making the Most of Your High School Summers
Colleges want to see you are productive with your time off. Consider these factors and take control of how you spend your summer vacation.
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Busting NYU Myths
There are a number of popular myths and misconceptions about life on NYU’s New York City campus. Current Tandon student Hridayesha separates fact from fiction.
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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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How I Made NYC Feel Like Home
NYU Abu Dhabi student Amina shares how she came to make NYU's NYC campus feel like a home during her study away experience.
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How to College Search with Pride
While there are many factors that go into the college search process, LGBTQIA+ students may have additional considerations when building their college list.
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The Musicophile’s Guide to the Tisch Theatre Studies Curriculum
Calling all music lovers! NYU Tisch Drama student Rohun has transformed the Theatre Studies curriculum into a musical playlist form.
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Finding Fit Through Instagram: Social Media and the College Search
You read that right—more and more colleges use social media to connect with students. Here’s how to best engage with us online.
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Dear NYU First-Year Students (and Eshika)
As a senior, I've learned alot about NYU and myself. Here's advice I would give to my younger self after she was admitted!
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My Life on the Waitlist
Are you a student admitted to NYU from the waitlist? Here's what you need to know about your time at NYU, from a student who has been there.