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Finding Your College Fit as an International Student
How do you figure out if a school is the right fit when you can’t visit? Check out Eudora’s tips for international students about how to approach the college search process.
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Does the Email You Use on Your Application Matter?
Choosing the right email to set up your Common App is a big deal. Spoiler alert—it’s not the email address most people think they should use.
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NYU’s Common Application Questions
Thinking about submitting an application to NYU? Learn what to expect when you add NYU to your My Colleges list on the Common Application.
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Dos and Don’ts: Tips for Applying to NYU
Tips and some common pitfalls to avoid to make the application process go smoothly for everything from setting up your account, to emails, to financial aid.
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Preparing Yourself for the College Application
There are a lot of components that go into the college application process. Prepare in advance to set yourself up for success!
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Finding Your Fit: Why Academics Is Only Part of the College Fit Story
Finding the right fit for college is more than just the majors or programs offered. Read why our students think NYU is the best.
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College Application Preparation: How I Made the Most of My Summer
Are you getting ready to apply to college in the fall? Here’s a list of things I did over the summer for my college application preparation.
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How to Plan College Visits in the Northeast
So many colleges and so little time! Check out our tips for planning college visits and making a weekend out of it.
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4 Things to Remember Before Submitting Your Applications
It can be easy for the application process to become a blur. So here are four things to remember before submitting your applications.
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Staying In Touch with NYU
A round of up of our favorite resources to help you stay in touch with NYU no matter where you are in your college search journey.
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Making a College List, First-Generation Student Edition
A first-generation student provides tips on how they stayed organized during the college application process, from making a college list to tracking aid.
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Is This the Place for Me? How to Show Us Your Fit
Thinking about your options at NYU? There’s a good chance one of our campuses could be a good home for you. Find out how to best show your fit.