Application Help

Are you a high school junior just starting your college search journey? If the process seems overwhelming, you are not alone. Here is what you need to know, plus advice on how you can even enjoy the process!

Have questions about the 2025–2026 NYU Common Application? You can find all of our best tips for completing it here!

If you think NYU Abu Dhabi may be the place for you, check out this guide to the Common Application, including FAQs and helpful links.

An honest guide to the parts of college applications no one prepares you for, and how to stay organized and true to yourself along the way.

What's that little violet pop-up on the NYU website? That's NYUAdmissionsBot, here to answer your questions about applying to NYU!

Some students think itʼs a bad idea to apply undecided to NYU. Go inside five different “undecided” options at NYU!

An NYU Financial Aid counselor shares some words of wisdom for parents navigating the financial aid process with their prospective students.

An NYU financial aid officer breaks down the differences between scholarships, grants, Federal Work-Study, and loans and explains how they add up to create the full picture of your financial aid package.

Yes, the financial aid application process can seem a bit overwhelming. However, applying for it is an important and necessary part of your NYU application.

Need to change something on your application after you’ve already submitted it? Don’t sweat it! Here’s everything you need to know on how to update your application.

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.

Apply to NYU Shanghai the right way! We have two admissions processes: one for Chinese citizens, one for international students (plus special considerations for those with Chinese heritage). Read to discover which is right for you!