Common Application
Recommendation FAQ: Is One Letter REALLY Enough for NYU?
Do you have questions about the NYU letter of recommendation requirement? Admissions Counselor Risa Harms has answers to all your burning questions!
Announcing the 2024-2025 Common Application for NYU
Planning to apply to NYU during the 2024-2025 academic year? Here's what you need to know about recent changes to NYU's Common Application.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applying to NYU: Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Edition
Applying to NYU? Have yet to listen to Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album? Discover which song you are based on your intended NYU school!
Applying (The Right Way) to NYU Shanghai
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!
The Taylor Swift Album to Listen to While Applying to Each NYU School
College apps leaving you feeling “happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time?" Escape into Taylor Swift’s discography while applying to NYU!
Transfer-to-Transfer: Advice from Current NYU Students
Transferring to NYU? Current students who went through the process offer their advice.
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!
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.