HOW I GOT INTO NYU 2019⎪stats, extracurriculars + more
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here's the story of how I got into NYU; essays, teacher references, extracurricular activities and GPA included. If you're applying to NYU or to another college I hope this video is helpful! Keep in mind that admissions varies by school and applicant so what worked for me in terms of stats, activities and other application components may not be right for you. Be yourself throughout the application process, and if colleges don't buy what you're selling, maybe it's just not a good fit. Good luck seniors who are working on their essays, and to those of you who haven't yet started, this is your reminder to make the rest of your summer productive!
sorry in advance for the atrocious coloring in this video ://
I'm still working out my camera settings, the lighting kept changing and I apparently decided to play around with final cut pro so that's that
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2:33 - the application process
6:26 - stats
7:41 - extracurriculars
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☆ How old are you? 18 years young :)
☆ Are you in college? I'm in my last year of high school
☆ Where are you from? I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and have lived around the world since!
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The essay video would be soo helpful please upload it as soon as you can 💜
I filmed it but I just need to edit it! Should be going up in a week-ish. Make sure to sub so you don't miss it! :)
Sophielogy alright that’s great thank you so much 💜💜 and yess will do
Hey ..do you know if a IB student can go to this college???
@@humayrahima5723 yeah they can
i most admire there commitment to intelligence and its promotion ...nyu is one of those places that really has its head screwed on right ...
thank you so much, this video really inspired me to go after my dream school which is NYU. I feel very excited!
I'm so glad! Good luck :)
you gave me hope i can get in😭😭
saw this video 6 months ago and now im admitttteddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
wowwwww!!! Congratulations to you!! 🤩
@@sophielogy Thanks SO MUCH! I still can’t believe it lol
Hopefully I’ll meet you there this year!
It’s probably because you standed out from one of the essays
Thank you for this!!! I’m applying ED1 this fall and am looking forward to the process. ❤️
so glad this helped :) good luck with your application!
Did you get in
Did you get in??
i found this video really helpful thank you for your guidance!! i'm planning to apply to nyu through the ed2 option
Hey, how’d it go? I’m still trying to figure out if I want to apply ED1, ED2, or just regular submission next year.
@@erikawelch8355 hi! i'm currently attending nyu! i was lucky enough to get off the waitlist from ed 2. i wish i had applied through ed1, but my main concern back then were my test scores
i think it might be super hard for a student under an educational system far different from the us to get in any us college. here in brazil extracurriculars or individuality, leadership and iniciative are not encouraged in the same way. we only have three years of highschool. rarely a school will offer classes that transcend the mandatory curriculum (in which, btw, every student takes the same classes, and the level in which the class is presented depends on the teacher rather than student's placement on that subject or something).
idk. it feels impossible to get there
I feel you! I was in the French system before switching to an IB school. In the French system, there is barely an emphasis on extracurriculars. You also don't have a lot of time to do them, as you start early, and you finish late.
same way here in india but still I got into NYU and that with scholarship too.
@@wayward_ash2333 really???? How did you do it I planning to apply for that too and need help
@@wayward_ash2333if you don’t mind can you share your stats with me I’ll be applying for ed for next fall would help a lot as Nyu is my first preference
Ty ty ty! Its my dream to move to NY for uni, more specifically NYU, have a great day🖤
I'm so glad it helped! Have a great day.
I am a sophomore in high school and I’m kinda of struggling with my classes. I did failed a semester and I’m not really smart so what are your tips for me to get better grades or to improve?
I am still in middle school but me and my friends do study groups and they help me a lot so this may not apply to you put it's still an idea
try to understand why you failed. What subjects were harder than others? Where might you need help/extra support? I think mindset is really key. Instead of telling yourself "I'm not smart," try thinking "I'm good at x class, but I could improve my knowledge of x subject." I would also try to meet with teachers, study with a peer or classmates if that's helpful for you, maybe tutoring/extra classes as well.
I was terrible at history but I was always placed in AP history. I was terrible, I found out was because I wan't putting 100% into it. I went from having 70s and 80s (out of 100) to having 95 or above. It is a mind thing, where you feel as if the information is useless but if you block those thoughts then you should do excellent in the classes.
Amazing video! I am going to apply to NYU in December 2019 and this is really helpful
Thanks!
I’m so so happy this video helped you!! Your comment made my day 💜
hiii did you end up getting into the school
Did u get in
Hey... is there any way we could talk? I really some advice because i want to apply at NYU and i'm an international student. I still have a few years in front of me and i could really, really use your advice.
I got into NYU this year as an International w. fin aid so I can help if you like. Just shoot me an email at anaghkanungo8@gmail.com
@@Anaghish hi, is there any way you would speak to me as well?
@@elmejansen4709 Sure, just shoot me an email.
Happy to give some advice as well. Just helped a friend (an international) with her transfer application and she got in!
@@Anaghish hey i just wanted to say that i just saw the reply... i would love to talk but im kind of busy with school still so is it ok to email you in july?🤔
This video helped a lot, I actually went on the NYU websight and fell in love immediately don’t really know if that’s normal but ok hahaha so I basically don’t know of any other school I would apply to besides NYU (due to the fact that I want to live in the city cause I already have an apt on the Upper East Side)
I hope you upload the video about your essay cause I find that most challenging... (how long does it have to be and is it just WHY NYU, not like talk about anything you want ?)
I am taking this time during summer break to study for the SAT ... I would like to apply for year 2020/2021 but I’m not sure if I’ll make it on time for the early decision(November)
i really want to go to nyu, but i’m worried about my gpa :( i have a literally average gpa (3.3)
NYU looks at more than GPA, but if you can raise it you'll be in a stronger position!
so... someone who's messed up the first two years of highschool has 0 chance right
nah my brother fucked up 3 years of highschool and still got in
no idea lmao
the acceptance rate is 20% so it isn't too bad lol
@@mxrciful7200 i'm an international student... the system is probably a bit different, right?
i have no idea im still in highschool lol
I'm so freaked because my school has a weird schedule so we have 4 semesters and the end of the first semester, aka midterms, I didn't think was included in our GPA, but it is, so I only have a 3.5 GPA as of right now, and I'm freaking because I want to go to NYU and they're really competitive
how do yk ur gpa, i rlly wanna know what mine us
@@e_velynnn you add up all your credits from your classes, a=4, b=3, c=2 and then divide by how many classes. So if i was just looking at my freshman year gpa, i had a,a,a,a,a,a,a,b,a,b,b,b,b,b,b,a at the end of the year (i had 8 classes but two semester per class so that ended up being 16 grades on my transcript). that's a total of 57, then divided by 16-(final grades), which makes a gpa of 3.5 for my freshman year. that was kinda a bad explanation but yeah
@@blacklivesmatter4458 can u do by numbers bc my school doesn’t do the abc grading way
@@e_velynnn idk, can you give an example of how ur school does it?
@@blacklivesmatter4458 like by percentages but the credits in ur transcript would be like 4.0 or 1.9 or smth like that yk?
are there any more US Universities that have a policy like NYU where they accept IB instead of SAT?
yes! There's a few of them. I was thinking of making a video about it, if it's of interest/helpful :) also, a lot of universities are waiving SAT/ACT requirements due to COVID for this cycle.
I know I'm just watching this video I REALLY WANT TO GO TO NYU
Is junior year too late to start ecs? I didn’t do any sophomore year because of covid and freshman year I wasn’t in the best mental state. What ecs would be impressive?
now is better than never, so go for it! ECs don't have to be impressive, they have to be things that you can show a genuine interest in and passion for. And if it's something that you can assume a leadership role in, that's even better!
Hey I have a question.. Can a IB student go to NYU?
is there a difference between applying ed1 or ed2?
Nope! One is just applying earlier than the other! Ed1’s deadline is earlier than the Ed2 but neither is “better” than the other. Just remember that admission is contract-binding and you can only apply to 1 school for both Ed! :)
on paper no, they're both early admissions and binding. But, if you want a higher chance of getting in I would recommend applying ed1. And applying ed1 helps you get your application out of the way earlier :)
hey sophie its me again if i wanna go to nyu i should write about my experiences and the things that i did before
i wanna know what kind of works are better to do and make the percentage of acceptance more ??
love u , media
Awesome! Live NYU :)
thanks! I'm very excited about being an NYU student
you’re an angel for responding to all of these, but do you feel that IB is super important for getting in or just good grades in general.
thank you! You don't need the IB per se, but you do need some kind of qualification, and strong grades do help your application. Here's some more info: www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply/standardized-tests.html
Do they have good acting/film programs??? How does living in New York actually feel besides the “romanticizing” aesthetic?? I’ve also never had any official grade lower than a 70 (I average between 80s-90s but math is the only subject that gets me 70s) does that count as “good grades”??
I believe they're some of the best! It really depends on you, and what your lifestyle is like. For me, it doesn't feel romanticized, especially after living here for some time. The city is the same as anywhere else, it has upsides but also its downsides. And in the A and B+ range would be good for NYU!
3.67 GPA Is it good and I have 1550 sats and a strong extracurricular, but my average is low, do I have a chance?
I am from Australia and school semester dates are completely different, does anyone know when a good time to apply early is? Is applying midway through grade 11 next year too early?
US schools start in August/early September. Application cycles usually run from August- o late winter and early spring (March, April time) although this is different for every year. For instance, I submitted my UK application in September 2018 and my NYU in December 2018 for the school year starting in August/September 2019.
I’m applying to NYU from Australia aswell. 2021 early decision deadline is November 1. Pretty sure the round after that isn’t until January 1. The issue with applying early decision from Australia is that you’ll need to submit a Predicted ATAR (final school result), because the application will actually need to be submitted before we sit exams haha. Talk to your schools career councillor abt it.
hi it's very difficult to get a study permit at NYU??
if by study permit you mean a student visa, no it's usually not very difficult. You need to have proof of admissions and show sufficient funds.
Would it affect my application if I didn’t submit test scores?
NYU is test flexible, not test optional. You have to submit some score, but which one is up to you.
Sophielogy it’s actually optional this year due to COVID
do you think i have a chance at getting in with a 1490 SAT and 4.5 GPA but weak ECs?
maybe! I know people who didn't participate in many/any ECs and still got in. I would just try to make your essays really stand out and to highlight your unique perspective.
(I swear if this seems like I'm flexing it doesn't mean to be, I'm lame compared to some of these amazing people in the comments)
Hi! My dream is to go to NYU and I was wondering about essays. Would it help if I focused on my prepared major? It's history, and I'm volunteering at several heritage sites and historic preservation sites, along with smaller, less focused on community shelters. I'm a writer, as well, and I'm publishing the first novel in a *time* travel series I'm working on, which (obviously) delves on past events. I'm Canadian and taking challenge courses, and my grades in history are at a 95 grade average, and so far I'm on honour roll and my school's Principal List, which includes students of a 91 grade average and over. I'm in eighth grade and just started high school this year. One day, when the time comes, I hope to apply to the College of Arts and Sciences, like you! I was wondering if the admissions board will see this as impressive if I continue on this path (hopefully with more extracurriculars after COVID) because so many incredible people apply each year and I have no way of knowing how the admissions board will know I'm aiming for a history major unless I focus on it in my essays. Also, would talking about my novels be necessary? Would it help they are focused on history? I understand I seem ahead of myself, but this college and history is my dream! Let me know if this is at all promising lmao.
P.s. You're so cool omg I hope I'm not bothering you
Hi! This is a lot of info, which sounds super impressive! And you're not bothering me at all. But if you have focused, specific questions you can DM @sofiabilder on Instagram. It's just easier for me :)
@@sophielogy thanks!
so you got in to NYU on IB and GPA alone?
yes :) NYU is test-flexible
They seem to like the IB a lot. I got in as a transfer without university grades and just an IB score...
I’m struggling with the extracurricular my school does not provide any extracurricular
And we don’t have any clubs in my country to join or lead any tips?
Will joining online courses and volunteering hours will help with the extracurricular
I hope you can see this I’m desperate 😩😩
That would help for sure! Universities mostly want to see that you have interests and experiences beyond academics. Good luck!
Is good GPA necessary? Because these days every collage is looking for GMAT AND IELTS
hi! GMAT is for graduate admissions. My video is about undergrad. GPA is important for undergrad and master's admissions, but how important it is will vary by college/unviersity.
Hello, does the early decision application have higher acceptance chances ?
she said it in the video
I applied ed2 with a 3.3 gpa and 1400 superscored SAT. I’m afraid I’ll get rejected because of my gpa.
I'm gonna be a sophomore starting in August but I have two choices on my college choice which is OSU and NYU. The reason why I wanna go to NYU is bc well it's basically an art school and I also wanna become a photographer in the future.
I started a digital marketing agency, an online magazine about finance, also had 2 internships at big business corporations and i did speed ice skating for 6 years. Do you think these extracurriculars are enough to be listed for NYU?
yes! would definitely include all those things on your common app :)
@@sophielogy okay thank you so much for the response 🫶🏻 your video is amazing btw
u hi sophie um you didnt answer my question that what kind of works are good for my work experiences for my assay and im now 8th grade if i start studying in ib school i wont need toefl right???
please answer this because it means to me so much
thank uuuu💞💞💞
If you do your IB in English/at an English language school you should not need TOEFL.
I know this is late, but my current grade now as a junior is around a 3.30 gpa. If I improve my grades during senior year do I have a chance of getting in?
That would definitely help! GPA isn't everything, if you have a strong SAT, extracurriculars and essays your odds will be better too. Good luck!
i’m mexican and i want to go to nyu but idk if you did college ? or just university ?
before NYU I was in highschool (secundario/bachillerato)
Was it easy to make friends at NYU💗
I wouldn't say easy but it's not impossible! I'm also very introverted so making friends in general is a struggle
did u submit any IB diploma or AP test scores?
just my IB predicted scores when I applied and then my final scores :) but no AP
hey! i am thinking of applying to nyu but have been told that they don't give much financial aid to international students. what's your perspective with it and were you satisfied with what you got?
I'm an International and I got 22k of fin aid, not bad but certainly not very generous considering my family situation.
@@Anaghish thank you so much!!
I heard that as well before applying but it wasn't the case for me. I didn't get a full-ride or a very large scholarship but it was enough to make the school more affordable. I would say that if you have enough financial need, your application is good, and your grades are above average, you could receive a scholarship. From my experience, financial aid seems to be one of NYU's ways of recruiting top international students who might otherwise not attend.
ur so pretty OMG
Hola!! I’m from Argentina too! I’m interested in getting into NYU tisch drama, I know that maybe it’s really different from your career but I wanted to ask you for some advice to get into NYU being an Argentinian, because as you know most teenagers in Buenos Aires go to UBA or other public university here so I don’t have references on how to apply for universities in USA, what can you tell me about the process coming from Argentina? What can I do? I mean, everything here is really different. Hope you can answer me. Muchísimas gracias y suerte en NYU!!💗🇦🇷
Holaa yo tambien soy de Argentina y hay un tiktok de una chica que se llama @.margui que básicamente habla de todo lo q hay q hacer para entrar a una universidad en estados unidos
Martina Azul Sanchez Gracias!! Sii, hace poco la encontré, es lo más 💗
Hey so im from Germany and im now in 9th grade we dont have something lik eextra curriculars so what to do? Does NYU see that we dont have something like that in my Country or how does it go love your video thanks for helping❤
it doesn't have to be through your school! if you play sports, volunteer, etc you should mention them on your application :)
Currently a high school freshman and u said that it’s better to apply early, what exactly does that mean? Is junior year good?
no. you can only apply senior year. Theres different times throughout senior year where applications are due. There is early decision, early action, and regular decision. There could be early decision 2 and also late decision. It all depends on the school.
LMAO
Omg when I read junior year I almost had a heart attack cause I’m a junior right now lmaoo
early in your senior year. I would really recommend working on your application over the summer and submitting in September/October :)
Sophielogy thanks I appreciate it
Is BPT course available there in NYU
If then how will I apply for this in NYU
Please answer me.
How will an Indian students get in NYU
I'm not sure, I would check the NYU website. And for your second question, I would check the entry requirements to see if your qualifications are accepted/what grades you may need.
@@sophielogybachelor's in physiotherapy
@@siddiqueahmad1985 steinhardt.nyu.edu/departments/physical-therapy
@@sophielogy thanks alot, love and respect from india
omggg they don’t ask for SAT scores ? i’ve been stressing about mine for so long , my first score was a 1040 and i’m retaking it to do better just so i can get into nyuuuu and my gpa is so high , do u think i can get in?
jenin iseed what ur GPA
They are text flexible not test optional you have to submit ACT SAT 3 subject tests 3 AP scores, or IB diplomas
not specifically. NYU is test flexible but not test optional, so you don't necessarily have to submit SAT scores but you do have to submit something. This page has more info : www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply/standardized-tests.html
thank u so much i was worried about SAT you really didnt take that exams ???
you mean that the test is optional which u can take it or not if u dont want? because in other videos that i saw they said that they took the exam.. please tell me🙇🙇🙇
and a very important thing did you have to have toefl or some thing like that to apply the university?
anyway i really enjoyed your video thank u so much it was realllllyy helpful😘😘😘😘😘
No SAT! Just submitted predicted and later final IB scores. Also no TOEFL because I did all my schooling in English. NYU has a page dedicated to testing requirements - www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply/standardized-tests.html
umm how did u get youre ib scores
is ib international diploma and how we can get it??
@@mamadm4946 yes, the IB is an international diploma. It's a two-year program available at certain schools. Here is more information about the IB : ibo.org/
thank u so much for youre informations💞💞💞💞
Was your gpa a 4.3 on a 5 scale and how will it translate to a 4.0. My school does GPA by percent so is a 96 good enough?
yes! On a 5 scale. I think I mentioned in the video how much it was out of 4.0. An overall grade of 96% is really great, but colleges also take into consideration the academic rigor of your courses, so keep that in mind!
@@sophielogy Thank you so much for responding I appreciate that.
I have a question, I really want to get into NYU and I am going to be a senior. I was wondering if the standard tests are going to be optional next year as well and any tips on what to put on your application?
I'm not sure for the first question, I would check the website to see if anything has changed. In terms of what to put in your application, I would say highlight your unique skills and interests, whether it be through your essays or common app (through EC's, volunteering, etc).
@@sophielogy Hey.. Can a IB student go to NYU??
@@humayrahima5723 yes! I was an IB student when I applied to NYU. You submit your predicted scores and ask for your finals to be sent to your college.
@@fairyflossx7074 yes! That counts. I took tennis lessons and included them in my common app as an EC
Did you not have any ap or honours?
where are you from?
Argentina :)
If your not from the US how did you interviewed to NYU?
I'm not from the US and did not live there! NYU doesn't do interviews as part of the admissions process. Hope this helps!
Ohh so when did you get to the part of the interview?
@@sophielogy and thanks for answering :))))
@@shirashira6496 there is no interview!
@@sophielogy ohh 👌
so you did not send any testing?
just my IB diploma scores
Hiii ! I really want to apply to NYU but I don’t know what is GPA and SAT I’m an international student (from Switzerland) so I don’t fully get all the things needed, how can we get them ?
Hi! GPA is a grade point average. It's essentially your average grade across classes. In the US it is on a scale of 4.0 (as opposed to 10 or 20 in some places of Europe). Your school should be able to help you calculate it. The SAT is a standardized test that students take to get into US colleges. There are a lot of resources available online about it! I personally didn't take it so I'm not the best resource, but I would check online or with your school.
oh jesus maybe i should do more extracurriculars lmao
EC's aren't for everyone, and you certainly don't need to do many of them! Of course they help your application, but so do grades, tests, and essays!
what was your GPA??
I mentioned it in the video!
to gt into nyu do i have to taje 3 sciences?
Can u please answer?
not necessarily! Really depends on what degree you're applying for and what your course options are.
what is your gpa out of? not 4 i assume...
I think I mentioned both my weighed and unweighted gpa? My weighed gpa was 3.89 (out of 4).
@@sophielogy same omg lol
Just wanted to ask if gpa/percentage is really imp as mine is not so good..its like 80% but the percentage of the subject that I want to study is like 91% so can u pls advice!
GPA is definitely important but it's not the only factor that plays into your application. Test scores, essays, extracurriculars - all of these things also contribute to your admissions profile. If you raise your GPA before applying, I would definitely recommend it. Additionally, I would suggest looking into colleges that are in your 'reach' range before applying!
@@sophielogy thank you
Hi! So I have a 3.86 unweighted and a 4.93 unweighted. What are your thoughts on my chances of getting in?
that's a great GPA! But, remember, it's only one part of your application. Other factors, such as test scores, essays, and extracurriculars also play a role.
How much does ED increase your chances of getting in?
From the NYU website: "For the Class of 2021, our overall admit rate was roughly 28% while early decision candidates were admitted at a rate of roughly 38%."
@@sophielogy Thank you! Just cuz I decided i like a smaller school better I will be applying to UR. Wish me luck! congrats on going to NYU by the way! it's well deserved!
@@gracemannion5315 good luck! Hope you love it there.
I mean, i’m from Israel so it’s interesting to know